We tested 37 US lip balms – these are the best to soothe and hydrate
<p>From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter</p><ul><li><p>In the UK? <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/jul/16/best-lip-balm-protection">The best moisturising lip balms to hydrate and protect your lips</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/sep/09/sign-up-to-the-filter-us-our-newsletter-guide-to-buying-fewer-better-products">Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things</a></p></li></ul><p>Chapped lips can happen any time of year, but winter is especially tough. The skin on your lips is thinner and more sensitive than elsewhere on your body. Lacking oil glands, your lips don’t stand a chance exposed to the elements. Hence: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/oct/17/fashion-statement-lipstick-lip-products-hailey-bieber">lip balms</a> tucked away in coat pockets, makeup bags, purses, totes, briefcases, diaper bags, and desk drawers.</p><p>Many of us have dozens of sticks and tubes and tubs: some add a hint of color, SPF, anti-aging ingredients, a dab or flavor, a drop of medicine, viral internet cachet. But which one do you turn to the most? What is the one that really does the job of keeping you moisturized and preventing (or treating) chapping and cracking lips?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jan/10/best-lip-balms-us">Continue reading...</a>
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