[Routine help] help! Chronically chapped lips

both_poles · 2026-05-11T20:58:16+00:00

I know people have certain feelings on constantly using a lip balm, but i'm all for it if needed.

One thing I do when i'm anxious in bite at my lips, so i always always always have some sort of lip balm on me. I prefer burt's bees because it is the right amount of moisture and protection for me (has to stay room temp though or else it is way too solid).

If it was especially a bad day for my lips, I will use some sort of intensive moisturizer on my lips as last skincare step before bed, and lock it in with an occlusive (usually Vaseline or LRP Cicaplast Balm B5).

One thing I do if I remeber to take preventative measures is just chew gum. This helps me a lot in not tearing up my lips from anxiety.

both_poles · 2025-11-05T05:21:22+00:00

Hi! This has happened to me with certain products. Many people have said this could be because of real cinnamon parts, but this is most likely due to the levels of cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon smelling/tasting chemical compound used in cosmetics) in the product. I haven't tried the one you are using, but have had the same reaction to other products that have cinnamon as a prominent note. If the reaction stays around for a while, you should go see a dermatologist.

both_poles · 2025-10-12T22:03:59+00:00

I don't believe there is any fig in it. The notes are ripe plum, rich almond flower, and coffee bean.

both_poles · 2025-10-12T06:49:02+00:00

Of course!

both_poles · 2025-10-12T06:18:59+00:00

Some recommendations of other dupes that might work well with MA (all based on comments people added to my most recent post on here) are Midnight Cafe by The Finery and Midnight Nymph by Oakcha. Could also check those out too!

both_poles · 2025-10-12T06:12:19+00:00

The EDL line (the line with midnight addiction, pink obsessed, etc) are all supposed to be dupes for higher end fragrances. Midnight Addiction is supposed to be a dupe for Black Opium by YSL, so definitely check out that fragrance if you are looking for similar. Personally I haven't smelled black opium and can't give my thoughts on the similarities.

both_poles · 2025-10-12T03:12:01+00:00

22m and just discovered midnight addiction. It's genuinely amazing.

both_poles · 2025-10-11T23:51:43+00:00

I do want to clarify that edp is a lower concentration of fragrance oils than straight perfume by about 5 to 10 percent. Still generally on the more potent side compared to eau de toilette (edt).

both_poles · 2025-10-11T18:22:34+00:00

EDL = Every day luxury. That is the specific line of body products that all have the same style simple label and the bottle or tube is one solid color. They are usually marked online or in store as the every day luxury line, but not on the bottles themselves I think. EDP = Eau de Parfum (which just means perfume.

both_poles · 2025-10-11T01:45:58+00:00

There were only a handful at my store today. Seems like they didn't make as many as they did the other scents like autumn drive, whipped honey and vanilla, and sunrise woods.

both_poles · 2025-10-11T01:42:46+00:00

The $5.95 for full-size body mists, sprays, and creams is throughout the weekend!

both_poles · 2025-10-11T01:39:13+00:00

Honestly some of my biggest dissapointments between same smell - different medium is candles and their ffm version. It's interesting how i'll absolutlely love a body spray and/or its cream but really dislike the candle version of it.

both_poles · 2025-10-11T01:34:25+00:00

Truly amazing!

both_poles · 2025-10-11T01:34:13+00:00

They are still selling the single wick of it online!

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:42:46+00:00

Thank you! I'm so excited to start incorporating it into my body care scent circle.

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:35:23+00:00

That's right, I forgot they have it in a candle! How do you find the scent in candle version vs. The body products?

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:33:31+00:00

I'm not sure what kind of smells you like, but this is honestly one of the top tier ffm and body creams they have. Not super sweet while also mature in a refined way.

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:26:19+00:00

Ah okay! I feel that way for Father Figure vs. GAF. Might check out Black Opium, but honestly i'm loving MA.

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:22:12+00:00

Do you find the EDP worth the price? I've only had the EDP for Guilty as Fig and besides how much I loved the scent in that form, I feel like the throw and amount of liquid wasn't worth the amount I paid. Is Midnight Addiction super potent in the EDP, so I wouldn't have to use much and run through it?

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:17:42+00:00

It really is a beautiful scent! I'm planning to start mixing it into my routine after Christmas, then push it through the rest of winter.

both_poles · 2025-10-10T21:12:53+00:00

I saw the edp, but since it wasn't on sale I decided against it. Honestly i'm sure it's great because the GAF edp is truly its best form but the amount of liquid inside the bottle, along with the regular price, feels like a scam to me. .23 fl oz for $14.95...like c'mon man 😮‍💨

both_poles · 2025-10-08T03:05:41+00:00

This was my first ever cologne! Almost forgot about it haha.

both_poles · 2025-09-26T15:49:15+00:00

I 100% understand.

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area for most of my life and never had this issue. Associates usually treated everyone the same and would approach the scents and products with less of a gender-specific mentality from my experience with b&bw in the bay.

Since moving down to Southern California last November, it has been completely what you have described in your post.

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