Ten Intensely Hydrating Lip Balms To Relieve Dry Winter Pouts
The only thing worse than dry, cracked lips is finding yourself without a lip balm to treat them. First, identify what kind of pout-perfector fits your needs. Do you want something that lasts for hours? Would a multi-purpose salve come in handy? Are you a sucker for sweet scents? Once you've made your wish-list, the next step is to stock up on your ideal balms and store them in every pocket, purse, and drawer so you're never caught off guard. Finally, kiss chapped lips goodbye!
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Long-Lasting Softness
This balm promises to leave your pout feeling smooth for eight hours—and impressively, it does!
Maybelline New York Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm in Quenched, $4. Walgreens.com
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More For Your Money
This tube, full of jojoba oil and shea butter, seems never-ending! A little goes a long way so it really lasts.
Nivea A Kiss of Moisture Essential Lip Care, $3. Drugstore.com
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Plumping
This little pot packs a seriously moisturizing punch. Lips will appear plumper and healthier after just a few applications.
Rodial Glam Balm Lip, $25. Nordstrom.com
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Vitamin-Packed
This rich cream is packed with Lanolin, Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamins A and E to soften even the most winter weather-worn lips.
Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1, $7. Nordstrom.com
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Sweet Scent
Meadowfoam and black currant seed oils deliver intense moisture and its sugary scent is heavenly.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, $23. Neimanmarcus.com
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Multipurpose
This cure-all salve can be used on lips, cuticles, elbows, and anywhere else you feel dry.
Smith’s Rosebud Salve, $6. Sephora.com
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SPF
Sunscreen is a huge bonus in a balm and this one has a solid SPF 25, plus a zesty lemon scent.
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 in Lemon & Chamomile, $8. Dermstore.com
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Tinted
Here’s a balm that combines the antioxidant power of pomegranates with the moisturizing properties of beeswax. It’s a winning combination with a slight berry tint.
Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil, $3. Burtsbees.com
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For Lips So Chapped They Hurt
This treatment is best for the serious chapped lip sufferer. The densely hydrating formulation can heal even the most parched of pouts.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy, $12. Sephora.com
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Prettiest Packaging
Buy it for the beautiful packaging and purchase it again for how supple it makes your lips feel.
Figs & Rouge Cherry and Vanilla Balm, $6. Blush.com











