Burt’s Bees 12 Days of Joy Advent Calendar; 12 Surprise Lip Balms Including Juicy Cherry, an Amazon Exclusive; 24 Hour Moisture, 100% Natural Origin, Responsibly Sourced Beeswax, 12 Tubes, 0.15 Oz. Review
Our verdict
A well reviewed holiday gift set that bundles 12 mini beeswax lip balms into an advent calendar format, better suited as a stocking stuffer or sampler than a single go to balm for daily dry lip care.
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Anyone shopping for a lip balm gift set or a variety pack to sample different Burt's Bees flavors through the holiday season.
Skip if
You want one reliable everyday balm rather than 12 small tubes, or you are shopping outside the holiday season when the advent format has less appeal.
- Priced 201% above the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 560 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
560 owner reviews, fewer 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 12 Days of Joy Advent Calendar, a set of 12 mini lip balm tubes at 0.15 oz each, priced at $29.99. Each tube is built around responsibly sourced beeswax, and the set includes a Juicy Cherry flavor sold as an Amazon exclusive alongside the other classic Burt's Bees varieties.", 'The listing describes the formula as 100 percent natural origin with a claim of 24 hour moisture, and the melting point sits around 93 degrees Fahrenheit, which is typical for a beeswax based stick that softens close to body temperature. The advent calendar packaging is the main draw here, turning a familiar lip balm into a countdown style gift.', 'With a 4.8 rating from 560 reviews, buyers seem genuinely pleased with both the balm quality and the gifting format. Because each tube is small and the set leans into the holiday calendar concept, it reads more like a seasonal gift or sampler than a bulk restock of a single favorite flavor.']
Pros
- Very strong 4.8 rating across 560 reviews
- 12 individual balms let you sample multiple flavors, including an exclusive Juicy Cherry
- Responsibly sourced beeswax with a 100 percent natural origin claim
- 24 hour moisture claim on the label
- Fun advent calendar format makes it an easy gift
Cons
- Novelty packaging means it is priced more like a gift set than a everyday multi pack
- Small 0.15 oz tubes run out quickly if used as a daily driver
- Seasonal advent format has limited appeal outside the holidays
- Heat sensitive beeswax formula can soften if left somewhere warm
Performance notes
Beeswax is the classic base for lip balm because it forms a firm protective layer that helps seal in moisture and shield lips from wind and dry air. The listed melting point of 93 degrees Fahrenheit means the balm is close to body temperature, so it glides on smoothly but can soften in a hot car or a warm pocket. Because this is a 100 percent natural origin formula, it skips the heavier synthetic occlusives found in some drugstore sticks, which tends to feel lighter but may need more frequent reapplication for very dry or mature lips.
What buyers say
A 4.8 rating from 560 reviews is an excellent result for a seasonal gift item, suggesting the format and the balm quality both land well with buyers. The review count is modest compared to Burt's Bees' best selling single balms, which fits a limited, holiday specific product rather than a year round staple.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this set good for regular daily use, not just as a gift?
It can work for daily use, but each tube is quite small at 0.15 oz, so someone using one balm every day will go through the set faster than a single full sized tube. It is best thought of as a gift or sampler first and an everyday supply second.
What flavors are included in the 12 Days of Joy set?
The set includes a rotation of Burt's Bees flavors along with a Juicy Cherry variety sold as an Amazon exclusive. The advent calendar format reveals a different tube for each of the 12 days.
Will this balm melt or soften in warm conditions?
The listing marks it as heat sensitive with a melting point around 93 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can soften if left in a hot car, a sunny windowsill, or a warm pocket. Store it somewhere cool for the best texture.