Sweet. Creamy. Delicious. And natural. The stuff is so good, you could eat it. Yes, Burt's Bees has done it again. As if their fabulous Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil wasn't good enough, Burt's Bees has now added to their lip-smacking line of lip balms with their newest product - Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm.

And it's official. I declare that Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm is now my all-time favorite weapon to fight chapped lips. Why? Because not only does it feel great, glide on smooth, and smell oh, so tasty, it also has beautiful tint that makes me feel a bit more... sexy. It's not like I do my makeup everyday. So by using the tinted lip balm, I feel more 'made up" all the while benefiting from the relief provided by this 100% natural lip balm.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm is available in 6 shades of colour making it easy to find one that suits you. For this review, I was sent the Hibiscus, my favourite, as well as the Honeysuckle, to which my daughter laid claim. They will be on store shelves this February and are priced at $7.99.

Did you know that Burt's Bees has adopted a business model called The Greater Good? It involves a commitment to Social Responsibility, Natural Well Being and Sustainability. So this means that they never test their products on animals, use natural ingredients and package their products in the most eco-friendly way. In fact, by 2020, Burt's Bees aims to be a zero landfill waste company operating on 100% renewable energy and producing 100% natural formulas in biodegradable or recyclable package. They get two thumbs up from me!

You know the winter weather is upon us when your skin starts to feel dry and your lips feel chapped. It's enough to make you browse through travel catalogues in search of warmer climates and pristine beaches. But for those of us who are stuck facing sub-zero temperatures and the effects of dry air, we can take consolation in knowing that there is a solution to our dry-skin dilemma. And it goes by the name of Burt's Bees.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Burt's Bees, it began back in 1984 as a candle-making operation ran by Roxanne Quimby and Burt Shavitz that produced $200 worth of sales at their first craft fair. (You can read about their "unusual" story written by Roxanne here.)By the end of their first year, their sales reached $20 000, an indicator that their candles were of high quality and their craftsmanship highly valued. Soon enough, their company expanded to include natural soaps, perfumes and eventually lip balm, their best-selling product to date. By 1998, their sales surpassed a whopping $8 million! Their expansive product line now includes other natural products such as body lotions made with natural milk and sugar enzymes, bath products made with sea ingredients, toothpaste, shampoos and a Baby Bee product line to name a few. This year marks their 25th anniversary.

When I first met my husband, I was introduced to the notion that natural and organic was the wiser and healthier option. It has been a way of life for him and his family for longer than most people I know, so when they introduced me to Burt's Bees lip balm almost six years ago, I had to try it. I loved it then and I still love it now. So imagine my delight when I was asked to try Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil for review. The first time I applied it, it went on oh so smoothly and tasted oh so sweet! My husband and I went out that evening to catch the premiere of New Moon, and after having applied it only once, and then devouring a large tray of salty tortilla chips, my lips still felt refreshed and kissably smooth. This naturally hydrating lip balm has definitely earned it's place in my purse! Best of all, it is infused with the antioxidant properties of pomegranate oil that coats your lips with a hint of colour.