Juicy Lips
When I was home for Christmas I picked up Juice Beauty’s SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizers at my favorite Sephora on Third Street Promenade. It’s a three piece set which ensures that there will be one in there that’s the perfect shade for you. I obviously consider myself a lip balm aficionado. I wonder if there’s certification for that? Like an advanced degree in lip balm with a minor in hand lotion. Anyway, being that I hold such high standards I have to say that this product did not measure up in the emollient department. It didn’t glide over my lips as much as I would have liked. That said, it was moisturizing; just not enough for me. I would probably layer it over something thicker like Lip Balm #1. I really like the shades that they come in because they are very subtle. So really I would consider this product an alternative to lip stick if you are not into lipstick so much, which I am not. My favorite of the three is the plum one. I like the way it highlights the natural pigment. I feel like it looks more natural. It works as a nice daytime look. Oh and don’t let me sway you with the moisture thing. I just can’t stand the idea of my lips rubbing against each other, I need a barrier. When I was in high school I used to wear chapstick on a necklace around my neck. I have issues.
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8 opinions for Juicy Lips
Kathy
Jan 13, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I received this as a gift over Christmas as well. I had high hopes since a lot of organic lip stuff has no SPF. This stuff is like, hard. Like trying to rub a sticky rock over your lips. I was bummed since the colors are pretty and I, too, am pretty much anti-lipstick in general.
Noel Boehm
Jan 14, 2008 at 11:48 am
HAHA, sticky rock over your lips. I can see that. So it didn’t meet your standards either? I really wanted to like it more but yeah I need something more emollient. But in general I really like Juice BEauty products.
Dee
Jan 14, 2008 at 3:00 pm
So, chap stick expert, what do you recommend then?
Noel Boehm
Jan 14, 2008 at 10:12 pm
*Snort* I will have to go with my tried and true Dr. Hauscka Lip Care Stick. Basic no color moisture. A plain old multi-purpose balm would be good as well if we aren’t talking about color, just utility. Balm Balm , Smith’s Rosebud Salve and Badger Balm are some of my favorites. The Rosebud balm actually does sort of pick up pigment so I think it does add a little bit of color. The balms are good on your cuticles and dry patches as well. Hope that helps.
DermDoc
Jan 14, 2008 at 10:23 pm
OK. So I haven’t worn a lot of Juice Beauty (I’m a guy) but I might be able to help.
I have had patients who also like Kiehl’s. The way I look at it, for the winter an SPF of 4 would be fine, unless you are skiing. In that case, go for the SPF 15.
It would be hard to find an organic lip balm with sunscreen. In the summer I would definitely go for the sun protection. I have seen women with sun damaged lips. Its not pretty (lipstick or not).
Noel Boehm
Jan 14, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I can’t say no to Kiehl’s, their Lip Balm #1 is just wonderful. I second the SPF idea. Doesn’t Kiehl’s have an all-sport line or a skiiers line? I thought they did once.
Gisele B.
Jan 16, 2008 at 12:43 am
Noel,
Is this product organic like other products in the Juicy line?
I’d also like to know how they taste?
This is a great beauty find!
Gisele
Noel
Jan 16, 2008 at 11:21 am
The website says that it’s organic but I didn’t see that on the actual package. I will have to check again. As for the taste, they actually tasted pretty good. A little sweet but not I dunno like flowery like a lot of organic and botanical products. It’s not overpowering.
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