First of all, I find the packaging cute because it is pink but a bit cheap, to be honest. But then if the product inside is good, then I am willing to overlook that aspect. The moment I pulled the cap, I detected a minty scent that was just a bit too strong for my liking. It was as if the scent crawled through my nostrils working its way to my brain. Although it did not trigger my allergic rhinitis, I had migraine.
The color looks really pretty so I took that as a good sign that maybe I just might like the product regardless of the scent. I did not apply it directly on my lips and used a lip brush instead because of the scent. It looked a bit frosty on the lips but it also felt minty, which I thought was a bit nice (I used to dislike minty lip balms but because of Mentholatum Lip Ice, I got used to it). I stayed in front of the fan to help get rid of the scent and since I have this habit of licking my lips, I did lick my lips. It tasted awful, I just couldn't put my finger to it but one thing for sure is that it left a horrible taste in my mouth. And oh, it just sat on my lips which is another bummer.
When I removed it from my lips using a wet tissue, I felt that my lips were smooth and soft. Too bad because it could've been a moisturizing lip balm if it weren't for the scent and taste. That being said, I am not going to buy this product and other variants since it was an utter disappointment for me. Good thing is I got this as a gift from Tweetykat again.
I would encourage those with sensitive noses to give this a sniff or try it (without licking it :P) before purchasing if you know someone who owns this balm. But if you are not that sensitive to scented lip products, you might like this. :)
Just a hand swatch, no lip swatch. Na-ah!
Have you tried this balm? How do you like it?
Happy Monday night, super awesome peeps! :)
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ReplyDeleteno-no to something that has a god-awful smell!
ugh!
i can't stand something that smells so weird..makes me wonder what chemical they put in there to smell like so.
but i have to admit it looks so nice!
XD
@~tHiAmErE~ Maybe it's not as awful as I think it is. It could just very well be my sense of smell. Haha! :P
ReplyDeletei haven't seen a review of eyeko since it hype 2 years ago i think...there has been so many raves about this especially the cheek thingamajig.
ReplyDeletetoo bad it didn't work for you. :(
awww gosh it looks pretty but i am very scent sensitive, even eos balms like tangerine strong scent i cant take it :(
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LOL! the color is prutty! why you no like to lip swatch pammycakes? :P i bet it's gonne be real pretty on your lips! LOL! of course i read your review and i'm staying away from this if it has a weird taste. i think you can also use this as a cream blush? sayang naman if you won't use it. :]
ReplyDeleteooh migraine from the product?! not good at all -_- haha the other day I decided to be advanturous and try on a new cream and it made my skin purple
ReplyDeleteThis looks promising! Id love to try it!
ReplyDeletewaaa awful smell, I hope the smell doesn't give a headache...but the color sure is pretty.
ReplyDeleteAlam mo I own this and never reviewed it because>.I think I put it somewhere warm kaya wala na! melted na ang beauty ng Eyeko fat balm ko! :)
ReplyDeletetoo pink and frosty for me. as for me, i like minty lip balms so no problem there. hehe.
ReplyDeleteunless it smells like di naarawan and potpourri.. i can probably take it. But i don't think i'm thrilled with the shade either.. hehehe!
ReplyDeletei think the shade is reminding me of elf's pink lemonade with the satin finish and the baby pink ;-)
ReplyDeleteit's cute but i don't even want to go near it because of the way you described the scent. besides, i don't think that color would even show up on me.
ReplyDeletethanks for the review, pammy. =))
I have a feeling it's expired.
ReplyDeleteEven though it works perfectly, a definite no for bad smell..... I love the packaging though.
ReplyDeletethe packaging is really cute plus i love pink so much! if i see it i might have bought it. good thing i read your blog. even if it would work as a great moisturizing lip balm, a super strong smell is definitely a no-no. XD
ReplyDeletemuch love,
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I actually love eyeko's fat balms, I have cherry and strawberry. They smell nice naman. Too bad about the mint :(
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I always think Eyeko products are for eyes! LOL Maybe it's their name? This fat balm looks totally cute and something I'd die to have!
ReplyDeletethat’s very cute packaging!!!
ReplyDelete& I like the color. I think because of the weather.. i’m in love with light pink colors <3
xoxo Hitomineko xoxo
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Lol @ getting a migraine. I guess some products are really just worth staying away from if it doesnt suit our tastes. Is it sold here in Cebu? And I agree, maybe its expired?
ReplyDelete-GAYLE IS VOLATILE
I haven't tried any Eyeko product yet, but that balm shade looks lovely!:)
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