Mad Gab's Lip Lube
Moose Smooch Blackberry Lip Balm
$3 from Mad Gab's site or $2.99 (+ $1.72 S&H) from this Ebay store
[Olive oil, Beeswax, Vitamin E oil, and Natural flavor]
Can I just say that the fact this is a natural lip balm did not grab my attention. Nor was it the fact it is in a tin. What made me want this lip balm was the fact a moose was wearing purple lipstick. Yes.... This was the motive behind this buy.
Apparently Mad Gab's is this little operations started by a college gal in 1991. It's based in Maine and it has a cool history, the neatest part is that the woman who runs this works with programs that help provide employment for handicapped adults. I think that is awesome.
So...this balm....it has a very nice natural blackberry smell. It is not overpowering and just the right sweetness, to make your mouth water for berry picking. It isn't super sweet to the taste either. It has a hint of blackberry flavor, but the olive oil stands out.
When putting this lip balm on, it is a bit greasy. It's not a terribly slick, greasy feel, but it is not a silky glide. You can rub your lips together and it goes away quickly. Your finger feels a bit oily for a bit though. I guess that would be good if you had calluses.
It lasts a normal lip balm time. About an hour worth of wear. You have to re-apply when you eat or drink.
I've come to find that olive oil in lip balm tends to make it greasy/oily. And yes...I realize that sounds silly, but greasy/oily in a not good way. It makes it feel like my balm is melting and therefore running down my chin. Uncool.
Overall, I think this balm is a solid investment. I think this is a super cute gift for an animal lover, or an outdoorsy person. It is a bit slick, but is all natural. This balm is really going to be about your own opinion of sweetness and oiliness. I think its just okay.
Rating: 2 outta 5
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