brilliant balms

here's my newest favorite stuff -- balms in little cute pots :)

Rosebud Mocha Rose Lip Balm with Vanilla 

got this pretty thing at Macy's back in Chicago. the pink, green, and brown packaging is so cute. it looks really retro (which is actually why i bought it in the first place haha!). once you open the lid, a chocolate-y scent with a hint of coffee escapes. there's no chocolate/mocha taste though. it's also not too sticky unlike vaseline. just right. however, i have to swipe it every hour or two when i am in the office because of the aircon. but overall, it's good :)

VMV Grandma Minnie's The Big, Brave Boo-boo Balm 

my officemate had this product and i gave it a try. it was able to calm my mild contact dermatitis. for bigger breakouts though (which is what i've been having recently... ah stress!), i still have to use medicated/steroidal ointments. i think this would be really good for babies' diaper rashes and cuts and scrapes too. boy, this one's expensive! but i definitely prefer to use this gentler product instead of the skin-drying ointments.