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Lip Makeup: 14 Best and Worst Lip Balms

You know how a great lip balm gets your lips smooth and soft instantly -- and a bad one takes forever to work (if it works at all)? Here's what to pick, and what to skip, for your softest lips ever

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Here's a question for you: How many times a day do you apply lip balm? According to a recent poll we posted on our Facebook page, the average woman uses lip balm anywhere from two to 30 times a day. Yeah, you read that right -- 30 times.

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Compared to its trendier cousins, lipstick and lip gloss, balm is often the forgotten friend that fails to receive any time in the spotlight. However, it's something that you'll find at the bottom of practically every woman's purse for good reason: With all the stuff we put on our lips, lip balm is a moisturizing must that preps the pout for a smooth, even application of lip color.

Luckily, lip balm has come a long way from good ol' Vaseline. From ones that impart gorgeous berry colors to those that offer a whopping SPF 35, there's no shortage when it comes to the variety of lip balms available. So to help you sort out the crème de la crème from the just plain awful, we compiled reviews on the best and worst lip balms readers have tried. With this list in hand, you'll know exactly which lip balms have the potential to be your new favorites.

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By Kamala Kirk

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Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Lip Gloss

Average Member Rating: 9.2

MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Buy it for $15.00

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Soothing Lip Balm

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm

Average Member Rating: 5.9

Buy it for $5.00

Philosophy Kiss Me High Emollient Lip Ointment

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Juice Beauty SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizers

Average Member Rating: 6.5

E.L.F. Therapeutic Conditioning Balm

Average Member Rating: 5.6

Blistex Lip Infusion Moisture Splash

Average Member Rating: 3.8

Blistex Fruit Smoothies

Average Member Rating: 5.6

Blistex Lip Medex

Average Member Rating: 9.2

L'Oreal Paris True Match Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner

Average Member Rating: 3.6

Chapstick True Shimmer

Average Member Rating: 6.2

Beecology Natural Lip Balm

Average Member Rating: 9.2

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Sad eos smooth sphere wasn't on the list, that's the only balm I use. It goes everywhere with me.

by CaraSundae Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

used lip smacker before... it was quite good

by jenerref Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 04:59AM Report as inappropriate

My personal favorite is Eos!

by Celestine17 Friday, February 10, 2012 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate

I always wake up with bleeding lips in the morning during winter, and so far I have tried tons of chap sticks and none have really done much, some even dry them more. But I haven't tried any of the best reviewed one so I will try some.

by yestfl Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate

great tips

by darksecret Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

The Philosophy looks interesting. Nice to have some basics in the top though.

by krycekov Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

read someone wants to try wet n wild lipsticks...be sure to try the ones that use the term silk in them and i also recommed the frosted kind. they are moister than the other ones and do feel like the more expensive brands.

by barbara_benjamin_tadokoro Monday, February 6, 2012 at 02:44AM Report as inappropriate

whhhhhaaaaaat, how did the mac landed to top 5, i honestly did not like it, and the rose salve, i feel like it was just sitting on top of my lip and it didn't do anything to moisturize my lips. these are just based on my experience, i think different products works differently for everyone.

by mosh Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate