Cult-fave: Lucas Papaw Ointment | Review

I first saw this red tube in a makeup tutorial video by Anne Curtis, when she used it as a lip moisturizer. The said video is posted below for your reference, and my goodness---it was way back 2014!

So after 4 years, I am now digging into this cult beauty favorite! I want to share why celebrities love it, why I swear by it, and why you should keep one inside your purse---every day. 

THE RAVE

I am a fan of "Bag Raid" videos, especially by local and international celebrities. Well this red tube made a lot of appearances already, being a staple item inside the bags, purses and even vanity kits of some well-known media influencers. 

Even bloggers are crazy about it! Majority of the write-ups praised and even recommended the product, given its not-so-affordable price tag.

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THE PRODUCT

Lucas Papaw Ointment is a yellowish topical gel which can soothe and heal boils, burns, cuts, cracked skin, rash, splinters, open wounds  and insect bites. 

Ingredients:

39 mg/g Fresh fermented papaw(papaya)

Pharmaceutical grade Petroleum jelly

0.1 mg/g Potassium Sorbate

Balsam of Peru for perfume

Wax (as the base) 

Based in the southern Brisbane suburb of Acacia Ridge, Lucas’ Papaw Remedies is an Australian-owned family company, which was founded by Dr. Thomas Pennington Lucas in 1911. Over four million tubes and jars are produced every year---with no single advertisement, yet it's inside every woman's bag across Australia. 

Lucas Papaw is available in 15g and 25g tube and 75g and 200g tub. Sold at online stores for 450 to 800 php. Just this year, Watson's made the tubes available for 399 and 599 php.

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THE VERDICT

So how did I got my first tube? A friend at work offered the 25g tube to me for 350 php only. I was hesitant at first because to be honest, that ain't cheap for an ointment. But when I look for the prices online, oh boy, I grabbed it with two hands! 

It is indeed a wonderful product, here's why:

1. It solved my "chapped lips" problem in a snap

2. It heals tiny cuts and wounds real quick (no ugly scars or marks)

3. It relieves dry skin instantly (I use it along my jawline)

4. It soothes skin irritations caused by insect bites and dry weather 

5. It makes a good moisturizer for dry cuticles, elbows and ankles (I use it every night!)

Yes! I totally love Lucas Papaw :) Gave the first tube to my BF's sister though...good thing my boss went home to Australia a couple of weeks ago---he secured ten 25g tubes for me! Am indeed very lucky! Won't run out of supply for months, or even years for sure! (too much exclamation point, I cannot.. *giggles*)

I'm sure you'll get a tube for yourself after reading this review, well you should! Share your thoughts with me by commenting below :) 

Thinking of running a giveaway, your thoughts?

The papaw hoarder,