The Body Shop • Born Lippy - Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm • Lip Treatments

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*TOP REVIEWER* Sarah1325 on 3/5/2013 1:39:00 AM more reviews by Sarah1325

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

For myself I usually hate cirtus scents but this is the exception! I love the smell. The shimmer? Meh don't care either way. Doesn't hydrate the best but it isn't drying.

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Katie411 on 10/26/2012 7:18:00 PM more reviews by Katie411

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love this balm and seem to get it in the Autumn time when I start feeling festive. I love the smell, taste and sparkle. It looks lovely on my lips for a day time easy wearing hint of something nice. I'm about re buy one in the next couple of days.

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*TOP REVIEWER* shopaholic14 on 7/28/2012 2:49:00 AM more reviews by shopaholic14

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

Its quite an ok lip balm...I really like the fragrance but not fond of the shimmer. The golden shimmer looks yelllowish on my pigmented lips...quite wierd. It keeps my lips soft and moisturised for a while but then they feel dry after a couple of hrs. I wouldn't buy this lip balm again tho I like other fragrances of TBS lip balm.

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SanjediMasta on 11/17/2011 8:28:00 PM more reviews by SanjediMasta

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Dark   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I hate the smell - too artificial smelling for me, reminds me of childrens cough syrup. The shimmer is kinda cheap and tacky looking. I do love the other scents I have tried but this one was awful. Obviously you are not supposed to eat it but when its on my lips the smell and 'flavour' are very off-putting and nasty.

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jeckapah on 5/7/2011 11:46:00 AM more reviews by jeckapah

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I've got this as a birthday gift from a friend together with BornLippy-Cool Mint Lip Balm.

I never use lipstick or lipgloss, so everytime I have to use make up in any occasion, I use the Satsuma Shimmer for my lips. It's lighter than lipstick, glittery as lipgloss, but with more benefit inside, since it's a lip balm. :D It looks natural either pretty as a make up part. I love natural look! Because of it, I always go with this Satsuma Shimmer everytime. My prom night last year, any weddings, any birthday parties, and hang out times.

Satsuma smell's fresh. Love this product, but not sure to buy again. I want to try another fruit! :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* FauxChic on 3/19/2011 2:49:00 PM more reviews by FauxChic

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I'm not to fond of the smell,it's very strong and "all up in my face" once I apply. It has a slight shimmer which isn't so apparent on my lips but has somewhat of a sheen due to it's glossy nature. I much prefer the consistency of this particular flavour/shade than the other ones, this is less soft so you use less, but I don't think I will repurchase, it really didn't do anything for my lips but look ever so slightly peach-y and glossy for the time being, I'd recommend investing in The Body Shop Lip Butters - they're much better.

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lilmissprincess on 3/12/2011 9:09:00 AM more reviews by lilmissprincess

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This smells lovely. I love the smell but not the shimmer thing. It makes my lips look greyish. I hate the packaging. have to dig it with my finger, messy! It does moisturize my lips well.

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missarch on 12/19/2010 10:36:00 AM more reviews by missarch

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

worst lip balm i have ever tried and also the only product my bf commented on..he never ever passes any comments on the products i use but when i use this lip balm he says he feels sick because of the smell...the only reason i finish this product is that i dont like wasting anything i spent money on...i will never ever consider buying it again, it smells so unpleasant...is it moistrising? hmmm, i dont think so..it is sticky, not moistrising actually drying,has the worst smell ever...dont waste your money..

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_AlleyCat_ on 10/11/2010 8:34:00 AM more reviews by _AlleyCat_

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Love anything Satsuma. This is very moisturizing and the smell, of course, is heavenly. Taste, not so much. I wish it tasted like it smelled. Yum. That would make it perfect.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ohsolovely24 on 9/29/2010 4:25:00 PM more reviews by ohsolovely24

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

It doesn't moisturize that much and it just feels like there's something waxy on top of your lips; I don't find this lipbalm pleasant at all. The shimmers don't even show up, the smell is too strong, and it has a funny taste. My boyfriend finds the smell annoying too. :P

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*TOP REVIEWER* gabriellavascocastro on 3/15/2010 1:31:00 PM more reviews by gabriellavascocastro

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Smells amazing, good to use with all the satsuma scents to smell amazing. Not my favorite anymore, have moved onto other smells. But, if this is your kind of smell use this, it's really moisturizing and very lovely.

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*TOP REVIEWER* pjw1209 on 2/13/2010 5:23:00 PM more reviews by pjw1209

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I received a Satsuma gift set for Valentine's Day and I was so excited that the lip balm was enclosed ~ I have been wanting to try this, but wouldn't fork out $8.00 for a container. The only TBS lip balm that I have ever tried is the Mint Lip Balm ~ I paid a buck each, and I bought three containers that I haven't finished yet.


I have been using this non-stop since yesterday, and I am not impressed with this product. It smells great, and makes my lips shiny. However, if you apply too much it has an unappealing candy like taste, and tends to spread all over your lips and mouth. Also, this lip balm does not moisturize your lips at all. It's mostly for shine and scent.


The packaging leaves much to be desired. I am not crazy about sticking my finger in a container, so I usually buy lip balm in a tube. I have been using another lip balm underneath (Citrus Chap-stick, Badger Orange Balm. etc), and using the TBS balm as a topper. I won't purchase Satsuma again, and I am not sure if I will try another scent...

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Amscee on 1/3/2010 12:52:00 PM more reviews by Amscee

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

This has a really nice fragrance (satsuma) and it is a moisturizing balm/gloss with specks of shimmer and glitter. It isn't a super-shiny lip product, but it does have some shine. It's also really sheer; only a very very slight coral-y orange-y tint appears on my lips. I sometimes apply it with a lip brush instead of dipping my fingers in the pot, which can be unsanitary sometimes.

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xoxocandylicious on 10/30/2009 12:40:00 AM more reviews by xoxocandylicious

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i used to buy this, but i stopped all of a sudden, i have no idea y. this lip balm/gloss smells so nicee. out of all their born lippies i like this one the best. although it dosent reli moisturize my lips, it smells good, and works like a gloss :)

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honeytequila on 9/15/2009 2:22:00 AM more reviews by honeytequila

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Green    

I was casually looking for a lipgloss and even though all of the Born Lippies smell amazing this one was absolutely delicious. Very fruity with no waxy/chemical smell. I have to reapply often, but I tend to lick my lips a lot. It's kind of a bummer that I end up with sticky fingers from scooping the product from the jar, but I'm sure I'll finish it, and may repurchase.

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Ayustar on 7/31/2009 3:02:00 AM more reviews by Ayustar

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I only got this because I really like Satsuma. I don't usually like anything too terribly citrusy but it has a very particular smell to it. I like the body lotion and usually I find TBS things to be nice. This balm doesn't really moisturize that much and the tint, at least on my lips, isn't that nice. I carry it with me though, I just kinda threw it in my bag, just in case I need a little something. It isn't terrible but I won't buy it again. I don't really care that it is in a pot, I can deal with it, lol. I wouldn't purchase it again though. Everything else they have that is Satsuma is very nice, though.

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belalee on 7/25/2009 3:37:00 AM more reviews by belalee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Its a so-so for me. But it sucks because i hate the smell of oranges and shimmers.

BUT, the shimmers kind of.. disapear when you apply it. So thats better. But still, the smell is horrid, doesnt really moisturize.. and the tint is kind of ugly. So i would suggest getting the strawberry one instead. :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* missykeyana on 7/3/2009 11:53:00 AM more reviews by missykeyana

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I mean, what is this lip balm supposed to do!? The shimmer doesn't show up on me and neither does it moisturize! It tastes/smells funny and it doesn't last long! I bought it untested because there was no tester for it and I regret that fully. Won't be buying this again or even finishing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lilaclufy19 on 7/1/2009 4:34:00 PM more reviews by lilaclufy19

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Not the most durable lip balm out there. It's just okay, nothing noteworthy in the least. A little expensive for being a quasi-drugstore product. The packaging is also impractical (so unsanitary!), since using a lipbrush seems a little ridiculous for a lip balm.

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glitterygirl6655 on 6/30/2009 10:00:00 PM more reviews by glitterygirl6655

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i love this lip product! i don't have too many lip products but out of all of them, i realized that i reach for this the most out of all of them. satsuma shimmer just smells amazing! and i love the packaging, it's so cute. i've used quite a bit of it, but once i'm out i'm going to get another thing of it. it also gives a nice shine but not too shiny. i have really large lips and most lip glosses just make them look way way way too big and this doesn't. it's just perfect.

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