Review: B&BW CO Bigelow Lemon & Black Cherry lip balm

 Bath & Body Works CO Bigelow lip balm in Lemon & Black Cherry is one of my favorite lip balms.

What the Bath & Body Works site claims (taken from the Lemon flavor):

Formulated with a high concentration of lemon oil and extract (3.5%), this addictive Lemon Lip Balm is packed with vitamins and minerals, providing a major dose of vitamin C. 100% natural lemon flavor provides a tangy burst, while ultra-moisturizing shea butter (1%) nourishes and conditions lips. The creamy formula glides on smooth, leaving lips feeling soft and moisturized.

• Softens, soothes and cares for lips with vitamin C-rich lemon and super-nourishing shea butter
• Untinted balm prevents dryness and chapping while providing a dew-kissed sheen
• Developed by Bigelow Chemists
• Made with Honest, Genuine and Trustworthy Ingredients

Pros:

• Incredibly moisturizing
• Great taste
• Good amount of product (13 oz)
• Minty tingle

Cons:

• Price ($7.50)
• Lack of SPF
• Limited Edition flavors

As you can see, the lip balm comes in a clear stick form. It has no tint to it. The thing I love the most about this lip balm is that it feels like butter on your lips. It just glides on. It has a strong scent of lemons and black cherry and it literally tastes like a black cherry lemonade. Seriously, the taste and smell is addicting! Another thing I like about it is that it's pretty long lasting, I don't find myself applying this balm more than 2-3 times a day. A very little also goes a long way!

One thing I don't like is that this flavor was limited edition (and I had no idea it was) so I'm not even sure when's the next time I'll see this is black cherry. Currently they do have the Lemon, Lemon & Blackberry (tinted) and Lemon & Ginger (tinted). Another thing I'm not too fond of is the price! While Bath & Body Works usually does have BOGO deals, I feel like their lip products are wayy over priced, especially for a lip balm that lacks SPF!

While I do love this lip balm, I doubt it'll be buying any more of these in the near future (unless of course black cherry just so happens to make another appearance)!

Preview: Bath & Body Works 2011 Holiday Candles

A few weeks ago I went to Bath & Body Works Bake Shop event where if you purchased I think $20 worth of Home Fragrance you got a tote bag and 3 mini Holiday preview candles. And also, that day the 3-wick candles were 2 for $20! 

Now, I'm not a huge fan of the 3-wick candles. Personally, 3-wicks kind of scare me. I don't know what it is, triple the fire I guess? But I know my mom LOVES them. She won't buy any other size. That and these suckers last forever. While that's great and all, I don't think I'll be burning these Fall/Holiday scents all year long. But my husband thought it was a much better deal than what I was going to get so I gave in and got Dark Chocolate Mint and Hot Chocolate (not pictured).

I love how this year the Holiday candles have foil on the labels. It just makes it seem more Christmas-y :). I've been burning the Dark Chocolate Mint since I got it a few weeks ago and right now it's a little lower than it is in the picture. Seriously, these will last FOREVER. But I am IN LOVE with this scent! Even when it's not burning, you can still really smell it.

I'm excited to try out the 3 sample ones I got too: Candied Sugar Plum, Gingerbread and Marshmallow Mint. 

Reviews coming soon!