Nivea Essential Lip Balm

...has been especially formulated by Nivea Skin Care experts to provide every day long-lasting care and protection to maintain soft, smooth, beautiful lips.’

Pure Jojoba –oil is contained, (which is a non-toxic natural emollient, and skin softener, extracted from the jojoba nut), and this product has also been enriched with vitamin E and proVitamin B5. It is preservative-free, and dermatologically approved.

A detailed ...
...more information, you can contact Nivea via the website, or the free phone number listed below.)

*Due to some unanswered questions on the packaging, I e-mailed Nivea, and discovered that there is no ‘Sun Protection Factor’ for this particular product, only on the ‘Lip Care Sun’ version, which has a SPF of 25. ‘There is no age limit advisable for use’ though I think it’s probably prudent to supervise the very young.

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Anticipating some cold hours spent tidying up the garden ready for winter, and already suffering from dry lips due to flu recently, I decided I needed something to soothe my battle-torn mouth, as well as protect it from possibly more detrimental effects.

Once in the ‘Skin Care’ section of Wilkinsons, I noted that the price of ‘Nivea’s Essential ‘Lip Care’ only amounted to 30 – 40p more than some supermarket’s own brands, so I reckoned ‘I was worth it’, and bought a 4.8g twist-up tube for 99p.

**PRODUCT INFO. & PACKAGING**

The outer cardboard packaging, and the twist-up lipstick-style tube itself are both decorated in a mixture of blues and whites, so typical of a lot of Nivea’s skin and body products. Information offered on the packaging includes the statement that…

‘Nivea Lip Care Essential has been especially formulated by Nivea Skin Care experts to provide every day long-lasting care and protection to maintain soft, smooth, beautiful lips.’

Pure Jojoba –oil is contained, (which is a non-toxic natural emollient, and skin softener, extracted from the jojoba nut), and this product has also been enriched with vitamin E and proVitamin B5. It is preservative-free, and dermatologically approved.

A detailed list of other ingredients is also provided on the packaging, which I note, does NOT include LANOLIN (Should you require more information, you can contact Nivea via the website, or the free phone number listed below.)

*Due to some unanswered questions on the packaging, I e-mailed Nivea, and discovered that there is no ‘Sun Protection Factor’ for this particular product, only on the ‘Lip Care Sun’ version, which has a SPF of 25. ‘There is no age limit advisable for use’ though I think it’s probably prudent to supervise the very young.

*Beiersdorf (Nivea manufacturers) do not display the ‘No Animal Testing’ policy, as yet… However, judging by a very complex letter I received regarding this issue, it does appear that they are striving to this end.

** USAGE**

I was able to access the tube from a cutout window in the packaging, and was immediately aware of the solid feel it had to it. Once the French-blue hood covering the white twist up base was removed, it revealed the appealing slightly off-white lip salve within. I was keen to find out whether that certain ‘Nivea’ smell had been incorporated, and was delighted to find, that in deed it had. The fragrance was every bit as endearing, as so many other Nivea products I’ve used in the past, and every bit as welcome. Reminding me slightly of vanilla, and providing a light, creamy, rich but yet, subtle aroma.

Twisting up the base resulted in lifting the contents to the rim, and a little bit over. So far, everything about this product was oozing quality.

Applying to my battered lips, the ‘lip care’ effortlessly glided along, and round the contours of my mouth. It’s thick, smooth texture provided the first sensation, which was one of great comfort, followed by a feeling of deep moisturising. It was as if my lips were readily absorbing this most welcomed visitor. Almost immediately after application, my lips felt waxy, protected and calm, but without that greasy and wet feeling some similar products have given me in the past. Looking in the mirror, I could see appearance-wise, the results were one of a gleam rather than a gloss, and the dry bits of my lips that had been apparent before, looked more appeased than they had done for a couple of weeks. I noted no alteration to the colour of my lips, therefore this product goes on clear and on rubbing my lips together I also noted they didn’t feel at all sticky!

I wanted to know how it would fair against the cold and slightly windy weather of this particular day, so a little after 9.am and donning Wellington boots… into the garden I went.

By the time I’d swept the leaves up, pulled some weeds, and pruned a couple of plants, a good 1-2 hours had passed, and boy was I gasping for a hot cup of tea, and a snack to eat!

Even after my elevenses I could still feel the Nivea on my lips, and noticed no residue left on my cup. In order to test for the ease of removal should it get onto laundry somehow, I smeared a bit onto a pillowcase, which incidentally barely left any mark at all. A minimum amount of effort with a bit of warm water and soap, removed all traces completely.

I would say I was aware of this ‘lip care’ till lunchtime at least, and although it’s presence did take a slow decline over this approximate 3 hour period, I didn’t have to re-apply until then. Even after applying twice, for just two days, the condition of my lips had vastly improved. My lips felt nourished and back to normal, if not softer and smoother than before.

**CONCLUSIONS**

It’s not often that I appreciate paying extra for a product and can sing it’s praises, but on all accounts this Nivea ‘lip care’ has not failed to impress. From the packaging to the tube, and product itself, I found one word kept cropping up time after time… ‘Quality’!

In case you haven’t guessed by now, I’m very enthusiastic about this ‘Lip Care’, and it has now become a regular companion in my handbag or pocket, but could easily fit into just about anywhere. I tend to use it every time I go out rather than just when my lips are dry, so much do I enjoy using it, and so good are the benefits I reap. It also lies nicely under a lipstick.

I can feel the richness on my lips; I can rely on the design of the tube to deliver the product efficiently and without any waste gathering round the top in a splodge. I loved the way the hood clicks soundly shut after use, and the slight Nivea fragrance whilst applying. But most of all I love the way it performs on my lips and the improvement witnessed in the general condition of them, even after a short period of time.

After three weeks of almost daily usage the tube is only about one third gone, so a little definitely goes a long way.

I had my reservations at letting my ‘teenage-ish’ children take one of these each to school, as history has proved that similar products have been frequently lost. So far I’ve had none of them go ‘missing in action’, which is probably due to both kiddies liking them, inspiring due care, and the bright colouring of the tube making it easy for them to locate. The fragrance seems to appeal to both sexes too, which is a blessing.

Accessibility is good and in Boots and Asda they are currently selling this ‘Essential Lip Care’ priced at £1.25. As stated previously, I bought mine in Wilkinson’s at 26p cheaper, but even if I did not have access to this shop, I still think £1.25 is a great price for such a ‘top notch’ product.

Other Nivea ‘lip Care’ products include the already-mentioned Sun version, Repair, Pearl & Shine (with Shea butter), and Rose. These too come in 4.8g twist-up lipstick-style tubes, and are priced similarly.

As it states on the back of the packaging… ‘Live life with a smile.’

Best wishes.

www.NIVEA.com

Beiersdorf UK Limited,
2010 Solihull Park Way,
Birmingham Business Park,
BIRMINGHAM.
B37 7YS

Tel: +44(0) 121 239 8800

Free phone No: 0800 616 977

 

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