REVIEW: JILL STUART FRUIT LIP BALM N 001 (PEACH-TINTED TYPE)

It was love at first sight for me and Jill Stuart Fruit Lip Balm. The price was quite stiff (HK$140), but since I loved the packaging so much and the online reviews for this seemed to be positive, I caved in and bought it on my trip to Hong Kong last summer.

This is hands down the prettiest cosmetics product I've ever had >.< I just adore the little pink gem on the top of the lid ^^ The box looked beautiful too, but it was ruined beyond repair during my flight home T-T This lip balm comes in two types: 000 Clear type and 001 Peach-tinted type. Since pink is my favorite color, I decided to buy number 001. Although it is described as peach-tinted, it goes on clear on my lips and I can't see any hints of color. It has a light strawberry scent.

The balm is moisturizing enough for me. I apply it once a day before I go to bed and when I wake up, I can see the dead skin cells on my lips (This is kind of weird, but I've never had to scrub my lips. I just use lip balms before bed and my lips will exfoliate themselves). After washing them off, my lips feel so soft and glossy. My lips are not usually dry though (cross fingers), and for me, lip balms are for prevention rather than cure, so I'm not sure how this will work for people with dry and chapped lips. It does contain some moisturizing agents like shea butter, honey and cocoa seed butter, so if your lips react well to these ingredients, this lip balm may suit you. 

Size: 7g

Ingredients: diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), dextrin palmitate, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), fragaria chiloensis (strawberry) fruit juice, honey (mel), prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, tocopherol, glycerin, simethicone, butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). May contain: (+/-) iron oxides (CI 77492), titanium dioxide (CI 77891) 

(I really don't understand the "may contain" part on the ingredients list :| Why aren't they sure about what ingredients are present in the product?)

Pros:

- Moisturizing

- Gorgeous packaging
- Last for a long time (I think it will last for at least 6 months)

Cons:

- Expensive

- Contain paraben and mineral oil (which don't bother me, really)

Score: 8/10

Repurchase?: No. I bought this mainly because of the packaging. Nivea Essential Care gives me the same effect and it's way cheaper than Jill Stuart Fruit Lip Balm N.