I don’t buy lipstick, I don’t like lipstick particularly. I am a smoker and don’t like the bleeding into the wrinkles around my lips.

I also suffer with cold sores from time to time so like to keep my lips hydrated with a natural balm. I have a few in small pots I scoop a bit out with my finger and I did invest in a Kiehls one, Facial Fuel lip balm that was very nice cost £11.50 which was steep for me. And to top it all

off Kiehls is actually owned by L’Oreal a brand I try not to support as they still test on animals.

Dior Beauty is owned by luxury retailer LVMH who in turn own global beauty retailers Sephora and DFS (Duty Free Shopping) globally who too are not cruelty free. They say whilst they do not test on animals, they agree with testing on animals when required by law. Sounds like have your cake and eat it to to me.

It’s a dilemma because I love the lip balm gifted to me from a friend. It £33 to buy retail, goes on so easy, feels lovely, sheer and natural. made with cherry oil it’s 97% natural a credential I do like. It’s the first designer lipstick I have ever used up

completely and would like another. For me it’s a really lovely product.

If the cruelty free thing isn’t a thing the product is fab for anyone who likes a primer under their lipstick or just younger over feeling hydrated lips.