Another Lip Balm to Love: Osmia Honey-Myrrh Lip Repair

Is there a rehab for lip balm addicts? Cause I really think I need to go... Although, given the never ending terrible dryness of my lips, a lip balm addiction is probably appropriate, lol!

*PR Sample

This winter, I've been relying heavily on my trusty La Mer and the newly released Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask (review). While I have my concerns about both of those lip balms (La Mer being too pricey and Bite having horrid packaging) I really have no complaints about Osmia Organics Honey-Myrrh Lip Repair*.

At $22 a jar, I find this little pot of goodness to be much more wallet friendly than my La Mer. Break the surface of the balm and really warm it with your finger - I didn't do this at first, but it really makes a difference when it comes to the texture and ease of application. Scent wise, I find it to be slightly sweet with a bit of something. (I think Larie determined it to be the scent of lanolin, which is an ingredient.)  

On my lips, I like that it doesn't have a ton of shine and isn't totally slippy. It also feels light to wear, so I imagine that it could wear well underneath many lip products. (For whatever reason, I have not tried that at all.) It wasn't a miracle on my lips like the La Mer Lip Balm was, but that's no reason not to give this balm a try. 

Have you tried Osmia Organics Honey-Myrrh Lip Repair? Are you as much of a lip balm addict as I am? I'd love to know! :)

Tea for Your Bath? Try Osmia Organics!

Baby it's cold outside... Yup, I have Christmas songs stuck in my head! And at this time of year, all I can think of are warm snuggly blankets and a comforting bath. (Even more so than usual - you can find me with a bath and snuggly blankets in July too, haha!)

Alongside my bath I usually have a cup of tea, and some days I think I'd like to bathe in said cup of tea. So of course I was thrilled to receive a sample of Osmia's Organic Tea Bath. Just what I was looking for! 

Osmia Organics Organic Tea Bath (unaffiliated link) 

Now onto the bath! From Osmia's site, here are the details - 

• For: All skin types, especially itchy, dry skin, including eczema and psoriasis.
• How: Drop 1 bag (leave it tightly tied) into running bathwater and squeeze gently while you soak to release extracts. Each bag may be used two times. Allow to dry between uses.

I have to say that the bath definitely was comforting and I definitely felt like I was in a cup of tea. Hehe :). (Though with the addition of epsom salts and oats, it is a little more than tea!) Also, be sure to let the bag dry between uses - if you're careful, I think you may be able to get at least 3 uses out of a bag. If you're not careful and you let your bag stay moist in a ziplock bag, then it may get moldy!

I'm not sure how many bags come in the full size container that Osmia sells on their site - it looks like two based on the photo - and that definitely makes it quite an indulgent bathtime treat. (EDIT: Osmia confirms that it comes with SIX bags. Woohoo!) I'm not sure that I will purchase this one - at least not yet! I want to see if there are other tea baths out there, and Mr. Bunny seems sure that we can throw a handful of regular tea bags into a bath for the same effect. (LOL! I don't know if this is true but I sure am going to try!!) 

What do you think about Osmia Tea Bath? Is this something that you would try? I'd love to know!

Sample generously provided for review. 

Osmia Organics Facial Calibration Serum

A while back, I received a box of goodies from Osmia Organics. My skin was all over the place and confused for a while, so I was excited to try a serum by a brand so popular among fellow bloggers.

Here's the description from Osmia's website:
A select combination of plant oils, chosen for their balancing qualities, helps skin become more even and smooth, and assists in regulating sebum production.  Olive squalane, kukui oil, and macadamia oil nourish the skin, and calming schisandra fruit extract soothes irritation.  Super powered acai delivers an antioxidant boost, and organic black seed oil brings a vitamin and mineral infusion.  Absorbs quickly, and does not leave the skin oily.  In fact, used regularly, this face serum can help oily skin behave itself, and combination skin become less confused.  The scent is mildly herbaceous, with the subtle spicy undertones of black cumin seed oil.

Sounds good, right? Thankfully, my skin is not super dehydrated like it was all summer/fall, and it has gone back to my regular normal to dry skin type. (I suspect my skin returned to normal because of either environmental or hormonal reasons, though this may very well have contributed!)  

This spicy scented oil definitely absorbs into the skin quickly, which I definitely appreciate as a newbie to face oils. It wears well underneath makeup, and is helping to keep my skin hydrated. As the weather is cooling down, this isn't quite enough for my skin alone, but layered with a moisturizer, my skin feels perfectly prepped for winter weather. 

I've heard some really great things about this serum, so I imagine combination/oily skin types may see some remarkable results. What do you think about Osmia Organics Facial Calibration Serum? Is this something you would try? I'd love to know! 

This product was generously provided for review.

Cold Weather Lip Balm: Osmia Luster

A few weeks ago, Osmia Organics sent me their lovely Luster Lip Balm. I knew I wanted to try it after seeing Jessica's post (here) about this beet colored balm, and I am not disappointed.

The air at work is quite good at drying out just about everything - my first day back, my hydrated skin and lips were dehydrated and uncomfortable by lunch. When I wear Osmia Luster, my lips feel good all day. For maximum hydration, I do have to reapply throughout the day to make it through the horrible dry air situation, but even if I apply this just once, my lips feel ok enough to get through the day. (Does something exist for dry-lipped people that doesn't require reapplying?)

I am also a fan of the sheer red tint it brings to my lips. Even though in the tube it looks deeply purple like beets, (which is an ingredient in this lip balm!), on my lips it becomes a nice warm red tint. Funnily enough, this lip balm smells a bit earthy like beets too! 

While I'm still not sure where this ranks with my favorite lip balms, (surely in my top 5!) I'm definitely a big fan of Osmia Organics Luster and am so glad to be able to try it! What do you think? Will you be grabbing one for yourself? :)

Product provided for review.