NIVEA Lip Care Strawberry Shine Review

The NIVEA Strawberry Lip Care and I have a long and complex history together! I initially started using this product during high school, and I loved the shimmery red tones which it would subtly add to your lips. It was super moisturising and generally amazing. However, I suspect that sometime between then and now the formula has been changed, and I definitely don't like this product as much as I used to.

It comes in a cute wee tube, which I definitely prefer over pots because they feel more hygienic somehow and are less messy to apply. The lip product applies smoothly and easily, with a lovely strawberry scent and a subtle gloss. The ingredients are awesome, and I love knowing I'm protecting my lips from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

However, while this product used to make your lips significantly redder, it now only gives them a gloss with very little colour. Although it feels moisturising upon application, I found this doesn't really last long and has me reaching for it again not too long afterwards. Not a huge fan, and probably won't go out of my way to repurchase.

I'm not sure if it's just cause they have changed the packaging but I can't work out the one I always used to get.

It's in a pretty red container that goes up easily and down so it's easy to use. It smells AMAZING I'm a big fan of fruity products especially berry (the peach one also smells amazing)

I don't find they work overly well but they are handing to have in the bottom of your bag and easily to grab cause they are normally at the check out.

They feel nice when you put them on but then I don't tend to notice it much and feel like I am forever putting them on when I have nothing else around. The do tint your lips a little.

Price-wise this product is great. Lovely simple yet eye-catching packaging. It’s easy to apply and glides on smoothly, giving your lips a lovely shine.

I was a bit disappointed with the product when I needed it most. When my lips were absolutely at their dryest and chapped beyond belief, I found no comfort in the product. I suppose that’s on me. Perhaps if I had been using it regularly beforehand I wouldn’t have been in such a pickle. I’m saying that, I did find relief in other, more expensive, products. I always say that you pay for quality. I do like Nivea as a brand, however.

It’s great to keep in your handbag, pocket, or car.

This product has a lovely sweet fragrance and offers an oily glide on the lips with a glossy like appearance, not full on gloss just a tinge... though I think it lacks the moisture factor when it comes to a balm

Nice lip balm but I don’t suit the red tint for some reason. My husband uses it now still does the job though just not a fan of the red. But that’s just my opinion

I've been putting off this review for a while trying to change my opinion on this lip balm. But alas, the truth cannot be changed. This felt weird and not balmy enough on my lips. It was moire oil than wax, leaving a shiny layer on my lips. This is like the polar opposite to how EOS lip balms feel in terms of texture. It rubbed off too easily and I had to reapply really often. The color of the balm is actually alright, a sheer red that looks very cute and natural. The smell is the kind of fake paracetamol strawberry that I just didn't like. Would not buy again sadly. This is the only nivea lipbalm that's turned out so useless which is somewhat disappointing.

I bought this strawberry flavoured lip product from The Warehouse quite a while ago, and can't remember what it cost!

It comes in a bright red screw up container - just like a lipstick.

The product looks very red but is only a subtle red shine on my lips once I apply it. It has a subtle cherry smell which I can't taste once I've applied it.

The product claims " to make your lips delicious, kissing them with a fruity-fresh strawberry taste. This lip balm covers your lips with glossy shine, over a subtle, red-toned glow". Well, it doesn't have any taste to match the smell, but as for the subtle red-toned glow, I'd say that's true enough. It says the rich Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter keep your lips smooth, soft and with a hint of colour. That's quite true, as long as you reapply regularly. The product is nice and smooth when applied, but the effect stops once it absorbs.

Overall this is a good product, but there are others of the same type and price that are better. I'm ambivalent really, I may buy it again, particularly if I saw it on special.

Niveas easily accessible in most new zealand stores. During the summer period I picked one of these up at Countdown. Sometimes they have lip products at check out. I popped one of these into my trolley. Needed a quick pick me up for my dry dehydrated lips.

This balm comes in a 4.8 gram bottle. Its sized perfectly to fit into your pocket or handbag. This casing is a bright red with the nivea labelling on it. Its easy to wind up and wind down. Its texture is like a balm. Perfectly scented with Strawberry flavour. Has a slight redish pink tint colouring to this balm. It does have a slight shimer shine in this.

I find this balm simple to apply to my lips. I find it did temporarily hydrate my lips. I did need to keep applying especially with eating and drinking. It does come off easily.

These lip balms are affordable to buy. I would like to see some spf added into these lip balms for added protection. Like most balms I expect to keep applying them. These would make great stocking fillers for young girls. I would definately purchase these again as a gift.