This is probably one of the first lipbalms I've used many years ago. It was very affordable (think it was on sale for like $3) and you could find these in almost all supermarkets. The nivea lipbalms comes in a standard twist up stick with a protective lid. It's easy to use and applies smoothly. I find it's quite thick and soft so you really don't need to press hard to have a thick layer on your lips. It has a little bit of a tropical/fruity scent but not exactly peach. There's a tiny bit of peachy colour which helps make my lips look a bit more 'alive' without looking like I'm wearing lipstick. I think it does provide a barrier to help reduce the amount of moisture loss but it doesn't actively add any moisture to already dry lips.
Not too bad for a cheap tinted lipbalm but it doesn't stand out enough for me to repurchase it.
I had really high expectations of this - well mostly moisture with a hint of colour and now I won't even touch it if I'm desperate (Seriously I have a stash of unopened ones from gift packs that I refuse to use).
The Good: It really is a beautiful colour and my goodness, the smell is amazing!!(I mean please I need a candle that smells as good as this does) But unfortunately that's where it ends.
The Bad: I found it highlighted any and every flaw in my lips. I have absolutely no idea what Nivea is referring to when they mention "Hydra IQ" as this provides little to no moisture or nourishment at all. If anything I would describe it as quite a dry lip balm. It's a little grainy, you feel it as you're putting it on and its really obvious through colour distribution, the grains stand out (almost as if the particles are too big).
Tips: If you have dry lips and you're trying to relieve them and the discomfort, look into different products as this will only exaggerate the problem.