On The Shelf
Overview: GlaMER Lips; Seasonal Peppermint Lip
Scrub, (USDA Certified) Mint Burst Lip Balm, and
Natural Beeswax Lip Balm
Purchase Price Lip Scrub $12, Mint Burst Lip Balm
$4, Beeswax Lip Balm $3 + s/h
Product Review:
Harsh freezing, and subfreezing, temperatures are all the
norm this month which means lips will be dry, cracked, and starving for
moisture as well as protection. Now if you’re a follower of this little blog
you’ve indubitably seen last year’s intro to GlaMER Lips products. These
products from the inspirational mind of Mercedes Porredon-Segal, owner of Make
Up By Mer and accredited MUA, have stepped it up a notch to add a completely
organic, YES, “USDA certified” lines to her already awesome products! GlaMER
Lips products are already natural and mostly use organic materials, however,
for those of you who do not know what that extra stamp and certification means
here’s a link: USDA
National Organic Program. In short the approval received means that all the
requirements the USDA has set have been met. Also, this is a time consuming
process that is worth going through to show consumers the level of quality in
potential products, especially ones that can be ingested or placed on the body.
I made a purchase before Christmas as gifts for friends, and
of course myself, which had a seasonal favorite of mine the Peppermint Lip
Scrub. This sweet sugary scrub has that zing of peppermint without it being
overwhelming to the senses. Opening the trademark black labeled glass jar,
complete with wooden spatula for application, is like opening a gift every time
I get a new one. Applying a pea sized amount to dry or moist lips to exfoliate
is extremely satisfying especially when some should happen to fall into your
mouth. After the initial scrubbing pat lips dry and immediately apply a GlaMER
Lips Balm to those newly nude lips to lock in moisture.
Mercedes was too generous in sending me, in my Christmas
order, her new USDA Certified Organic Mint Burst Lip Balm and the Natural
Beeswax Lip Balm to try. The all new packaging was an immediate eye catcher as
it was sporting a visible safety seal and new logo placement, along with an
ingredients list. Being a huge fan of the previous Cocoa Butter Mint Lip Balm,
Mint burst was easy to fall head over heels for. A burst of mint is exactly
what you get with the new Lip Balm the second you take the cap off and man, oh
man, is the scent invigorating! After application you instantly feel the
benefits of the natural organic ingredients as you get the immediate rush from
the mint and feel the soothing mix of Vitamin E and non-GMO olive oil and
beeswax. Mint Burst was my first ever USDA Organic product and after doing my
homework and compiling the potential differences I’d have to say I am more
likely to choose the USDA Organic product over just a “all natural” product.
Not to say I would not use or buy products without a USDA Organic stamp but if
there is a choice I would go with it.
Completely on the level, if not better than, Burt’s Bees Lip
Balm I believe GlaMER Lips Natural Beeswax and Mint Burst lip balms are the
next thing to BUZZ about with their USDA Organic and all natural cruelty
free products! Make sure to check out GlaMER
Lips and get some great products for you shelf. Don’t forget to check back
often as flavors change out due to seasonal inspirations!