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8 lip balms you’ll always want to have on hand

These lip balms have all the bells and whistles you’ll love

A simple lip balm—perhaps a tin of vaseline or the travel-sized stick you got on a flight—will work. It’ll smooth down flakes, soothe chapped bits and hydrate the thin skin around your mouth. But if you want to level up, some lip balms on the market are dramatically luxurious and boast efficient formulas that’ll look and feel great.

If you’re looking for a drugstore favourite, pick the Nivea Lip BalmPrice: ₹199Shop here.The skin on your lips is prone to chapping, burning and sun damage just like the rest of your face, and since it is thinner than everywhere else, it can be even more susceptible. Enter: the Nivea Lip Balm, a low-maintenance pick that protects and conditions without feeling waxy, sticky or tacky.

If you’re looking for a drugstore favourite, pick the Nivea Lip Balm

Price: ₹199

Shop here.

The skin on your lips is prone to chapping, burning and sun damage just like the rest of your face, and since it is thinner than everywhere else, it can be even more susceptible. Enter: the Nivea Lip Balm, a low-maintenance pick that protects and conditions without feeling waxy, sticky or tacky.

If you need a pick-me-up, try the Earth Rhythm Lip ButterPrice: ₹399Shop here.Want a whipped, creamy texture that doesn’t feel tacky on your lips? This hyaluronic acid-infused lip butter will be your #1 pick. You’ll want to stash the tube in your purse, pocket and makeup kit, so you have it on hand whenever you’re going to need it.

If you need a pick-me-up, try the Earth Rhythm Lip Butter

Price: ₹399

Shop here.

Want a whipped, creamy texture that doesn’t feel tacky on your lips? This hyaluronic acid-infused lip butter will be your #1 pick. You’ll want to stash the tube in your purse, pocket and makeup kit, so you have it on hand whenever you’re going to need it.

If you’re ready to splurge, try the iS Clinical Youth Lip ElixirPrice: ₹5,600Shop here.Despite its higher price tag, this lip balm is worth it. It is chock-full of hyaluronic acid and shea butter to envelop the lips in moisture and hydration both at the same time. Layer it on all over your lips (and around your mouth) to smoothen out wrinkles and fine lines while ensuring softer, glossier lips in the morning.

If you’re ready to splurge, try the iS Clinical Youth Lip Elixir

Price: ₹5,600

Shop here.

Despite its higher price tag, this lip balm is worth it. It is chock-full of hyaluronic acid and shea butter to envelop the lips in moisture and hydration both at the same time. Layer it on all over your lips (and around your mouth) to smoothen out wrinkles and fine lines while ensuring softer, glossier lips in the morning.

If you want to give your lips some TLC, look to the Laneige Lip Sleeping MaskPrice: ₹1,150Shop here.Celebrities, influencers and beauty editors can’t get enough of this cult-favourite product. Laneige’s thick, goopy lip mask is a sure-shot pick if you have super dry, chapped lips, thanks to its moisture wrap technology. Ultra-Hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C, and antioxidants work together to form a barrier over your lips to lock in moisture. The flavours are incredible, too (think chocolate, blueberry, vanilla and grapefruit), so you’ll have a hard time restraining yourself from licking it right off.

If you want to give your lips some TLC, look to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Price: ₹1,150

Shop here.

Celebrities, influencers and beauty editors can’t get enough of this cult-favourite product. Laneige’s thick, goopy lip mask is a sure-shot pick if you have super dry, chapped lips, thanks to its moisture wrap technology. Ultra-Hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C, and antioxidants work together to form a barrier over your lips to lock in moisture. The flavours are incredible, too (think chocolate, blueberry, vanilla and grapefruit), so you’ll have a hard time restraining yourself from licking it right off.

If you’re looking for form and function, try the Shankara Soothing Lip OilPrice: ₹590Shop here.There are few things more annoying than having to stick your fingers into a jar of sticky lip balm and then smearing it on your lips. This light-as-air lip oil comes with a cooling amethyst rollerball application, so one swipe and you’re good to go, thanks to the avocado and jojoba oil in the formula.

If you’re looking for form and function, try the Shankara Soothing Lip Oil

Price: ₹590

Shop here.

There are few things more annoying than having to stick your fingers into a jar of sticky lip balm and then smearing it on your lips. This light-as-air lip oil comes with a cooling amethyst rollerball application, so one swipe and you’re good to go, thanks to the avocado and jojoba oil in the formula.

If you’re looking to prep for lipstick, look to the Too Faced Lip Injection ExtremePrice: ₹2,100Shop here.Some lip plumpers leave your lips feeling tingly, uncomfortable and dryer than before. But this one is a twofer—marine collagen and a mix of oils maintain skin integrity, while the capsicum extract forces blood flow to the lips, making them look and feel plumper and ready for lipstick application. It’s like fillers, but without any downtime or pain.

If you’re looking to prep for lipstick, look to the Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme

Price: ₹2,100

Shop here.

Some lip plumpers leave your lips feeling tingly, uncomfortable and dryer than before. But this one is a twofer—marine collagen and a mix of oils maintain skin integrity, while the capsicum extract forces blood flow to the lips, making them look and feel plumper and ready for lipstick application. It’s like fillers, but without any downtime or pain.

If you’re a skincare junkie, you’ll love the Clarins Lip Comfort OilPrice: ₹1,900Shop here.Want to upgrade your lip care routine to be like your multi-step skincare regimen? Layer on a hydrating balm, and then use this thick, fluffy applicator to slick on this gel-like oil formula that’ll keep all that moisture in. The end result? Juicy, kissable lips.

If you’re a skincare junkie, you’ll love the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

Price: ₹1,900

Shop here.

Want to upgrade your lip care routine to be like your multi-step skincare regimen? Layer on a hydrating balm, and then use this thick, fluffy applicator to slick on this gel-like oil formula that’ll keep all that moisture in. The end result? Juicy, kissable lips.

If you’re looking for a beauty twofer, try the Dior Addict Lip GlowPrice: ₹3,300Shop here.You’ll be hard-pressed to find an editor that isn’t obsessed with this lip balm + lipstick combination. It is infused with colour-reviver technology that adapts to the pH of lips to reveal a custom colour, so it’ll look light pink on pale mouths and almost red-like on darker lips. It also has cherry oil to moisturise and sunflower wax to lend a super glossy shine.

If you’re looking for a beauty twofer, try the Dior Addict Lip Glow

Price: ₹3,300

Shop here.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find an editor that isn’t obsessed with this lip balm + lipstick combination. It is infused with colour-reviver technology that adapts to the pH of lips to reveal a custom colour, so it’ll look light pink on pale mouths and almost red-like on darker lips. It also has cherry oil to moisturise and sunflower wax to lend a super glossy shine.

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