What’s the one thing that could make deliciously
moisturizing, amazing smelling lip balm even better? Try unique and absolutely adorable
(and ergonomic!) packaging.
Enter the Smooth Sphere Lip Balm from Evolution of Smooth
(EOS.) A 95% organic little bundle of richly scented shea butter and jojoba oil
available at most drugstores, pricing ranging from $2.99 to $3.29. They are
gluten, paraben, petrolatum, and phthalate free and should be gentle enough for
most sensitive skins. I would, however, advice people with nut allergies to
proceed with caution, as the shea could cause complications.
I first encountered this product in a Walgreens and was
intrigued by the unique packaging and bright colors. I bought the Summer Fruit
and Honeysuckle Honeydew on impulse and got totally hooked on the brand. The
lip balm spheres are moisturizing and lightweight, never gooey or sticky. They
do get a little heavier when it’s time to re-apply, but they last for a good
handful of hours and they all smell so nice reapplication is not a hassle. The
only major differences in texture are the medicated and sun protection balms. Also,
if you carry a gigantic tote bag like me, the size and shape make them easy to
find in the cavernous depths of a big purse.
Here are my thoughts on the individual flavors:
Summer Fruit- The first one I ever tried! It goes on
smoothly, covering your lips with a soft, moistening sheen and keeps them nice
and hydrated. It smells sweet and fruity, with strong hints of pitted fruits, such as
peaches and apricots. All in all, a win!
Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive)
Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*,
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii
(Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus
Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit
Extract*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Persica (Peach)
Fruit Extract*, Linalool. * Organic.
Honeysuckle Honeydew- Honeydew feels exactly like Summer
Fruits, the only obvious difference being the smell. I didn’t pick up too much
on the honeysuckle, but the ripe honeydew is certainly there, with a slight
reminder of Juicy Fruits Watermelon Bubblegum.
Ingredients: Olea Europaea
(Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*,
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii
(Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus
Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Melo (Honeydew Melon) Seed Extract*,
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract*, Limonene, Linalool. * Organic
Sweet Mint- Very
minty, indeed! The smell before applied is pure peppermint, but once on it
comes off as more vanilla mint and leaves lips with a pleasant tingly
sensation. Texture-wise, it’s the same as the two above.
Ingredients: Olea Europaea
(Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*,
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*,
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*,
Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool. * Organic.
Passion Fruit- Unfortunately, our little Passion Fruit Sphere
has been discontinued. Originally, it was sold in a combo pack, along with
Strawberry Sorbet. It’s been gone ever since the duo disappeared in stores (and
Strawberry went solo!) but EOS has been known to sometimes bring back stuff
during holidays, so maybe we can see our little purple friend again in the
future. To be perfectly honest, though, this is my least favorite of the whole
line. While the texture is pretty consistent with the other balms, the smell
just didn’t wow me. It’s kind of like a watered-down mixture of Honeydew and waxy aftertaste, with a hint of Summer Fruit. Not as sweet, or as pleasant as the
rest of them, nor any hint of actual passion fruit. The only thing that made me particularly happy about it was the lovely shade of lavender it came in.
Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire
D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed
Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana
Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*,
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry)
Fruit Extract*, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract*, Linalool1. 1Component of
Natural Flavor. *Organic.
Strawberry Sorbet- My absolute favorite, hands down!!! And not
just because it’s pink. The texture is consistent with the regular lip balms,
though a bit thicker, but the smell is succulent strawberry heaven, with a tiny
hint of something
else, almost citrus-y.
Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*,
Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis
(Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia
Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Oil*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Limonene, Linalool. * Organic.
Lemon Drop with SPF 15- My first specialty EOS! Very sweet
lemon smell, reminiscent of citrus flavored cookies or lemon meringue pie. It
offers a nice bit of sun protection for your lips and tastes great. The only other
differences are the texture, which I would describe as a little oilier than the
others and I feel as if I need to reapply it a little more frequently. However,
neither of these is so prominent that it changes the product for me.
Ingredients: active ingredients Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 3.0%. inactive ingredients Elaeis
Guineensis (Palm) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D’abeille), Olea Europaea (Olive)
Fruit Oil*, Natural Flavor, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Citrus Limon
(Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol,
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. *
Organic.
Medicated Tangerine- This elusive little balm seems to be
the hardest one to find in stores (at least in my city) to where I ended up
ordering it online. Living in the sunny South, winters are usually pretty
gentle on my skin, so I didn’t really have the need it, but after a friend from
Boston raved about it, I had to try it. The initial smell is very medicinal,
similar to other medicated lip products, like Carmex. However, once on, you can
taste the sweet tangerine and the medicinal part fades. It feels a little bit
thicker than the rest, but not annoyingly so and during a trip to Savannah last
December (which is freezing by my standards) my lips were kept soft and
protected from any chapping.
Ingredients: active ingredients Phenol 0.5%. inactive
ingredients Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire
D'abeille)*, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*,
Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem
Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed
Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit
Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sesamum Indicum
(Sesame) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Honey, Benzyl
Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. * Organic.
So there we have them! Great lip balms in a very cute way.
Final Verdict: Love it!
P.S.- There was also another sphere (Pomegranate Raspberry)
that came in one of the holiday packs, alongside Sweet Mint and Honeysuckle
Honeydew. Sadly, I was not able to get my hands on one of these, but the good
news is that EOS fanatics can enjoy the same fragrance in some of the company’s
other products, many of which I look forward to reviewing soon!
