Hydro Care Lip Balm

I have been using this for years, and loved it until a recent restock. At first I thought maybe I just got a bad batch, so I bought some from a different retailer, but no... it's terrible. It dries my lips more than hydrating now, the texture has changed, the there is a weird non-descript smell and taste that didn't used to exist that makes this unwearable for me. Don't know why companies have to go and ruin a great thing, but I won't trust any other Nivea lip balms again.

This formula is not awful, it works it lasts as long as the original. the only issue is it does have a strong and strange smell and taste. I cannot explain it but I kind of hate it. It's chemically generally a bit yucky. It also has a slightly grainy feel on my lips. not a fan of that. but for the price and in a pinch (I am always in desperate need of lip balm) I would absolutely pick this over every other lip balm in stores. Its lasting and nourishing qualities are simply unmatched.

I was using a dark blue Labello and was quite happy with, but wanted to try something else. Labello is branded as Nivea where i bought it so i went for the product of the same brand but with supposedly a better formula. Oh boy, what a mistake it was. The scent is awful, the taste of something chemical sits on the lips like i'm constantly drinking a bottle of perfume and my lips are itching. The hydrating effect also lasts much less than with the original formula. Now I'm retelling myself the old truth - if it works don't change it... Not only it is the worst lip balm amongst the Nivea ones for me, it is probably the worst one i have ever used.