A seductive meeting of alluring florals and sweet citrus.
The story: The mysterious Orient Express has influenced many writers, notably Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming. This scent hints at intrigue and opulence with its exquisite combination of mandarin, rose geranium and ylang-ylang.
The product: A moisturising lip balm made with pure essential oils and annatto seed extract. The tube is made from recycled cardboard and plant glue, and is 100% compostable. To use, gently push on the bottom to bring out the content.
Try this if you love
- Film noir, spy novels and mystery books
- Clever and dangerous heroines
- Sweet and long-lasting florals
14ml | Recommended Use Before: 12 MONTHS
Common name:
Apricot Kernel Oil*, Virgin Coconut Oil*, Candelilla Wax, Cocoa Butter*, Castor Oil, Natural Vitamin E, Annatto Seed Extract, Rose Geranium Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Mandarin Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil
INCI:
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla Wax), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Bixa Orellana Pulp (Annatto Seed) Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil
*Certified organic ingredients
Naturally occurring in essential oils: Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
We ship worldwide from our warehouse in Northern Ireland directly to you.
If you live in Ireland, the UK or an EU country, you will not be charged any custom duties or extra VAT when you order through our website. US customers are also exempt as long as the order is below 800 USD.
Shipping Cost
Ireland & UK: Flat shipping rate of €6.00, with free shipping for orders over €70.
Other countries: Shipping will be calculated based on weight. Use the shipping calculator in your cart (scroll down until you see it) for an estimate. We offer combined shipping, which means you save on postage when you order multiple products. Free shipping available to Europe and select countries on orders over €100.
Shipping Times
It currently takes 2-3 business days to get your order ready for shipping.
All packages will be sent with tracking. If it gets delayed we are unable to file it as lost until 30 days have passed. Please make sure you are aware of the shipping times before you order, especially during peak times such as December.
| Service | Ireland | United Kingdom | Rest of Europe | Rest of the world |
| Standard | 2-4 business days | 3-5 business days | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
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Express |
1-2 business days | 2-4 business days | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Customs & Duties outside EU
Customers outside Ireland, UK and the EU may be charged additional duties or taxes on delivery depending on the country. Please understand that we have no control over this; we are required by law to put the correct value on your package for customs.
US customers will not be charged any extra fees as long as your order is below 800 USD.
If you are uncertain of the amount that you could be assessed, we recommend you to check on it and cancel the order if you think this could be a problem.
Need help?
If you have any questions before or after you place an order, contact hello@literarylipbalms.com and we will respond within 1-2 business days.
Allergies
If you have an allergy to any of the listed ingredients, please refrain from using. Our products may contain sweet almond oil and should not be used if you are allergic to nuts. Please note that all products are manufactured in the same facilities. If you are unsure, please contact us.
Sensitive skin
Some people might find essential oils irritating. Please try a patch test before use; if irritation occurs, discontinue using.
We offer products free of essential oils, so check the ingredient list or contact us if you are looking for unscented products.
Medical
In the case of pregnancy or medical issues, you should always consult your local physician before using our products.
We do not make any claims about the health benefits of our products. Any such information is based solely on the research conducted, product testing, and customer testimonials. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or condition.
Literary Lip Balms will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information.