The Body Shop • Born Lippy Lip Balm • Lip Treatments

klement1983 on 9/18/2004 9:20:00 AM more reviews by klement1983

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I bought the strawberry one one day when I forgot to put a lipbalm in my bag. Ive finished it but it did absolutely nothing for me. It seemed to just coat my lips with a nice tasting red film, but in terms of nourishing my lips it seemed to dry it out more than anything.

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susyspeed on 9/5/2004 10:06:00 PM more reviews by susyspeed

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

I have the Unbridled Passionberry and I've had it forever! This stuff never ends! (which is bad in this case cos I wanna try the other yummy tastes!) It really helps in the winter because it's pretty thick. Loves it!

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superboink on 8/6/2004 10:18:00 AM more reviews by superboink

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I got the one in strawberry and I wasn't too happy about it. i give so much attention on my lips. This product isn't enough to moisturize nor give my lips the kind of shimmer and subtle color that I want. it fairly works well in humid and wet days but when it starts to get colder and dry, it cakes and leaves a sticky feeling. My lips actually started cracking and hurting in a 12 degree weather even when I was applying to much lippy to cover up my lips. Packaging isn't atht good also since you have to dip your fingers everytime you have to apply the balm. The product starts to have moisture beads and i just don't like the fact that my fingers go in there day in and day out every re-application. I wouldn't be expecting my balm to stay pristine would I?

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jeannietey on 7/16/2004 12:11:00 PM more reviews by jeannietey

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

I am on my second born lippy. :) Can't live without it, I knows some might say that it is not enough moisturize, but for a humid weather coutry I live in, it really does a good job. My lip feels soft, and sometimes I just apply it over my lipstick to give a glossy finish. Only drawback is the packaging, I hate to put my fingers inside the lip blam.

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BeatrixKiddo on 7/14/2004 8:46:00 PM more reviews by BeatrixKiddo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have these in strawberry, raspberry, passionberry, satsuma (with glitter) and mandarin. I bought the mango one too but threw it away because it smelt disgusting (I think everything from TBS with a mango scent smells like my old herbal sleeping tablets...yuck!) I have a lot of expensive lip balms and glosses, but nothing beats these. It's subtle enough for daytime, yet glossy enough for night-time and not att all yucky on my lips, like the cute but glue-like juicy tubes. It's easy to apply and the pot is really cute. The passionberry and the strawberry smell the nicest and the most natural. I'll keep on buying the since there cheap, cute, look and feel good!

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Iris357 on 7/10/2004 6:58:00 AM more reviews by Iris357

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in Last Strawberry, Ladies' Mandarin and Unbridled Passionberry.

Pros: The actual quality of the lipbalms are pretty decent -they provide a nice, fairly long-lasting shine with a subtle tint of color and a lovely strong scent.
My personal fave is the Passionberry - unlike the other two, I never get sick of the sweet smell, and the beautiful mauve-pink tinge is v. flattering and more unique than the reddish/orange shade of the former.

Cons: What I hate, however, is the packaging. The pot/tub packaging is horribly inconvenient, forces you to use a lipbrush unless you like having your fingers sticky, and seems to leak after a while. It's also a little pricey for a lipbalm.

Verdict: I would definitely repurchase Passionberry, but only Mandarin and Strawberry if on sale.

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skycz on 7/8/2004 1:16:00 PM more reviews by skycz

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love the strawberry one.. but i feel that (although i disagree with everyone else) it dries out my lips very bad as the lipbalm starts to wear off. i would layer it over my clarins balm just for the smell...

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jenofmydreams on 7/5/2004 7:14:00 PM more reviews by jenofmydreams

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is my absolute favorite balm! My favorite flavors are Strawberry and Mandarin. It has a glossy texture, and looks perfect over my lipsticks. And the fruity smell is very refreshing. Provides a pick-me-up first thing in the morning, late into the afternoon and so on.

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hamwalk on 7/3/2004 11:17:00 PM more reviews by hamwalk

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This product does an excellent job at moisturising and shine-enhancifying. I love the taste, and the lil pot lasts a long time too! :)

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Penny1484 on 6/29/2004 3:24:00 AM more reviews by Penny1484

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

i have this in strawberry. i find that its more of a thick, tinted gloss than a balm. it tastes very yummy and gives my lips a pretty sheer red tint, but it doesnt moisturize well at all. have repurchased and probably would again because i like the colour it gives me and i havent found the same effect in another product.

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rae1001 on 6/26/2004 12:56:00 AM more reviews by rae1001

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Quite an avrage lip balm. Was quite troublesome as it came it a small tub form, where u hav to dip u finger in. The smellwas quite nice. Recently switched to Bonne bell lip smackers. It completely blew this away.

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hnzz on 6/21/2004 1:16:00 AM more reviews by hnzz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I've got this in watermelon flavour. It's an unresistable sweet smell, similar to that of real fruit. Whenever i apply on my lips, i really have the urge to eat it, yummy! its creamy texture leaves my lips soft and really glossy. The only thing that bothers me is the packaging, a pot. i will have to use my finger to apply and it's a bit messy and unhygienic. However, if it comes in a tube, i think it will not be so creamy and moisturise. Overall, i totally love it. Although it is not cheap, cost S$8.90, i will still buy more of them mainly due to the yummy smell. Recommended.

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*TOP REVIEWER* xcocox on 6/13/2004 11:09:00 PM more reviews by xcocox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I've this in strawberry, raspberry and the limited edition, cranberry. i like it but i doubt i like it enough to repurchase them again becuase except the lovely scent and tint it provides (which then again, can be easily replacable by other lip products), i find its overall performance medicore. it doesn't really moisturise my lips well. even if it does, the effects barely lasts. hate the pot packaging- messy, dirty and unhygienic. its probably just the fun of applying flavoured lip balm and how it made ur lips felt when u just applied it then. pity

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*TOP REVIEWER* hiyashinsu on 6/5/2004 6:34:00 AM more reviews by hiyashinsu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in strawberry, and something like passion fruit. I love both of them, because they aren't waxy, and they actually make my lips feel really soft.

The strawberry is my favorite, just because it gives me a tiny hint of pink. For scent, though, I think it's a tie between this and passion fruit. Although I have to be in the mood to wear passion fruit.

Either way, these are great. I love them. I've had these for over a year though, and haven't run out, but when I DO run out, I'll get more. :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Eleven on 6/3/2004 3:07:00 AM more reviews by Eleven

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I used to use the strawberry when I was at high school purely because of the taste but I remember that it did nothing for my lips. Recently I was given a Body Shop gift pack that contained a passionfruit lip balm. This stuff is positively awful! It dried my lips big time (no other balm has ever managed to wreak such havoc on my lips) and it's way too fragranced. I don't even like the texture. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has dry or chapped lips...or even anyone with lips in good condition because it'll make them dry and chapped! Definitely not a repurchase possibility. The Body Shop makes some great products but this ain't one of them.

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MadAboutMakeup on 6/1/2004 7:58:00 PM more reviews by MadAboutMakeup

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Oh My God! This product is the ultimate best! If you are looking for a long lasting all day lip color, this is not the right product for you. If you want a sheer hint of color with an extremely glossy shine, then this lip gloss (2 for 7.50 at TBS)is exactly what you need. From experiance, I have found this product to be very sticky when using a very large amount. What is so great is that You can use the smallest amount and still achieve the most gorgious shine. I hope you enjoy this product as much as I do. You can't go wrong!

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*TOP REVIEWER* banana_008 on 5/30/2004 9:55:00 PM more reviews by banana_008

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The smell is great (especially the strawberry one) but it doesn't last very long nor is it moisturizing. I feel bad because my boyfriend bought me 3 of these in the 3/$15 sale. A real disappointment.

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mailan on 5/23/2004 2:38:00 PM more reviews by mailan

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

These lipglosses are great for everyday wear; they've becoem a staple for me for the past two years. The scent is great, the taste is great, and the shine is superb! The price is quite cheap as well. Con: reapplication/stickiness is inevitable

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*TOP REVIEWER* laureg on 5/17/2004 11:46:00 AM more reviews by laureg

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

i don't like these as a general rule- but for the watermelon one, i've made an exception. the taste isn't too bad, or overpowering, and the texture is nice. the greatest thing about the watermelon born lippy is the color. i love that nude glossy lip look, and this produces it beautifully- especially if you don't like thick glosses. i would compare this in effect to MAC's c-thru lipglass, except a more spreadable version. handy to keep in the car or purse, i think this will turn out to be a staple.

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rhealuz on 5/3/2004 1:24:00 AM more reviews by rhealuz

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

I love the Mandarin scent, it smells like candy. The texture is thick on the pot and the balm dissolves on my lips. It's a great lip gloss as far as lip gloss goes. Sticky but that's to be expected.

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