13 Best Lip Balms to Fix (and Prevent) Chapped Lips
Soft, hydrated lips can be yours. (Photo: ACP/Trunk Archive)
As someone with dry skin, I suffer from chapped lips almost year round, but sudden freezing temperatures have me doubling down on lip balm. Whether you’re trying to keep your lips hydrated with preventative measures or in dire need of relief, here are the best ways to pamper your pucker.
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Nuxe-Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm
I use this on chilly, windy days when I want my lips to feel really coated and nourished. The scent reminds me of a warm cup of tea with honey and it has a light citrus taste. Nuxe-Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm ($19)
Aquaphor Lip Repair
When you’ve exhausted every route, and just want a no-frill product that does the job, Aquaphor will always come through. It isn’t sticky, it doesn’t have a scent, but it works works like a charm. Aquaphor Lip Repair ($5)
Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Balm
Oh, sorry, you want something decadent? This pot is filled with a rich, clear formula of squalene and camellia oil and topped with a hand-laid gold leaf to add shimmer to your lips. Banish cracked lips and be fancier than ever in one convenient step. Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Balm ($36)
Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1
Everyone I know (seriously: friends, colleagues, boyfriend, mom, dad, brother) all are obsessed with Kiehl’s, and these lip balms have a way of disappearing (it’s OK, I get it, but if you’re reading this please ask first!). From the minimal packaging to the major protection, fast absorption to the long-term benefits, you, your lips, and everyone you know will love this formula as much as I do. Promise. Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 ($7)
Love + Sage Sunday Morning Lip Balm
If you’re seeking a natural lip balm, you’ll love this plant-based formula made with shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, and vitamin E. Scented with essential oils like neroli and bergamot, this little tube made in Brooklyn, New York is extremely hydrating and adorably packaged. Love + Sage Sunday Morning Lip Balm ($12)
Rodin Lip Balm
Encased in a Lucite compact, this chic compact is totally transparent about its ingredients, too. A blend of jasmine, orange flower oil, beeswax, shea butter, and castor seed oil make this formula a sheer treat for your lips with a pretty floral scent. Rodin Lip Balm ($34)
Drunk Elephant Lippe
If you’re looking for a non-scented, non-irritating product, meet your new best friend. Avocado, mongongo, cranberry and marula oils pack in the moisture and plump up your pucker for an anti-aging effect. Drunk Elephant Lippe ($22)
Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care
Easily the most fashionable lip balm you’ll ever own, this formula unleashes benefits from the brand’s signature Camellia flower and melts into your skin, aiding in future lipstick applications. It has a lovely sweet scent. Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care ($50)
Glossier Balm Dotcom
This multi-use balm applies like an ointment and works great to restore chapped lips to their naturally pillowy state. While you’re at it, apply a dollop to your sore, red nose after a cold and watch it heal like magic. Glossier Balm Dotcom ($12)
By Terry Baume de Rose
For an ultra luxe treat, this balm has a delicate creamy texture to leave lips slightly dewy and an addictive faint scent of rose. By Terry Baume de Rose ($60)
Lucas Papaw Ointment This Australian import made with fermented papaya is adored by industry experts for good reason — it’s antibacterial, antimicrobial, and heals many skin issues from burns to bites, to dry skin. Lucas Papaw Ointment ($16)
eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm in Coconut Milk
There’s a reason (or seven) why this lip balm flies of shelves: it is affordable, feels soothing, smells delicious, is easy to apply, isn’t waxy, feels smooth, and comes in many fun flavors. I like Coconut Milk the best. eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm in Coconut MIlk ($3)
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Lip Repair Balm ($23) You’ve likely heard about the wonders of Arden’s legendary Eight Hour Cream, but the lip balm in the same product family is worth bragging about, too. The light texture smooths lips, leaving a slight glow and eucalyptus scent behind.
Soft, hydrated lips can be yours. (Photo: ACP/Trunk Archive)
As someone with dry skin, I suffer from chapped lips almost year round, but sudden freezing temperatures have me doubling down on lip balm. Whether you’re trying to keep your lips hydrated with preventative measures or in dire need of relief, here are the best ways to pamper your pucker.
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