As the temperatures slowly drop and the air gets dry as we head into the colder months, you might have noticed that your lips are becoming drier and more chapped than before.

Unlike most of your skin, lips don't naturally produce their own moisturising oils to fight off dryness and flakiness. And because there's little that you can do about the cool weather, the best thing you can do to protect your lips (besides staying hydrated!) is regular use of a lip balm.


However, with lots of options out there, we understand how hard it can be sometimes to decide which balm will meet your needs and which ones will only disappoint you…

To help you out, we've gathered up some crowd favourites to make sure your lips stay soft and healthy through the winter months.



First on the list is probably one of the most popular lip balms in the beauty market right now – Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment.

With over a thousand glowing reviews from customers on Product Review, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, and Amazon, many Aussies can testify that this ointment really helps to heal and soothe chapped, dry or damaged lips (and even skin!), with many of them considering this as a staple part of their makeup bag.

Available for $6.99 on Chemist Warehouse, many customers also say that this ointment is very effective on small burns and insect bites. What a multitasker!



The second lip balm on the list is the highly anticipated Lacura Beauty Ultra Glow Lip Balm, available as part of Aldi's Special Buys this week.

Available for $9.99, this lip balm is perfect for those who are looking to protect their lips from the cold and at the same time, give them an elegant, soft gloss finish – with colours available in shades of Sheer Pink, Coral Red, or Runway Red.

The product's formulation and packaging also share a remarkable similarity with the designer brand Dior's Addict Lip Glow Lip Balm, which costs a whopping $57 at Sephora.


For those who are frequently outdoors, the next lip balm on the list is perfect for you.

Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen is one of the best lip balms out there that contain SPF, which is a must to protect your lips from sun exposure.

Suitable for everyday use, this lip balm has received highly rated reviews across Adore Beauty, Mecca and David Jones from hundreds of customers all over the country, with many of them saying that they've been using this product for years.

However, this product is a bit on the more expensive side – available for $30 in most online stores, so we recommend this for our members with the extra budget to spare.


Finally, the last one on the list – this lip balm is also considered a cult favourite among beauty enthusiasts. If you prefer to fill your beauty routine with only natural products, then Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm could become a permanent feature in your makeup pouch or your bathroom cupboard.

This natural lip balm is infused with beeswax, a natural skin conditioner, to hydrate and nourish chapped lips. The balm also harnesses antioxidant vitamin E and cooling peppermint oil for added moisture and a satisfying tingle!

Available for around $7 at Big W, this all-natural lip balm will surely make your lips feel their best.


These are only some recommendations from us, folks! If you have more beauty products you want to share, don't hesitate to let us know in the comments below.

For a quicker solution to getting rid of chapped lips, check out this video below: