It is perhaps one of the best lip products I have ever used.
Back in 2004, I remember I was running out of lip balm towards the end of summer and I bought the Rose Petal Salve, Rose & Co. Apothecary‘s signature product, after reading about the Yorkshire-based shop’s launch in London’s Harvey Nichols.
At first, I was drawn to its elegant packaging and the very affordable price. (It wasn’t packaged like this then but it was equally nice.) After using it for a couple of nights, I realized I bought something really great.
It is very moisturizing but it doesn’t feel greasy or heavy. The lips look nicely moist and not oily. It also needs very little re-applying. The light rose scent smells divine but is never over-powering (I dislike lip products with any strong scent.)
It’s 5 pounds (about 10 US dollars) for 20 grams (the equivalent of around 5 stick lip balms). My previous one lasted about two years. Fantastic value!
It is also supposed to be multi-functional (as an eyebrow tamer and a cuticle cream), but I usually just use it as a lip balm and I only use it in the evening, as it doesn’t contain sunscreen.
Rose & Co. Apothecary products are available in the UK and Hong Kong.
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J, where can I find the balm in Hong Kong?
Thank you for your question. On the Rose & Co. Apothecary website, it mentions that their products are available in Harvey Nichols Hong Kong.
Sounds just like Rosebud Salve – one of my favorites!
PJ, thks. but that would mean they won’t be cheap anymore : (
Well… I want to have this one too. The packaging is beautiful. The ‘pinkish’ colour of the lip balm looks good too.
Hello Toya!!
Yes, I should think they might be quite similar. The Smith’s Rosebud Salve is available in the UK well! Will have a closer look at it……
Hello Aidee,
Toya, who commented above, suggested that Smith’s Rosebud Salve should be a similar product. It is nicely packaged in a little tin as well. Is it available in Malaysia?
(To the anonymous reader in Hong Kong:)
Ummm…I suppose it will indeed be more expensive in Hong Kong. In case you do find it, do please let me know how much it is. I will be interested to know by how much they might increase the price…
Hi pj,
I’m not sure whether the Smith’s Rosebud Salve is available in Malaysia or not. But never mind, I’ll check it out. I luvvvvvv your blog :)
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hi, is this available anywhere else except HK and UK? would love to try it but sadly i’m not in HK or the UK..
Hi Fridagal,
I was checking the updated stocklist on their website. It lists a shop in Australia called Bathing Beauty, but their on-line shop doesn’t have Rose & Co. Apothecary products.
Also, it lists a London-based boutique called Leila. Their on-line shop delivers to EU countries, but it also doesn’t have Rose & Co. products either.
I am sorry about this! But perhaps you can check the stocklist later on, as it seems to be updated regularly.
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This is one of my staples too! Have you tried the sweet violet one? I am tempted x
Hi there,
It is great that you like this too. I am still enjoying using it at the moment.
I haven’t tried the Violet one though. But the case looks very pretty too.
Thank you for your comment! :)