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15 Lip balms to keep your lips hydrated this summer under $20


UPDATED JUNE 8, 2020 3:24 PM EDT

Dry lips tend to be uncomfortable, bothersome, and can even be quite painful. It isn’t uncommon to feel your delicate skin beginning to dry and crack in the heat, sun, wind, and other elements during this season. Fortunately, there are lip balms to combat these effects. In addition to having a pleasant texture, these products revitalize and protect your lips. While there are many options to choose from, here are 15 of our favorites, proven to be effective in combating dryness and... all of them cost less than $20.

Lip Therapy Lip Balm Mini Creme Brulee 0.25 oz by Vaseline© Amazon

A sweet repairing balm

Sweetened with essence of crème brûlée, Lip Therapy Lip Balm Mini Creme Brulee by Vaseline is a long-lasting vaseline-based balm that moisturizes and rejuvenates dry lips. Walmart, $1.48

Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm 25 Pink Punch 0.15 oz by Maybelline© Maybelline

A touch of color for your lips

With the Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm 25 Pink Punch, not only will you keep your lips safe from adverse climate conditions, but you’ll be sporting a subtle yet appealing pink hue. Amazon, $4.49

100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm by Burt's Bees© Amazon

Natural ingredients

Burt’s Bees’ 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm is formulated with cocoa butter, kokum butter, and shea oil, three ingredients that protect and moisturize even the driest lips. Amazon, $6.29

Ultimate Red Balm 25ml by Dr. PawPaw© Look Fantastic

Floridian fruit

Papaya is known for having some of the best healing properties. This fruit is the main feature of the Ultimate Red Balm from Dr. PawPaw , which also has a light reddish color to complement your makeup while protecting your lips. Dr.PawPaw, $8

Smooth Sphere Organic Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm 7g by Eos© Look Fantastic

Strawberry kisses

Smooth Sphere Organic Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm by Eos contains jojoba oil and vitamin E, lending it a very soft consistency that takes great care of your skin. Target, $5

Tinted Lip Balm by Honest Beauty© Walgreens

Long lasting

Designed to stay on your lips for up to 8 hours, Honest Beauty’s Tinted Lip Balm contains avocado oil and other vegan ingredients to heal chapped lips. Honest Beauty, $8.99

Lip Balm SPF 30 with Acai (0.5 fl. oz.) by Supergoop!© Dermstore

Sun protection

Supergoop!’s Lip Balm SPF 30 with Acai is a sunscreen lip balm with ingredients like honey and sunflower seeds that prevent dryness. You can use it under your usual lipstick for full protection. Supergoop, $9.50

Ultra-Moisturizing & Soothing Lip Balm by Lip Cream© DHC

Everyday wear

Weather is not the only thing that can damage your skin – excessive sun exposure can also have a negative effect on your lips. Using the Ultra-Moisturizing & Soothing Lip Balm by DHC, made with olive oil and aloe vera will keep your lips well cared for and hydrated every day. DHC, $9.50

Natural Ice Medicated Lip Balm by Mentholatum© The Online Drugstore

Minty fresh

Mentholatum’s Natural Ice Medicated Lip Balm – which also comes in a delicious cherry flavor – works like a normal lip balm but can also be used to treat burns or cracks that may appear around the mouth. The Online Drugstore, $9.07

Coconut Balm Dotcom by Glossier© Glossier

Doctor’s orders

Approved and recommended by dermatologists, Glossier’s Coconut Balm Dotcom has antioxidants that come from castor oil and lanolin oil. It also boasts a pleasant coconut flavor . Glossier, $12

Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30© Sephora

All the protection you need

If you’re looking for a super moisturizing balm, Kiehl’s Butterstick SPF 30 Lip Treatment, $15.60 contains natural oils and cocoa butter, blended with sunscreen, to care for your lips to the max. According to the brand: “Lips feel and look softer, smoother and moisturized, and stay hydrated for up to 12 hours after application .”

The Original 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm - Dry Lips & Skin Treatment by Lanolips© Ulta Beauty

Multipurpose

Our lips are not the only body part to suffer when temperatures go from one extreme to the other. If you suffer from dryness on more than just your lips, try The Original 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm - Dry Lips & Skin Treatment by Lanolips, a special balm for lips, cuticles, and dry skin . Ulta Beauty, $16.95

Kosa Sport LipFuel by Kosas© Verishop

Ultra hydrating

Thanks to its hyaluronic acid, KOSAS’ Lip Fuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm will moisturize your lips and leave them looking silky-smooth. Kosas, $18

Lippe Balm by Drunk Elephant© Sephora

Forever young

For delicate lips or those that are beginning to show some signs of aging, Drunk Elephant’s Lippe Balm mixes several vegan ingredients with Marula oil , a combination which rejuvenates and moisturizes your lips and the skin around your mouth. Sephora, $18

Lip Sleeping Mask by Laneige© Laneige

Nighttime

To complete your lip balm regime, apply the Lip Sleeping Mask , a vitamin-enriched lip mask that you will love. Apply it before you go to bed so it can act while you sleep. Laneige, $20

Whichever one you choose, be sure to take care of your lips this season – it will make a difference!