Oh Yes, I Jumped... Lanolips

I had recently been going through a really horrible sore, dry lips spell. They were cracking and were really sore, and nothing I had seemed to help them. That's when I decided I needed to invest in some good quality lip balm. That's when I remembered Lanolips, which seems to be one of those lip balms that every blogger and vlogger raves about. Off I went to Boots, to pick one up. The best part was, when I got there, there was an offer on where if you brought the Lemonaid version, you got the Rose tinted one for free! So I got two for £8.99! Bargain!

Lanolips is an all-natural lip balm, which is mainly made up of lanolin. This is the bit that first put me off, as lanolin is found on sheep's wool. I did a bit of "oh-my-god, I can't put that on my lips!" moments, but it literally got to the point that my lips were so sore, I'd try anything! I soon got over this mini-phobia after trying it out for the first time!

Lemonaid has a slight lemon flavour and scent to it, which I originally thought I wouldn't like, as I'm not a big lemon fan, but I really don't mind it. It's not an overly strong sent, just a hint of lemon. The Lemonaid version also contains citric acid which gently exfoliates the lips, leaving them smooth and flaky free. I've heard some say that because of this, they feel a slight tingling sensation, but I didn't notice anything. Lemonaid is a clear lip balm, with a glossy finish, but contains a touch of shimmer.

I have never known such a moisturising lip balm! I can definitely see why so many people rave about this product! Since using this, I haven't had a problem with dry lips, unless I forget to put some on during the day, and then they do get dry again, but not as bad as normal. It keeps my lips protected against the cold, windy weather that we seemed to have got over the last few weeks in the UK. I find that I don't have to reapply this lip balm as often as others I've tried.

The rose tinted Lanolips is a dusky pink tinted lip balm. It adds just enough colour to your lips, and is great as a your-lips-but-better gloss. I like to put this over the top of a nude lipstick, or just wear it by itself on a day-to-day basis, when I put makeup on just to finish off the look. Although it's called rose, this balm has a vanilla-like scent to it; very sweet, and delicious, not rose or floral in the slightest.

 I find that the rose tinted Lanolips is slightly different in formula and texture. It doesn't seem as thick, which is probably better for everyday, as you don't feel that you've overloaded your lips with moisture. But, I also find that this isn't as moisturising as the Lemonaid version. It's not sticky, and stays on the lips for a decent time, but may need reapplying slightly more than Lemonaid as I find that it's quite a bit more 'slippery' than Lemonaid. I do find that because these balms are so thick, they can be difficult to squeeze out of the tube, so I would suggest warming them up in your hand for a few seconds before you use them.

If you suffer from really dry lips, I would highly recommend these balms. I think next on my list is the 101 Ointment and the Apples tinted balm. I know they do seem expensive for a lip balm, but they are completely worth it! Plus, if you wait until there's some sort of offer on, then you'll get more for your money.

What are some of your favourite lip products?