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BURTS BEES Beeswax Lip Balm Tin, 0.3 OZ Review

4.6 (3,000) Amazon rating$8.79

Our verdict

A compact, pot style take on Burt's Bees classic beeswax formula, appealing mainly to buyers who prefer scooping balm from a tin over a twist up stick.

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Best for

Fans of the classic Burt's Bees beeswax formula who prefer a small tin they can dip into over a traditional stick applicator.

Skip if

You want detailed ingredient or benefit information before buying, since this particular listing does not include a full specifications breakdown, or you dislike applying balm with your fingers.

  • Priced 12% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 3,000 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.5/5

    3,000 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This is the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tin, a 0.3 oz tin priced at $8.79. It carries the same beeswax based positioning that Burt's Bees is best known for, but in a small pot format rather than the brand's more common twist up stick.", "The listing for this particular tin does not include a detailed specifications table, so buyers researching exact ingredients or claimed benefits will find less to go on here than with some of Burt's Bees other stick products. What is clear from the name and format is that this is a beeswax based balm meant for pot style, finger applied use.", "Even without a full spec sheet, it carries a solid 4.6 rating from about 3,000 reviews, in line with the brand's other well regarded lip balms, which suggests the format change has not hurt how buyers feel about the product itself."]

Pros

  • Solid 4.6 rating from around 3,000 reviews
  • Compact tin format that some buyers find easier to scoop from than a stick
  • Comes from Burt's Bees, a brand with a long track record in this category
  • Small, travel friendly 0.3 oz size

Cons

  • Listing does not include a detailed ingredient or benefit specification sheet
  • Applying balm from a tin requires using your fingers rather than a twist up stick
  • Bought last month figure is low compared to the brand's flagship stick products

Performance notes

As a beeswax based balm, this tin should behave similarly to Burt's Bees other classic products, forming a protective layer over the lips that helps seal in moisture. Because it comes in a pot rather than a stick, application is more hands on, which some buyers prefer for precise, targeted use and others find less convenient for quick touch ups on the go.

What buyers say

A 4.6 rating from roughly 3,000 reviews is a strong, consistent result and sits comfortably alongside Burt's Bees other well reviewed lip balms, even though this particular tin has a smaller review base and a lower bought last month figure than the brand's best selling stick formats.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this tin different from a regular Burt's Bees lip balm stick?

The main difference is the format. This version comes in a small tin that you scoop balm from with your finger, rather than the twist up stick most people associate with Burt's Bees.

What ingredients are in this lip balm?

The product listing for this tin does not provide a detailed ingredient breakdown. It is positioned as a beeswax based balm, consistent with Burt's Bees other core lip balm products, but buyers wanting full ingredient specifics should check the packaging directly.

Is a tin format harder to keep clean while traveling?

Because you apply it with your finger rather than a stick, a tin can be a bit less tidy for quick, on the go use compared to a twist up balm, so it may suit at home or bedside use better than a pocket or bag.

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