I’ve very dry lips. Always have, so I’ve gone through my fair share of lip balms. There’s nothing quite as annoying as being stuck out somewhere and realising I’ve left my lip balm at home (or lost it. Most often it’s that I’ve lost it. I cannot remember the last time I went through an entire tub/tube/stick of lip balm). At this point I don’t know if I’ve dry lips because I use so much lip balm, or if I genuinely just have dry lips. Regardless, I don’t really fancy doing the whole ‘not moisturising your lips so that they start producing natural moisture again’- thing, so lip balm it is. Here’re some of my favourite best lip balms for chapped lips!
The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour range is a cult classic – and for a reason. Their Intensive Lip Repair lip balm promises instant relief for super dry, cracked lips. Its ingredients help to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier, meaning that prolonged use will help your lips stay smooth for longer! It’s pricey, but definitely worth it for really dry lips. Shop here:
Lush lip balms are fantastic for anyone who enjoys a really thick, waxy, formula. I don’t know why but it feels a lot more moisturising on the lips? Their Lip Service lip balm is fantastic for really dry, chapped lips, providing long-term moisture (even in the winter!). It smells of lemons and apricots, too, which is refreshing. Available here:
Cheap and simple, you can’t really go wrong with this one for dry lips. I’ve been using it for years, and go back to it whenever I lose my lip balm (because let’s face it, no-one ever actually finishes a lip balm, do they?). It’s got SPF15, too – as someone who has managed to get sunburns on her lips multiple times, this is something I really look for when shopping for lip balms. This is definitely one of the best lip balms for chapped lips!
On top of helping reduce dryness in lips, this lip balm has been clinically shown to help prevent cold sores, as well as reducing their duration and severity. It’s got shea butter, too, and an SPF of 30 (and a low price tag), making this stuff perfect for really problematic lips.
Another classic – you can get these in multiple scents (the peppermint one is really nice!), but this one is a good, standard one. It’s water resistant, too (up to 40 minutes), and combined with the SPF means it’s perfect for dry lips during the summer holidays! Shop here through FeelUnique
It’s not the most aesthetically pleasing lip balm, but it works wonders for extremely dry lips (and is pretty cheap, too) – it’s recommended for those suffering from eczema or dryness/irritation caused by medication. The liquorice root in it helps calm down any redness, and the glycerine provides long-term moisture. Shop here:
I love eos – all their lip balms that I’ve used have been really effective for combatting dryness. This one comes with an SPF of 30, which is insane and perfect for summer (the aloe will help to calm the skin after being in the sun all day, too).
This stuff works wonders for dry lips. It’s super liquidy and lightweight, meaning it’ll absorb quickly without leaving your lips coated in the product! This is definitely one of the best lip balms for chapped lips!
Technically speaking this is a lip mask rather than a lip balm, but that is what makes this perfect for really dry lips. Use during the day to combat dry patches, and leave on overnight to wake up with super-soft lips!
I’ve always found Blistex to be one of the best things to use for really, really dry lips – and this one is a firm favourite! It’s tingly and minty, which can make it slightly uncomfortable to wear, but it leaves your lips really soft, as well as helping to reduce cracking and inflammation. It’s really cheap and available in most supermarkets and chemists, too.
*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
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