Blistex Deep Renewal Review

As a certified lip balm junkie, I've tried every single one that I've ever seen.  When I saw Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm in the grocery store a couple of months ago, I knew I had to try it. 

This Deep Renewal Lip Balm is supposed to reduce visible signs of aging, yes, on your lips.  At 32 I have noticed wrinkles developing under my eyes and on my forehead, but I haven't noticed any changes on my mouth that would make me want to start trying to reverse the aging process there.  This lip balm contains Co-Q10 (moisturizing/revitalizing), hyaluronic filling spheres (to fill in wrinkles and give the appearance more supple lips), antioxidants (to protect skin), and SPF (protecting skin again). That all sounds great, but all I really want in a lip balm is a super-moisturizing product that lasts on my mouth for more than 5 minutes...

...unfortunately Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm fails on that one.  Yes, it glides easily onto mouth and feels wonderfully-smooth, but it absorbs, evaporates, or something after like 5 minutes even when I am sitting quietly without speaking, working, etc.  As a teacher, however, I need a product that will continue to provide coverage and protection during the 40-minutes at a stretch that I am a chatterbox about cells, photosynthesis, genetics, etc. 

At about $3 per tube of Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm, this is an affordable product that is just okay.  Sure, it works as a quick moisturizer for your mouth, but it doesn't last for any length of time and I certainly haven't seen any "anti-aging" effects on my lips.  It is an average lip balm, but I wouldn't recommend it for those who are really looking for long-lasting or plumping/smoothing performance.