From Rebels Refinery, lip balm in a plastic pineapple. "Function meets design with the Rebel Rose geometric pineapple shaped lip balm. The highest quality coconut and sweet almond oils moisten, nourish and protect while Vitamin E provides essential antioxidants. Each one’s flavour is called “Exotic Fruit” which tastes like a symphony of mango and strawberry." Ulta has the pink one for $5.99 (or, if you prefer, mint lip balm in a black plastic skull).
More options for the coming lip balm season: Farmacy's Lip Bloom. "Pucker up to these soothing, herb-infused lip balms with gorgeous gloss! Lip Blooms replenish moisture and form a protective barrier on the lips, leaving them smoother, softer and fuller." In Citrus Lemongrass, Strawberry Basil, Apple Rosemary and Honey Ginger, marked down to $12 for 7g, at Farmacy.
For those of you who want SPF in your lip balm, Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm, Black Tea & Blackberry. "This emollient balm, enriched with superior skin conditioners and antioxidants, soothes and relieves dry, chapped, irritated lips. Unlike waxy sticks, Intense Therapy Lip Balm quickly penetrates for instant relief. SPF 25 offers optimum sun protection while guarding against windburn and extreme temperatures." $7.50 for 7 g.
Banana lip balm from Sephora: "Balms nourish your lips and provide the following targeted lip care benefits.... Each features a fun flavor and ingredients that suit different concerns." $6 for a 3.5g tube, and at the moment they've also got them in Rose, Goji, Coconut, Tangerine, Macadamia and Watermelon, plus lip scrubs in Honey and Kiwi..
Hungry this morning? From Fresh, limited edition Sugar Chocolate Hydrating Lip Balm: "A rich, moisturizing lip treatment that smoothes and comforts on contact while delivering a velvety sheen and addictive flavor inspired by chocolate fudge." $18 for 6g.