iota x Chiquita: The Banana Lip Treatment, 80 Years in the Making

You know the blue sticker. Chiquita was the first company to put its name on a banana, and since 1963, that little blue sticker has been applied to each one by hand as a mark of quality.

Now, for the first time, it's on something other than fruit.

Our Chiquita Banana Lip Treatment is Chiquita's first-ever beauty product, and we're proud it's with us. It's a limited-edition lip treatment made with extract from actual Chiquita bananas, built for the time of year when your lips need it most.

Why a banana brand and a body care brand make sense together

Long before "food as beauty" was a trend, iota was building formulas around nutrient-rich, whole-food ingredients. We think about skincare the way you'd think about a good meal: what you put in matters.

So when the chance came to work with the brand that made bananas a household staple, it wasn't much of a stretch. The banana extract in this formula comes straight from Chiquita bananas, and it works alongside a set of ingredients chosen to do real work on dry lips.

What it smells like

Picture a banana on its exact right day. Not green, not spotty, just soft and creamy and perfect. That's the scent. It's natural and gentle, the kind you notice when you put it on and then forget about, instead of a loud candy banana that follows you around all afternoon.

What it feels like

It goes on as a clear gloss that melts into your lips and leaves a soft, cushioned finish with a natural shine. The most important part: it isn't sticky. Your hair won't get caught in it, and you won't feel it every time you press your lips together.

Because it's clear, it works on its own or layered over lipstick when you want a little extra shine.

What's doing the work

Banana is the star, but it's not working alone.

Peptides help lips look smoother and more supple, which helps with the flaky, rough texture that shows up when the weather turns cold.

Hyaluronic acid pulls moisture in and holds it there, giving your lips that hydrated, cushioned feel.

Plant stem cell-derived ingredients from apple and argan help condition lips and leave them soft.

Prebiotics and postbiotics support a balanced, resilient lip barrier, so you're not stuck reapplying every hour.

Underneath all of that is a base of nourishing oils and butters, including shea, jojoba, olive, and castor oil, plus squalane for a little extra softness.

As with everything we make, it's vegan, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, dermatologist tested, and approved for sensitive skin.

How to use it

There's no complicated routine here. Apply it whenever your lips feel dry, as often as you like. Keep one in your bag, one at your desk, and one on your nightstand, and put a layer on before bed so you wake up with softer lips.

Get it before it's gone

The Chiquita Banana Lip Treatment is a limited edition, so once it's gone, it's gone. It's $28 for a 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) tube, or grab a 2-pack for $26 each, one to keep and one to give away, or just one for each coat pocket.

Orders over $60 ship free, and if you build your own set, you can save up to 15% across our full lineup. If it's not for you, you have 30 days to return it.

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