Pucker Up With These Bomb-Diggity Balms

By Carrie

Let’s face it—chapped lips are neither comfortable nor pretty. I don’t know about you but I’d rather sport a perky pout than a shriveled set of lips. So whether you’re in need of some major lip hydration or you’re just looking for a shiny tint, here’s a list of 5 poppin’ lip products (in price order!).

1. Chapstick. A classic. A bargain. A beauty-bag must. Chapstick is the queen of all lip balms—it has the smooth texture our lips crave, a tasty hint of flavor for our buds, and it now comes in a variety of choices, from Ultra Moisturizing to True Shimmer. If you don’t already have a stick, it’s time to spend that $2 and give your lips some luvin!

2. Badger Brand. When organic meets cheap, the world is a happy place. Badger Lip Balms are olive oil based and packed with antioxidant-filled extracts as well as soothing aloe vera. They come in seven “natural” flavors, and are cheap as can be. Stock up.

3. Labello. Labello is to lips as chocolate is to my taste buds. In other words, it’s a-freakin’-mazing. It’s incredibly silky, and it comes in a variety of color-tinted flavors (strawberry is my fave), so you can add some color to your smile. The only glitch – you can’t get it in the U.S.! But you can order it. Three bucks plus shipping = SO WORTH IT.

4. Benefit Benetint Lip Balm. Not only is the packaging pretty, but the lip balm inside it is too! It’s also got everything lips need- moisturizers, SPF30, glossiness, and a hint of red color. It’s on the pricier side, but for something that functions as a lip balm, a lip stain, and everything in between, it’s pretty much a bargain (err…kind of). Get it at Sephora.

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. Fresh is the Anthropologie of body products: earthy and all-natural, but a bit pricy. Nevertheless, this colorless lip balm is the quintessential lip healer. Some might say it’s absurd to spend $22.50 on a lip balm, but I say it’s absurd to let your lips miss out on this sugary treat! So indulge, and let your lips do the same! If nothing else, the smooth, shimmery golden case is worth the investment.