On a whim Lady Cavanagh decided to add Eyeko's Strawberry Fat Balm to her latest Cherry Culture order and she was not disappointed. Promising both an lip and cheek tint this product does exactly that, at a very reasonable price too.
First though to the smell; its a very sickly sweet scent, more 'strawberry shisha' than actual field grown strawberries, its nevertheless not too overpowering or noticeable.
Onto the product itself - when swatched on the hand it does look quite pale and does not do the Fat Balm justice when compared to the lovely colour it creates on the lips and cheeks.
Other reviewers have complained that the girth of the balm makes it hard to apply, but if put on with a steady hand you should be fine. The Fat Balm's colour has a wonderful way of making you look like you have already have pink lips rather than like you've just applied a lip gloss or similar. Lady Cavanagh likes to apply Lucas Pawpaw ointment over the top which completes the impression that she has a naturally pink pout without any outside assistance... The Fat Balm can also be layered for more of a 'lipstick look' and has pretty good staying power but isn't so much of a 'stain' as Benefit's 'Benetint'.
When using the Fat Balm as a blush it is best to apply it sparingly and dot it across the apples of your cheeks before blending so as to avoid applying too much product. When applying the Fat Balm as a blush and lip colour at the same time it gives a lovely 'flushed' look without appearing too artificial.
Overall Eyeko's Fat Balm is perfect for those days when you don't want to look too 'made up' but want to avoid people asking "Are you feeling ok?" (Answer: "Yes, this is just what I look like with no makeup on. Yes I really am this pale..."). Its also great for middle of the day touch ups when your blush has faded a little, but being at work you don't necessarily want to bust out makeup brushes and a blush palette.
Lady Cavanagh was so impressed she has already ordered another two Fat Balms (in Cherry and Frosting).
Sounds good.
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