ciate x miss piggy (love moi lip balm review)

 "I am who I am. Why can't you accept that about me?" There is no doubt about it. Miss Piggy is iconic. She is confident, talented, and never settles for less than she deserves. Not to mention, she is totally fashionable. I think we can all learn a thing or two from this beloved Muppet. Especially now that she has a collaboration with Ciate. Yes, there was a whole collection of beauty products inspired by the icon herself. This collection blends two of my obsessions together: makeup and Muppets! Fun fact: I have a serious love of all things Muppet related. These unforgettable characters have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. At this point, they feel like family. So, imagine my surprise and delight when my sister gifted me the Ciate x Miss Piggy Love Moi Lip Balm. Want to find out how it performs? Here is everything you need to know.

Talk about a fabulous theme. When it comes to themed beauty products....I am all in. They add a wonderful sense of fun and whimsy to a lot of different makeup releases. This collaboration with Ciate absolutely focused on theme. The outer packaging came in a classic Miss Piggy pink and there was a close up of Miss Piggy's glamorous eye makeup on the side. Perfection! As for the lip balm itself, it came in a sturdy pink tube with raised lettering on the side. The tube has a nice weight to it and feels ultra luxurious. It also has a magnetic closure, which adds to the overall thoughtfulness and ease of use. Inside, a classic Miss Piggy quote is printed: Who? Moi? and the actual lip balm has Miss Piggy quotes printed on it. Talk about adorable! It was so cute that I actually felt a little guilty using it. I didn't want to ruin all of those adorable printed quotes.

However, it would be a total waste not to use the product. So...despite how fabulous the theme was....it was time to put it to use. According to the brand website, the pink lip balm is supposed to have a donut scent. (Which again...so on theme!) Unfortunately, it does not. Though there is a very subtle sweet scent, it certainly doesn't smell like donuts, and is only noticeable if you are seeking out the scent. That being said, the lip balm itself is really hydrating and nourishing. I am super picky when it comes to lip balms but this actually works really well. It feels comfortable and has decent longevity. Bonus? This has a soft pink tint as well. It won't add a ton of colour to the lips but it is nice to have that subtle dose of Miss Piggy pink. 

Overall, this is a really impressive product. The theme is so fun, the packaging is thoughtful, and the product itself is effective. I only wish it had that donut scent that the website described! Ahh well....you can't win them all. 

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Have you tried anything from the Ciate x Miss Piggy collection? Are you a fan of the Muppets?