Thursday, December 23, 2010

Sara Happ Vanilla Bean Lip Scrub

I've tried a few different scrubs, including C.O. Bigelow Gentle Lip Scrub and Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub.  C.O. Bigelow was tolerable, but virtually ineffective, while Lush was just...gross.  It was completely dried out and smelled atrocious. Sara Happ feels nice, smells nice and most importantly, it works really well.


Comes in a cute little tub (30ml/1oz). 


Gives you an idea of the texture and size of the granules.  


Blob of it on my hand.  


You can see that the product adheres to the lips.


I'm assuming a lot of people think that "a scrub is a scrub", and actually, I would have agreed...before.  However, after trial and error, I can confidently say that this is a superior product to the majority out on the market.  The consistency of the base (petrolatum and various oils, including grape seed and jojoba seed oil) and the size and shape of the sugar granules make it so the product glides over the lips without tearing them up.  Some of the drier scrubs like Lush (blech) are just pots of dry, scented sugar.  There's no glidage...no substance to keep the scrub on the lips.  It falls right off and into the sink... or wherever else you're applying it.  On the opposite end, I felt that C.O. Bigelow's Gentle Lip Scrub was too liquid and weak.  No matter how vigorously I worked the product into the lip, nothing really happened.  Not to mention C.O. Bigelow only sells a mint scented/flavored scrub, and I really hate mint anything.  Mint + me = not friends.   

Sara Happ makes amazing scents/flavors for her scrubs, including Almond Creme, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Bean, Cocoa, Creme Brulee, Cinnamon Sugar and Peppermint.  After I finish up my Vanilla Bean, I'm either going to try the Almond Creme or perhaps the Creme Brulee.  

xxx ~R
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

12 comments:

  1. This sounds interesting! I am currently using and loving Mint Julips lips scrub from Lush (mint chocolate, yumm hehe). I find it good, the one I have isn't too dry.

    I am super curious to try this one though! One can never have too many lip scrubs! I wonder where I can get it here in Canada.

    Thanks for sharing this!!

    ReplyDelete

  2. StraightUpGlam- I'm glad the Lush is working for you. I'm such a diva with lip products that they have to be...very user friendly, I guess...lol. I think this stuff is definitely worth the try, and you can do a store locator on the official website, sarahapp.com or whatever e-tailers ships to Canada. I ordered mine off of b-glowing.com...not sure who all they ship to. Thanks for the comment! xxx

    ReplyDelete

  3. Wow, I always thought lip scrubs were a waste of money, but you've made me want to try it out now!

    ReplyDelete

  4. Musicalhouses- I was the same way. I thought they were kind of pointless, but this stuff is really well made and makes lip exfoliation much less of a hassle. Thanks for the comment :) xxx

    ReplyDelete

  5. Lauren, thanks for the shout out. I have to agree about the Sara Happ. While it's packaged cutely, smells delightful, the slippage is an issue. It makes a cute gift, but I'm more apt to use the uber cheap Softlips scrub than the Sara Happ when I want results. Your reviews are so honest, which is always appreciated as I notice some bloggers try too hard to please cosmetic makers rather than serve their readers.

    ReplyDelete

  6. Clare- Lol! Yeah, nobody's greasin' this wagon. It's not how I roll. Meanwhile, I almost bought the Softlips one a couple of times, but didn't. I think I shall have to try it. :) xxx

    ReplyDelete

  7. I haven't had a problem with the Lush lip scrubs.

    Love your reviews and blogs.

    I'm following your blog and I would like it alot if you could check out my blog. www.jaciwalker.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  8. Jaci- Thanks, and I'm glad Lush works for you. I'm now following your blog. xxx

    ReplyDelete

  9. Love these lip scrubs!! The lip slip by her is amazing as well, one of the best healing balms I've tried, it makes dry skin melt off your lips, but just like anything there are a couple of downsides, it is a little thick/tacky not so much sticky and the scent doesn't do it for me as much as the scrubs, but I still use it religiously!!

    ReplyDelete

  10. Cara- Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback on the lip slip balm. I'm going to try to find an ingredient list online, and if none of my common allergens are in it, I'll most likely give it a try. Thanks again! xxx

    ReplyDelete

  11. I think I have to try this one, I'm using Lush's now and as you say it gets dry, I realized that even a towel passing on top of the lips work better lol

    ReplyDelete

  12. The Beauty Code- Lol! Yeah, Lush's is just too....dry. I couldn't get it to work at all. And the Bubble Gum scent made me wanna puke..lol. This stuff is totally legit :) xxx

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)