I received a sample of this balm with Clinique Bonus Time a few months ago. With Cape Town being in full winter now, my lips have started to get really dry and flaky. I decided to use my little tube of balm and was quite surprised at how well it moisturised without that sticky, gooey feeling. It lasts a little longer than your normal gloss but even after the shinyness has faded, my lips still feel smooth.

I have the balm in the Raspberry shade which is not what I would buy in the shops but does the job and is okay for work etc. My colleague was so taken with it that I gave her a tube that I previously received as a free gift!.

I'd recommend this gloss/balm if you're looking for a decent one and don't mind spending a bit extra.