17 Lip Balms We Rate For Healing Chapped Lips

As budding beauty enthusiasts, lip balm was our first love. Evolving from bubblegum Smackers to the more glossy Juicy Tubes, stains, oils and beyond, it may not have been the hydration we were obsessed with, but they sure did make us look fleek. Now, as (very mature) adults, candy smells and clip-on packaging aren't enough to sway us, and while balms are still a staple of ours, our attention has shifted to more advanced criteria.

Sure we all have a few stragglers rolling around at the bottom of our tote bags that do enough, but when you meet the right lip balm, it’s a game-changer. Particularly as the winter chill sets in, leaving us with sad, chapped lips, the search for a one-and-done product that hydrates, protects and doesn't feel stuffy and sticky is a worthwhile cause.

So to uncover the best lip balm, we've scoured the internet and put our lips on the line to find out what's really worth the cash. Ahead, the top-rated lip balms set to become your new holy grail.