Bengaluru, March 24, 2014: For over 100 years, ChapStick has been the most preferred lip care brand in the USA; and extremely successful in other developed markets. So successful, that the brand has become synonymous with the category.

Wyeth Limited (A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.) brings ChapStick, USA’s No.1 lip balm to Bengaluru.

ChapStick forms a specially designed lipid complex hydrophobic base that forms a barrier to prevent moisture loss and to protect lips from the drying effects of cold weather and wind, which causes chapping. It also softens the skin to restore suppleness to the lips.

Chapstick is available in four variants – Classic Cherry, Classic Strawberry, Classic Spearmint and an advanced Lipshield 365.

ChapStick Lipshield 365 with the goodness of CoQ10 and Vitamin E visibly improves the appearance of the lips and SPF 50+ helps protect lips from sun’s damaging UVA/UVB rays.


ChapStick Cherry, Spearmint, and Strawberry variants are available for INR 149 per pack while each pack of an advanced ChapStick Lipshield 365 comes for INR 209. The variants are available across all the major outlets in Bengaluru.

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Instant 8HR moisture
Rejuvenated Lips in one week
Enriched with Centella Essence

4 g for INR 125

Maybelline Says: - The next generation of lip balm is born, from Maybelline New York.
* Adult strength care for baby soft lips.
* Instant Moisture: Shed away rough dryness for supple, smooth and cushioned lips all day long

** In one week Rejuvenated Lips: * It's proven- Centella Essence increases cell turnover to literally transform your lips. * Fine lines reduced * Elasticity increased * Suppleness increased

Directions: Turn the base 1-2 times for usage. Reapply when lips are exposed to strong sun, wind or cold for maximum protection.

Ingredients: - Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Ozokerite, Isopropyl Myristate, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Ethylhexyl Salicyclate, Diisostearyl Malate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax, Silica Dimethyl Sililate, Polyethylene Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum/Fragrance
[+/-May contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7] (F.I.L. B45240/1)



Available in 7 variants, tinted as well as non-tinted.
Care Range - 2 flavors - INR 125
* Baby Lips Mango Pie
* Baby Lips Anti-Oxidant Berry

Color Range- 5 flavors - INR 150
* Baby Lips Cherry Kiss
* Baby Lips Berry Crush
* Baby Lips Coral Flush
* Baby Lips Pink Lolita
* Baby Lips Rose Addict

My Opinion: - Some days back I reviewed Nivea Repair & Beauty Lip Balm which I have been using at nights and reaping good results. So today I am here with my views regarding Maybelline Baby Lips Anti-Oxidant Berry Lip Balm which I have been using during the day. But let me tell you girls here itself that this is not the only lip balm I am using during the dayWithout wasting much time let me come to the packaging of this lip balm which is super cute retractable blue tube with pink cap and cuter pink font on the tube. This way it is very travel-friendly, can be applied on the go without a mirror.

                                  The fragrance is very mild and reminds me of fresh berries. Its a pleasant fragrance which most people including the ones with sensitive noses will love. The lip balm is baby pink in color and it is buttery soft and glides on the lips with ease. Just a couple of swipes is all you need to get baby soft lips for hours.  Actually the lip balm stays on for 4 hours at the max with light snacks and completely goes off after a full meal. It needs to be reapplied every few hours when worn alone but if used underneath a lipstick its effects stays on for much longer periods. This lip balm is non-tinted and hence I love to wear it under lipsticks. It comes with the added advantage of SPF 20 and that is the main reason I prefer to use it during day time. 

                            Ok I tried using this lip balm twice at night and the results were simply awesome. My lips were baby soft and very well hydrated, I found my lips to be pink and very smooth & supple. This lip balm basically does whatever Maybelline claims but the effects are temporary, my lips are hydrated, moisturised and soft & supple only when the lip balm is on. As soon as the lip balm fades off, slowly the lips become a little dry so I have to keep reapplying it whenever required. My lips are well moisturised and protected from the sun and that's enough reason to say this lip balm from Maybelline is worth the hype and rave reviews from my blogger friends. I love it too, I am also using the Berry Crush one which is tinted and comes with SPF 16.





Pros:


* Affordable & Easily Available

* Contains SPF 20

* Mild berry fragrance <3

* Makes lips soft and supple as claimed

* Highly moisturising

* Colorless hence perfect for use underneath lipsticks

* Buttery texture helps it glide over lips easily





Cons:


* 8 hours moisture claim is false

               I rate Maybelline Baby Lips Anti-Oxidant Berry 4.25 out of 5. I am a self confessed lip balm addict and try my hands at all possible lip balms I come across. A very affordable lip balm in a very catchy packaging which gives you baby soft lips, then why not give it a try this winter and pamper your lips. And good news for all the men out there, this lip balm is non-tinted and you too can grab one for yourself. Next I plan to get the Mango Pie one. Recommended for all lip balm fanatics :D



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4.8 g for INR 149

Nivea Says: - For lips that love to talk, smile, laugh and kiss.
Do you need instant relief and effective repair for dry, chapped lips while giving them a beautiful touch of color?
           The innovative formula of Nivea Repair & Beauty with Dexpanthenol repairs chapped lips and relieves dryness and discomfort immediately. It provides lips with intense care, long-lasting moisture leaving healthy soft and smooth lips with a touch of delicate rose color.

* Innovative dual core technology
       * Intense moisture smoothens dry lips
       * Beauty coat for instant healthy rosy finish

* Restores the natural moisture balance
* Improves lip skin moisture over time

**Skin compatibility dermatologically approved**

Ingredients: - Octyldodecanol, Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Candelilla Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcyrstallina, Isopropyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Menthol, Glycerin, Aqua, BHT, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850

My Opinion: - I love lip balms, just keep on trying any brand and type I come across. This time its Nivea Repair & Beauty Lip Balm which I use only at night. The word "Repair" made me use this lip balm only at nights but I did also try using it underneath lipsticks and glosses with great results during daytime as well. This is one lip balm that is staple in my winter care essentials every year. Now that the days are getting colder, I would make a repurchase of this lip balm as this one you see in the pics is nearing its end. My lips are dry and a little bit of negligence can aggravate the condition so I always apply lip balms during the day as well at night.

                        The packaging of this Nivea Repair & Beauty Lip Balm is simple and like most lip balms it comes in a twist up tube like lipsticks. It can be thrown into a purse as the lid shuts with a click and is mess free. The fragrance is that of peppermint and it is not on the stronger side. The lip balm glides on the lips like butter and a single coat is enough to give a subtle shine and required softness. This lip balm contains a ton of good ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, castor oil and glycerin which are known for their moisturising and conditioning properties. It also contains menthol and that is the reason my lips experience a cool tingling feel for quite sometime after application of the balm.

                           Like I said I have been using this lip balm mostly during nights and a couple of swipes ensures that it protects and repairs my lips all throughout the night. In the morning I find my lips soft and fully moisturized. If my lips feel dry or flaky any time, this lip balm comes to my rescue. It is one lip balm you can apply over those matte-drying kind of lipsticks and you will have moisturized lips at once. Now I don't use this lip balm in the day time for a couple of reasons, main being the lack of Sun Protection. Also it leaves behind a whitish coat on my lips after application, it does clears off after sometimes but I am not a patience girl to keep waiting. I have used it many a times underneath lipsticks/glosses with SPF and works just as fine but still I prefer to use it at night. 

WHITE CORE FOR REPAIR & PINK CORE FOR BEAUTY

Pros:


* Affordable & Easily Available

* Twist up tube packaging makes it easy to use & carry around

* Moisturises dry lips

* Effective against chapped lips, actually heals my lips

* Menthol ensures a cool tingly feel for the lips

* Stays on overnight

* Gives me soft and supple lips in the morning

* Fragrance is good, not very strong

* All claims made by the brand are true

Cons:


* Gives a whitish look to the lips immediately after application but it fades off

* Does not come with Sun Protection

               I rate Nivea Repair & Beauty Lip Balm 4.5 out of 5 as it can easily repair as well as protect dry and chapped lips. Whenever my lips feel dry or flaky specially in the winters, I blindly entrust my lips to this lip balm. Highly recommended for beauties with dry and chapped lips but everyone can use it except those allergic to Menthol. I would say its the best lip balm from Nivea I have tried so far.




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2.8 gms for INR 500


Revlon Says: - Cream blushes that can be used for lips and cheeks. New for your PACIFIC COAST look by Gucci Westman! The collection?s must-have it item for the season is a limited-edition lip & cheek stick. Gives you a perfect flush of color and soft dewy finish with a non-sticky feel.


Available in 3 Spring shades: Tahitian, Sunset and Pink Passion.


* Tahitian has faint peachy finish

* Sunset is on the pale orange hue

* Pink Passion is a bright pink colour and definitely the only baby stick that required just 2 rubs (with pressure!) for the color to become visible.


Usage : Apply to cheeks for a glowing blush or to Lips for a matte effect with high pigment color and great for on the go. (Taken from MedplusBeauty.com)

Ingredients: - Not Listed

My Opinion: - When I saw these cute fatty Baby Sticks at Shoppers Stop, I literally pounced on them. I so regret my purchase now :( Actually I was about to get 2 of them- Sunset & Pink Passion but thankfully I got only 1 to try out at first. They didn't have testers and I was in love with the packaging. Now coming to the packaging of these Baby Sticks, they are cute, very cute. Short & fat like a cute chubby baby. The outer casing corresponds to the shade of lip/cheek stain shade. Easy to use and carry around but not hygienic.

                        The texture of the baby stick is waxy and hard, though it looks soft and gel-like. It is difficult to put it on the lips and on the cheeks. You need to swipe about 20 times to get a very light tinge of color (????). It feels waxy and its impossible to blend it into the skin. It basically looks like colorless grease on my cheeks and on my lips it feels waxy. Overall it gives an uncomfortable feel to my lips/cheeks when applied.

                         The fragrance of the Baby Stick is exactly the same as crayons but it fades off upon application. I cannot use it as a base for my powder blushes as it settles into 2 greasy shiny streaks on my cheeks as it is totally not blendable. This stick is not moisturing instead its very drying on the lips. There's no proper information on the pack, not even ingredient list and sadly Revlon India website also has no information about this product. These Baby Stick apart the appearance are complete duds. Girls save your money for better products. My first disappointment from Revlon, I think. 
                         

Pros: -


* Cute packaging

* Easily Available

* Pretty shades (in the tube only )

* Easy to carry around

Cons: -




* Expensive at Rs 500 for 2.8 gms

* No pigmentation, its nearly colorless

* Totally unblendable

* No ingredient list available

* No information regarding this product on the Revlon India Website

                    I rate Revlon Baby Stick For Lips & Cheeks in Sunset 2 out of 5. I love Revlon as a brand and use loads & loads of Revlon products but I have not been disappointed with any other product except this one. Not recommended, girls invest in other products which are atleast usable.  This one is a total miss from Revlon :(



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2.5 gms for INR 600


Revlon Says: - It’s a pampering balm fused with a lightweight lip stain in an adorable chubby crayon. Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The gel formula comes in 12 vibrant shades that match any look or mood.

* Lightweight Lip stain + Moisturizing Balm.
* 100% of women who tried it felt their lips were instantly moisturized with a soft stain of color.
* Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener required.


Expert Tips:

Step 1: Apply Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain evenly to clean, bare lips. Build color and coverage as desired.

Step 2: Reapply as desired for moisturizing shine throughout the day.
                                                                          (Taken from Revlon Website)

Ingredients: - Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, Squalene, Bis Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triisostearin, Diisostearyl Malate, Cera Microcrystallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyalmide 3, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerylthrityl Tetra Di Butyl Hydroxyhdrocinnamate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (Mentha Peperita Oil), Limonene, Sorbic Acid, 

May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Orange 5 (CI 45370), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).

Available in 10 beautiful shades:

* Honey    * Crush    * Darling    * Cherish    * Lovesick     * Sweetheart    * Smitten    * Rendezvous    * Romantic    * Adore

**The shades Precious & Charm are not available in India

My Opinion: - I am not much into lipsticks but there are times when I completely depend on a lipstick to perk up my look. I am more of a lip gloss person, actually I have been that way since I first started to use lip products on myself. But when I saw these in the Revlon counter, I was too attracted to resist. I bought 2 shades on the very first day, and today I am going to put forward my views on the shade Honey Douce. The packaging of Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain is so cute and girly.  It looks like a chubby crayon and the body is made up of sturdy plastic and its color resembles the shade of the lip stain. The bottom needs to be twisted for the lip stain to come out & go in, its retractable. These are easy to carry around as the cap shuts tight and will not mess up your purse.

                 It smells like peppermint but the smell/scent fades off upon application. It is basically tasteless and gives a cool feeling to the lips when applied. The texture of this balm stain is creamy yet non greasy. Its certainly not a very moisturising product and beauties with dry chapped lips better apply a lip balm underneath. This balm stain is not drying on the lips but when it's gone you might find your lips a bit stretchy. The pencil form helps in applying it on the go without a mirror as the particular shade looks so natural on me.

SWATCHED IN NATURAL DAY LIGHT

                  Revlon Just Bittten Kissable Balm Stain Honey Douce is a dusty-muted pink with mauve undertones and looks natural on me. It is a nude pink which would suit most Indian skin tones or you could say that it would be a good MLBB shade for many girls. It gives a tingling sensation to the lips upon application which stays on for a while but the sensation is prolonged if applied to freshly scrubbed lips. A single swipe gives sheer amount of coverage but 2-3 swipes gives medium to opaque coverage, therefore I can say its decently pigmented.

SWATCHED IN ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

                 When freshly applied, this balm stain gives a nice shine which lasts for an hour at the most. Later on it does not fades off or vanishes rather it leaves behind a beautiful tint which looks fresh for hours. Though it is a little difficult to remove the tint completely from the lips,it can be washed off to some extent with soap and water and completely removed with the help of a makeup remover. This balm stain looks fresh and lasts for about 4 hrs on my lips before fading off evenly. A hit from Revlon!!!!



Pros: -


* Chubby & cute packaging but its so girly

* Decently pigmented

* Contains a lot of product, so Rs 600 is somewhat justified I suppose

* No overwhelming scent, a pleasant peppermint scent that fades off upon application

* Does dry out my lips and makes them flaky but gives a rough after feel

* Honey Douce is a beautiful dusty pink with mauve undertones, looks natural on me

* Leaves a pretty stain on the lips, doesn't leave them stark naked

* It's creamy but not greasy




Cons: -


* Not a long lasting product, it's a balm stain after all

* The shine does not last all day as mentioned by the brand, goes away after an hour or so

* This particular shade is not for those with pigmented lips



          I rate Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey Douce 4.5 out of 5. These come in 10 very beautiful wearable shades. The shade Honey Douce looks very natural on me and could be a MLBB shade for many Indian girls. This shade is perfect for office/college wear, a great nude/neutral for everyday wear. This shade leaves a pretty stain on the lips which lasts for hours. But girls with pigmented lips are requested to test out this shade before investing. A great  lip crayon from Revlon :)



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