Deciem is a brand I adore, it is one of the very first that supported me and my blog and I have really loved watching them grow from the days on Inhibitif - my legs even featured on the brands packaging (here). Now as the brand has expanded and with it comes Niod, Ab Crew, HiF, Grow Gorgeous, The Ordinary, Hylamide, Stemm, Loopha, Chemistry and now Abnomaly.
The first launch from Abnomaly is one you might very well have seen on Instagram and it is Petrowhat Lip & Skin Balms. Described as being a lip and skin ointment with very complicated plant stuff. Unlike similar balms, the formula for Petrowhat is not petroleum based, the clue quite possibly being a bit of a giveaway with the name. Deciem says that unlike waxy and occlusive petrolatum-based formulations that mainly help hold in existing water content, this super-saturated and long-lasting lip and skin balm is filled with a high concentration of skin-identical Amino Acids in a Plant-derived Squalane and Baobab Oil base. Using these ingredients, this formula not only helps in protecting and hydrating but it also helps with repairing dry skin from the moment it's first used.
Available in four different flavours
- Rio Petrowhat – guava
- Bali Petrowhat – pineapple
- Baobab Petrowhat – plain
- Milk Petrowhat – coconut milk
I have Baobab and Milk and they both do the exact same job. When it comes to their scent, for me Baobab doesn’t really smell of anything at all whereas the Milk version has a very subtle scent of coconut which I absolutely love.
The balm can be used on the lips or anywhere that you have dry skin. What I really like is the that the texture isn't overly thick and leaves your lips feeling as though you have rubbed them across a block of lard, instead, it is a more gel-like texture which turns into an oil balm and instantly soothes and hydrates. I am a bit of a balm addict and anything that is a multi-use product always gets the thumbs up from me. You can apply these Petrowhat balms to your cuticles, elbows, knees and even heels where the skin is usually at its dryest.
The packaging is super cute and it’s priced really well. Abnomaly Petrowhat Lip & Skin Balm is available HERE for £7 each.
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