How many times a day do you apply lip balm? According to a 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.
Compared to its more glamorous cousins, lipstick and lip gloss, lip balm gets no love — until you're suffering from dry lips. 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 lip balms 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 discover the crème de la crème, we compiled reviews on the best lip balms sure to soothe dry lips. With this list in hand, you'll know exactly which lip balms have the potential to be your new favorites.
Why it's great: It really doesn't get much cuter than these tiny, brightly-hued spheres, does it? All our readers love the trademark orb-shaped packaging and myriad of delicious flavors — plus, as one person put it, "The balm itself is very emollient and leaves my lips feeling moisturized for a long time after use."
Why it's great: "I love the moisture, the bright, fresh smell of citrus, and the fact that these work," wrote one reviewer — and that just about sums it up. Add in the handy SPF 15 and the fact that these come in a variety of gorgeous tints and you've got yourself one of the best lip balms in town.
Why it's great: One reader dubs this classic lip balm "great for those days when your lips are wrecked from the cold and dry weather and regular Chapsticks just aren't cutting it." Other reviewers were also quick to praise the easy-to-use squeeze-tube applicator and the wallet-friendly price tag.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6*
Why it's great: When they're not going gaga over the lip balm's all-natural ingredients and "chemical-free formula," reviewers are raving about the product's "heavenly scent," "smooth application," and hydrating qualities. "I love this lip balm, as it does a great job of keeping my lips soft, smooth and healthy," writes one reader. "It can also be worn underneath any lipstick or gloss without interfering with the color or application. I will definitely keep this lip balm on hand at all times."
How many times a day do you apply lip balm? According to a 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.
Compared to its more glamorous cousins, lipstick and lip gloss, lip balm gets no love — until you're suffering from dry lips. 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 lip balms 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 discover the crème de la crème, we compiled reviews on the best lip balms sure to soothe dry lips. With this list in hand, you'll know exactly which lip balms have the potential to be your new favorites.
