I have been a devotee of Lypsyl since I was at school. This much loved lip balm has been moisturizing the nation's lips since 1891. But it hasn't always been easy to buy. It's had a chequered history, several different owners and a varying presence in the high street. Sometimes it was impossible to find, although nowadays it's much easier to source online.I'm pleased to see it has now been relaunched with a new range of seven delicately scented SPF balms.
For my US readers I'm not sure what relation UK Lypsyl has to US Lypsyl: I see that the US product has entirely different packaging and varieties, claiming to date from 1905 and describing itself as "pure Swedish beeswax."
I recently reviewed several lip balms and Lypsyl (in the old original formula) performed just as well or even better as more expensive brands from Rodial and REN - here.
How would the new formulation fare?
The seven variants - one for each day of the week - are: Uplifting SPF15 Strawberry and Pomegranate; Revitalising SPF15 Cherry and Almond; Invigorating SPF15 Mint and Fennel;
Refreshing SPF15 Cucumber & Aloe; Sensual SPF15 Coconut & Almond; SPF15 The Original
SPF 50 with Vanilla and SPF15 The Original. They're all untinted.
Old original versus new original
I have an "original original" from the bulk stash that I bought on Amazon, and I can see the ingredients have changed significantly. Lypsyl say they have added a rich, hydrating blend of natural shea and cocoa butters, avocado oil, beeswax, aloe vera and vitamin E. They claim that these proven high quality ingredients gently hydrate, soothe and smooth delicate lip skin.The new formulations are softer and more greasy on the lips. The new flavours are pleasant, subtle and not too "in your face." The wide choice of flavours and the low price should make Lypsyl popular all over again with teens, even if the packaging is a little hum drum compared to Eos. It lasted well and didn't leave a nasty bitty residue like some lip balms.
For me, the big test was original old (pictured below) versus original new. Original old had a unique taste and scent, very distinctive and long-lasting. It was so strong that it effectively scented the breath.
Unfortunately, the new Original has virtually no taste or smell. Like all the new formulations it does go on softer and gives good moisturizing and shine. But it's a big miss - for me - that the distinctive taste has disappeared. It's likely to disappoint quite a few of Lypsyl's customer base because the reviews on Amazon are passionate about the original.
That said, it's great to see Lypsyl back in the game with their low cost lip balm. At £1.89 for SPF15 and £4.99 for SPF50, you can afford to have one in every bag. Visit the UK website where you can become a Lypsyl VIP.
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Disclosure: I was gifted the new range to review.
