So, I shall begin this log entry with my opinion of the Pomegranate Blueberry Softlips Cube that influenster sent me to review. Since I received my Campus VoxBox, I have not used any other lip products until today, with the exception of an overnight application of my C. O. Bigelow Rose Salve for testing purposes which I will later explain.
First off: flavor. Amazing. If it was meant to be eaten, I'd happily have gotten through it in one sitting. As I said in my youtube unboxing, I love fruity flavors. And I ESPECIALLY love pomegranate. It's got a lovely tartness to it, and paired with a blueberry's pure sweetness is just a perfect kind of pairing of flavor. And then to top it all off with a bit of menthol? Genius.
Scent: also amazing. I can't say much more than what I just said about flavor, so just reread that last paragraph; but think of it in reference to scent, rather than flavor.
Feel of it on my lips: It feels kind of like rubbing a hard stick of butter across your lips. Only, a stick of butter that wouldn't melt or soften and doesn't taste like butter. That's the feel of applying it. The feel of it once it's on your lips though, is not much different than the feel off a fresh application of any other chapstick. I like the thick and hard (That's what she said) lip products, but my personal preference is the softer lotion-/gel- like lip moisturizers. But if it takes good care of my lips, I push preferences aside and don't really care.
Moisturization: Not gonna lie, Softlips, ya'll kinda let me down here. This is where I explain my one application of something else during the six days I used the Cube. The first day that I got the package, I immediately started using the Softlips Cube. My lips had already been very dry and cracked and peeling, as I often focus on other things rather than whether or not my lips are ok. I sometimes don't apply something until I crack my lip and bleed and feel the stinging. I just forget to put stuff on, ok? Anyways, so, dry lips, I think, "Hey, what a better time to see what the Cube can do than now?" I immediately start using it. I smear some on, and constantly applied it anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour between applications. The peeling didn't go away. I'd remove as much of the dead skin as possible and just continue using it. My lips just kept peeling and drying out. That was two days. And overnight, I applied a nice thick layer in hopes of waking to luscious moisturized plump lips, only to wake to my usual parched lips. So, day two ends, and I decide to use my absolute favorite lip product, C. O. Bigelow's Rose Salve... (which I have no idea where to buy. My big sister gifts it to me from time to time because she knows how much I love it. I fell in love with it when she let me use some of hers a few years ago when my lips were very dry, as they often are. That sentence is horrible. Allow me to rephrase: A few years ago, my big sister offered me some of her rose salve when she noticed how dry my lips were. I don't usually accept, but that day something compelled me to. I applied some of the rose salve she carried with her and fell in love with it. Ok, I'm somewhat satisfied, very sleepy, and still have stuff to say. And forgot where I was. Lemme re-read really quick and get back to what I was saying... Got it.) ... just overnight because it's amazing and I want to try the Cube when my lips are at their best. If it can't stop the peeling and cracking, maybe it can at least keep them from peeling and cracking? Just barely. I think I had an average thirty-five minutes between applications just to keep the dry feeling away.
Basically, what my Rose Salve can do with one application every few hours, the Softlips Cube can't do with applications every half hour or so.
But those are just my lips. Maybe it works much better for someone else. You never know. ^_^
And my top three favorite and the most effective lip products I've every tried are the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve, C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine, and Korres Lip Butter. The third is great for adding a bit of color, which I rarely ever am in the mood for, but it also does a fantastic job healing and protecting lips from drying out.
I just posted episode two of my comic, Unfortunately Unfiltered, to tapastic.com! It's not the best- I was falling asleep while making it- but I'm gonna try and make each comic better than the last.
Ooh! Another restaurant review! Raising Cane's. Ever heard of it? It's like a cross between chick-fil-a and Church's or KFC. I personally love it. So much. Instead of chick-fil-a's ripply grid cut fries, or other fast food joint stick fries, they have the ripply stick fries. And they're perfectly salted. Not too much or too little. They also serve cole slaw like KFC, but it's not as good as the obviously very unhealthy but amazing coleslaw from KFC. Now, the main part of the meal: the chicken tenders. Piping hot. (which always makes a customer feel special because it's like they fresh-made that meal especially for you. They went out of their way to start cookin' a new few tenders JUST for you.) Real chicken. (Not like that mushy weirdness at other joints. *AHEM!* McDonalds... Burger King... etc...) Fantastic crispy breading. (Like KFC or Church's where you feel guilty about eating it but push the feeling aside because it tastes and crunches sooooooo gooooooood!!!!) That's five star fast food right there. Not gonna lie. And if any Cane's employees read this blog, tell your bosses ya'll deserve a raise. I had a FANTASTIC drive-through experience with you guys this past Friday. I have never been treated so friendly at a fast food place, or been served so quickly and efficiently. I'm a VERY happy customer. You have added yourselves to my list of favorite eateries, and have earned a special place in my chubby little heart. Expect another visit from me soon. Very soon.
And I describe my heart as chubby because I REALLY love food. If my stomach was bigger, I'd eat a LOT more...
Anyways, moving on!
Actually, nah, I'm good for the night. I've already said more than I expected to, and I'm falling asleep now haha.
Take care, God bless, and go try something new! I love you all! G'nite!
~Captain Polar Bear
My top three favorite and effective lip products are the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve, C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine, and Korres Lip Butter. The third is great for adding a bit of color, which I rarely ever am in the mood for, but it also does a fantastic job healing and protecting lips from drying out.
Also, I am not supported by any brand or company mentioned in this or any of my posts. C.O. Bigelow product photos courtesy of C.O. Bigelow.
