Best Products for Nourishing Dry, Cracked Lips

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January 03, 2024

By: Brittany Loggins and Jessica Butler

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No matter how you feel about cold weather, a serious downside is always how it impacts the skin — especially the lips. If you’re suffering with dry, cracking or irritated lips, these balms are for you. There are lots of options that will nourish the skin and leave them looking glossy and hydrated.

The Inkey List Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm

According to The Inkey List, this lip balm is "clinillay proven to plump lips by up to 40% in 4 weeks." It features a tripeptide complex to increase lip volume as well as ultra filling hyaluronic acid spheres to hydrate and fill lines. It's not too thick and doesn't contain added fragrances (good to note if you have sensitive skin!). This one is a great pick, for both the quality and the price!

BUY IT: Morphe, $12.99

Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, Rhode, released some of the best lip balms we've ever tried. The Peptide Lip Treatment comes in three mouthwatering scents as well as an unscented version. Applying these balms feels like luxury and they're sure to add hydration, naturally plump with peptides, and lock in moisture for hours on end. My favorite is the salted caramel!

If you're looking to add a little color, try the Peptide Lip Tints — if you can get your hands on them, that is!

BUY IT: Rhode, $16.00

Fenty Beauty Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask

According to Fenty Beauty, 93% of people who tried their new lip treatment woke up to restored, moisturized lips. The hydrating formula has a pudding-like consistency and it's infused with pomegranate sterols, vitamin E, coconut oil, castor oil, and jojoba oil. You'll love this luxurious balm.

BUY IT: Sephora, $22.00

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask

When things get dire, this is your secret weapon. It contains a berry mix complex that adds in antioxidants to nourish the lips and seals it all in with the brand’s moisture-lock technology. You’ll wake up in the morning with the softest, most supple lips.

BUY IT: Amazon $24.00

Sara Happ The Lip Slip: One Luxe Gloss

If you want to add a little shine to your lip balm, this gloss is the way to go. It’s enriched with vitamins A and E, but it also contains a little shimmer so you can look amazing while giving your lips the nourishment they deserve.

BUY IT: Amazon, $22.00

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm

This formula is surprisingly light, but nourishing. The best part is that it doesn’t feel greasy at all. It even contains hyaluronic acid to make sure that the moisture it adds is there to stay.

BUY IT: Sephora, $28.00

Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm

This balm will leave your lips visibly plumper. It does this thanks to tripeptide-1, which is a peptide that stimulates collagen and improves the skin’s firmness. Finally, this balm also contains avocado oil and mongongo oil, so you can trust that your lips are getting back the moisture that the winter has taken away.

BUY IT: Sephora, $18.00

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter

Sometimes, you just need to feel like you're on a beach, and this lip balm does that all while hydrating your skin. It’s packed with cupuaçu, açaí and coconut oil.

BUY IT: Sephora, $18.00

bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Balm

If you’re already using retinol on the rest of your face, it’s definitely time to integrate this anti-aging powerhouse into your lip care routine as well. This balm feels super lightweight, but it leaves your lips feeling immediately softer.

BUY IT: Amazon, $30.00

CeraVe Healing Ointment

This healing ointment is the perfect solution to any dry, cracking or irritated skin. It’s super thick and protective, and it’s definitely the right option if you’re heading out skiing or planning on being outdoors in the cold air.

BUY IT: Ulta, $10.99

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