Top ten lip balms to keep chapped lips at bay this winter

At this time of year your lips are more prone to getting chapped and cracked. It’s important to invest in a lip balm but it doesn’t have to be one from a high street chain. Why not try one from an independent label?

 Majestic Soaps Tiffany blue personalised flavoured lip balm, £0.96

This lip balm is made from all natural ingredients and they are made the same day as your order is placed so that they are perfectly fresh for your event. They have a two year shelf life. They’re made with castor seed oil, cocoa nut butter, olive oil, beeswax, soybean oil, carnauba wax and candelilla wax. No preservatives, parabens or chemicals, just pure natural goodness. They’re lip balm is ultra smooth and not sticky or waxy. Very soothing and conditioning, perfect for preventing and healing chapped lips.

SoapArt lip balm, £1.60

SoapArt lip balms are made from a combination of natural oils, butters and beeswax. Most have flavour or essential oils and have colour added as noted in the ingredients list. If you want one with no flavour or colour added, try the Natural Unflavoured Lip Balm. They make these lip balms from scratch in small batches using a unique recipe that they develop through much research. The natural ingredients nourish and soothe lips.

Green Beauty Cosmetics natural lip balm with coconut oil and chea, £3.20

This natural lip balm is made to soften and moisturise your lips and also to repair and prevent sun damage. The new and improved formula, which is super smooth and nurturing, is made with skin softening shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, avocado oil and organic coconut oil – perfect as an intensive night treatment for dry lips, as well as a daytime balm to protect against dryness, cold and bitter winds. What makes this natural lip balm different is, that in addition to skin softening butters, the natural lip balm also contains avocado and sesame seed oil, which provide natural SPF. The consistency of the natural lip balm is firm enough that it makes it easy to apply, and it is very lightly flavoured with stevia leaf and scented with lip safe grapefruit and bergamot essential oils.

Live Beautifully natural lip balm mini variety pack, £3.20

No artificial preservatives, fragrances or unnaturalness in these blends. The solid lip balms are handcrafted with natural skin conditioning ingredients and the finest essential oils and all natural fragrance oils. Rich in vitamins A and E, they help protect your lips and seal in much needed moisture and beneficial nutrients. These balms have a wonderful consistency, allowing them to glide onto your lips with ease. 

Dirty Diva Soaps pumpkin pie moisturising lip balm, £2.24

Give your lips a treat this winter with this moisturising shea butter lip balm that is enhanced with lip-loving oils and butters. Their newest autumn flavour Pumpkin Pie creates the most kissable lips with ingredients including hand blended shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, organic beeswax and vitamin E.

The Gnarly Whale champagne lip balm, £2.24

These lip balms are completely vegan, human tested and made from scratch with simple ingredients. They aid in soothing chapped lips and improving the appearance of dry lips. They are not tinted and only leave a small bit of sheen when they are applied due to the oils they use – great for girls and boys. The lip balms contain candelilla wax instead of beeswax so they are completely vegan.

For Strange Women clove natural lip balm, £4.48

Clove Lip Embellishment is a richly nourishing and restorative balm for your lips. This 100% natural recipe is made from scratch with thick, creamy butters, moisturising plant oil, vitamin E and fragrant beeswax to create a long-lasting, protective coat with the perfect consistency. Organic clove essential oil lends a warm, sweet and spicy flavour with a subtle fragrance of nostalgic serenity.

Gloss Boss Soaps soft shimmer all natural lip balm set, £4.80

Enjoy soft, moisturised lips with a touch of flattering shimmer with the Soft Shimmer Lip Balm Set. You will receive one tinted Soft Shimmer Lip Balm and one non-tinted Soft Shimmer Lip Balm. Every lip balm is carefully formulated with the finest organic oils to nourish and soften your lips. There is no petroleum or artificial fragrances added. Soft Shimmer Lip Balm delivers a silky smooth weightless feel to keep lips soft and supple. Apply to clean, dry lips. Wear alone or under your favourite lip colour.

Lip Love earl grey tea lip love lip balm, £2.24

This delicious lip balm was made using all natural ingredients including earl grey tea flavour oil which is infused with the oil of the Bergamot orange. This would be the perfect gift for the tea lover in your life. This brand uses a little bit of honey in each of its lip balms for a sweeter taste and smooth application. The lip balm smells so great you will want to eat it.

Clarasage unicorn pee lip balm with shimmer magic and cocoa butter, £2.56

Unicorn Pee tastes like a party that bananas, coconuts, chocolate, almond and peppermint were invited too, apparently. It has a cupcake flavour with a hint of natural sweetness. All the flavours are organic, gentle and carefully blended with the finest oils and butters. Unicorn Pee shimmers from gold mica, and glides on super smooth and silky. Loaded with cocoa butter, it melts when it hits your mouth, but will stay solid in your pocket.

Jenny Rodgers