I recently saw Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips on Birchbox. Essentially, it's repurposed nipple cream that moms use when they're nursing. In theory, a great idea. It makes sense that lanolin, the main ingredient in these creams, would be uber moisturizing. But I don't appreciate the blatant packaging. "Nipple balm for lips". What's wrong with saying it's just lanolin for lips. Also...Dr. Lipp? Really?
In retail defiance, I set out on a search for lanolin in my leftover new mommy stash (which contains a delightful assortment of Depends, Tucks, and all sorts of fun items that took me back to postpartum fun) In my first few months of breastfeeding, I all but bought stock in the stuff. Actually, thats's a complete exaggeration -- I only bought about three tubes because a little goes a long way. I found an unopened tube, and yeah, it's pretty awesome for lips. So imagine my delight seeing this on The Cut.
Props to Rachel McAdam's (love her) make-up artist sister using actual nipple cream without the kitchy reference. Also note the cheaper price.
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