Jewel Lips Collection

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lip-smacker-diamond-icingDebuting all the way back in 2000, the Jewel Lips collection is a sparkly classic that, much like the Cosmic collection, is still very sought after today. In total there were twelve different smackers, each adorned with a name and jewel that represented a birthstone.

This Lip Smacker collection is a good example of how important a cute theme is when it’s time to look back and reminisce–though I can’t speak for the formulas on all twelve (since mine are all still in the package) the seven I have extras of have either completely lost their smell or, at most, retain a hint of frosting.

And since the frosty glitter-infused balm can easily be found in its full-scented glory today (such as in the Disney Princess line), I’ll have to assume it’s less the lip balm itself and more the shimmery labels and gem-encrusted caps that keeps fans asking for a re-launch. Myself included!

There are a few flavor standouts though, such as Butterscotch Topaz, Emerald Butter Mint, Turquoise Sprinkle Cake, and until this year, Amethyst Sour Grape. However I don’t have opened versions of these–if you do, please comment and let us know how they have held up over the years! 🙂

Boysenberry Ruby, Dreamy Creamy Pearl, Emerald Butter Mint

Boysenberry Ruby, Dreamy Creamy Pearl, Emerald Butter Mint

Opal Watermelon, Turquoise Sprinkle Cake, Butterscotch Topaz

Opal Watermelon, Turquoise Sprinkle Cake, Butterscotch Topaz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amethyst Sour Grape, Diamond Icing, Sapphire Berry

Amethyst Sour Grape, Diamond Icing, Sapphire Berry

Aquamarine Freeze, Peach Pearidot, Strawberry Garnet Glaze

Aquamarine Freeze, Peach Pearidot, Strawberry Garnet Glaze 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the back of each package it has the following info:

“Lip Smacker Jewel Lips come in so many precious flavors for you to collect and treasure.”

Garnet=loyalty; January’s birthstone.
Amethyst=sincerity; February’s birthstone
Aquamarine=courage; March’s birthstone
Diamond=innocence; April’s birthstone
Emerald=love; May’s birthstone
Pearl=health; June’s birthstone
Ruby=pleasure; July’s birthstone
Pearidot=happiness; August’s birthstone
Sapphire=truth; September’s birthstone
Opal=hope; October’s birthstone
Topaz=faithfulness; November’s birthstone
Turquoise=success; December’s birthstone

Do you guys miss the birthstone Lip Smackers too? What were your favorites?

Lip Smacker Giveaway

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Contest closed. Congrats Heather T!

Lip Smacker Giveaway

Lip Smacker Giveaway

Hi everyone! I thought it might be fun to give away a small prize package to a lucky reader 🙂 Plus I’ve been blogging on Bunny Cookie since last year and it seems like a cute way to celebrate! US entries only though, sorry guys!

There’s lip balms, nail polishes, glosses, shimmer gels, a lip frosting, and even a couple of older smacker key chains!

Log in below via facebook or with your email address and then you can enter by leaving a comment on the blog, tweeting etc. You can earn up to a total of 6 entries in the drawing. Once you do a task make sure you click complete on the entry form so it counts.
It’ll automatically pick a random winner when the contest is over.
I’m not sure how it looks on mobile so if you can’t see the contest, please try using a computer.

I hope you guys like it because I want to do more giveaways in the future!

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Vintage Spotlight: Sasparilla Lip Proofer

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Sasparilla Lip Smacker

Sasparilla Lip Smacker

The Sasparilla Lip Proofer was a biggy smacker made by Jess Bell in 1976 that was based on sarsaparilla, a soft drink staple in old western movies and today a popular drink in many other countries.

If you’ve never had it, sarsaparilla is in the root-beer family but it has its own unique set of flavors such as licorice, vanilla, and mint.

This smacker (or rather, lip proofer) was actually made to appeal to the boy demographic. It has a solid brown but uniquely textured (faux wood grain?) tube that you can see in the pictures – it’s also shorter than the standard biggies at 0.56 oz instead of 0.60 oz. It uses a twist-on cap like many of the early Lip Smackers.

Sasparilla Lip Smacker

sasparilla-backThis biggy still retains a strong smell and I think it is reminiscent of a spicy root beer with a hint of mint 🙂 It’s a really cool piece of Bonne Bell history. I wonder how it did with boys? It’s also curious that they went with the phonetic spelling of sarsaparilla when they named the balm.