Lip balm in a round jar

Along with winter and the first cold weather, this ever-irritating problem comes to us - dry and chapped lips, which sometimes crack until they bleed. Sound familiar? Still would! What’s most offensive is that many special balms do not cope with their task, they only give an effect for half an hour, and then dry out the lips even more. Therefore, we decided to make a revision and selected the 10 best balms that will really save your lips in the cold.

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Choosing the best lip balm

Lip Balm #1 from Kiehl's

Balm “number one” from the American brand Kiehl’s has been an absolute bestseller for many years and is rightfully considered legendary. The softening lip balm, which is sold in a laconic white tube, contains lanolin, aloe vera extract, wheat germ oil and vitamin E. And the product in the new version smells pleasant of mango - in winter, such a tropical smell will cheer you up.

Price: about 600 rub.

Aqualia Thermal from Vichy

This balm will save your lips, even if the worst thing has already happened - they are chapped and chapped. Vichy Spa thermal water, shea butter, glycerin, asiatic acid and vitamin E will come to the rescue faster than Chip and Dale - the product instantly moisturizes lips. In addition, the balm gives your lips a slight shine - while it’s cold, use it instead of lipstick.

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Price: about 500 rub.

Original Lip Balm by Carmex

The best and most popular lip balm of all time was invented by the American brand Carmex in 1937. Since then, this cosmetic care product has been one of the most popular all over the world. The balm not only perfectly moisturizes, but also heals small cracks. Run to the pharmacy if you haven't bought it yet! Contains menthol, camphor and phenol, which soothe the skin and heal cracks. What you need to treat chapped lips!

Price: about 350 rub.

Happy by Shik Halal

Natural lip balm Happy from the organic cosmetics brand Shik Halal will make you happy in winter. The main caring component of the product is valuable shea butter, which will make your lips soft and moisturized. Lip balm for the winter smells wonderful of vanilla (kisses will be delicious) and contains a little black pepper - it burns pleasantly and gives the lips a slight volume.

Price: about 700 rub.

Balm Eos

This popular American balm in a stylish round package is used by celebrities like Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez. First of all, it captivates with its variety of aromas - blueberry, coconut, strawberry or even New Year's tangerine. In addition, the product has a very good composition: it contains shea, almond and coconut butters, as well as beeswax and vitamin E. You can’t imagine anything better against chapped lips! By the way, the balm has a pleasant sweetish taste - again, pleasant to kiss.

Price: about 450 rub.

Balm Himalaya Herbals

The light balm not only smells pleasant of children's chewing gum, but also protects against chapping and dryness. It contains natural ingredients such as raithia leaves, coconut and wheat oils. Don't forget to put this lip treatment in your winter coat pocket - it will always come in handy!

Price: about 100 rub.

Baby Lips by Maybelline New York

Baby Lips lip balms with a light tinting effect have long been loved by many girls, but our choice for this winter is peach-flavored hygienic lipstick. Firstly, the aroma of the product is very pleasant, and secondly, it gives a barely noticeable peach tint - you can safely replace lip gloss with balm.

Price: about 90 rub.

Lip balm Hurraw

Another super product in our selection is Hurraw cherry balm, which every beautyholic should have in their makeup bag. So, what do you need to know about this legendary product: it is a completely organic product (contains coconut and cocoa oils), and even the cherry flavor is natural. It smells wonderful, perfectly moisturizes - in a word, it performs all the main functions of a “winter” balm with an A plus!

Price: about 500 rub.

Balm “Winter Plum” from BodyShop

The new BodyShop lip balm “Winter Cherry” will create a New Year’s mood, protect your lips from the cold and delight you with a “warm” aroma, which we have already tried (and appreciated!). It tastes sweet - you want to eat it all, but the most important thing is that the complex of oils really nourishes the lips and makes them soft - the problem of dryness and chappedness will be solved in no time.

Price: about 400 rub.

Hydratation 24 from Payot

This Payot moisturizing balm is formulated with an impressive blend of shea butter from Africa, macadamia oil from Australia, plus avocado and jojoba oils from Central America. In a word, a whole geography! The product is packaged in a laconic tube with an applicator that is convenient to use even if you are wearing gloves.

The skin of the lips is the thinnest and most sensitive, the action of negative environmental factors - frost, ultraviolet rays - affects it the most. If we add to this the love of the fair sex for decorative cosmetics, especially long-lasting lipsticks, we get dry lips devoid of natural beauty. The solution is to use moisturizing, protective and healing balms and hygienic lipsticks that will return the skin of your lips to a healthy appearance.

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Lipstick balm from Neutrogena is designed to faithfully protect delicate skin from severe frosts and dry winds. Castor oil and bisabolol included in its composition have a calming and softening effect, prevent inflammation and peeling, moisturize and nourish cells. The balm also protects lips from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. It has been dermatologically tested and tested by professional climbers in the Himalayas, receiving an excellent rating.

The texture of the balm is waxy, but pleasant, enveloping and not heavy. The lipstick is almost invisible on the lips and wears very comfortably. Heals bleeding wounds, removes jams. Doesn't roll down. It has no tint, the tube looks strict, so the balm is suitable for both women and men. Volume - 4.8 g.

1. affordable price;
2. good caring properties;
3. suitable for treating lips;
4. protects against ultraviolet radiation;
5. economically used;
6. Suitable for both sexes.

1. Some people find the smell too sweet.

In winter, the skin of the lips is most susceptible to adverse factors and requires special care. Nivea has taken care of those who are faced with the problem of chapped and chapped lips by releasing the “Basic Care” balm. The product comes in a convenient retractable “pencil” form, is easy to apply, has a moderately greasy consistency, is not sticky or heavy, and has a neutral smell and taste. However, it should be kept in mind that the balm does not treat already damaged lips, but only protects them.

1. Well nourishes lips, moisturizes and protects.
2. Does not cause discomfort.
3. Neutral smell, no taste.
4. Reasonable price.

1. not detected. The balm fulfills its “promises”.

Baby Lips Electro restoring balms from the American brand Maybelline in Russia are presented in three bright shades - coral, pink and purple. There are three more tones on sale abroad (orange, yellow and green). This is a two-in-one product: hygienic lipstick and gloss at once. The manufacturer promises girls a long-lasting neon color and extra hydration for 8 hours! Beauty blogger Marina Makova (Marmaka) called the lip balms from this line the best and most popular for every day, and Marina Gronskaya called them gentle, beautiful and comfortable.

The texture of Baby Lips Electro is soft, weightless, and not greasy. The balm gives a rich translucent color, layers well, hides dry skin and flaking. It does not spread, goes off evenly, gradually absorbing and leaving a light tint shade on the lips. Each balm has its own pleasant berry scent. Volume - 4 g.

1. low cost;
2. moisturizing lips;
3. palette of three colors;
4. economical consumption.

1. Despite the manufacturer's claims, durability is average.

Phytotherapeutic balm of the domestic brand "Clean Line" provides triple care: nutrition, softening and moisturizing of the lips. Medicinal chamomile extract, aloe juice, natural oils and waxes in its composition soothe the skin, reduce the impact of adverse weather conditions, promote the healing of small wounds, and make lips smooth and soft. This balm is perfect as a base for lipstick. For its excellent balance of price and quality, many girls recognized it as the best lip balm in its price segment.

The texture of the balm is melting, sliding, comfortable. Does not give a mask effect. Thanks to the discreet packaging design and lack of tint, it is suitable not only for women, but also for men. But the durability is average - it lasts a couple of hours, after which the lip balm will have to be renewed. Volume - 4 g.

1. democratic price;
2. moderate consumption;
3. good natural composition;
4. Suitable for men and women.

1. may not be suitable for dry and sensitive skin;
2. not very high durability.

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The Australian balm Lucas’ Papaw can already be called legendary. It is appreciated by makeup artists, bought by Hollywood stars, loved by ordinary users - it has become the best for many. The most popular fashion blogger Elena Krygina never tires of praising this product and uses it in her work. The product contains papaya enzymes that smooth the skin, saturate it with vitamins and protect it from external influences. This balm can also be used as a lip mask, a softener for cuticles and dry elbow skin, and as a healing agent for burns or insect bites.

The texture of Lucas’ Papaw is quite thick, but at the same time tender and creamy. The balm has no tint. Does not form a film, is easily absorbed into the skin, heals cracks and wounds, and accelerates regeneration processes. It lasts a long time, does not leak or melt. Available in four volumes - 15, 25, 75 and 200 ml. The smallest tube is equipped with a convenient lip applicator.

1. universal use;
2. the ability to choose the desired volume;
3. excellent protective properties;
4. sustainability;
5. efficiency;
6. Suitable for men and women.

1. It's not cheap.

1. Stylish packaging design.
2. Convenient to use.
3. No harmful substances in the composition.
4. Pleasant texture, taste and aroma.

1. High price.

The manufacturer gave the Cicaplast Levres product the solid name of a restorative barrier balm. Its ingredients include panthenol, shea butter, niacinamide and an innovative complex of MP lipids, which build a natural barrier around the lips that protects the skin from damaging external influences. The balm also soothes, heals, nourishes, softens and has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It is hypoallergenic, does not contain fragrances and parabens, so it is approved even for children from three years of age.

The texture of the balm is quite dense, gel-like. It is colorless, does not spread or float, and is stable. It perfectly moisturizes the lips, and has a cumulative effect - from time to time the skin becomes more and more pleasant and well-groomed. Can be used as a base for lipstick. Volume - 7.5 ml.

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Chapstick is an absolute necessity for both women and men. Even our mothers and grandmothers, who did not have such an arsenal of beauty products as we do, invariably kept lip balm in their cosmetic bag. In summer you should choose products with SPF factors, and in winter - the most nutritious, moisturizing and preferably with a lifting effect. ELLE has compiled the top 30, choosing the best lip balms that will help your lips, despite the frost and sun, remain well-groomed all year round.

Givenchy

The Givenchy brand has developed a universal product - Hydra Sparkling moisturizing lip and cheek balm, which moisturizes and nourishes the skin, increasing the volume of the lips and giving a pinkish tint. As a result, lips are protected from wind and frost, and cheeks look as if they have taken a walk in the fresh air.

Bobbi Brown

Universal lip balm for women, men and even children from Bobbi Brown with SPF factor 15 contains emollients (avocado oil, petroleum jelly, aloe vera, beeswax, coffee seed extract) and sunscreen that moisturize and protect lips from chapping and drying out. by blocking harmful UVB rays that cause fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth.

Babor

Babor's Basik Care restoring balm envelops lips in a protective lipid mantle, stimulating their natural regeneration processes. And they are helped in this by: shea butter, avocado, sesame, soy and olive, which also increase the elasticity of the lips, making them incredibly tender and soft.

Elemis

One of the best lip balms is Lip Rescue from Elemis. It contains calendula and Japanese wild mint extract, which help quickly restore dry, chapped lips by nourishing, moisturizing, leaving them elastic and comfortable. The balm increases circulation and creates the effect of “plump” lips.

Sensai

One of the innovative products in lip care is the special Cellular Performance Total Lip Treatment cream from Sensai with a unique formula that stimulates collagen production, thereby erasing age-related changes around the lips and increasing their elasticity. In addition, the lips increase in volume a little, but at the same time they look very natural.

St Barth

St Barth Sugar Cane Lip Balm is a herbal potpourri of natural ingredients, minerals and nutrients that speed up the healing process of chapped lips and eliminate roughness. When using it, do not be afraid to go beyond the contour - the product formula reduces the number of wrinkles around the lips.

Darphin

Darphin's anti-aging lip balm Age-Defying Lip Balm with a rich texture is a real chameleon: in addition to its usual properties - nutrition and protection - it also changes color depending on the temperature of the lips: the hotter they are, the redder they are.

Payot

Payot's Hydra 24 Lèvres stick contains shea and borage butters that moisturize and restore comfort to dry and damaged lips.

Vichy

Vichy's Aqualia Thermal lip balm contains four ingredients: glycerin, shea butter, asiatic acid (Centella asiatica) and vitamin E, which work in two directions at once, soothing and restoring chapped lip skin.

Erborian

Lip Bome+ balm from the Korean brand Erborian, which is based on essential oils and wax, can be a quick help for your lips. They quickly restore the skin of the lips, protecting it from external aggressive factors, relieve inflammation and peeling, restoring softness and giving the lips a delicate pink color.

Weleda

The Weleda brand is famous for its natural ingredients, and Everon lip balm is no exception. It combines shea butter and jojoba, rose and candelilla wax, which protect lips from cracking, giving them elasticity and smoothness. And the SPF factor also prevents the harmful effects of the sun, so it can be used all year round.

L'Occitane

L'Occitane's Lip Balms contain 5% shea butter to provide gentle care while nourishing and moisturizing lips, leaving a subtle scent of rose, vanilla or lime.

Melvita

Melvita's protective and restorative Apikosma balm, enriched with shea butter, argan oil and beeswax, instantly restores a feeling of comfort to the skin of the lips after the first use.

Jane Iredale

Volume and Shine Balm from Jane Iredale is one of the few products on our top list with colored pigment. This balm not only protects your lips with natural oils, but also gives them an unobtrusive pink tint. It is convenient to use instead of lipstick for evening makeup: both color and protection - very convenient!

Maybelline New York

The legendary Baby Lips lip balms from Maybelline NY are loved by all beautyholics for their ability to help even in the most dire situations. They contain shea butter, honey, vitamins C, E, B5, aloe and collagen, which create a protective barrier against dryness for 8 hours, and a month after regular use completely restore lips. This stick is released in 6 variations: 3 of them are colorless with different scents, and 3 are delicate shades: flesh, pink and red.

NIVEA

Among the huge variety of NIVEA lip balms, it is always very difficult to choose just one, but there is no doubt that each of them carefully cares for and prevents moisture loss, keeping lips soft and tender - all thanks to the Hydra IQ technology included in the balms, extracts shea butter, pearls and silk.

Vivienne Sabo

The French brand Vivienne Sabo keeps up with fashion trends and has included in its arsenal of beauty products a product with a familiar abbreviation - bb-baume. This small tube contains a whole army of components: propolis, carotene, shea butter, collagen, lecithin and vitamins that are responsible for the softness and well-groomed appearance of your lips. A pleasant mint aroma and transparent glossy texture will give them a seductive look.

L'Etoile

Another universal bb-lip balm in your cosmetic bag can be a representative of the L’Etoile brand, which contains lecithin and various oils - safflower, olive, shea and meadowfoam seeds. Like any bb product, this balm solves several problems at once: restores, softens, tones and prevents the evaporation of moisture from the deep layers of the skin. It comes in six different shades, from light pink to chocolate with a glossy sheen, so each of you can find the balm that suits her.

NoniCare

Lip Care balm from the Garden of Edem line from NoniCare is based on noni fruit juice, coconut oil, sunflower, palm tree, olive, shea, lactic acid, aloe, squalane and vitamins C and E, beeswax and candelilla wax. The list goes on and on, but the main thing is how this balm works, protecting the delicate skin of the lips from drying out and negative environmental influences. The plant photo filters included in its composition block the negative effects of UV radiation and prevent damage and age-related changes in the skin of the lips (reduction in lip volume and wrinkling). Tested for yourself!

Yves Rocher

Nourishing lip balm “Honey and granola BIO” from Yves Rocher consists of almost 100% natural ingredients and is suitable for dry and very dry skin of the lips, instantly restoring, soothing and relieving them of the feeling of tightness.

Hello Kitty

This Hello Kitty cat created a real sensation with her appearance. Everyone, young and old, knows and wears things from this brand - if for kids this is in the order of things, then for adults it is overkill. A good solution is a lip balm with the already familiar name Baby Lips from this Japanese brand. Its unusual round shape and packaging in traditional pink color will not only protect your lips from wind, dryness and the appearance of cracks and wrinkles, thanks to the oils and wax they contain, but also an interesting toy.

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