Lip balm was the first
beauty product I ever owed. I am pretty sure this holds true for many of you
ladies out there too. Needless to say, I totally
heart them and hoard them like
crazy. So when Island Kiss team asked me if I would like to try out their lip
balms, I couldn't say no. Here are my thoughts on them:
One look at them and I was
instantly reminded about the packaging of The Balm cosmetics. Island Kiss is a new
Indian brand based in Goa. They have introduced 3 lip moisturizers which are
100% organic and 100% pure, with an impressive ingredients list. More information here: myislandkiss.com
All of them came packed in
super pretty boxes which have every bit of information written on them. The
boxes even had small shells in them. I am glad that the lip moisturizers have a
slanted tip applicator because that makes application easy. Since these are
oil-based, they are incredibly hydrating. I need to use very less quantity for
my lips. They even have a weak sweet taste. They work like a charm to smoothen
lips when used 10 minutes before application of lip stain and matte lipsticks. I
squeeze out a tiny amount of quantity and blot before applying lipstick.
I have been using 'Puerto Berry Blush' variant a lot
which has a lovely berry red tint. It's one tinted lip moisturizer that packs a
punch! After I have re-applied it 2-3 times, it stains my lips and the stain
stays for long. Even longer than Benefit Benetint
stain! Me likey! I didn't try it as a blush because of the texture being
too emollient. I am pretty sure I will be finishing this soon! If you are a fan
of subtle berry red shades, you must give this a try.
My mom has been using the 'Alma Vanilla and Inges Lavendar'
variant (transparent on lips) since more than a week on her forever parched
lips and she has been loving it.
'Cherry Blossom Flares'
is the only variant I wouldn't go out wearing somewhere since the milky shade
is a mismatch on my lips. So I use it in my night-time routine.
All of these colorful lip
balms also have SPF 15! Brownie points!
The quality of these lip
balms makes them heavenly, especially for those who suffer from parched lips.
Price & Quantity:
Alma Vanilla and Inges
Lavendar: Rs 399, 14g
Cherry Blossom Flares: Rs
399, 14g
Puerto Berry Blush: Rs 499,
14 g (Wish the price was lower)
VCB Rating:
4.5/5
Have you tried Island kiss lip
moisturizers?
Disclosure: Product sent by brand. Honest review, as always.