20 Of The Best Hydrating Balms To Soothe Dry Lips
Finding the perfect lip balm—one so good that it won't be forgotten at the bottom of your handbag after a few weeks—is no easy proposition. From budget-friendly cult favourites and trendy gel masks to luxe tinted balms, there are endless options to choose from at every price point. To help you narrow it down, we've hand-picked the best nourishing lip balms, masks, oils and serums to leave your pout soft and smooth.
Charlotte Tilbury
Formulated with shea butter, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, this powerful conditioner creates the perfect canvas to layer on your favourite lipstick.
Hot Lips 2 in Enigmatic Edward, $43, charlottetilbury.com.
Patchology
These masks may be cute, but don't be fooled—they pack a serious hydration punch, too. Formulated with peptides and green tea extract, they moisturize and soften lips in just five minutes.
FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gels, $20, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Elizabeth Arden
The cult favourite Eight Hour Cream also comes in lip-balm format—complete with SPF to protect your pout.
Eight Hour Cream Nourishing Lip Balm with SPF, $26, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Laneige
This popular leave-on mask is available in four flavours, including grapefruit and vanilla.
Lip Sleeping Mask, $26, sephora.com.
EOS
Not only is this balm packed with moisturizing shea butter as well as coconut and jojoba oils, but the flavour—a blend of espresso, vanilla and lavender—is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Flavour Lab Sphere Lip Balm in Lavender Latte, $5, well.ca.
Avène
Formulated for those with sensitive skin, this creamy balm contains Avène's legendary thermal spring water.
Care For Sensitive Lips, $10, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Glossier
Chapped lips (and dry cuticles!) don't stand a chance against Glossier's beloved skin salve.
Balm Dotcom in Coconut, US $15, glossier.com.
Indeed Labs
This glossy treatment leaves your pout visibly plumper thanks to a patented technology that mimics the effects of an hyaluronic acid injection.
Hydraluron+ Volumizing Lip Treatment, $15, indeedlabs.com.
Catrice
Made with sweet almond oil, this lightweight treatment soothes even the driest lips.
Lip Oil With Sweet Almond Oil, $10, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Burt’s Bees
Wake up to a smooth, lipstick-ready pout thanks to this all-natural conditioning overnight treatment that includes ceramides to fight dryness and protect skin.
Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment, $10, walmart.ca.
Biossance
This beeswax-free formula is vegan, rose-scented and packed with plumping hyaluronic acid.
Rose Vegan Lip Balm, $22, sephora.com.
Dior
Enriched with mango butter, this rosy balm moisturizes the lips for hours and imparts a subtle flush of colour.
Addict Lip Glow Colour Reviving Balm, $42, thebay.com.
Clarins
Layer this glossy oil on top of your favourite lipstick to take your look from day to night.
Lip Comfort Oil, $25, clarins.ca.
Nuxe
Honey is beloved in the skincare world for its nourishing properties. This thick Nuxe treatment works overnight to repair severely dry lips.
Rêve De Miel Honey Lip Balm, $17, thebay.com.
Drunk Elephant
Avocado and marula oils boost hydration levels, while vitamin C is said to help fight signs of aging. We also love this balm's matte finish.
Lippe Balm, $24, sephora.com.
Sun Bum
This fuss-free option hydrates and protects with SPF 30.
Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 in Key Lime, $5, well.ca.
Henné Organics
Thanks to a rare blend of oils—including Arctic cloudberry seed, lingonberry seed and rosehip—this roll-on serum has an instant smoothing effect, while the 24k gold-plated rollerball makes for easy application.
Lip Serum, $59, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Beautycounter
This lip conditioner is supercharged with avocado oil, shea butter and jojoba oil.
Peppermint Lip Conditioner, $25, beautycounter.com.
Life Brand
These gel patches are an affordable way to dip your toe into the lip mask trend. Collagen and vitamin E provide plenty of hydration, while the delicious berry scent completes the experience.
Moisturizing Hydrogel Lip Masks, $5, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
IT Cosmetics
This hydrating balm leaves a sheer pink tint behind—perfect for no-makeup makeup days.
Je Ne Sais Quoi Lip Treatment, $31, itcosmetics.ca.
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