Review: #LipGlam Lip Balm

Over the years I have tried many a lip balm as my lips have the tendency to get dry and cracked so I was very happy to get the chance to try LipGlam* when I was given a sample at a blogger event.

LipGlam is a fast-acting lanolin lip balm that is described as delivering instant dryness relief and 8-hour moisture, while restoring your skin’s natural defences. LipGlam says it leaves your lips soft and dewy, with an instant plumping effect.

Lanolin is a 100% natural, dermatologically tested and paraben-free emollient extracted from sheep’s wool, it is one of nature’s finest oils which helps hold moisture in the skin for hydration and soothes sensitive, irritated skin. Although not a vegan product LipGlam is not tested on animals.

LipGlam’s primary ingredient is lanolin, blended with natural botanicals, designed to revitalize the skin’s natural barrier and resistance to environmental toxins. Although LipGlam is primarily for use on lips, it can also be used for dry skin relief and is proven to reduce skin roughness by 40% and can also be used on cuticles, spit ends, dry skin patches, eyebrows etc.

So, what did I think? Overall I really like LipGlam. It makes my lips feel smoother, healthier, less irritated and it does feel like I have a protective barrier coating my lips. LipGlam has a pleasant texture which is thicker than most lip balms, being like Vaseline (a petroleum jelly based product), which I like, but it’s not sticky.

It has a translucent yellow appearance which does look a little odd, but the colour doesn’t show when you apply it. Speaking of application – the tube comes with a handy angled application tip so there’s no need to use a finger to transfer the product from tube to lip which is a bit more hygienic. A big plus is that the product doesn’t come off easily, so despite drinking my lips still feel protected and hydrated.

The only drawback I have discovered is that if LipGlam gets cold it can solidify which makes it hard to get it out of the tube which is frustrating! However, you can warm it up in your hands or use some warm water to soften it up for application.

Despite the slight temperature issue, I really like the LipGlam product. As someone who suffers from dry lips this really made a difference and my lips certainly feel happier. I award LipGlam 4 out of 5 stars.