Can you feel the burn? The hot, sore, flushed feeling of… chapped lips. By the time the third fourth month of winter comes around, our mouths have deteriorated into a splitting, peeling mess — the dryness level vacillating somewhere between sandpaper and White Walker. ( Is summer ever coming Jon Snow?)
So, to make it through the final stride of winter and welcome spring with healthy, smooth lips, we’re piling on the medicated lip balm — it’s not sexy, but it’s necessary. These options have ingredients like menthol and eucalyptus to hydrate and heal. Ahead, the medicated lip balms you need, whether you like some flavor or desire some tint.
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This 100% natural lip balm contains eucalyptus extract to hydrate dry lips, while menthol works as a soothing treatment. The best part is that you get two in a pack that costs less than your Hulu subscription.
Burt’s Bees Natural Medicated Moisturizing Lip Balm – 2 Tubes, $6, available at Amazon
Yes, this is real. The best-selling, drugstore lip product comes in a medicated version that has a hint of eucalyptus. The formula also comes in natural tints, like this pretty coral shade. So, you’re not just soothing your lips but also disguising the gray, lifeless look of them, too.
Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue Medicated Lip Balm, $4.19, available at walgreens.com
If you’re looking for a straight-forward option, go for Chapstick’s medicated version that was made to treat severely chapped lips — it’s a classic. It has camphor and menthol to soothe lips, plus phenol to relieve any pain as the skin heals.
ChapStick Classic Medicated External Analgesic & Skin Protectant, $2.29, available at CVS
You know that ahh moment when you layer aloe vera on a sunburn? Well, that’s the same feeling you’ll get with this balm that has all the ideal ingredients for cooling down inflamed lips: menthol, chamomile, aloe, and cocoa butter. Don’t even get us started on the cute packaging.
eos medicated cooling chamomile, $3.29, available at eos
While it is important to treat your lips, it’s just as critical to protect them, especially from the sun. Enter: Jack Black’s lip balm with SPF 25. This product moisturizes the lips and comes in multiple flavors, including this natural mint and shea butter variant.
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25, $7.5, available at Amazon
Chapped lips are a seasonal struggle, so one tube isn’t enough. Stock up on this pack of three, SPF-packed balms for less than $3. Plus, there’s a variety of flavors, so you can switch between mint, berry, and classic while healing your dry lips.
Blistex Medicated SPF 15 Lip Balm Pack 3ct, $2.79, available at Target
This balm in the yellow jar has been around forever, and it’s got 5 stars for a reason. The no-fuss formula immediately soothes the lips and works wonders for those pesky cold sores. We’ve even been known to put a little on our cuticles in a pinch.
Carmex Classic Lip Balm Jar – 3ct, $2.79, available at Target
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