Blistex Lip Balm for Dry Skin User Reviews (Page 2)
Reviews for Blistex Lip Balm
- tro...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 30, 2021
"Only 2 days I used Blistex Lip Medic, and my lips felt raw, were swollen, and hurt like they were cracking. This was very rare since it never happened to me before. The products in this item must be reviewed or removed from the market!"
- Kri...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 1, 2020
"I have been using Blistex Mango Blast for years. I went to use it again one night (about 6 weeks ago) after not using it for a month or so. My lips became itchy, inflamed, and blistered. It took a couple of weeks to resolve. I opened a brand new one and tried it again, thinking that the other one may have been expired or contaminated. The blisters, rash, peeling, itching, and burning on my lips are even worse. It’s been a week, and my lips are still oozing and bleeding. I’m never using that again!"
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 27, 2019
"I've been using the Blistex lip conditioner for a few days now, mostly at night when my lips are super dry. I'm unwell, so having to breathe solely through my mouth is drying out my lips. As soon as I apply, my lips start to feel like they're on fire. This sensation remains even after I wipe it off for around an hour or more. It's currently been off for 30 minutes, and the burning sensation is still there. Ouch!"
- EMT...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 2, 2020
"Being in the medical profession, I’m, of course, always the worst trying to self-diagnose, lol. Off and on, I’ve used the Blistex Smoothies since about August/September last year. Since my lips seem to always get dry the older I get, I always have some brand nearby. This bout of swollen, burning lips got me really upset. I seem to get them at least once every couple of weeks since last year. Started looking at the ingredients of the stick in front of me (Strawberry Coconut) and saw these side effects and comments from others! OMG, how is this still being sold! Thank God I found out thought I was having burning mouth syndrome. In the trash all of them, including medicated ones!!!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Mis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2019
"I would give this negative numbers if I could. I used the strawberry coconut on Saturday several times. In a few hours, my lips were on fire, swollen, and hurt greatly. It's Monday and I'm miserable. I have a red dye allergy which was not listed on the package."
- Tat...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 23, 2020
"I started using the Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut as well. Noticed itchy bumps around my lips, then they swelled. I immediately washed it off and took an antihistamine. Hope it works out for me. Right this minute, my lips are on fire."
- Ouc...
- September 14, 2022
"Left my Carmex at home, so I picked up some Blistex medicated lip balm. Within an hour of applying, my lips were drier than when I applied, they itched, were red, and swollen. Went to the doctor, turned out I got a chemical burn from the product. All I could do was apply aloe vera and burn gel. Took a few weeks, and now I'm left with scarring around my lips."
- Sub...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 25, 2021
"2 times now. Each time, had washed face and used toner (different toner and soap each time, and a moisturizer used for years). I avoided the area from nose to chin around lips with toner. Applied the chapstick as moisturizer. Within an hour of applying Strawberry Coconut Smoothie, my lips burned as if I had eaten something spicy. By 4 hours, lips swollen, corners starting to split, redness 1/4 inch around lips. Each time, at the start of irritation, rinsed every couple of hours, lips under cool water from faucet. 2nd day: blisters around inside of lips and they were swollen and burning, dry. The first time, used a mix of refrigerated honey, snail mucin, and aloe vera in a compress of medical gauze - then as dressing as needed to keep lips from drying. Day 3: swollen, burning, skin breaking and raw around edges. Rinsing and plain Aquaphor gel. Antihistamine not helping. Bumps and itching under bottom lip to where chin starts."
- Nan...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 6, 2020
"I used it all winter and was having tightness in my chest, glands in my neck were sensitive, couldn’t wear pierced earrings. Now I notice above my top lip, it looks like I have a mustache. My hair is light, never had this issue. I believe it was the use of the Blistex. Hopefully, it fades..."
- Fru...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 11, 2022
"A couple of weeks ago, I used a brand new Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut chapstick. I noticed that my lips started to swell and become scaly, red, and bumpy. I didn’t know what it was, so I went to the pharmacist, who told me it was an allergic reaction. It looked like I had red bumps all around the outer ring as if I had lip injections. It finally calmed down with antihistamines after several days. Then last week, I used the Blistex again, and my lips literally doubled in size and were burning, itching, scaly, and bumpy within hours. I even had difficulty breathing and a tingly throat. I took antihistamines and immediately phoned the doctor. The only change I had was the Blistex, so I went online and found dozens of other similar experiences with this horrible product. I cannot understand how this is on the market, especially since reactions can become worse over time. Absolutely terrible product."
- Bli...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 21, 2022
"I’ve never had a chapstick that I didn't like before, but then I tried Blistex. Absolutely horrible. Gave me swelling, itching, and redness after a light usage. I can’t imagine how horrible it would be if you put a decent amount on your lips. Holy moly, no. NEVER BUY BLISTEX! Wish I could rate it a zero or worse, 1 star gives more justice to the product than it deserves."
- Mae...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 8, 2022
"I have used Blistex Mint for years, and I never had a problem with it till I bought another one in 2022. My lips were experiencing some super dryness, and it became watery on my bottom lips, so I applied more Blistex moisturizer. Then the water started to harden and form clumps! I have bought a Blistex peach flavor, which first made me have an allergic reaction, and then I switched to Blistex Mint thinking my lips would be healed, but it got worse. :( My lips are still hurting, and it’s extremely uncomfortable."
- Dap...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 19, 2022
"My lips swelled so badly using Blistex Orange Mango Blast lip balm, and I had no idea what it was. It lasted nearly 6 weeks, and I finally went to the dermatologist, theorizing that it was because I got some of my Retin-A cream on my lips. She prescribed a steroid cream, which I used for 2 weeks, along with a different lip balm. All was well for a month, then I used the Blistex Orange Mango Blast again, and within 2 hours, my lips were swollen, red, and itchy again. I've used Blistex my whole life and don't know what this could be. A new ingredient or sensitivity? It's terrible and won't use again."
- Ras...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 3, 2022
"I used this type of Blistex in December 2021 and again recently, and both times woke up with swollen lips and a round ring rash on my lips and skin around it. I didn’t make the connection the first time as I had other things going on. I threw it out. This type of dry skin takes weeks to heal. Look into what is the raspberry lemonade flavor. It is very concerning."
- Ora...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 7, 2022
"I bought this, and within 15-20 minutes, my lips were burning and red, swollen blisters. Could barely eat dinner without pain. I haven’t used it since. More than a month later, I still have dark scarring in the corners of my mouth."
- Mdc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 27, 2022
"I always wear some sort of chapstick and have never had any problems, nor am I allergic to anything that I know of anyway. Lol A couple of months ago, I bought a 3-pack of the Blistex Fruit Smoothies. It smelled nice and seemed fine going on, until I woke up with swollen lips. I didn't even realize it was THAT balm causing it for a day or two since I use a bunch of different chapsticks and just grab whatever happens to be in arm's reach. Nevertheless, the swelling went down a day or so after I stopped using it, but the skin on my lips would NOT stop sloughing off, constantly and heavily for about two weeks. Because of that, they hurt REALLY badly. Btw, I wasn't picking at peeling skin. The skin was literally coming off on its own. My lips only seemed to improve after I started using O'Keefe's Lip Repair Balm, but that could've just been a coincidence. I still don't know exactly what in the Blistex caused that reaction, but I definitely don't plan on ever using it again!"
- Jer...
- April 9, 2020
"I have had issues with all lip balms that contain beeswax. This is a new allergic reaction that started a year or so ago. It took a bit of research to find the ingredient that was the root of the reaction. It is not the beeswax itself, but actually a pesticide that is used. The bees pick up the pesticide, and it gets transferred to us when beeswax is used in a product. I stick with the Vaseline in the tube. It’s just petroleum jelly."
- Sle...
- March 12, 2023
"I’ve been using the Blistex Berry Lip Balm for years. It’s been great, no issues. I’ve recently bought about 4 pkgs of the lip balm (2 inside each package). When I went to use one, the texture was normal, it tasted and smelled like soap and perfume. I’ve tried all the other ones, and they have the same strange taste and smell. Has anyone else had this experience recently? I’ve emailed Blistex but haven’t received a reply yet."
- Mem...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 25, 2020
"My sister and I always use Blistex medicated lip ointment for years and years, and about two months ago my sister's lips became swollen and she had a burning sensation. A few days ago, I bought a new tube, and the same thing happened to me. I think you have a batch with too much medication in it."
- Geo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 2, 2023
"Needed something for dry lips. I first tried this in the '70s. It worsened the cracking and peeling. Terrible product-actually amazed they still make it. Anyone that experiences swelling, etc., should avoid any lip product that has scent or perfume of any kind."
- Cha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 10, 2023
"I had a bad allergic reaction to this. I used the Blistex Raspberry Lemonade lip balm, and instantly my lips began itching. The next day, I woke up with swollen, bumpy, itchy lips, chin, and neck. My airways also started to close. Check the ingredients on this before using."
- 3rd...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 31, 2019
"Either way... Same experience as everyone else after a couple of days. Blistex is garbage!"
- Nyt...
- December 30, 2019
"I used Blistex strawberry banana fruit smoothie several times yesterday and woke up to swollen, red, sore, and tingly lips this morning... not fun. I will never buy Blistex products again."
- Sha...
- June 8, 2018
"I was given Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut as a gift. Used it and my lips feel like they have second-degree burns. Swollen, blistered, and burning for two days now!"
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"I used the raspberry lemonade Blistex, and it has my lips itchy, burning, and blistering. I have just figured out that this is what's causing this reaction, as I have had it at least 5 times this year. I have been thinking it's something I ate."