Want kissable lips that are organic?

Burt's Bees is typically my to-go lip balm because of its eco-friendliness, as well as how well it works.

But there's another organic "lip conditioner" in town: Softlips PURE.

Their original flavors, pomegranate and honeydew, launched last year. But they're back with a few more: peppermint, acai berry papaya and chai tea.

They say that the PURE line is USDA-certified organic, contains no animal by-products, and isn't tested on animals. All good things.

That's a big plus since I've always been a big fan of Softlips. I like how soft it is going on — the Burt's Bees stuff isn't always quite as smooth — and their flavors smell so good!

I tried out the peppermint. It turned out to be fresh and not overwhelming at all. My favorite Softlips quality is how silky it is, and this line lived up to its name.

A few reviews from other testers (aka, my co-workers):

"The papaya and chai tea softlips balms offered enticing and convincing flavors, plus they lived up to the promise of their name. Kissable lips. Organic label. What's not to like?" — Kyra Kyles

"Softlips Pure pomegranate organic lip conditioner: I wasn't so crazy about the flavor — tasted like the worst, artificial pomegranate ever, like really bad generic Kool-Aid. But it really does live up to its name. My lips were super soft and well-conditioned." — Dorothy Hernandez

The Softlips PURE line is available at supermarkets and drug stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of $2.99.

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Read more about Supriya Doshi's adventures in eco-friendly living at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/practically-green/.

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