Customer Reviews

MODE DE VIE/GLOBAL NATURAL PRODUCTS Shea Butter Lip Balm Vanilla 0.15 oz

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I have used this lip balm for about 7 years and it's hands down the best. I've tried a lot of balms, too! You know that "lip scum" we all get? This lip balm actually gets rid of it, I don't know how. And unlike other lip balms that made you have to apply more and more, this lip balm moisturizes your lips in a way that stays longer, so you aren't constantly reapplying it. Lastly, I have a problem with getting itchy irritation from some skin products and this lip balm doesn't irritate my skin at all. Love love love it.

This amazing balm saved me from chapped lips from hell. Over the last week, my lips became inexplicably, painfully chapped - almost as if they'd been badly irritated by a caustic substance. Yeah, it's winter, it's dry, but this was unlike any other chapped lip experience I've had.

I tried a couple of balms I had around, but they just aggravated the situation with menthol, mint, camphor, menthol, peppermint or whatever gets put into these things to give you that cool, zippy feeling. Horrible, painful, made things much worse. I longed for just a bland, gentle ointment that would soothe and moisturize, but my lips continued to burn and the skin just kept tightening and flaking. My lips were bright red.

I finally found Karite-Lips, and the healing began. I can't express how relieved I was to put something on my lips that didn't sting, but just soothed and calmed my tortured, painful skin. The vanilla scent is perfect, the shea butter is amazing, and my lips are finally starting to heal.

Worth every single penny.

Mode de Vie Karite lips is a superior lip balm that contains a high concentration of shea butter for maximum moisturizing and regeneration of dry skin. You can tell this balm has a lot of shea butter in it because the initial application of the balm is slightly grainy--this is a characteristic of pure shea butter. After several applications the balm goes on smooth and soft. Karite lips leaves the lips silky smooth and protected, providing a layer of silky emollients that stay on the lips for a while unlike some lip balms which require constant re-application. The natural vanilla in the balm provides a delicious scent and flavor. This wonderful lip balm stick costs a little more but lasts a long time.

Shea butter is made from the nuts of the Karite tree from West Africa. Apparently studies have been done on shea butter which reveal some miraculous properties of this ingredient. It can aid cell regeneration and capillary circulation which aids healing of the epidermis. Also, it has restructuring effects on the skin and dry hair.

This is simply the best lip balm available. I've tried many different kinds, Bert's Bee's, Blistex Herbal, even the often-touted Dr. Hauschka's Lip Care Stick. None of them come close to being as good as this lip balm. Say goodbye to chapped lips and having to reapply constantly. Karite Lips will leave your lips, soft, supple, and the moisturizing properties last and last. It also has a pleasant vanilla smell, and the stick is large enough that it will last you a long time. Hard to find, but seek it out. This lip balm is #1.

After a misunderstanding on my part, Nutricity(the seller) was more than willing to ensure customer satisfaction. I've been using the Karite lip balm almost ten years. If you're looking for a superior product, you've found it! Furthermore, I highly recommend this particular seller!

This lip balm is perfectly acceptable but not fantastic. The packaging is also a little different than what is pictured.

I feel bad posting a less-than-glowing review for this, since so many people love it, but it just did NOT live up to my expectations. First, this balm is waxy and heavy. Not quite as bad as old-school chapstick, but pretty close. It made my lips feel gummy and almost (but not quite) sticky. I also find the ingredients list questionable, because the vanilla scent ("vanilla extract" on the label) is very strong and extremely artificial; additionally, I felt a mild stinging with repeat applications. I do have sensitive skin that is prone to eczema and seborrheic dermatitis, but I've never reacted to vanilla fragrances or true vanilla (by which I mean diluted vanilla essential oil). This was a dud for me.

I cannot get enough of this balm. It has replaced all of my other lip products because aside from being good for your lips it smells amazing!It goes on thick and brings out the best of your lips.

unlike other balms which caused zits and created a vicious cycle of application and drying, karite lips actually enabled my lips to heal. after years of dependency on inferior drugstore balms, i was able to ween myself off of lip balm in all but the coldest winter months. i bought the first stick over 3 years ago and it has lasted until now. this is one of the best products i have ever used. thank you Mode de Vie.

p.s. this balm is so effective that only a very thin layer is needed.

This lip balm is the best ever. It smells good, goes on smoothly & lasts a long time.

I have had a problem with the tube breaking once but I will still continue using it. Recently had to substitute with another brand which does not have the vanilla & it doesn't smell nearly as good. Can't wait until it is back in stock at my local place.