Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Aquafina
Name: Hydrating Lip Oil
Size: 5 g
Approx. Price: $1 CAD

I’ve been having a particularly harsh winter this year so have been on a tear trying out as many lip balms and skin creams I can get my hands on in an attempt to find the best product during these “wind-chill” times.

I didn’t have super high hopes on this product, but it was only $1, so I grabbed it anyway. On one hand, Aquafina does not make cosmetics, so how could they possibly make a great lip balm (or oil, as the case may be). On the other hand, they do make water, so I guess they do know something about hydration.

The package states:
- “Moisture replenishing system for maximum hydration and shine”
- “Botanically enriched with jojoba oil, almond oil and vitamin E.”

To Purr About:
- there was immediate hydration and moisture to my lips and they felt instant better
- the oil leaves a very high-shine and slick look to the lips

Claws Out:
- I personally didn’t like the minty flavour (which wasn’t mentioned on the packaging)
- the product doesn’t stay very long on the lips and disappeared after a few minutes or regular talking, lip-licking other usual activities
- there was a “tingly” feeling, which to me, means that something is irritating my lips – which isn’t good if your lips are already chapped or dry

Final Comments:
As I stated at the start, I didn’t have high hopes for this product, and it definitely didn’t deliver. The idea sounds good – a lip oil should be super-hydrating, but if a product doesn’t stay on for more than few minutes, it can’t really do a good job. I also didn’t enjoy the tingle or mint-flavour.

Rating (out of 5):

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