We Reviewed 11 Chapsticks and Lip Balms So You Don't Have To- Here are the Results and Our Favorite Treatments
- Brooke Amidei
- Feb 9
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 10
Let's face it- our lips need some love! I personally feel like mine have been ignored while I turned my focus to the areas of my face that seemed to cry for attention- my deepening 11's, my under eyes, and my ever present sun spots. I feel like I have been working so hard to dial in my face care that I forget about my lips until they are crispy either from lack of hydration and cold or too much sun and heat.
On a recent girls trip, we brought all of our favorite lip balms, as well as purchased a few that we had been eyeing, and put them to the test. Below is our review of eleven different popular lip treatments and overall recommendations.
4.5 Stars on Amazon
With a hint of Almond and Rose Oil, it soothes and softens leaving your lips feeling hydrated while providing a slight rosy glow.
It was not very thick. It felt like a thin, greasy coating of the lips.
One of us liked it, the other one didn't so much.
Liked the container and having a full lid that is easy to remove.
One of us really liked the tint and thought it felt good.
Both of us agree that it doesn't stay on long.
It's incredibly inexpensive!
4.5 Stars on Amazon
Enriched with pomegranate sterols, this lip moisturizer deeply nourishes and replenishes even the driest lips.
Thick, nourishing, stays on, not sticky at all.
We do like the squeeze and angled applicator
It just doesn't leave your lips- you can eat, you can drink coffee, she's staying put!
Can apply throughout the day or use as an overnight mask.
More expensive than the others.
4.8 Stars on Amazon
Created with pure Swedish beeswax, natural shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamins A and E.
Love the slide/push up applicator
fits your lip, contoured to it
we liked the mint flavor
Stays on a normal amount.
Not expensive.
4.6 Stars on Amazon
This lip repair balm is formulated with a special combination of nourishing vitamins, moisturizers, Shea Butter, and Jojoba Oil
Budget friendly
It does feel like immediate relief.
Medium coating
No flavor, very basic, but nourishing
Felt like a great daily lip balm.
3.9 Stars on Amazon
A 24-hour hydrating, smoothing, softening and plumping tinted lip balm. Offers a sheer, buildable color with a smooth and buttery texture.
Love that it has sunscreen, but doesn't feel like an active chapstick, it feels more like a fancy lip balm.
Nice, subtle tint
Like the twisting applicator.
Looks expensive, feels expensive and is expensive.
4.6 Stars on Amazon
This leave-on mask helps nourish & deliver lasting moisture while you sleep to reveal smooth & supple looking lips.
Great night time routine, wake up in the morning and feel like our lips are nourished and healthy
Good flavor
Investment is worth it because it lasts forever! We have had ours for 2 years and still not done with it and use it every night.
Viral favorite for a reason.
Tied for the most expensive one on our list.
4.5 Stars on Amazon
Overnight lip mask packed with lip loving hydrators and antioxidants for an immediately softer pout. Unscented, sheer gel-balm formula. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Thick and shiny!
This is one that right when you put on, it hits you with how awesome it feels. It feels different. It feel's special.
There is a nice level of tint.
It almost feels like it plumps up your lips a little bit, but maybe that is because it's so thick?
Big container so great to have at home but not one to take on the go.
It is meant to be an overnight mask, but we love the look of it to wear during the day.
A good competitor to the popular Laniege overnight mask.
4.8 Star on Amazon
Formulated with the calming and soothing benefits of pure lavender essential oil, free from harmful chemicals.
Heavenly scent and really nourishing.
You know it has great ingredients.
You can use it for any skin issues because lavender is a remedy for that- cuts, burns, chapped anything.
Stays on a normal amount.
Mid price point.
Dr. Dan's treatment contains 1% hydrocortisone which interrupts the inflammatory cycle, stops the pain and allows the natural healing process to begin. A simple blend of beeswax, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and 1 % hydrocortisone.
This one feels healing.
It has hydrocortisone and ...... in it.
It doesn't smell good. We couldn't quite decipher the scent- one of us thought band-aid and the other Vaseline. For being medicated though, it didn't really smell like medicine.
It had some serious staying power! Stayed on through multiple sparkling waters.
Midrange price point.
4.7 Stars on Amazon
A lightweight, moisture-rich lip balm powered by Korean skincare. Enriched with Shea and Murumuru Seed butters for nourishing, on-the-go hydration and a glossy finish.
Nice tint and feels like an elevated chapstick option.
If you love the Laniege mask, this is a great on-the-go option.
Great flavor choices.
More glossy than matte look.
Stays on a normal amount.
Pricey.
4.7 Stars on Amazon
This vegan lip balm conditions and softens dry lips with a touch of sheer pink color. Use for instant moisture and shine—and a hint of buttercream and sweet sugar flavor.
The most viral for tweens/teens....every time we went to buy it, most flavors were sold out
Goes on smooth and SMELLS delicious. Not sticky.
Super glossy
Doesn't have staying power.
Tied for the most expensive one on our list.
FINAL RESULTS
Best Overall:
Best on a Budget:
Favorite for a Night Out:
Lanige Lip Glowy Balm (Runner-up: Babe Glow Lip Mask)
Best if Your Lips are SUPER Chapped!
Do you have another favorite lip treatment? We'd love to learn about and try it!
Email: Brooke@BabbleWithBrooke.com
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