The Best Lip Balms <em>Glamour</em> Editors Can’t Live Without

I used to think Lanolips' multipurpose balm was one of the best things ever—'til I tried it in stick form. I only ever used the lanolin-based balm for my lips, in honesty, so this comes through with all the hydration my dry, chapped lips need—without the sticky, frustrating goop that ended up all over my fingers. —Talia Abbas, senior commerce editor $17, Ulta. Get it now!

I'll admit this lip balm is Fancy with a capital-F. While I don't think you need to splurge for a good lip balm, Augustinus Bader's super nourishing formula is certainly a worth investment. Fortified with the brand's signature TFC8 complex (a combination of amino acids, vitamins, and synthesized molecules) my lips are pillowy soft and hydrated after one swipe and even appear plumper, thanks to plant-derived collagen. —Ariana Yaptangco, senior beauty editor

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$40, Glamour. Get it now!

For a lip balm to eek its way to the top of my collection, one thing must be immediately apparent: an incomparable glide. I love the silky smooth application that this Big Mood balm delivers—it's not slippery or greasy and leaves your lips feeling supple as hell. It's also one of the only lip balms in my repertoire that has SPF in it (without feeling like a thick, waxy sunscreen balm), which is why I use it so often. The oat milk tie-in is just the cherry on top of the whole experience. Yes, putting lip balm on is an experience with this product. —Shanna Shipin, commerce director

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$9, Glamour. Get it now!

It's everything I want from the best tinted lip balm: hydrating, lightweight, and with a sheer red tint that looks like a lip color, but without the usual maintenance. It's filled with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and imparts a satiny (not shiny) finish that looks surprisingly polished. Not only that, but the bullet itself is refillable; the incredibly chic leather case, which closes with a satisfying, magnetic click, allows you to swap in new bullets and fresh colors. —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor $40, Net-a-Porter. Get it now!

I like using this as an overnight lip treatment. The creamy texture is different from a traditional lip balm and really helps locks in moisture overnight. When I wake up in the morning, my lips are soft and smooth to the touch. —Andrea Navarro, commerce writer $18, Ulta. Get it now!

My lips peel in winter and dry weather alike, so I rely on this heavy-duty stuff overnight. Infused with emollients like cocoa butter, it leaves behind a protective layer that feels comforting when I'm dealing with dryness, but without feeling heavy or sticky. (No surprise, dermatologists love it.) It's now part of my nightly ritual—floss, brush, slather this stuff on. —D.P.

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$2, Glamour. Get it now!

I like all of the Baby Lips balms—they're super moisturizing for my chronically dry lips (thank you, Accutane!) but don’t leave a waxy or filmy residue. I’m partial to the pink Glow version, which leaves behind the perfect pink tint and a touch of shine and moisture and is a great dupe to some of the fancy department store formulas. —Bella Cacciatore, associate beauty editor $3, Amazon. Get it now!

Most lip balms that promise a natural flush and a slight plump are nonsense in my opinion, but this one truly delivers. I see a noticeable difference in the tone of my lips. They look much more…vibrant, I guess is the word, without looking like I put on any type of tint or lipstick, which isn’t my thing. It’s also not terribly shiny, so I’m in no danger of blinding my colleagues on Zoom with overshimmered lips. —Perrie Samotin, digital director $18, Biossance. Get it now!

My Glamour colleagues and I have waxed poetic about Westman Atelier's Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm, but allow me to reiterate: This product is unlike any lip balm you've ever tried. It's a cross between a balm, a gloss, and a lip oil—all in one ridiculously chic package. Seriously, I feel powerful just holding the product in my hands. I'm fully obsessed with the shade Garçonne. It's billed as a "Just Bitten" hue, which I believe is in reference to a vampire's bite. Leave it to Gucci Westman to make as ordinary a product as lip balm sexy. Need any more convincing? It took home the prize for the best clean lip gloss at the 2022 Glamour Beauty Awards. —S.S. $38, Westman Atelier. Get it now!

I've been using Carmex medicated lip balm literally since birth—it's my mom's favorite lip balm, and I grew up seeing the iconic yellow tube and red cap all over my house. It has nourishing ingredients like beeswax and cocoa butter that leaves my lips super hydrated and smooth, while white petroleum protects my skin. I have one tube by my bedside table, one at my desk, and one in pretty much every bag I own. It's not obsession—at this point, it's a way of life. —A.Y. $19, Amazon. Get it now!

I swear by this jojoba oil-infused balm. And as someone with perpetually dry lips, trust that I would never steer you wrong. It goes on so smooth and shiny, but never feels greasy or tacky like some chapsticks. —Anna Moeslein, senior editor $5, Amazon. Get it now!

I have multiple of these lying around the house because I love them so much. My favorite flavors are vanilla and coconut, though, all really yummy. The essential-oil based formula uses clean ingredients only (think castor, rapeseed, and argan oil) to hydrate lips, while a delivering a sheer gloss that's clutch when I have to hop on a quick Zoom but don't have time to reapply lipstick. —T.A. $22, Credo. Get it now!

Your lips haven't lived until they've been enveloped in buttery goodness that is Dior Lip Glow. Despite the early-aughts packaging, it's a sheer, subtle balm (not gloss!) that leaves your lips with a very natural color tint. If satin pillows for lips are what you're going for, scoop this up. —S.S. $34, Dior. Get it now!

Burt's Bees is a classic for a reason, and that's because it's excellent at sealing in moisture thanks to natural ingredients like vitamin E and peppermint oil. And since it's so affordable, you can stockpile multiple tubes and keep them in all your bags and coat pockets. Cracked cuticles, rough miscellaneous dry patches, and even a chapped nose in the winter are no match for it. —Lindsay Schallon, contributor $10, Amazon (4-Pack). Get it now!

A “swipe and go” lip balm has never worked for me, someone with big lips that are always dry. My life hasn’t been the same since I bought this cult-favorite lip mask last year. It has a softening balm texture that isn’t sticky and wears off naturally throughout the night or day, which is when I mostly use it. It also has a light berry smell that makes me nostalgic for my childhood cherry lip balms. —Khaliha Hawkins, contributor $26, Laneige. Get it now!

When I'm not in the mood to wear lipstick, I reach for this lip balm. The buttery texture coats lips with moisture and leaves them with a glossy and radiant finish. Plus, it doesn't hurt that it smells amazing, with a soft hint of vanilla. —A.N. $23, Sephora. Get it now!

Although I usually favor a thicker balm, this is great for days when I want something lighter. It's almost a balm-gloss hybrid, but still feels luscious and nourishing. I love the subtle baby pink tint, and I smile every time I pull the cute tube out of my bag. —B.C. $16, Saie. Get it now!

Biting my lips is a nervous habit of mine, so year-round I have super-dry, chapped lips. It's a problem. I probably use about five different balms at a time (I keep them hidden in coat pockets, drawers, on my credenza at home...), but the one I always find myself looking for is the Kush Lip Balm. It has all the hydrating ingredients you need, like cocoa and shea butter, with a subtle minty flavor. —T.A. $22, Milk. Get it now!

I swear by this all-over lip repair balm. I buy the tub and apply it to my lips at night and in the morning. It softens them immediately and keeps them moisturized all day. —Jessica Radloff, senior West Coast editor $6, Palmer's Cocoa Butter. Get it now!

As a devoted drugstore-balm user for most of my life, I figured Glossier's Balm Dotcom was overhyped. But eventually my curiosity got the better of me (the tube is just so cute!) and I caved. Now I'm addicted. This nourishing lip balm keep my lips moisturized for hours during the day, and when I apply it before bed, I wake up with supersoft lips. I love the original's subtle floral scent—it's like aromatherapy—and the tinted options are just as incredible. This berry one tastes like a Jolly Rancher; it's so good! In particularly stressful times, I grab it out of my purse (it's always in there) and put it on just for its soothing smell. In short: Yeah, it's worth the hype. —Tess Kornfeld, contributor $12, Glossier. Get it now!

I love a fancy lip balm as much as the next beauty editor, but you really can't beat the drugstore classics. Aquaphor is my go-to salve when my lips are insanely chapped, I love how thick and nourishing it feels, and the glossy shine it leaves behind. It's also a great everything ointment to pop on cuticles, healing pimples (try it!), and even a highlighter in a pinch. —B.C. $2, Aquaphor. Get it now!