Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment - works for me

My lips get very dry suddenly and without warning at various times of the year; summer, winter, rain, wind, shine. There is no form or reason for this change, it just happens, I wake up to bitty lips which no amount of cosmetic lipbalm can cure.

I read about Bepathen first in a review with Rebecca Morrice Williams by Cultbeauty, I am slightly obsessed with RMW, she is the creator of BECCA cosmetics which is my favourite makeup brand ergo anything she recommends is on my list to try.

Further investigation dug up some favourable reviews on MUA.

The ingredients are pretty benign as one would expect from this sort of product.
What I like is that there is no discernible taste or smell, it has a presence on the lips in that it doesn't sink in immediately, nor does it sit on the lips leaving a waxy/oily coating, and those pesky little bitty bits are gone, straight away, no stinging, just smooth soothed lips almost instantly.

It is quite thick, but not as thick as say vaseline, and a little does go a long way. It can look a bit white on the lips initially but it sheers out, and it does not need constant reapplication.

It is pretty good on cuticles too and all those nicks and bashes that I seem to get on my hands from ironing/oven burns.

It is cheap and easily available currently £2.65 from Boots.

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

I bought this because it did very well in the Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible, I had a few point calling at me from my Boots Advantage Card and it seemed rude not to use them.

The balm is not at all waxy, and is quite light and fluid. There is a very light pale pinkness to it, but this is not translated on to the lips.

I like this, it is moisturising but light, it does not sit on the lips but sinks in, although there is no greasiness.

Currently £17 from Boots

By Terry Laque de Rose SPF15

I need a lip colour to cheer my soul today, and this one in my stash caught my eye.

Although frighteningly vibrant in the tube and swatched on the hand, it is extremely sheer and infinately moisturising, the shade is #5 Rose Infinale, and was bought for me by my OH as a wedding anniversary present. It is currently £28.50 (which is an eye popping price for a lipgloss) from SpaceNK

I am afraid I cannot show it on my lips as they are not playing ball and remain pursed and old looking, but it is lovely and as a present even lovelier.