Even though the new year has begun, we are still in the middle of winter which, for our skin, is one of the worst times for dryness. My lips are often dried out, which is due to a combination of the weather, and the fact I tend to wear a lot of lipstick and gloss throughout the year as part of my regular makeup routine. I have tried a LOT of lip balms over the years, ranging from very cheap drugstore brands to more luxury expensive ones which claim to banish wrinkles as well as soothe dry skin. This one I am going to write about today, however, is part of a cult-classic range of moisturising products that don't cost the earth.
Palmers cocoa butter formula is a popular brand which specialize in body lotions and moisturisers. They have also branched out to different products, including pregnancy (stretch mark) creams, tanning creams, hair care and lip balms. Some of their products are harder to find than others in stores, but all are readily available online.
Palmers swivel stick is a multitasking product, which makes it ideal for travelling. It is a heavy-duty moisturising balm stick, large enough to use on areas such as elbows and knees, but still a convienent size for popping in your handbag. It's also a good alternative to taking a bottle of lotion on holiday, as it won't spill. Although, I would be careful what temperature of the place you keep this product in, as the buttery, waxy consistency I feel would melt easily if exposed to too high a heat.
To use, although not the most flattering description, you wind it up as if a glue stick (The name of the product itself suggests this), and apply wherever needed. The formula itself smells delicious- a really chocolatey, buttery scent with a hint of nuttiness that reminds me of freshly made chocolate truffles. Be careful when applying it on your lips especially that you don't start eating it- it really does smell that good. However, if you aren't keen on chocolate or 'flavoured', heavily-scented balms, you will probably not like this- it has the kind of heavy scent which really does hang around a while. I adore the scent, so I was really glad it stuck around.
This is an extremely moisturising product, which means you do have to wait a while for it to settle into your skin and lips, so it's maybe more ideal as a night treatment. Be careful about how much you apply too, as too much can cause an unwanted greasiness. Start off with a minimal amount and build up as you go along to get the best out of your Palmers swivel stick. I tend to use this only on patches of very dry skin (which I get frequently), and my lips, which are often really chapped.
You do get a lot of product for your money here, and it lasts a long time. So for the price, I think it's a great product to test out and if you have dry skin- give it a go. I was really pleased with it and I'm sure you will be, too.
Thanks for reading
Overall: A good little multitasking product at an excellent price
Rating: 8.5/10
2016 Price: £2.50
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