Wonderbalm

Harlem River by Kevin Morby

Yes, it got to me. You know that product that intrigues you every now and then when you see it, but you really don't need it, so you don't buy it - until one day you do. This is that type of product. Marketed as a multi-tasking "wonder-balm" of sorts, I had a feeling it would work nicely to - at the very least - alleviate dry spots on my hands or around my nails, and it does - kinda. So, for the curious out there who always wanted to find out how this £1 product performs - here, is a review just for you ...

How does "wonder balm" work on the ...

Lips: similar to vaseline once, warmed on the lips its loses its thick consistency and becomes more oily. I wouldn't say it's supremely moisturising but it works. Personally, I dislike the petrolatum taste/smell but it's bearable.

Skin: creates a great barrier on the skin, again not necessarily moisturising but dry grey spots patches will be made shiny which is good but it isn't what I would deem to be "nourishing". 

Nails & Cuticles: I think it does it best on the nails around the cuticles to create a barrier, I like massaging it on my nails/eponychium area after using nail oil or moisturising hand cream to "seal" in the moisture/oil. I think it works great for this. 

My Overall Verdict: It's okay - I'm pretty sure I won't be swayed to pick it up again for its "wonder balm" qualities but as a nail/cuticle oil sealer, maybe. 

Ingredients: Castor Oil, PEG 400, PEG 4000, Shea Nut Butter, Candelilla Cera, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbanedis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate. 

5oml

Expiration: 12 months

Made in India

Have you tried this product or similar ones that claim to do multiple things?

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