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eos strawberry sorbet lip balm

EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm is one of those products that looks better than it performs. But I still have a thing for it.. Just look at it. Isn’t it cute?

But would I recommend it to someone else? Probably not… Here’s why:

What’s In EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm?

SUNFLOWER, COCONUT & JOJOBA OIL

EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm has an oil base. Sunflower, coconut and jojoba oils are all loaded with fatty acids that deeply moisturize the skin.

It works like this: fatty acid strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, so that moisture stays in. The more moisture your skin has, the smoother and softer it becomes.

Plus, a stronger protective barrier means less risk of irritation. With the extra help, your skin is better able to withstand harsh weather, powerful skincare actives, nasty germs and bacteria, and anything else that tries to hurt it.

Related: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Coconut Oil In Skincare

WAXES

This lip balm also contains a big dollop of beeswax and carnauba wax. It’s what gives the lip balm its shape. Plus, they have emollient properties that make skin soft and smooth.

The Rest Of The Formula & Ingredients

NOTE: The colours indicate the effectiveness of an ingredient. It is ILLEGAL to put toxic and harmful ingredients in skincare products.

  • Green: It’s effective, proven to work, and helps the product do the best possible job for your skin.
  • Yellow: There’s not much proof it works (at least, yet).
  • Red: What is this doing here?!
  • Flavor (Aroma): This is simply fragrance. It makes the lip balm smell good, but it causes irritations and allergies in people with sensitive skin.
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: A natural butter loaded with fatty acids to create a protective barrier on the skin that deeply moisturises it.
  • Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil: Good old olive oil, it creates a protective barrier on the skin that holds moisture in and makes it softer and smoother for longer.
  • Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract: It has powerful antioxidant properties and helps prevent wrinkles.
  • Tocopherol: A form of antioxidant Vitamin E. Here, it has mild preservative properties and helps the formula last longer.
  • Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract: I’ve bene doing my research on it and I couldn’t find a single benefit for skin. I guess it’s here to add to the scent, but there really isn’t any info on this ingredient on benefits or side effects, so I’m giving it a yellow rating.
  • Beta-Sitosterol: Derived from plants, it has moisturising and soothing properties.
  • Squalene: It makes skin softer and smoother.

Texture

The texture is just right – no weird stickiness, no overly thick or greasy feel. It’s smooth, lightweight, and buttery without being too slippery. It glides on effortlessly, like a little hug for your lips, and doesn’t feel heavy or waxy. Perfect for layering or just a quick swipe when your lips need a boost!

Fragrance

It smells divine! Sweet, but not nauseatingly so. More than strawberry sorbet, it reminds me of the strawberry ice cream my mom used to buy me when I was little. Every time I use it, it takes me back to my childhood.

How To Use It

Apply it wherever you feel your lips need the extra moisture (hint: prepare to do it often).

Packaging

It’s pink! And shaped like an egg! Isn’t that absolutely adorable? Sure, it’s a little bulky, but it makes application a breeze, and fits nicely the contours of my lips.

Performance & Personal Opinion

EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm isn’t the most moisturizing lip balm I’ve ever tried. That’s an understatement. It barely moisturizes at all!

It leaves my lips soft and smooth, but only for a couple of hours. Then, it’s time to apply another layer. Janessa, the lovely lady who gave it to me, warned me about this so I can’t say that I was that disappointed about it.

My lips are in good condition anyway so this lip balm is moisturizing enough for me. But if yours are dry and chapped then you may have to apply it a lot more often. Better opt for something more hydrating instead!

Shame, cos I love the subtle shine it leaves behind.

What I Like About EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm

  • Lightweight, smooth texture that glides smoothly on the lips
  • Cute packaging

What I DON’T Like About EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm

  • Not very moistruising
  • Needs to be reapplied every couple of hours
  • Bulky packaging for travelling
  • Scent may irritate sensitive skin.

Who Should Use This?

Anyone whose lips are in good condition, but they still want to have some fun with lip balms.

Does EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm Live Up To The Hype?

CLAIM TRUE?
Our all-natural Strawberry Sorbet flavor tastes like frozen sorbet made with vine-ripened summer strawberries. Yes!
We make our eos 100% Natural Shea Lip Balm with wild-grown shea butter and hydrating coconut and jojoba oils for long-lasting hydration. Note how they say they use hydrating ingredients, not that the lip balm is hydrating. They know it isn’t!

Price & Availability

$3.75 at Evolution of Smooth

Do You Need It?

No. You may get it for the fun factor, but it doesn’t do much for lips.

Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Beeswax/Cera Alba (Cire d’abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Flavor (Aroma), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Tocopherol, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene. *Organic

About Gio

Hi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs.