I'll start off by saying this mishap is entirely of my own doing (not checked ingredients carefully), and the vendor sent a brand new item, exactly as advertised on the site.
I was looking for a higher SPF lip balm, and since I adore the Skin Aqua sunscreen, I thought this one would fit the bill perfectly. Unfortunately, I didn't realise it contained camphor. I did try it on just to see if the percentage was low enough to not be irritating, but I couldn't stand having it on my lips for more than 30 seconds - it tingled and burned.
If camphor/menthol lip balms are your jam, the consistency is lovely, and it goes on very smoothly. I'm sure it protects well against UVA/UVB, but I cannot get over the camphor burn. :(
Io
2019-01-11 04:37:55
Sensitive lips beware - camphor!
I'll start off by saying this mishap is entirely of my own doing (not checked ingredients carefully), and the vendor sent a brand new item, exactly as advertised on the site. I was looking for a higher SPF lip balm, and since I adore the Skin Aqua sunscreen, I thought this one would fit the bill perfectly. Unfortunately, I didn't realise it contained camphor. I did try it on just to see if the percentage was low enough to not be irritating, but I couldn't stand having it on my lips for more than 30 seconds - it tingled and burned. If camphor/menthol lip balms are your jam, the consistency is lovely, and it goes on very smoothly. I'm sure it protects well against UVA/UVB, but I cannot get over the camphor burn. :(
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