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Best Lip Balm No. 5: Glossier Balm Dotcom, $12

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*

Why it's great: Believe the hype on this one: It really soothes like no other," writes one reviewer, who also adds that the formula is great for hydrating sensitive lips. Plus, as another reader notes, "A little goes a very long way. This tube lasts a long time for the money."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Glossier Balm Dotcom here.

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Best Lip Balm No. 4: Blistex DCT, $2.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers love the "barely-there" look and feel of this lip balm, which they claim provides noticeable relief to dry lips. "It leaves a glossy finish on lips and no stickiness," one user shares. "It's a very thin formula, so you won't feel it on, but it's very hydrating and gets the job done." Reviewers are also impressed with the fast-acting formula, saying their lips feel soft and smooth immediately after applying this product. They swear it's a must-have for dry lips in extreme conditions. "This works on my severely dry, cracked lips," one user writes. "Blistex products work great for them."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Blistex DCT here.

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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: Users rave about this "delicious smelling lip rescue" that combines the scent of dark chocolate and cherries. In addition to the "relaxing" aroma that reminds them of "freshly baked chocolate cake," users love that this lip balm doesn't "get crusty" and restores moisture to dry lips. "The result is lips which are beautifully and truly healed," one user writes. "No more flakes, crust or cuts."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Dark Chocolate & Cherry Lip Butter here.

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Best Lip Balm No. 2: Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm, $8
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.9*
Why it's great: If you're looking for a tinted lip balm, readers claim this product is the perfect shade of pink. Readers love the color and "shine" it leaves on lips, as well as its mint flavor. "I never thought something minty and rosy could work, but this is clearly one of my favorite lip balms," confesses one user. Others say they're amazed at how well the balm "softens, moisturizes and nourishes" dry lips given the product's inexpensive price point. One user boasts, "It's a miracle for your lips at a cheap price."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm here.

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Best Lip Balm No. 1: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy, $12

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*

Why it's great: "This product is one of the few I have found that really does deeply moisturize my lips and also protects them from further damage," praises one reader. Besides, as another puts it, "This is no ordinary lip balm. It is crammed with lip-loving ingredients."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy here.

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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.

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