These are the internet’s top-rated lip balms
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WORDS BY IZZY WIGHT
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There’s something very trustworthy about a person who leaves a product review. They’ve tried it, contemplated the results and gone to the effort of typing out a comprehensive (more or less) summary of their experience.
Granted, sometimes it’s because the reviewer is petty and needs to take their anger out on the internet (like the time my cheap Amazon garlic press was simply not pressing) – but for the most part, reviews are left for the greater good of the online shopping community.
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Regardless, I will never invest in a beauty or skincare product without a thorough scroll through the reviews section. It saves me a lot of impulse purchase regrets and most of the time, the people know what they’re talking about. How else am I supposed to distinguish a ‘shimmery finish’ from a ‘greasy smear’?
The humble lip balm is a universal skincare staple, regardless of your beauty routine. Even the most ‘six-in-one shower gel’ of men smears something hydrating on their smackers from time to time. Whether you’re in the market for an ultra-hydrating, no-nonsense formula or something fruity, tinted and shiny, there’s a lip balm on the market for you. Here are the beauty crowds top-rated picks, according to rave internet reviews.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter
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Star rating: 4.8 out of 4745 reviews on Mecca
Known for its award-winning body care products and delicious array of summery scents, Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter is infused with hydrating oils and the brand’s signature Doce de Leite fragrance. One five-star review calls it “the best lip balm ever”, while another claims all her other lip balms are “useless now”. Overall, fans love it for its nourishing formula, generous size and irresistible scent.
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Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask
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Star rating: 4.6 out of 1517 reviews on Mecca
While this peachy Tatcha product is a mask rather than a balm, reviewers love it for its absorbent, hydrating and softening properties. “I bought this like a week ago,” one shopper says. “It is such a glorious lip mask, especially in the winter months. It smooths and regulates your lips. It comes with a mini gold spoon that you can use to apply to your lips.” Non-sticky and visibly plumping, it’s luxurious and definitely on the pricier side, but reviewers will tell you “nothing comes close”.
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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm
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Star rating: 4.5 out of 6938 reviews on Sephora
A close cousin to Laneige’s well-loved Lip Sleeping Mask, the Lip Glowy Balm comes in a convenient tube and the same juicy flavours. One reviewer of the Berry shade said “I cannot go a day without reaching for this lip product. I grabbed it as a spare and ended up falling in love with the smooth texture and the taste!” It’s lightweight, slightly tinted and packed full of moisture-locking oils like shea butter and murumuru. “Smells delicious and leaves me with soft, hydrated lips,” one reviewer raves. “I struggle to find lip balms that I don’t have to apply to keep my lips feeling soft constantly. I need every flavour.”
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Dior Addict Lip Glow Lip Balm
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Star rating: 4.5 out of 3466 reviews on Sephora
Another cult-favourite product that’s stood the test of time, the Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm comes in 17 sheer, luminous shades. It’s a balm-lipstick-stain hybrid, offering a custom glow for six hours and hydration for 24 hours. Like most high-end beauty products, the packaging is a huge drawcard too. “I love this lip balm with its natural tint on your lips,” a review reads. “The casing is cute to carry around[ I like to put this into my bag wherever I go. It’s the best.”
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Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
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Star rating: 4.7 out of 1172 reviews on Sephora
A little more than sheer and a little less than opaque, Ilia’s Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm gives the perfect glide-on, everyday colour. “I was looking for something with colour that moisturised my lips, and this is it,” a Mecca customer says. “When I have to reapply I don’t feel worried about my lips looking weird (with other brands, when I reapply my lips look as if it has been smudged). I will be repurchasing.”
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