Rosebud Perfume Co. Lip Balm in Mocha Rose
Spotted at Sephora Ion Orchard: Rosebud Perfume Co. Lip Balm in Mocha Rose (S$14). From the same company that created the famous Smith’s Rosebud Salve, this lip balm is the latest addition to its range of lip-softening products.
The odd combination of coffee and roses caught my eye but I was leery of the scent, unsure about the pairing. A sniff brought relief and olfactory pleasure: mostly a chocolate scent laced with
a hint of vanilla, this lip balm smells sweet and pleasant. A whiff of mocha and rose completes the fragrance.
Like Smith’s Rose Salve and the other lip balms in the range, Mocha Rose is packaged in a quaint little tin. I think it’s the prettiest of them all though – the tin in a genteel pink is printed with lovely roses, while a leaf green gradates gently from the circumference of the tin cover. I love how the design evokes old world charm.
If you’re not averse to vanilla (a potential lip allergen) and are looking for a lip-softener with a slight rose tint, this would make a beautiful addition to your lip stash.
I love Smith's but I don't like how quickly it melts in our hot tropical weather. The tin gets oily and difficult to open
Hi Kat! Always happy to read your comments.
An unfortunate payoff for the moisture that gives Asians supple skin. Have you tried keeping it in a vinyl pouch or something similar? Those don't seem to trap heat as much as cloth cases. You could also try keeping it in the fridge but that compromises its portability, I know.