Happy New Year, lovely readers!
I’m always interested in trying out local cosmetics – I think it’s almost essential for blogs like us to really put out the word in terms of really amazing local and Canadian cosmetic companies. Last year was amazing for local finds (Dot & Lil, anyone?). Luckily, I’ve stumbled across yet another wonderful local cosmetic brand that could really make an impact in the industry.
Introducing …. Kona Kara Cosmetics and their fabulous ‘Lip Butter Balms’.
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Product: Kona Kare Essensual Lip Butter Balms in Chocolate Peppermint & Peaches & Dream
Price: $8.00 CAN (online)
Available: Online here
Background: Kona Kare is an online boutique based out of Mississauga, Ontario (a suburb a little less than 30 minutes outside of Toronto). It’s headed by Mikayla and Nadim – friends, lovers and now, business partners! They’ve created a formula for the perfect lip butter – a butter made out of all natural ingredients.
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| Founders of Kona Kare – Mikayla & Nadim! |
First Impressions: The packaging the lip butters come in is so sophisticated and elegant. I love it! It’s wrapped in a tiny informational leaflet, with a ribbon. Too cute.
Review: Now, we all know I’m OBSESSED with moisturization. That obsession increases 10 fold when it comes to lip care. I’m never seen without a lip product of any kind and I am MOST sensitive about products when it comes to my lips. I won’t use just anything.
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| Chocolate Peppermint Butter via Kona Kare |
That being said, these butters are to die for. First and foremost – the scent. The Chocolate Peppermint smells divine – so good I could practically eat the butter! The Peaches & Dream one smells just as amazing – a nice blend of fruitiness that isn’t too overpowering. My favourite by far though is the Chocolate Peppermint – it’s really hard not to lick it off my lips!
The product itself glides on so smoothly, it’s hard to believe it’s a lip balm. You won’t need a ton of product, just one swipe is enough to coat the lips. It’s thick enough to last, but smooth enough to feel just like butter. And the best part? It’s not sticky at all!
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| Peaches & Dreams Butter via Kona Kare |
I think this product is ESSENTIAL to any woman suffering from dry, cracked, winter lips. Your lips will soak up this product, and the all natural ingredients are so beneficial to your body.
And the best part? It comes in four different flavours: Original, French Vanilla, Chocolate Peppermint and Peaches & Dream.
Verdict: Amazing! The Chocolate Peppermint has a permanent place in my purse.
If you look at their website, it also has an amazing deal – all four lip butters for $25.00!
Has anyone tried any of Kona Kare’s lip butters? As always, my email is ashley@torontobeautyreviews.com.
Thanks for letting me know the difference. 🙂
Unfortunately, I haven’t tried the Revlon lip butters. But by looking it up, I can see that one major difference is the colour tinting – Kona Kara’s are not tinted lip balms.
I may have to run to the store and check out these Revlon ones! Thanks for the tip.
have you tried the revlon lip butter lipsticks? they’re very much like a lip balm too. if so, how do you think they compare?
Thanks! Chocolate Peppermint is too yummy.
No issues! 🙂 Enjoy!
Great review Ash! the chocolate peppermint one is calling my name!!!!
That’s awesome Steph!
Hey Ashley. Sorry, I didn’t realize it was you. 🙂 I can’t wait to try these and will keep you posted for sure!
Oh, wow! That’s amazing! Small world 😉
Definitely take a look – they’re so yummy.
This is my roommate’s sister’s company! 🙂 They had a free sample giveaway before they launched but I missed out… I really want to try the peaches and cream flavour 🙂
thought I could save you some time 😉 It would be a large pain to type it all out hehehehe!
Hey Ashley,
On behalf of Kona Kare, Mikki and I can’t thank you enough for such a wonderful post you wrote on our product! It is such an amazing compliment to us when someone genuinely enjoys our products we worked so hard to make. There will be more to come! And we will definately be sure to keep you updated.
Best Regards,
Nadim & Mikayla
Hi Sandra – I actually reviewed these balms 🙂
I totally hear you with supporting local businesses – so much heart and dedication goes into them, it makes it all the worth while. Let me know how the french vanilla one works for you!
Thanks so much for posting this for me!
Hey Kathy!! The ingredient list for Our LipButter balms are as follows
Ingredients:
Glycine Soja (soy) butter, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) wax, Mangifera Indica (mango) seed butter, Cera Alba (beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba oil), Ricinus communis (castor) oil, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) oil, Persea Americana (avocado) oil, Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol (vitamin E) Natural Flavouring and a little bit of wonderful 😉
and a Chappy New Years to you and yours! xoxo
Great review Elaine! I have the french vanilla en route and can’t wait to try it out for myself! I love supporting local businesses with great products!
Honestly, the Chocolate Peppermint is DIVINE. It’s so smooth, it would be perfect underneath lipstick or gloss. Thanks Anna!
These look soooo amazing! I use lip balm underneath lipstick and would love to get my hands on one of these!
Good morning Kathy!
What a good idea! I’ll edit the post tonight to include a photo of the ingredient list.
this is so amazing! i love all natural lip balms. since i’ve started using all natural skin care, my skin has improved 100%!
can you please email me a photo of the ingredient list? i like to look at what i’m buying (they didn’t have a listing on their website)