Trader Joe's Virtuoso Spearmint Lip Balm Review

I am certifiably addicted to lip balms, glosses, etc.  If I don't have at least 3 of them in my purse at any given time (and 1 in my pocket too!), I start to get nervous.  When I saw the Trader Joe's Virtuoso Lip Balm sold in a 3-pack for less than $2, I figured I should check it out. 

This lip balm is sold in your typical Chapstick-type tube.  It contains 50% organic ingredients and the main ones include octinoxate, oxybenzone, organic virgin olive oil, beeswax, organic jojoba oil, vitamin E, essential oil of spearmint, shea butter, etc.  I'm a big fan of natural and organic ingredients, so I am happy to see this type of product with these components.

I've been using this Virtuoso Lip Balm for a couple of days now.  It is very smooth, glides onto lips, and will produce a modest layer of product on your mouth after several zips across the mouth.  A little goes a long way and I haven't seen any big visible change in the balm shape even after 3 days of steady use.  It leaves my lips feeling soft, hydrated, and protected, even when I'm sitting out in the sun.  (thank you SPF 15!!)

I'm usually a fan of the lip balms in pots (Lip Medex and such), but I've been ignoring them and using Trader Joe's Virtuoso Lip Balm regularly throughout the day.  I've been very impressed with this stuff! It wouldn't be enough if I was spending hours outside skiing, working in the yard, etc.  It is lovely for basic daily use and keeping my lips coated and hydrated.