(Part 2) Best lip balms & moisturizers according to redditors
We found 759 Reddit comments discussing the best lip balms & moisturizers. We ranked the 352 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
25. Accoutrements Bacon Lip Balm
4 mentions
Heals Dry And Cracked LipsBacon FreshWonderful Bacon Smell
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water: $22.99 - Lasts me ~3 months
Cereve Hydrating Cleanser $12.39
Thayer's Rose Petal Alcohol-Free Toner: $6.99 - Lasts me ~4 months
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum: $19.99 - Lasts me ~4 months
Simple Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15: $8.11 - Lasts me ~5 months
Simple Quench Sleeping Cream: $9.96
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%: $7.90
Jack Black Lip Balm: $7.50
I'm sure there's variations in price based on where you get it and if amazon is having sales/add ons etc. Total is about $110 if you went out and bought all the products at once or roughly $20 a month. Totally reasonable imo!
EDIT: Bad math, sorry, I needed to count the Micellar water twice since it doesn't last me as long as the other products. Totals are estimates.
EDIT #2: Forgot the CereVe cleanser so I added that in as well. Some of the items don't have estimated time frames of how long it takes me to use up because I've never used them up.
I failed to keep the mascaras I went through this year... my bad... But I always use Maybelline Lash Stiletto.
What have I learned? I should really tone down my purchases of products like eyeshadow palettes and blush palettes. It takes FOREVER to get through one. And yet I have so maaany.
Left row - Powders!
E.l.f. HD setting powder
Skinfood Peach Sake Powder x2
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Powder x5
Urban Decay Ultra Definition Pressed Powder x2
Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Powder
Top row, left to right
SETTING SPRAYS
Urban Decay All-Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
L’Oreal Infallible Makeup Setting Spray
Smashbox Primer Water x2
SUNSCREEN
Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence x3
Second row, left to right
FOUNDATIONS
L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte x2
Rimmel London, Lasting Finish Foundation x2
Giorgio Armani Luminous SIlk Foundation
Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Creme - sample
BROW
L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper Brow Gel Mascara
Third row, left to right
PRIMERS
Kat Von D Lock-It Hydrating Primer
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, Jumbo size
Too Faced, Primed & Poreless
Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer, Apricot
Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer, Green
Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer
Coola, Daydream Mineral Primer
Benefit, Porefessional
Murad Invisible Perfecting Shield
Fourth row, left to right
EYE SHADOW PRIMER
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish
Becca, Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone
Becca, Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop
Maybelline master Hi-Light in Nude, discontinued, but still available on amazon
Fifth Row, left to right
SKINCARE
Vitamin C serum x3
Vitamin C serum
Mizon Black Snail All-in-One Cream
Mizon Snail Eye Cream
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream
Mizon Collagen Power Firming Eye Cream
Corsx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Corsx AHA Whitehead Power Liquid
Corsx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Caudaline Organic Grape Water - Guys I can’t find this shit anywhere. Did it get discontinued/ replaced?
Thayer’s Witch Hazel Toner
Bottom row, left to right
LIPS
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, Stockholm
L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip Balm, Nourishing Nude
Buxom FUll-On Lip Cream, Mudslide
Dr. Lipp Miracle Balm
Buxom Full-On Lip Cream, Rose Julep
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The Skinfood honey pot lip balm is cute. It's about $8 for the prime option.
Tony Moly also has adorable lip balms. Here's an Amazon listing that has all 5 "flavors".
It's Skin also has cute macaron shaped lip balms.
I can't really vouch for their effectiveness – I have the SkinFood one but I mostly just look at it. I mainly use aquaphor and lanolin on my lips!
No, you can definitely go with just the basics. I'd even wager that's how most of us got started! I know that was the case for me; it began with just some Bare Minerals face powder I had a gift card for, then what the heck let's try eyeliner, then boom fast forward ten years and here I am with a whole "battle station" full of beauty products. But you definitely don't have to have all of that. So if you're aiming for minimal product usage, this is what I'd recommend (I'm linking to some classics I personally like):
Since it seems like one of your big concerns is evening out your skin tone, you will definitely need a BB cream or foundation (that's what the "face goo"s that even skintone are called :} ). Finding your color match is the trickiest bit, and can be kind of a trial and error process. If you can get someone to take a picture of your face, straight on, in natural light and upload it here, that'll help us help you. Powder is probably easiest to apply, although I personally think the liquids looks more natural.
Other than foundation, to get a more put together look all you probably need is mascara and tinted lip balm or lipstick. If you can stomach getting one more product, I'd recommend a nice bronzer/blush combo, because then you can use the bronzer as eyeshadow too.
All of this is available in the makeup aisle of most drugstores. You'll also find brush sets there (EcoBrush and ELF are nice and inexpensive). Another option would be to get one of those inexpensive all-in-one sets to play around with. I know they're not popular on here, because frankly the pigmentation and wear is shit compared to higher-end products, but for a beginner it's nice to have so you can figure out what you like and what you don't without having to buy tons of stuff.
I use a makeup finishing spray that might work. I too have had the horror of an amazing sharpie scene that degraded into ruined clothing & sheets. :( I buy my finishing spray on amazon & it's well worth the price. I haven't personally tried it for sharpie but it works well to keep makeup in place for hours so I think it's worth a try?
This is the brand I've used, but there are tons out there!
Seconding this! Lanolin is the only thing that leaves my lips moisturized and soft after its worn off. I use this balm and have recently started using lanolips as well. Its a little pricier but there are some fun tints.
https://www.amazon.com/ChapStick-Classic-Original-Balm-0-15/dp/B00DLNQ7DC/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496412588&sr=8-4&keywords=chapstick&th=1
I got this from Amazon. Comes with three that are individually sealed.
Weleda Everon Lip Balm - This is my daily lip balm that I carry around with me. Its first ingredients are jojoba seed oil, beeswax, and shea butter. It goes on super sheer and matte, and hydrates my lips for hours. Added bonus, is also an awesome primer for lipstick application! It smells like roses and vanilla. I pick it up from my local health food store for around $6.
Australian Gold Lanolin Lip Balm - I apply this at the end of my night routine and sleep with a semi-thick layer on. I would wear this in the daytime if it wasn't so messy and glossy. My lips have never been so smooth until I started using this product. Before I incorporated this, my lips were usually flaky and peely under lipsticks. Now, they are smooth and soft! I get mine from amazon for under $10 including shipping (see link)
I'm going suggest things that are exciting in some way. Whether that's packaging, a fun experience when using the product, or a scent you know they like. While we all know how great COSRX or other brands are, those are a bit bland to get as a gift. I'd also stay away from make-up, besides lip balm, as that tends to be very dependent on personal preference. Obviously no hardhitting things like actives, way too much potential for that to not work for them. Here's a few suggestions (all links are Amazon non-affiliate):
Beyond that, maybe throw in some sheet masks that have cute packaging in a scent they like.
This would be a better question for r/skincareaddiction, but since I experienced extremely dry skin while on Accutane, I'll tell you what helped me. I think it's very important, if you're taking a medication that dries your skin out, to make sure your skin is hydrated during the day and even more hydrated at night. I used a bunch of different lip balms (mostly Aquaphor, which was pretty good). The untinted Fresh Sugar lip treatment was my favorite, but it's pricey. What really helped me was the Neosporin Overnight lip renewal protectant. But the main ingredient is petrolatum, so I'm pretty sure Vaseline would be equally effective. I not only put it on my lips, but I dabbed a little extra in and on the corners of my mouth because the skin there can crack and become very painful if it gets too dry. It looks gross, but it will provide some relief so you'll feel a little better in the morning.
I have the same problem and recently bought the Monistat primer and Skindivia Setting Spray(which sadly I got for 19 dollars a week ago without Prime so I'm really sad it's on sale now :( ). The monistat didn't do much to control the shine but the Setting Spray did completely. I lasted a good 6 hours without blotting and no shine! Soooo happy I bought this... Try it out while it's still on sale :)
I looked up nipple creams and most look pretty normal unless you look closely (then they usually have something like "for nipples and dry skin"). Anyway, you could get just one Lanolips at Ulta with the 20% off, but the plain Superbalm one is out of stock, and I feel like the other ones might be risky for you since they've got different things like cocoa butter and essential oils. Nordstrom has the Superbalm for $17 (free shipping), JCrew has it for $17 (plus $5 flat shipping) but you can get 15% off with an email signup code, QVC has it for $16.95 (plus $3 shipping) but you can get $5 off with your first purchase with the code FIVE4U, and if you're wanting your balm fast Amazon has it for $22.99 with Prime. I've got a Prime membership I'd be happy to share with you if you don't have it and want to try the balm quickly:)
I also tried to find pure lanolin balms since Lanolips isn't exactly cheap, but the vast majority have other ingredients like shea butter, beeswax, jojoba oil, etc. Those all sound very nice, but I'm assuming the point of trying Lanolips is the fact that it's pure lanolin, so those balms probably aren't right for you. I did find one product that's 100% pure anhydrous (idk what the significance of that is, but they made a point of it) lanolin balm. They've got it in both tube and tub form but I figured you'd prefer the convenience of tube - you can get four tubes for $9.80 plus $3.95 shipping through Amazon here. I couldn't find just one tube though, they only do four at a time:/
Since nobody said it, Black Jack lip balm is hands down my HG. It's expensive for lip balm, but I feel like it's actually moisturizing and protecting my lips instead of just coating them, and it's the only SPF lip balm I've found that doesn't make my lips white or have a funky aftertaste. It is on the thicker side though -- like it's probably only a little bit thinner than Carmex, so it might not be up your alley.
This is mine (amazon)
Get a lip balm that is 100% pure lanolin. This is a natural moisturizer derived from sheep wool that doesn't hurt the animal. But it's the most moisturizing substance available and has no scent. Some ingredients like petroleum actually cause your lips to dry and make it necessary to reapply constantly. Lanolin looks very similar to petroleum but works wonders. It's more pricey but only because you can't get a lot from each sheep wool. So lanolin is very thick and can be sticky though. You'll want to apply it at night before bed. Your lips should be soft the next day and you won't have to apply in the day time.
[This is what I'm talking about] (https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Anhydrous-Lanolin-Balm-Tubes/dp/B015M2KAG4/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518683488&sr=8-5&keywords=lanolin+lip+balm)
Edit: added link
I really love this one it doesn’t leave a white cast and it smells delicious (and tastes fine too)
-[Dr. Dan's CortiBalm with SPF 30] (http://www.amazon.com/Dans-Chemical-Sunblock-Moisturizer-Protection/dp/B00JS332C8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420535029&sr=8-1&keywords=dr.+dans+spf)
-[Aquaphor Lip Repair with SPF 30] ( http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Repair-Protect-Sunscreen-SPF30/dp/B008SQSBJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420535164&sr=8-1&keywords=aquaphor+spf)
-[Jack Black Lip Balm with SPF 25] ( http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Black-Intense-Therapy-Natural/dp/B000MIH34Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420535271&sr=8-2&keywords=lip+balm+spf)
-[ChopSaver Gold Lip Balm with SPF 15] ( http://www.amazon.com/Chop-Saver-Lip-Balm-SPF15-Sunscreen/dp/B002BAW8R0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420535239&sr=8-1&keywords=chopsaver+spf)
-[Nivea Hydrating Lip Care with SPF 15] ( http://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Kiss-Smoothness-Hydrating-0-17oz/dp/B00H2A2W7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420535550&sr=8-2&keywords=nivea+lip+spf)
I also get fairly shiny/oily in the summer (and live in constant humidity in coastal South Carolina) and the best thing I've found for combating shine is a mattifying spray before primer and then a light BB cream. I use Skindinavia No More Shine spray and Smashbox Photofinish primer and follow up with Maybelline BB cream. I admit, I'm a little new to the world of mattifying sprays and BB creams so I'm sure there might be better out there that I still would need to try, but these have worked for me pretty well so far. I still get a little shiny around my nose and chin, but it's nothing a bit of blotting tissue or powder can't take care of.
for chapped lips pros use vaseline or nothing. Licking your lips makes the chapping worse, btw.
I only got one kind, this exact: http://smile.amazon.com/Dans-CortiBalm-Balm-Chapped-Lips/dp/B0013JE6K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417639127&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+dan+cortibalm
What a wicked fun idea!! This thing that I have needed for a berry long time...heh heh. And for when you need healthy sweets, why not this? And this is cute and sweet, which is always a great match! Thanks for hosting!
I agree that it isn't a deal breaker. You are an attractive guy. You look tallish.
However, if your nose bothers you, have you considered rhinoplasty? I do think it would improve your look.
As far as your lips.... . I highly recommend Eos Lip Balm. Stay away from Chapstick as it has an addictive ingredient that will make you lick more and keep you with perpetually chapped lips.
I used an overnight lip treatment every night and it helped IMMENSELY. So much that if I really wanted to I could wear matte lipstick and be okay. It's by Neosporin and you can find it at Walgreens or on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0759HSBQC/
I use this one and I actually like it so much more than the elf brand.
This is so great OP! Thanks for sharing - I love camping, traveling, whatever and it definitely takes a toll on your skin + you're limited to such a small amount of liquids for planes as well...
Does anybody know the pros + cons of Vaseline vs. Lanolin? I've read they're pretty comparable in terms of what they're meant to do for your skin (occlusive, protects, moisturizes).
I've tried regular Vaseline before and it's pretty greasy, makes my face shine like it's been polished, easy to wipe off by accident. Then recently I tried this expensive tiny little bottle of Dr Lipp Nipple Balm (which is primarily lanolin) and that proved pretty sticky (like nearly adhesive-level sticky) and uncomfortable...
Dead bat
Chocolate bugs
Nipple suction device
Butt hook
Speculum
ANAL speculum
"Magic hand"
Giant inflatable dildo
Enema kit
"Knuckle up" dildo
Finger tentacles
Yodeling pickle
Inflatable toast
Bacon lip balm
Coyote urine
1,500 live ladybugs
Canned unicorn meat
Weener Kleener soap
"Liquid ass"
Macaroni and cheese air freshener
Fetus doll
Oh man, this was fun. I had to eventually just make myself stop looking because I literally could have linked about 100 things.
You can wear a lot of colors. I like the ones others are suggesting. There is a website that might help you find beauty bloggers who have similar coloring. Then you could look at their makeup.
http://www.savvyist.com/beauty-guru
Here are a few pinks and nudes that might work:
Maybelline Pink Me Up She actually might have similar coloring to you.
A few Maybelline swatches from a different blogger.
Revlon Colorburst Pink Truffle
Revlon Colorburst Rosy Nude
Revlon Lip Butter swatches
More Revlon Lip Butter swatches
I think a lot of these might work. Maybe Berry Smoothie or Candy Apple.
If you're open to asian beauty products, this is a tint. Etude House Cherry lip tint Red or orange might be fun.
not sure if it is the same one but you can buy a similar one on Amazon
Here. There seems to be only cherry or unscented in the tube though.
Any recommendations for a good korean/asian lip tint? I've had my eye on this one by Etude house, but I really have no idea if it's any good!
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Agree completely with this. Dr. Dan's Cortibalm is awesome stuff.
You can get a 3pack from Amazon for $14.58
http://www.amazon.com/Dans-CortiBalm-Balm-Chapped-Lips/dp/B0013JE6K2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1458134434&sr=8-1&keywords=dr.+dan%27s+cortibalm
This is my saving grace.
You don’t need to take it off after. And it’s minty.
I had to paste the comment directly underneath because it was far down on the list. If you go to the product page you can read it for yourself.
http://www.amazon.com/Bacon-Flavored-Balm-gram-tube/dp/B00247ASKY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1266860151&sr=1-5
your wish is granted
Those are the ones. For lip balms I like EOS, and Vaseline.
Here you go
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Lipp-Moisturizer-Breastfeeding-Eyelashes/dp/B00871DGVO
This has been my godsend for the dry lip and cuticle problem.
I’ve found that Aquaphor and DHC Lip Cream help penetrate my lips on a deeper level, but unfortunately it doesn’t really help when I just keep ripping off the skin that heals back...
O'Keeffe's Original Lip Repair Lip Balm for Dry, Cracked Lips, Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HWIEGIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7QVKAbMV8XSER
Baby Lips Grape Vine
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Happy Early Birthday!
I've had good luck with Dr. Dan's so far. Carmex, Blistex, Chapstick, and EOS were all duds for me.
Lip balm! Bacon is Meat Candy!
Surprise me!
This is me! I recently picked up DHC Lip Cream thanks to some recommendations on subs here, and it has been a godsend. It's easy to apply, not sticky, and is really very effective. I can't recommend it enough.
cats riding bacon
fifty shades of bacon
bacon tie
and for those dry, cold days bacon lip balm
Bacon is meat candy
Surprise me.
Enjoy your husbands birthday, with as much thought as you are putting into this, you must be a great wife.
I buy and love little tubs of pure lanolin from Koru Naturals on Amazon. They also have it in chapstick form.
I hope this works from my phone!
As far as the T.V., remember bigger isn't always better
How do I properly use a lip exfoliator? I got this. Do I just rub it in vigorously on my lips? Do I wash it off later? Should I put a normal lip balm after?
I'm taking isotretinoin (Accutane) at the moment. My dermatologist recommended Dr. Dan's Cortibalm. It contains 1% hydrocortisone.
It's cheaper to get at Amazon than the pharmacy.
Lookie!
My favorite lip products keeping my lips moisturized and not crusty are the unscented O'Keeffe's Original Lip Repair during the day and Lansinoh Lanolin at night before I go to sleep.
I've had great success with Nivea Hydro Care SPF15 during the day and Avene Cold Cream Lip Balm at night.
This liptint on my $10 & Under list ❤ I've been wanting to try some Asian/Korean cosmetics for a while and I've heard good things about Etude House.
Neosporin Overnight treatment is incredible. I used to get really chapped lips all the time, and have not had any issues for over two years thanks to this stuff. I use it at the first sign of dryness.
Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Healthy Lips Renewal Therapy Petrolatum Lip Protectant, 0.27oz. (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055OLROE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LnL4BbP4W4ENT
Bacon Flavored lip balm
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I think this
is so freaking cool.
Like it's a little honey pot. Plus it has a little wooden wand to put it on. It's adorable plus I used to love winnie the pooh so yeah.
I want one of those EOS lipbalms to see if they're really as awesome as they are popular right now.
Elephant Barber
Always third thing!
I teach music! My personal weapon of choice is the majestic french horn.
I have this lip balm on my list. I need it because my lips get disgusting in the winter and this is the only stuff that works. It doesn't have a smell or a taste, so it doesn't bother me, and it goes on so smoothly and keeps my lips super soft.
I promise that I'll use the GC to gift someone else here. :)
Thanks for the contest! Sharing is caring :)
total: $30.40 :)
Why should I worry
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EOS-Strawberry-Sorbet-Smooth-Sphere/dp/B006WQF3B2/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=G1BBA22VOJN8&coliid=I18FLPBV8SOB3F
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEryAoLfnAA
Number 77 FTW!!! - I know you'll like this one Reddit!
edit: but not as much as this one
Hehe yeah, KVD ones are awesome! The lip lingerie by NYX is nicer than the others. The Lush stuff is pretty moisturizing, but goes on dry. It's kind of interesting. I used this super cute lip balm throughout the day when my lips felt dry. :D
I had horribly dry lips when winter kicked in, and I was well hydrated, had tried exfoliating, and also applied a lot of Burt's Bees. Burt's Bees didn't actually do anything and I think made my lips worse. I went to the first aid section of the supermarket and got some lip products that actually help:
I use the Blistex for when my lips are very chapped and the Vaseline as my regular lip balm now. I never have a problem with chapped lips now. Your lips don't seem to be that bad, so you might just need the Vaseline one.
If your lipstick is old, it might be the lipstick being drying as well.
Holy. Shit. Everything about your line is AWESOME! The names. The colors. HOW DO I CHOOSE!?
Poppin bottles! I'm a nail polishaholic. It's a problem. You make BEAUTIFUL polishes. Thanks for the opportunity!!
For a typical wind up tube: O’Keefes Lip Reair
For a squeezy tube: C.O Bigelows My Favourite Night Balm (available at Bath and Body Works
For a tub: either Laneige Lip Mask(vanilla) or Polysporin Lip Health
The only balm you will ever need. Bacon balm!
https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-11957-Bacon-Lip-Balm/dp/B002SIFQUQ
I signed up for subscribe & save on amazon to get 2 D.H.C. lip creams
a month. I also got the Laneige overnight lip mask, and have been topping that off with vaseline at night.
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. I'm naturally pale and you can literally FEEL yourself burning, even while coated in sunscreen.
I've found it's way easier to keep up with the necessary water intake by buying a lot of La Croixs. They're a godsend.
I'm two months in and my face is finally clearing up. My first month was pretty much hell, and it started clearing up about a week ago. It's weird, because I was breaking out a lot, but even still my face still seemed more even toned than before? I don't know, it's weird.
I'm on bed rest right now too. I know it's not a lot of fun, so I hope you can get back to being active soon. AS for my favorite product right now, it's not very glamorous, but I needed it to able to wear any lip product. I take meds that dry out my skin and while I do drink a lot of water, my poor lips have been torn up and wouldn't heal. That is until I tried O'Keef's Lip Repair. My lips look like the before and after picture of their advertising. It's a great product. I wish they sold it in tinted shades. https://www.amazon.com/OKeeffes-Original-Lip-Repair-Stick/dp/B01HWIEGIO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487888327&sr=8-1&keywords=o%27keeffe%27s+lip+repair