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Carmex Lip Balm

Carmex Lip Balm
Overall rating from 140 reviews so far:
4.3/5
Would use it again?
4.3/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.3/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

Carmex lip balm contains a unique blend of ingredients, including natural moisturisers such as cocoa butter and lanolin. These and other emollients give you healthy-looking lips by moistening and preventing dryness and chapping associated with the effects of the environment.

Carmex helps to soothe, moisturise and relieve dry, chapped lips caused by the elements. Apply Carmex liberally and evenly as often as necessary throughout the day.

Carmex contains camphor and menthol. These ingredients give Carmex a cooling effect and soothe rough, chapped lips caused by environmental factors – encouraging a healthy appearance that feels as good as it looks.

Available in a jar, tube or stick.

Website mycarmex.com/intl/nz

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Carmex Lip Balm

Carmex Lip Balm

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
12th January, 2015
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HG lip balm

I absolutely adore using Carmex! It gives you a good tingly feel when first applied and it does a good job at moisturizing your lips. Normally I would use it 10 or so minutes before using lipstick or lip liner just so my lips don't feel too dry and when I get sick as the smell of methanol helps. Unfortunately I've run out but hopefully I will buy one soon.

Tips: Reapply liberally when needed.

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5.0/5
10th January, 2015
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never been better

Carmex turned my lips around in days. They were sore dry and flakey, nothing else fixed the problem except carmex. After just a couple applications I felt the difference. It has made my lips softer and smoother than ever before. My go to lip balm.

Tips: Just persevere with the initial tingling sensation after application. After using it for a couple days you know get the sensation. It is worth it

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
30th December, 2014
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My Tube Broke

That sounds naughtier than I inteded, but about a month in to using this paticular balm, a slit appeared at the base. Now i'm not paticularly carefuly with my possessions, so is this my fault and not a design flaw, possibly, fortunately nothing has leaked out of it, and i'm not too fussed about the hygenic-ness of having a slightly open container. But some of you may be. So I am just warning what may happen. Otherwise - this is comparable to my Holy Grail Blistex. I really like the applicator on this type. I have the tub also, but the tube is definately preferred.

Tips: I'm unsure how easy it is going to be to get out when i get down to the scraps, I do like that you can tell in normal balms or tubs, this however you can't, so I just have to trust I am getting all the product out which bothers me a little.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
9th December, 2014
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Carmex worked for me!

I got a pottle of this in a beauty box I subscribe to, and I just love it. I like the smell, kind of methol like, and the tingly feeling when you put it on, lets you know its there and doing its repairing job. I have it beside my bed now, and every night without fail ,I put it on as part of my bedtime routine. When I went away for a weekend and left it at home, I really noticed how dry my lips felt. I now have two pottles, one in my bag, and one by my bed, for the price it is an awesome product and i'm so glad that I was introduced to it.

Tips: Have a pot in the car, in your bag or in your desk, its so handy to pop on so your lips don't dry out.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th November, 2014
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Overnight delight

I apply this every night before I go to bed and I always wake up with soft luscious lips! When you first apply there is a slight tingle and it does have a strong menthol smell/taste to it but I like that. When I say it tingles it never stings and I have very sensitive skin. It has repaired my lips from almost every situation including sun and wind burn. In terms of consistency and durability it's a thin clear consistency but it last a long time when I wake up its still on my lips.

Tips: Exfoliate your lips before you got to bed (I use lush bubblegum lip scrub) then add this for soft kissable lips every day!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th November, 2014
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Really effective, unique balm

I received a s balm stick of Carmex as a gift and after looking it up, heard it was a "cult" American product. At the time, I had a nasty split in the corner of my lip that none of my usual treatments were helping. The Carmex helped to heal this and I could feel a big improvement overnight. The balm goes on quite thickly and I found the tingly menthol sensation quite strong - a bit unpleasant for me but characteristic of the balm so I "go with it". I really like the staying power of this product, it really makes my lips feel plump, juicy and moisturised and is pretty helpful in the healing stakes too. I'd buy it again.

Tips: Great overnight treatment, especially if you're getting ready to wear a bold lippy. Slather it on, sleep, then remove with a warm wet washcloth to gently take away excess dead skin from your lips before rehydrating and applying liner/lipstick. Winner!

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5.0/5
24th October, 2014
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The Best I've Tried

I have incredibly dry/chapped lips and have since I was young. I've tried so many lip balms that I've lost count. I bought a three pack of these balms (original, cherry and strawberry) on a whim from ASOS, and wow. Nothing has ever made my lips feel so amazing.

Normally, with other balms, they would still be sore and chapped but it was better than using no product at all. When using this however, I have no soreness and after continuous use over a few hours, there's no flacking or peeling on my lips.

I honestly don't think I will be needing to try a different lip balm for a long, long time thanks to this product!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
16th October, 2014
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Minty Menthol

I bought the one in the jar. The balm is a pale yellow colour and comes in a white jar with a bright yellow screw top lid.   Once applied, the balm appears clear on the lips and has a similar consistency to vaseline (petroleum jelly).

The camphor and menthol added to the balm to soothe severely dry lips gives it a minty smell and slight tingle on the lips when first applied, but the smell and tingle does go away after a few minutes.  This product does not contain an SPF and can be a bit messy to apply, as you need to dip your finger into the jar to apply it to your lips.  

It's not a bad lip balm and does the job, but I would not purchase another jar, I may try the tube instead.

Tips: Exfoliate your lips with a wash cloth or toothbrush to get rid of flaky skin before applying this to soothe and moisturise.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
10th October, 2014
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Kissable Lips

I came across this lip balm recently and have been converted. It makes my lips tingle when I put it on in a really nice way, and it keeps my lips moisturised for hours. It doesn't get 'eaten' off or wear away, but stays on for a long time

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
8th October, 2014
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Best Feeling on Your Lips!

Everybody who has tried Carmex's original flavoured lip balm (or any in their range, for that matter) can tell you that feeling that it gives you on your lips is immensely satisfying. I love it so much that I sometimes put it on my lips even though my lips may not be needing of it. When you apply it on your lips and leave it for a few seconds, you will notice that it starts to feel fizzy/minty and cold on your lips. Feels really good! Apart from the feeling, Carmex moisturizes very well. The product comes in a small tube which you can screw open the lid, push out the product and take it with your finger (or just rub the tube on your lips if that takes your fancy) and lather it all over them lips!

It is quite inexpensive ($4-$6 from Asos.com - watch out for the frequent sales!) and has the most delicious, sweet scent! Definitely a repurchasing item for me. A classic.

This lip balm is extremely moisturizing but the con is: your lips are thirsty for more! Though I wouldn't say that my lips dehydrated extremely fast after the product was fast, it just felt like it was dry even though it wasn't. This obviously drew me to get the lip balm out again and apply it on my lips - which my lips thanked and drank!

Tips: If you want to buy it, buy it from ASOS because they always have sales in the beauty department!

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