FAVORITE LIP BALMS
No more chapped lips with these six favorites of mine.
Chapped lips seem to be a constant battle for me as the seasons change, especially in the wintertime. My lips get dull, irritated and extremely ridged as the moisture from my body dries up when the temperatures chill. With lipstick being my favorite accessory, it gets frustrating that I have to reapply every few hours due to the lack of natural oils my lips are producing… so most days I dismiss even the thought of a bold pout.
A few weeks back I showcased a desperate cry for help on my Instagram stories and asked my followers to share recommendations of their favorite lip balms, moisturizers and conditioners. I did my research and chose six from the batch of suggestions I received – and here is the consensus on my new favorite lip products:
The first lip balm I purchased after my story went viral was one that I knew was most convenient to find at any grocery store or pharmacy. Burt’s Bees is a well-known brand that offers a variety of different products… but this was one of the most suggested and I was highly intrigued to buy it.
I chose the coconut & pear scent of Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm (I have a ridiculous obsession with coco) and loved how refreshing it was. Their formula is ultra moisturizing and combines Beeswax to naturally help condition lips with beneficial nutrients.
With it just being $3.30, it’s the perfect on-the-go balm that can be easily thrown in your daily pouch or purse!
Getting a bit fancier on the more upscale side – Nurse Jamie’s NuLips RX Moisturizing Lip Balm creates a pampering experience for your lips. Not only does it help moisturize with a petroleum-free solution and a hyaluronic acidic formula, it helps to plump your pout (which is a plus for me) with nature’s most beneficial oils that hydrate and protect.
The lip balm includes an anti-microbial silicone lip brush that gently exfoliates your lips, helping to remove dry skin and dead skin cells for smooth, baby soft lips.
The perfect time to insert this routine into your day? For me, it’s early morning before my coffee or a casual afternoon spent on the couch. I let it sit for about two hours before eating or drinking anything so that my lips can truly sense the formula kicking in.
I love the packaging of Drunk Elephant’s Lippe Balm because it’s thicker in width than your average. And the perfect application for it is all throughout your day.
The ingredients that make up this smooth formula consists of an exotic blend ofavocado, mongongo, cranberry, and marula oils to thoroughly moisturize, replenish, hydrate, and soften delicate lips. It’s also enriched with a rare combination of peptides and sea fern algae, to plump up the appearance of lips and deliver a better definition of the lip line.
It’s loaded with antioxidant-rich green tea leaf and vitamin C, to help neutralize free radicals and environmental aggressors which cause premature signs of aging… without the poison of parabens and sulfates!
A fellow Charlotte blogger recommended Caudalie’s Lip Conditioner to me and I took her word for it almost instantly. It’s the perfect solution for dull and dry lips, and it’s concentrated with moisturizing active ingredients plus antioxidant grape polyphenols. With repairing apricot oil, this balm leaves lips soft, repaired, and protected.
A winner of the Cosmopolitan Beauty Award, the Nugg’s Hydrating Lip Mask is a 100% natural vegan product. It’s enriched with coconut oil, shea butter, liquorice root extract and Irish moss extract to hydrate, smooth and soften lips.
For me, I use this lip mask day and night. Right before I brush my teeth I take the lip mask and apply it on my lips, leave it on for 20 minutes and then lightly tissue it off. Or, if I’m feeling really dry, I apply it and leave it on overnight while I sleep and rinse it off in the morning. It’s also great for applying on prior to putting on your favorite lipstick!
Out of all of the recommendations I got, this one was definitely the most popular, and I have to say – this reigns supreme in my collection. Fresh’s Sugar Advanced Therapy treatment is great for all types of skin – from normal to oily and even combination and sensitive. It enhances volume and provides moisture for up to 24 hours with reducing the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
It’s great for prepping lip color and nourishes with every wear! I truly feel the formula focus on providing moisture to my lips. After two days of wearing advanced therapy, I felt my lips retexturize and gain a visibly smooth look.
