Prime Beauty Blog posted about these new lip balms a while ago and I was instantly smitten. Retro packaging? Check. A profile for each of the girls? Check. Yummy flavors? Check. What's not to like?
Silly Lips is the brainchild of Leila Larsen, who began experimenting in her kitchen six years ago to make the perfect lip balm. As for the origin of the girls that appear on the packaging, "[Larsen] asked her closest friends, Tracy, Bekah and Katie, what their favorite flavors were and then she named the balms after them."
Let's meet them, shall we?
First up is Tasty Tracy. "Tasty Tracy is a true exotic beauty. Her love of the beach matches her sunny disposition and free spirit. She may be laid back but she’s full of life. Make sure you are ready for some fun in the sun with Tasty Tracy…" The flavor is peach coconut.
Next we have Kinky Katie. She is "the ultimate temptress…she’s quirky, outspoken and plays by her own rules. Her stunning looks and captivating charm is an irresistible combination. Be prepared to surprise yourself with Kinky Katie." The flavor is vanilla mint.
Finally, we have Bangin Bekah. "Bangin Bekah is always having fun…her beauty and radiant energy always draws a crowd wherever she goes. Dancing is her middle name and music is her life. Get ready to rock the night away with Bangin Bekah!" Of the three, this balm appeals to me the most because of the delectable-sounding strawberry flavor.
(images from sillylips.com)
Admittedly, we've seen this sort of retro/pin-up girl packaging before (see Benefit, The Balm and Too-Faced), but I do like that these girls are based on real people, and each personality has been translated into lip balm form. Maybe I can befriend Leila Larsen and have a balm named after me. 😉
What do you think of these?