Dry lips are the worst which is why we've found 7 of the best dry lip balms out there.
You know that feeling of dread when it dawns on you that your lips are dry and you don't have any lip balm on you? And then you have to spend the rest of the day resisting the urge to lick them because that makes them feel even more dry?
That's not a feeling we ever want to feel.
Other than staying hydrated (by drinking water) you can actually avoid your lips from looking like the Sahara Desert - with lip balm.
We know, we know, it's easy to think that they don't actually work and just make you believe your lips are hydrated until you have to re-apply them five minutes later but trust us when we saw, we swear by these balms because they 100% work.
Check out: lip balms that actually work
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The best moisturising lip balms that actually work
1 of 7Nivea Lip Balm Cherry Shine... chosen by shopping editor Aimee Jakes
I have tried a lot of lip balms in my time and this has become my all-time favourite. It's moisturising, tastes great (lol) and leaves a really natural tint for a barely-there makeup vibe.@a1meejakes
2 of 7Balm Dotcom Coconut... chosen by head of content Amy Cooper
Look, I am obsessed with the entire balm dotcom range. Mango? Perfect when I'm craving a hit of Aussie summer. Mint? I keep it on my bedside table and it keeps my lips feeling cool before bed. Birthday cake? I'd eat it if I could. The Original? Always floating around at the bottom of my handbag. But my true MVP is the deliciously scented, untinted coconut balm. She soothes. She moisturises. She conditions. She runs out so quickly that I find myself waiting in line at the Glossier pop up to get another hit. @amycooper92
3 of 7Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Balm... chosen by group managing editor George Terry
Looking to up your lip balm game from playground days (sorry, Vaseline but here's very much looking at you). Pucker up for Satin Lips by Mary Kay. A little white tube that delivers a big punch of moisture and leaves your lips with a gloss-like shine to boot.@hellogeorgeterry
4 of 7Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm... chosen by audience development executive Louella Berryman
I suffer from dry skin at all times of the year, but finding this absolute gem of a lip balm has changed my life this winter. I often find lip balms feel nice when you apply them and then they sink in and end up drying my lips out even more. I apply it day and night to keep dry patches at bay, and it and also has that all-important SPF15, because sunburnt lips are not the one.@louellawella
5 of 7Vaseline Lip Therapy Original Tin... chosen by digital writer Eden-Olivia Lord
I don't care what anyone says Vaseline is and will always be my favourite lip remedy. It's an OG lip product, it costs a £1 (bargain), it's been clinically proven to help heal dry lips and the formula literally melts onto my lips. It's good during the winter and summer, I'd definitely recommend.@Eden_Liv_Lord
6 of 7EOS Visibly Soft Vanilla Mint Smooth Sphere Lip Balm... chosen by Rhys Stroulger
Not going to lie I saw it in one of Hilary Duff's music videos and bought it and was shocked that it actually works. It glides onto your lips and moisturises them well.@rhysstroulger
7 of 7Blistex Intensive Moisturiser Cherry Lip Balm... chosen by Nathan Katnoria
This lip balm is a bit more heavy duty than a regular one which makes it SO good for when it's really cold and your lips get really dry and cracked.@nathan_kat
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Suffering from dry lips? Here's what to do...
Regardless of whether or not you think dry lips is one of the worst things in the world, the NHS have given six tips to help prevent your lips from drying out...
- Use a lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more during hot weather.
- Use a lip balm containing petroleum jelly or beeswax.
- Try a few different lip balms if one isn't working for you – some people may be sensitive to some fragrances or ingredients.
- Wash your hands before applying lip balm.
- Cover your lips with a scarf when you're outside in cold weather.