Best Lip Balms This Winter

When the temperatures drop and the air gets dry, so does our skin. And while our hands and bodies may suffer the rigors of icy winds and dry, heated air, there's one body part that suffers most of all: lips. Unlike most of your skin, lips don't naturally produce their own moisturizing oils to fight off flakiness, so the only protection they get comes in the form of lip treatments.

That said, there are so many products on the market—from inexpensive drug store staples to luxurious formulations—but price or packaging doesn’t always mean quality. That is to say: choosing the perfect balm can be a trial. But like all good things in life, hunting down the perfect balm is worth it in the end. Below, we've rounded up some of our very favorite, time-tested formulas to keep your lips looking plump, soft, and kissable all season long.

Dermalogica

Age Smart Renewal Lip Complex

A clever blend of peptides work to pump up the natural collagen production in your lips to fend off lines, while hyaluronic acid pulls hydration into the skin and cocoa butter, avocado oil, and shea butter lock it in tight.

La Mer

The Lip Balm

La Mer's lip cure feels incredibly luxurious because a), it's La Mer, and b) it melts straight into your lips, leaving them with a moisturized sensation that really lasts.

Too Faced

Hangover Pillow Balm Ultra-Hydrating Lip Balm

With flavors like cocoa, banana, and mango, this balm could get by on yum factor alone. But its thick formulation packs a serious hydration punch, meaning it'll quickly become one of your must-have favorites. 

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte's Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir

If there's one thing Charlotte Tilbury does especially well, it's hydration. Case in point: the brand's Magic Cream. So it only makes sense they would have a killer lip product, too. This lightweight oil packs in all the best ingredients to nourish your lips for long-lasting moisture.