Mary Kay Satin Lips: Not Worth $10 a Tube
Mary Kay Satin Lips comes in a two inch long, 3-ounce tube with a screw off cap. Easy enough to use. I noticed in another review that the reviewer mentioned it did not come in a squeeze tube until recently. I would not have purchased it if it was potted, and probably enough others had the same issue, so it was a good move on Mary Kay's part to change the application method.
The color of the lip balm is an opaque white and the consistency is like petroleum jelly, just not as thick. It doesn't have a bad taste or a bad odor, or at least not any worse than I have experienced with other lip balms or petroleum. It does have a heavy feel to it, though. As soon as I apply it, I feel like I have something coating my lips, which of course I do, but I don't want it to feel that way.
I threw the box away and the tube does not list the ingredients, but the Mary Kay rep insisted that there is no alcohol in this product. Yet, I still have to re-apply after an hour, because my lips go right back to dry and flaky within that amount of time. Yes, when I use Chapstick I have to do the same thing, but I am only paying $1-2 for a tube of Chapstick, and this cost me $10. I don't know who has used this where it has lasted six hours, but it definitely didn't last that long on me.
In fairness to the product, it is supposed to be used as part of a set of therapy treatment that also includes Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Mask. My Mary Kay rep tried this on me last week, and I really didn't like the way it felt. The mask had a sandy, gritty texture that, I think, was supposed to rub off the dry skin. This step was to be performed first prior to using the lip balm. I didn't buy it as a set because, not only didn't I like how it felt on my lips, but I didn't want to spend $18 on it. Maybe I should have, and the lip balm would have worked better, but I don't know about that. I will never find out, either.
I cannot recommend this product. It is no worse than any other lip balm I have used in the past, but if I am going to spend $10 on such a small product, then it better be fabulous, and it better last me for a year. With the amount of Mary Kay Satin Lips that I have to use in a day to keep my lips moisturized, I will go through this tube in two weeks. It's amusing that the back of the tube says "use liberally as needed". If it worked the way it was supposed to, and the way the company claimed it did, there would not be a reason for that statement to be printed on the tube.
Don't waste your money on this product. Sure, Chapstick doesn't work any better, but at least you won't have to break your piggy bank for it. And, if anyone "ever" finds a lip balm that really does work, please email me and let me know!
Published by Debbie
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7 Comments
Post a CommentI'm very happy with this product. I'm inclined to agree with earlier post about not being properly hydrated. Drink more water.
It really depends on how you use it. Personally I love it and it is my heal all especially with cold sores. Also even though its $10, it lasts you a good long time because in my experience and others... i only need to use it 2x a day. Thats because I don't drink coffee, I only drink water and when you go around sipping liquids or snacking, of course the material will come off and the need to apply is there again. Also what seems to work is applying at night a semi-thick coat, it seems to heal my lips very fast. Just some thoughts to think about. Also natural chapstick and burts bees DO have alcohol in them in the form of Tocopherol, yes it is Vitamin E but Vitamin E IS an alcohol (as denoted by the ending -ol) The only other non-alcohol product I have seen is by Aveda and that is $8.50 But personally I find that much more dry since it comes stick form which I think makes it less "hydrating"
I use Satin Lips on occasion, but I found it not very good for frequent use. I looked for a lip balm without alcohol and I have found two that are very good on my lips (does not dry them out, and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin). I use both Chapstick brand Natural chapstick, and Burt's Bees classic tube Beeswax Lip Balm.
Mary Kay has another product which is less $, called "Lip Protector Sunscreen SPF 15". It may work better for you.
if you are not properly hydrated, which most of us aren't; it's going to be hard to find a product that will heal your lips without exfoliating...and you will have to continuously re-apply your lip balm.
i have used the satin lips for years (and I don't have to use it often). i feel it's a good product. you do have to use the exfoliate first, it does take off the dead skin cells; then, you apply the lip balm. if you can't buy both, i would suggest getting the exfoliate and using coco butter afterward. ALSO, if you have to apply it that often, there's a great chance you are dehydrated. Drink more water and you will notice a difference in your skin and dry lips.
i have tried this and i have to agree with you.it's not worth it at all.great read.