365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Lip Balm, Peppermint, 0.15 Ounce Review
Our verdict
An organic certified peppermint balm priced under two dollars, built on coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax and shea butter, with a rating that shows the low price has not cost it quality.
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Budget shoppers who still want an organic ingredient list and a cooling peppermint balm.
Skip if
You want a multipack for convenience, since this listing is a single stick, or you dislike peppermint flavor.
- Priced 80% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 2,300 owner ratings
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Popularity3.4/5
2,300 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 365 by Whole Foods Market's Organic Lip Balm in Peppermint, a single 0.15 oz stick priced at $1.99. The formula lists coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, essential oil of peppermint and shea butter, and it carries an organic certification along with a cruelty free claim.", 'At under two dollars, it is one of the least expensive products in this entire category, and a bought last month figure of around 365 units points to steady, repeat demand from budget conscious shoppers. It comes as a single stick rather than a multipack, so frequent users will need to reorder more often.', 'With a 4.6 rating from about 2,300 reviews, it holds up well against pricier organic and specialty balms in this roundup, suggesting the low cost has not come at the expense of buyer satisfaction.']
Pros
- Organic certified formula with coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax and shea butter
- Cooling peppermint essential oil flavor
- Cruelty free
- One of the lowest prices in this entire roundup
- Steady recent sales volume among shoppers
Cons
- Sold as a single stick, so frequent users will need to reorder often
- Peppermint flavor will not suit everyone
- No SPF
Performance notes
Coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and shea butter form the moisturizing base, while beeswax adds a protective seal over the lips. Essential oil of peppermint supplies both the cooling sensation and the scent. The organic certification and cruelty free claim line up with the ingredient list, which reads shorter and simpler than many of the pricier specialty balms in this category.
What buyers say
A 4.6 rating from about 2,300 reviews is positive and consistent for an entry level price point, on par with several higher priced products in this roundup.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this balm certified organic?
Yes. The listing calls out an organic certification alongside its coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax and shea butter ingredient list.
What does it taste or smell like?
Peppermint, from the essential oil of peppermint used in the formula.
How much balm do you get for the price?
One 0.15 oz stick, priced at $1.99, one of the most affordable options in this category.