Philosophy Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm Red Tube Review

I am a Philosophy skin care addict and swear by many of their products. However, their cosmetics are very hit and miss.

I Bought Philosophy Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm Red Tube and, while it looks and feels great on me, it has a weird taste that detracts from its benefits.

My Use

This balm comes in a one half ounce clear tube. It looks very red in the tube but it's really quite sheer on my lips. The balm is thick and slicks on well and isn't sticky. It hydrates my lips and makes them look naturally more-pigmented and juicy.

There is a strange-taste though that threw me off. I expected that red balm-would have a cherry/strawberry/fruity scent and taste but not this one! This has a somewhat medicinal scent and even worse taste.

On my lips, it looks just fine. It's a natural flush of color that soothes and protects my lips. It's so flattering that I can look past the weird taste. But my husband has been known to make a face and yell "Yech!"after kissing me when I was wearing this balm. Never a response I appreciate when kissing anyone.

The balm wears for an average amount of time, around 45 minutes. You won't lick it off because it doesn't have a fun flavor like many other Philosophy lip balms and shines so it will last longer.

Flattering? Yes. Kissable? Well, yes and no. It makes my lips look kissable but, when I do get that kiss, I have to hear a "Yech!" afterward that leads me to recommend that you wear this at home or out when you aren't about to be smooching anyone.

Conclusion

Philosophy Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm Red Tube is, indeed, very emollient and is great for a natural look. I wear it to the grocery store or for short errands because it looks so natural and casual yet protects my lips from the elements.

When I think I may be puckering up, I switch to Philosophy's Raspberry Sorbet Lip Shine that has a similar hue and a fantastic scent and taste.

I give this balm 4 stars. It is wonderful except for the taste. Too bad. Berry flavored balm would have been the bomb!