Carmex Everyday Soothing Lip Balm

Despite being hugely popular, I'd never actually tried Carmex Lip Balms until recently. After realising I'd packed my usual Elizabeth Arden one in my case which has already been checked in, I picked this up at the airport to see me through the 11 hour flight back to England.

My lips were feeling pretty dry, and I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with this. Not only did it have an odd taste (quite chemically), it didn't do the best job at rehydrating and softening my lips. I felt like it soon wore off too, so I had to reapply it frequently throughout the flight.

I don't think I'll be purchasing any more Carmex products on home turf, I really was expecting it to be better than it was.

What are your thoughts on Carmex? Are you a fan or are there other lip balms that you rate more highly?

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

With the colder weather fast approaching, I thought I'd share one of my winter lip saviours with you. This Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub keeps my lips soft and smooth, as well as being absolutely delicious - it's so tempting just to eat it straight from the pot!

Made from castor sugar and organic jojoba oil, the scrub buffs away dry, flaky skin, as well as softening and hydrating your lips without making them feel sticky or greasy. It's perfect for prepping your lips for lipstick, and it really helps the colour to glide on effortlessly.

The sugar can feel quite rough, so you only need a tiny bit at a time. Although a 25g pot is £5.50, it's worth it as it will last you for ages.

If you like bubblegum or candy floss, you will absolutely love this. I'm tempted to give the popcorn one a go next. Have you used Lush Lip Scrubs before? What are your favourite lip care products?

You can get this lip scrub both in store and online here.