Trilogy Everything Balm Review

The Everything Balm by Trilogy claims to sooth, soften, and moisturise all skin types. It suggests that it is ideal as a lip and cuticle conditioner and an all round "beauty multi-tasker." I really enjoy balms and anything that is marketed as an all-in-one (because I'm lazy like that) so I was excited to try this product.

Firstly, the packaging gives an appropriate vibe for the natural product. I do wish that the jar was glass instead of plastic... but that's purely for aesthetic reasons.

The product itself is a natural remedy and suits well as something to carry or to travel with. It smells great and gives a medicinal vibe, which is what I want from a balm. The product is all oils and I like this aspect because of the staying-power. Beware though, some may consider this greasy.

I put this product on after a shower and compared it to my normal routine of moisturisers on my heels and elbows, and also popped some on my cuticles as the packet suggested. I really like how it compared to my normal routine and would certainly use this product again to combat dry skin.

However, I have a similar product that I will use as a lip conditioner over the Everything Balm... and the jury is still out on its success as a cuticle conditioner...

Let's get the bad out of the way because other than the smell this product is awesome. I feel like the Grinch that gave the 2 kiss rating :/

To me this smells very citronella-y, like one of those candles that ward of mosquitos! It does have 'Citral, Citronellol, Limonene' oils in it, and I'm not adverse to fresh, citrusy smells, but to me this was just a bit too much. I felt like the old lady who was trying to kill flies...so I wouldn't use it again but smell is a personal thing, which is why I would recommend it - the balm really is an everything balm -

I've probably not tried anything the other reviewers havent suggested - lips, elbows, knees, hubbie's hand calluses, feet etc. I resisted using it as a baby balm, simple because I've only used Paw Paw on my son's baby bum and I didn't want to risk a reaction. But the consistency and performance of the balm on the grown up Guinea Pigs definately suggest it'd be a great balm for babies.

I even tried a little bit on my hair. I've used Palmer's Coconut Oil Hair Balm so thought why not?! A teeny bit de-frizzed my hair and didn't weigh it down at all.

Overall this is a great product, and I will definately be checking out other Trilogy products - an environmentally aware company, with amazing packaging and products that do what they say they do. A blend that's hard to come by!

This balm does everything is says, I tried in on my lips and it felt lovely and on my dry hands as well and cracked skin. It definitely moisturises and nourishes your skin so I would recommend it for that. My only issue which really is a personal thing is I didn't love the smell as it was just a little bit strong for me and I did struggle getting the balm out of the container. Once you do have it out you just warm it in your hands to use and it goes on smoothly. Even so I would recommend this to anyone who like to have a balm you can use for anything. Enjoy

This product was great! this is great for dry skin, as well as a massage balm (more excuses to get a massage!). The only thing i didnt like about this product was the texture, how it left my skin wet, great for some things- like massage, but not so great for others, especially when u need to apply it fast.

**I think had I have read the reviwes about warming it up before use I may have had better results - perhaps I used too much?!?**

I love the Trilogy range, and have used a number of their products. However, I wasn't as taken with this product. It was very oily, and left my skin very oily afterwards.

Even when using as a handcream, my hands were super oily - I had to wash my hands!

I will say though that it did moisturize my skin very well, much better than other products I have used.

Have used this a lot for a lot of different purposes - dry lips, nappy/bum balm, eczema, chaffing etc while it isn't the cure all I was hoping for it certainly saves having to carry around a million different creams and lotions, especially on holiday. And it does a reasonable job on fixing the problem, or at least easing it

Trilogy is arguably NZs most successful local brand and Everything Balm is a big part of that. This product is a really good idea, but ultimately, not something I find myself using very much.

The pros? This product is ethically produced and NZ made, with lots of lovely nurturing ingredients. It is a complete multi-tasker that can be used for everything (should that be Everything?) from lip balm to eyebrow gel.

The cons? Honestly, I find it too sticky to use for anything but a lip balm - and it's a really big pot to carry around for lip balm. I have tried using it as hand cream but it's so heavy and sticky that I find I've washed my hands and removed the product before it has actually sunk in. Maybe the fault is partly my own for not being creative enough with my use of Everything Balm, but for me it's more Big Pot of Lip Balm.

This works adequately as a lip balm and is somewhat useful as a salve on other spots though I don't think it would be my go to for most things. It feels great on the cuticles and the lips (unless you've got serious chapping, in which case I recommend Carmex!). Makes lips look great too, works as a gloss. I'd buy again purely because its quite a good deal for what it is!

This is a really lovely alternative to Vaseline or petroleum jelly - its soothing on inflamed skin. Its softening on hard skin and makes a wonderful barrier cream.

However it smells so strong, kind of citronella-y and I just can't deal with that smell! And boy does it linger.

So on that basis I wouldn't buy it again, but if citronella scents don't bother you, this is a great balm!