A comprehensive roundup of our favourite hydrating lip balms

A good-quality, hydrating lip balm is an essential in every handbag, but with so many options on the market, it’s important to sift through and find one that works perfectly for you.

Maybe you want your lip balm to give you a subtle wash of colour? Or maybe you need one that hydrates without leaving behind that sticky residue?

Whatever the criteria are for selecting your perfect lip balm, here we have put together a comprehensive list of all our favourites.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Here for $22.95

The Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment is a bit of a classic when it comes to no-fuss hydration, thanks to a blend of all three hydrators: humectants to attract moisture, emollients to soften, and occlusives to lock in all that hydrating goodness.

With a glossy finish, this is perfect for popping on by itself or wearing with your favourite lip combo for an added boost of hydration.

The Ordinary Squalane and Amino Acids Lip Balm

Here for $16.30

If you need your lip balm to be a bit of a multi-tasker, then The Ordinary Squalane and Amino Acids Lip Balm is the one for you, working on lips, elbows, and cuticles.

Formulated with Vegan Squalane, it provides immediate and long-lasting hydration, while also working to support a healthier skin barrier.

Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

Here for $35

If you haven't heard of the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment by now, then respectfully, what have you been doing?!

This nourishing formula hydrates and replenishes the lips through peptides, shea butter, and vitamin E, while also leaving behind a nourished, glossy, high-shine finish.

Fenty Treatz Hydrating and Strengthening Lip Oil

30% off now

Is there anything Rihanna can't do? Because this Fenty Treatz Hydrating and Strengthening Lip Oil locks in moisture and soothes dry lips, for the perfect pout.

This is because it has been formulated with a range of nourishing oils such as jojoba seed, rosehip, and sweet cherry seed to strengthen the lip's moisture barrier.

Plus, it comes in over seven options, if you're looking for a little pop of colour.

Go-To Skincare Lip Hero Nourishing Lip Oil

Here for $27

The Go-To Skincare Lip Hero is a classic, and I personally keep this by my bedside to give my lips a little boost of hydration while I sleep.

Formulated with a blend of botanical oils, antioxidants, and fatty acids, to seal in moisture and condition the lips without leaving that sticky feeling we all know too well...

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

Here for $67

If you're specifically looking for colour and hydration, you can't go past the Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil.

Enriched with nourishing cherry oil, this product works to moisturise the lips for up to 24 hours of hydration, while also offering a mirror-shine glossy effect, which looks perfect when paired with a creamy lip liner.

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment

Here for $30

Looking for fun flavours and indulgent hydration?

Then look no further, because the Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment is the product for you. This formulation is powered by lip-specific peptides like kokum, mango seed butters and cloudberry oil to visibly smooth fine lines and help restore natural volume over time.

Having personally used a bunch from this range, I can attest to the fact that they work as well as they smell!

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm

Here for $20.28

Another personal favourite, I don't go anywhere without my Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm.

Since using this, I have found my lips to remain hydrated throughout the day, even well after applying. This is likely thanks to the rich formula, which includes unique hydrators like babassu seed, avocado, jojoba seed, coconut and pomegranate seed.

Dermal Therapy Lip Balm

Here for $6.50

If you're really struggling with dry lips, then the Dermal Therapy Lip Balm might just be your pick.

With a concentrated blend of ingredients like lanolin and cocoa butter, this product works to alleviate severe dryness and discomfort.

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm

Here for $14.99

We all know and love the Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm for its all-around healing and hydrating benefits.

Using the power of vitamin E and a range of all-natural fruit extracts, you can use this on chapped lips, dry skin patches, cuticles, small cuts and bites.

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