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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 .”
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
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
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
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!