I have always found lip balms to be a confusing little product. The idea of a layer of moisture to hydrate cracked lips is a winning feat, although this is rarely the case. Many balms I have tried create a smooth sheen that quickly wears away and my lips are left feeling drier than ever. This is why I have found them to be a slight gimmick; purchased for their attractive, berry themed packaging rather than their ability to improve the condition of your lips. I have built a collection of countless half-used tubes and a reluctance to ever invest again. I have only ever found two balms that, for a purse-friendly fiver, actually improve the texture of my lips and I am excited to share with you both an old favourite and a recent discovery.
1. The Body Shop Aloe Lip Treatment
This has been a long-standing member of my skincare and a product that I continuously repurchase. Rather than a gimmicky tube of strawberry flavoured balm; this is a clear gel that cushions your lips and leaves a layer of moisture that lasts throughout the day. The thing I love the most about this balm is that, even after the initial swipe of moisture has faded, my lips are left feeling soft and nourished.
This balm is priced at a mere £5 and is specifically made to provide a gentle hydration for very dry, sensitive lips. It is non-greasy and simply creates a smooth barrier to hydrate and protect. I would recommend this to anyone who struggles with chapped, sore skin as after only a couple days of using this I noticed a dramatic difference. My lips were plump, velvety soft and this is now a permeant addition to my skincare routine.
2. Tropic Lip Love Balm
This is a more recent discovery of mine that I was tempted to test out after falling in love with the Tropic Skincare line, which you can read an entire review on here. This is again priced at £5 and is enriched with 100% natural ingredients. Among the stars are Shea and Cocoa Butters, Carrot Oil and Vitamin E; all of which promote softer, smoother skin by aiding to repair and protect.
As this product does create a slight orange tint to your lips, I prefer to wear this overnight. A little goes a long way and I like to apply a generous layer before I go to bed. I wake up in the morning and this miracle formula has entirely absorbed into my lips and they feel amazingly soft.
A bonus of this product is that it is a multi-purpose nourishing balm. Not only can it be applied to your lips, but also to your nail, cuticles, elbows and heels to provide deep hydration for all and any rough patches of skin.
I hope this little suggestion of two amazing and affordable lip balms helps you to find a product that actually works. I use to struggle a lot with dry, cracked lips and now they are soft, plump and pain free. I would love to hear what you think. Let me know the lip balms that you have discovered that improve the condition of your pout!
Devon
xoxo
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