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Natural (if poss) lipbalm which is as good as Kiehls?

26 replies

sleepysox · 09/08/2011 20:53

As the title says, I'm after a natural (if possible) lipbalm which is as moisturising as Kiehls. So far I've tried Korres, Eos, Neutrogena (not natural I know), Akamuti, and Balm Balm, none of which come close.

Which lip balms would you recommend?

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fuckityfuckfuckfuck · 09/08/2011 20:54

Carmex. Can't beat it

whostolemyname · 09/08/2011 20:56

Burts bees. its ace.

OddBoots · 09/08/2011 20:59

I get on well with www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=1676 but I've never tried Kiehls so can't compare.

sleepysox · 09/08/2011 21:03

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I've tried Carmex and the tingliness irritated my lips and made them sore.

Am off to investigate Burts Bees and the Manuka one.

Thank you.

Any more ideas gratefully received.

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FGM · 09/08/2011 21:10

pawpaw ointment- utterly brill- I am a convert since my Aussie SIL visited with a tube.

www.pawpawshop.co.uk/productdetails.htm

Vizzini · 09/08/2011 21:11

Figs and Rouge I like the Rose one but there are a few different scents. It's organic and I use it as a moisturiser for elbows/cuticles etc. You cam buy it in Boots as well as online. It's gorgeous.

FGM · 09/08/2011 21:11

www.pawpawshop.co.uk/?gclid=CLm3jseCw6oCFQYMtAodNiM26A
proper link

madammecholet · 09/08/2011 21:16

I use everything balm by trilogy, here this stuff is pure genius. You can use it anywhere and will sort out dry skin, chapped lips, sun burn, razor burn, etc etc etc...

I love it.Grin

TheFrozenMBJ · 09/08/2011 21:16

Lansinoh Grin

sleepysox · 09/08/2011 21:49

OOh I'm liking these suggestions. I think I might buy a selection of things.

In the meantime I have some Lansinoh left somewhere, so I'll give it a go. I love the packaging on Figs and Rouge, and think the pawpaw stuff looks good too- which brand do you use?

I use Trilogy moisturiser already, so will give the balm a go too.

Thank you all for being so helpful.

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hayleysd · 09/08/2011 21:51

I use aveeno lotion
On mine not strictly for lips but works for me!

Indaba · 09/08/2011 22:02

cowshed

fab

never used lip balm in my life then stayed in Soho House where they give it away "free"

am now hooked

FGM · 09/08/2011 22:06

I've got the Simmons pawpaw ointment. It has a natural oils/ waxes base- rather than petroleum jelly base. Lots of things have "natural ingredients" but still have a petroleum jelly base. The product info page has the ingredients. I love it- it smells lovely, I use it on the kids, on my hands, a wee bit on the ends of my hair. Honestly I think it's going to be popular...

Havingkittens · 09/08/2011 23:47

I like Lucas Paw Paw ointment and Lanolips 101 (but only the natural one, the tinted one is rubbish and a different consistency). www.boots.com/en/Lanolips-101-Ointment-15g_1132900/?CAWELAID=594923543&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines--Google%20Base----_-Lanolips%20101%20Ointment%2015g

Liz00 · 10/08/2011 09:07

Burts Bees deffinately!

MissFoodie · 10/08/2011 10:41

Sleepysox, Kiehl's is not natural i'm afraid, it's glorified vaseline, as are Carmex and Luxas Paw Paw- if you want petroleum free, and you like a tube rather than a stick, what about Living Nature?
otherwise there are some others I've tried:
yumetc.blogspot.com/2011/03/get-lippy.html

VerityBrulee · 10/08/2011 10:59

I love By Terry Baume de Rose

MissFoodie · 10/08/2011 11:07

By Terry is also full of vaseline.........as well as parabens....sorry!

WhereTheWildThingsWere · 10/08/2011 11:23

I love Lush Honey Trap, but am now going to have to buy some Figs and Rouge stuff as the tins are amazingGrin

Littlepumpkinpie · 10/08/2011 11:56

I use carmex the tingling is normal at first because its working on the dry skin that needs to be removed. Its lovely lip balm :) and i promise the tingling will stop very quick.

talkingnonsense · 10/08/2011 16:13

Body shop have a new one that is apparently all natural and nice ( haven't tried it myself).

sleepysox · 10/08/2011 16:22

Thanks for all the additional suggestions. I'll have a peruse once the kids have gone to bed.

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gapants · 10/08/2011 21:16

Lansinoh is the best thing I have ever had on my lips bar none. buy a little tin from a shop and decant some in.