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Here are the 5 best lip balms that can actually help dry lips feel soft again
Cooling temperatures may bring romanticized thoughts of snow and nights sitting by the fire, but there are also harsh realities of brisk weather. No, we’re not talking about black ice and sore throats — this particular winter-related beauty woe, however, is almost as bad. We’re talking about chapped lips.
Fresh Advanced Therapy Treatment Sugar Lip Balm
Vaseline Lip Therapy
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
L'Occitane Ultra-Rich 10% Shea Butter Nourishing Lip Balm
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Dry, cracked lips are inevitable in the winter months. The only solution? Stay inside from November to March, or get yourself a solid lip balm. Obviously, the latter is more realistic. After all, those snow angels aren’t going to make themselves. But with so many lip balms on the market, you may be wondering which ones actually work.
When shopping for the best lip balm, you want to look for rich, long-lasting formulas with ingredients like natural butter, oils and vitamins. It’s even better if formulas are free of fragrances, dyes and other irritants — especially if you have sensitive or split lip skin.
To help save your pout this winter, shop the five best lip balms on the market below. They’re guaranteed to give you soft, smooth lips even in the harshest cold weather.
Fresh’s beloved Advanced Therapy Sugar Lip Balm is a savior to chapped lips. The popular brand says its product provides 24-hour hydration while also repairing damaged, dry lip skin. The ultra-popular chapstick is beeswax-based and infused with jojoba oil, castor oil, grapeseed oil and more. The formula also includes hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing sea fennel. And yes, the Fresh Advanced Therapy Sugar Lip Balm does include actual sugar in its formula, which the brand highlights as having a long-lasting hydrating effect while conditioning, nourishing, and softening lips.
Softening and smoothing, Vaseline Lip Therapy is the ultimate in affordable lip treatments. It’s basically like a teeny, tiny container of Vaseline specially formulated for lips. The petroleum jelly-based lip balm locks in hydration while also adding a natural shine to your protected pout. Vaseline Lip Therapy comes in three formulas: original, shea butter-infused and tinted. You can apply the non-sticky and non-greasy product as many times a day as you want — and you’ll notice a difference immediately.
Though you may know Aquaphor for soothing burns and healing tattoos, this lip-specific formula of Aquaphor can actually do wonders for your pout. Formulated especially for severely dry lips, Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment soothes dry, cracked lips with shea butter, chamomile, and a hydrating vitamin complex. With a slight glossy finish, Aquaphor's lip balm seals in moisture and provides long-lasting chapped lip relief. Free of fragrances and dyes, it's perfect for those with especially sensitive skin.
L'Occitane is synonymous with ultra-hydrating products — and the brand's Shea Butter Nourishing Lip Balm is no different. This moisture-boosting balm softens lips with shea butter, jojoba oil, castor oil, candelilla wax and beeswax. The ultra-rich chapstick is free of fragrances, dyes and silicones for a hydrating, natural formula.
This silky vegan lip balm by Summer Fridays is an award-winning lip treatment that acts more like a gloss than a traditional chapstick. But don't let that description trick you — the formula still provides maximum hydration to chapped lips. The rich formula comes infused with shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and vegan waxes. For a clear balm, choose from vanilla and sweet mint scents. For a kiss of color, select from five hues with universal appeal on all skin tones.
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