Our quest for the perfect lip balm is never-ending. At least it can feel that way. Lip balms are essential year-round, whether your lips are chapped from a cold winter or super dry from a long summer. And quite frankly (aside from snacks), they’re the only other item that we deem as necessary to keep in our handbag, car, desk drawer and just about every pocket of every jacket we own.
So with such an important role, it’s essential that we get it right.
Which is why we’re listening to 179 of our trusted beautyheaven members who believe they’ve cracked the code to the best lip balm on the market.
With a near-perfect score of 4.6 out of 5 stars, members are calling the Blistex® Lip Conditioner ($3.99 at Chemist Warehouse) “luxuriously silky” and “deeply nourishing”.
One member even described the texture as providing the “perfect amount of moisture without being tacky.”
It is likely that everyone is familiar with this drugstore icon, which has proven to be reliable, affordable, and downright effective time and time again. While we are often tempted by flashy glosses that promise to plump, add shine and look pretty on our nightstands, this pot of lip-soothing gold always keeps us coming back.
Enriched with the hydration heavy-hitters such as aloe vera, cocoa butter, vitamin E, grapeseed and olive oils, dry lips will be a thing of the past. You’re even able to shield your skin from harmful UV rays with the addition of SPF 30 protection.
Here’s what some of our members had to say…
“The balm is easy to apply with my fingers and glides on smoothly. There is a slippery feel to the balm but it is not greasy and it stays in place quite well. I’ve worn it on its own and also under lipstick to keep my lips smooth and soft. I also apply the balm before going to bed to keep my lips hydrated throughout the night.” – Onlyoni, read more reviews here…
“The super moisturising balm is really easy to apply from the metal screw top pot with finger or lip brush for hygiene and has a pleasant vanilla/caramel like taste and flavour which I really like. Best of all is the SPF as it is so important to guard against skin cancer and the lips are especially vulnerable.” – Frenchy1, read more reviews here…
“Being on Roacutane i needed a good lip balm whilst still looking for more products to condition and soften my lips. After reading so many labels I came across this one. The fact that it was conditioning was very intriguing. The container isn’t anything fancy, nor was the idea of sticking my fingers into a tub. However after the first use I can say I really loved this product!” – Gayle781, read more reviews here…
“The Blistex lip conditioner was in a pot and is one of the best lip conditioners I have tried it has a nice mild scent and doesn’t leave a funny taste on my lips. This works perfectly and repairs the lips very quickly. I like to put it on before bed to wake up with ready to go lips or a couple of hours before applying lipstick.” – Saffy86, read more reviews here…
Main image credit: @pernilleteisbaek
Have you tried this lip balm? What did you think?
Yes, I used it this lip balm and it is great indeed.
I haven’t tried this lip balm yet, but I find that there are so many good brands on the market that all do a great job of protecting lips.
yes you are right -a lot of good choices
I don’t like the fact that it comes in a jar which is unhygienic and would prefer it in a tube.
yes I feel the same
I agree!
Couldn’t agree more.
I think I would prefer the tube as well.
I agree, too – I prefer a tube over a pot.
Totally agree, this needs to be in a tube. Imagine having to apply this after walking around the city and taking public transport 🙁
I have used this brand in a tube but so far not a pot
I have tried Blistex products but not this specific one
I have’nt tried it yet, but will keep it in mind when I need to buy a new one.
Haven’t tried this before because I’m not really a fan of applying lip balms with my fingers. I’d rather a tube.
Unless people are using disposable lip applicators or squeezing a squeezable balm onto a finger first I think it would be just as unhygienic using a tube directly on the lips as it would be with fingers.
true -funny you dont think of that
There’s so many lip balms out there it’s hard to pick just one. Will look into this 🙂
I use lip balm all the time but have never tried this one.
Yes, someone gave it to me years back. It was worst thing I put on my lips. The intense weird bitterness , oooh nooo
This puts me off.
great reviews on this product
I haven’t ever tried this brand, should get on that!
Yes!! 🙂
It is amazing but I do prefer using one in a tube.
Oh yeah, it’s great.
Haven’t used this in ages!
I love this lip balm.
I am currently using this balm, however, I just downloaded the Yuka app to see the additives in the product, and it is high. I will be swapping to Burts bees.
Oh dear additives are not good. Sorry to hear this.
I need to stock up on this.
Might be a nice lip balm but I wish BH wouldn’t use the term ‘drugstore’ – way too American.
I don’t think I have tried Blistex yet.
Blistex and Carmex are pretty fab.
What’s better than using Blistex alone is employing Derm Shereene Idriss’ Lip Basting Method.
Lip Basting involves applying a gentle AHA to your lips and leaving it to sink in for a few seconds then topping it with a moisturiser such as Weleda Skin Food and letting that absorb for a minute or so; shortly after, apply something like Blistex or Aquaphor and your lips will be left left lush for a lot longer than if you’d applied lip balm alone.
Wow this sounds complicated, but worth a try?
Aquaphor works wonders on dry skin and lips. I love the stuff!
Use Shereene Idriss’ Lip Basting Method: Apply gentle AHA, then top with moisturiser of choice and finally seal with an occlusive such as petroleum jelly.
I have used Blistex and its an excellent balm almost an ointment when your lips need alot of care.
Not tried this brand but do love lip balm. Mine has essential oils. It works really well
Yep, it does a good job
I prefer to use a natural lip balm if I ever use one, hardly ever.
Yeah I love it.
Yes definitely a Fiver! I’ve used this one right through my roaccutane years and I couldn’t have lived without it for my driest of ever lips! Still, decades on I am never without a pot of this in one of my bags
Yes, use this lip balm all the time
This lip balm is fine. It’s a bit overrated. Use to be grate but better technology and lip products out there now.
Great before bed too
This is my go-to lip balm – LOVE IT!
Haven’t used Blistex Lip Conditioner Balm in years will have to buy it again.
On the shopping list for this weekend
Blistex has always been good for me and very conditioning. I have felt that Carmex brand is on the same quality level as this too.
I prefer a lip balm in a stick rather than a tin – less messy
I have so many lip balms in my cupboard, I couldn’t possibly justify trying yet another!
I would love to try this.
I tried it a few years ago, works good but not my favourite.
Can’t go wrong for $4!
I love this lip balm, it’s a long time favourite of mine.
I love lip balms! You can never go wrong with a Blistex lip balm