Between your growing obsession for liquid lipsticks and the summer heat, we won’t be surprised if your lips are cracked and often dry. Aside from reaching for more water and exfoliating your lips at night, you should have a trusty lip balm at hand.
It still pays off to wear a nourishing lip balm under your lipstick or even alone since some formulations come with a nice tint to them for a plump and juicy effect. If you’re confused on which one to get for yourself, we listed eight lip balms to see you through the coming days and our verdict on which is best for your different concerns.
Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm
Pro: For extra protection under the sun, this product will bring the needed TLC.
Con: Might be too thick for your preference and hard to spread.
Clarins. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
Stila Nude Interlude Color Balm Lipstick in Meg
Pro:Aside from the cute packaging, this leaves a nude-pink color on your lips that is nice on its own or can be blended to make that unique lip shade.
Con: Short staying power.
Stila. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
Burt’s Bees Bees Wax Lip Balm
ProLeaves a minty feeling on your lips and is waxy enough to help your lip color last longer.
Con: Hardens over time, isn’t easy to spread.
Burt’s Bees. Available at select Beauty Bar outlets. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
L’Occitane Shea UR Lip Balm
Pro: Has minimal to no scent, good if you’re sensitive to fragrances. Thin in consistency, making it easy to apply.
Con: Hydrating effect doesn’t last all day, much touching-up is required.
L’Occitane. Available at Greenbelt 5. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
Human Nature Natural Lip Balm in Cherry
Pro: The scent isn’t too overpowering and the productitself leaves the lips soft immediately.
Con: Isn’t the best option to wear under your lipstick as it leaves a slick barrier.
Human Nature. Available at select Beauty Bar branches. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
T. Le Clerc Velours Lip Balm
Pro: Leaves a sheer nude color on your lips that can pass for a nice light lipstick
Con: Takes a while tobe absorbed by the lips.
T. Le Clerc. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
Nuxe Reve De Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm
Pro: Has a milky-honey scent and is easily absorbed by the lips.
Con: Makes your lips chapped when you transition from a hot area to an air-conditioned place.
Nuxe. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4 and select Beauty Bar branches. For a complete list of stores and more information, visit their website.
Etude House Berry Delicious Lip Jam
Pro: Instantly hydrating, this product has a sweet berry scent and an equally red tint.
Con: Leaves the lips too slippery that you can’t really wear anything over it.
Etude House. Available at SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM Fairview. For a complete list stores and more information, visit their website.
Photos by Paolo Tabuena
