This no-nonsense lip balm is very good at what it does. Thick and occlusive, and made with soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and shea butter, it helps keep your lips calm, hydrated and in tip-top shape.
It doesn't get much more basic than Aquaphor — and I mean that in the best way possible. It's basically good ol' petroleum jelly, combined with other popular moisturizing agents like lanolin and glycerin to really soothe chapped lips.
This popular option lives up the hype: It's got a thicker texture that really protects lips well and it also comes in a few different varieties, all with included SPF. Oh and bonus — it's got a matte finish, which is great if you're going for a lowkey look.
So, this is technically a gloss — but Rihanna's makeup artist Priscilla Ono actually uses it as a lip treatment and mask. I tried it and you know what? It actually works. I also love adding a topcoat of this over lipstick, since it helps offset any drying effects while also adding a gorgeous glow.
