I have always considered myself a Blistex girl. I mean, I feel like you either buy Blistex or you buy ChapStick and you just stick with it for whatever reason (I guess why mess with something that isn't broken). I remember the last time I used ChapStick (I'm thinking it was the early 90's because I vaguely remember that pop song "No More Lies" was on the radio. You know, the one with the girl who had a sickeningly high-pitched voice when she spoke, but for some reason her singing voice was "normal"). Well, when I last tried ChapStick I didn't like it at all because I found it waxy and it had a weird scent to it (it was the old-school ChapStick in the black-labeled tube) so I decided to check out the new ChapStick line True Shimmer to see if this Blistex girl could convert. I am happy to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The True Shimmer line promises moisturized lips with a subtle shimmer and it does deliver. The formula is not waxy at all (like I remember from the 90's) and my lips are incredibly soft and not sticky. The shimmer is extremely subtle, so if you're expecting a glossy look, this isn't for you. However, if you want a slight "glittery" sheen, then check out this line. I love the tropical (yummy coconut and pineapple) and adore the Peppermint Rush (minty, tingly goodness) which hits shelves in August. The Botanical Berry is just okay (it smells like the old Kissing Cooler by Maybelline in Strawberry), and the Blended Fruit Sherbet (debuts in August) is downright nasty (scent reminds me of an extremely cheap little girl's lipgloss mixed with medicine). These sticks are only $2.79 so you can afford to check out all the flavors (no major economic commitment if you hate one). Oh, and I just Googled - the song I was talking about was by Michel'le. Wow, I had no clue she had a kid with Dr. Dre and with Suge Knight! No wonder she had an album...
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