All about Lip Balm

For me lip balms are lotion for the lips, lips chaps so easily even with everyday application of lip balms. Without application for days, the skin on the lips gets dry and thicker which sheds harder and might cause bleeding if tried to exfoliate-- it could be a problem. Lip balm for me is a must-have on my kit. I probably can live without lipsticks but not lip balms.

So today I’ll share my views on different lip balms I've tried. I’m quite particular with the moisturizing power and tint/color on lips so I’ll try to review them with such criteria because lip balms are made to nourish, softens and moisturize lips while giving that hint of glow.

Regular petroleum jelly on lips doesn’t cut it, while it protects your lips from chapping it doesn't give much care on lips it needed. I think it is better not to settle with regular petroleum jelly (yes, even Vaseline) because there’s a product that address that particular beauty need.

First off is Chapstick. This is an all-time favorite. Chapstick prevents my lips from chapping dramatically. My lips get dry and bleed even if I miss on applying this. Mine is the Chapstick Candy Cane limited edition The availability of this is probably around Christmas season. Cherry and Spearmint are two of my favorite Chaptick flavors but I choose Candy Cane this time because I really do like the sweet and minty flavor on my lips.

Chapstick in Candy Cane

The texture is light and smooth. It is colorless with a little shine. The scent is typical of a Candy Cane candy but tasteless. The staying power is high, you can feel it there all day even after snacking. The product has wiped out but you can feel that it worked as it leaves lips soft and supple after. I use this especially in the morning when commuting when lips are exposed to cold wind and probably pollution. I let this seep in for like an hour before putting on a lipstick.

I give it a grade of moisturizing power: 9/10; Tint: 0/5 (it’s colorless. I partner it with a lipstick)

Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm in Berry Crush

"6 hour moisture and translucent color and shine. Contains SPF. Adult strength care for baby soft lips in vibrant translucent colors."

I bought this for a hint of tint on my lips because there are days I’m not in the mood for lipstick but I want color on my lips so I use this as a substitute. I’m giving this a 2/5 for tint—a mild one.  For me it lacks color (my friends still say I’m pale even while wearing this). It’s more translucent so it gives more shine than color. It’s a bit sticky when applied although the staying power lasts 4-6 hours. The scent is good but a bit waxy. It manages to make lips soft, supple and juicy although I find its moisturizing power a 6/10.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop Lip Balm in Pink Shock

Another one from Maybelline but this is from their Electro Pop series. I have a lot to say about this product so I’ll go by this bit by bit.

Packaging: It’s a lip balm dressed as lipstick. My mom taught this was a lipstick. I like the packaging of this more than the aforementioned Maybelline lip balm. I feel like lip balms evolved in a better way.

Color: 4/5. Love this shade. Lasting power is just around 4-5 hours. It’s a bit similar to that of Magic Lipsticks where the color of the stick is different than the actual color on lips and stains over time. I find it that when I apply it on lips it leaves a shiny fuchsia color similar to the color of the stick but the color changes over time. I observed that the lip balm dries and changes to a much redder color and stains thereafter (do not like staining).

Texture: Smooth texture. Glides easily on lips. I like the raspberry punch scent. Moisturizing power: 6/10. I can feel my lips drying when I the product stays on my lips.

Himalaya Herbal Strawberry Shine Lip Balm

"Get glossy shine, soft and supple lips with our petroleum free lip balm, formulated with vegetable oils, which is free from preservatives. Strawberry seed oil, a rich antioxidant, conditions and moisturizes lips. Apricot Kernel Oil soothes chapped lips. Provides long lasting moisture and protections, leaving a delicate hue of strawberry."

Packaging looks similar to a Nivea lip balm and the scent is similar to Body Shop born lippy strawberry lip balm. It’s a bit heavy on lips when applied gladly, it’s tasteless. It manages to make my lips look healthy and supple.

Moisturizing power: 5/10 ; Tint: 3/5.  I find this pretty average. There are lip balms out there that are better but if you want something organic, safe, and inexpensive this could do justice.