Review: New Blistex Moisture Melt Lip Protectant SPF15

Aaaaah yes, another lip balm review. But I think I may have saved the best for last with this one, my lovelies. I usually like to keep you in a little bit of suspense in my opening paragraph, but in case you're considering scrolling right on past this review, let me tell you up front that I am in LOVE with this new product from Blistex. I picked it up at Rite Aid a few weeks ago (I've also seen it at Walgreens, CVS and Target as well as online at drugstore.com) and I've been falling deeper and deeper in love with it as the days roll by.

Blistex Moisture Melt Lip Protectant/Sunscreen SPF15
(retail: $2, 0.35 oz)

Want to see why? Keep reading!

(Note: the cap looks dirty in these photos but it's actually not. The color of the cap is not clear; it's silver and it's got a shimmery finish, which makes it look a little dirty in pics.)

Right off the bat, this lip balm sucked me in. For me personally, anything that has the word "melt" in it grabs my attention and doesn't let go ("melt" and "melty" are words often seen in Japanese beauty products and believe me, I'm a sucker for those too). Also, a lip product with moisture beads in it grabs my attention. And to top it off, this lip balm comes with a round applicator (see above) which is a nice departure from the standard slant-tip applicators we see in just about every tube of balm and gloss these days. So that's three things that set this one apart from a regular lip balm for me. Good so far...

As you can see, the beads don't stick around once you work this product in. In fact, it's kind of fun to apply this and then squish the teeny tiny beads between your lips until you can't feel them any longer. (OK, that might not be fun for all of you, but it's fun for me.)

There is no color to this lip balm, even after you squish the blue beads.

But let's cast aside all of the fun marketing tricks. Take away the word "melt", disregard the moisture beads and ignore the round applicator tip. The thing is, even without all of the fun elements, I love this lip balm because guess what? It works.

My lips have been extremely dry and chapped these past few weeks, and there's something incredibly soothing about this lip balm that makes me keep reaching for it. It has a petroleum-jelly feel to it, sure, but there's something else here. Maybe it's the shea butter, aloe or coconut oil, but this product feels like it envelops the lips like a soft blanket. It doesn't feel like it's just sitting on my lips--it feels like it's softly hugging my lips and protecting them from the wind and cold. I don't know how else to describe it, but I get a comforting feeling whenever I use this product. 

In terms of moisturization, this product keeps my lips feeling soft and hydrated for several hours. I only have to use it maybe twice a day when my lips are chapped, and I like to apply it right before bed as well.

And here's the added bonus: this lip balm smells and tastes like...pink lemonade! I think one of you mentioned that in a comment a while back--if that was you, please leave a comment on this post because you were spot on! And what a delightful surprise. You'd think, based on the color of this lip balm, that the flavor and fragrance would be minty. But noooo, it's far more fun! (If you're not a pink lemonade fan, don't worry--the fragrance and flavor do fade after a few minutes on the lips.)

FINAL VERDICT: For two bucks, I think this one's worth a shot if you're looking for a lip balm that can keep your lips protected from the wind and cold, while also delivering moisture (thanks to the aloe, shea butter and coconut oil). And if you don't like minty lip balms, don't worry: this one smells and tastes like pink lemonade which, in my book, is always a bonus. I keep reaching for this one every day, and considering that I own 2,573 lip balms (not really but I do own dozens), that should tell you something.

Do you already own the new Blistex Moisture Melt lip balm? If so, how is it working for you?