If you’re anything like we are, you have a dozen different lip balms stashed throughout your house in coat pockets, backpacks, tote bags, and bathroom drawers. There are probably a few in your car, too, melting in cupholders or tucked into the console. Not all these lip products are created equal: some leave a weird white cast, and others taste vile. But one or two rise above the rest—the holy grail products, the balm you reach for above all the others, one that provides your dry, chapped lips with great moisture for a long time, even in cold winter weather.
To save you from adding to your collection of just-ok lip balms, we asked the Outside team to share their best recommendations with you. Your lips and significant others will thank you.
MUTHA Pucker Lip Butter ($28)
I discovered this product about a year ago when I was selected to be a beauty product tester for a wellness brand. Considering the steep price—it’s $28 pre-tax—I was happy to have received this item for free. However, it’s worth the daunting price tag because I have never found a lip balm that keeps my…
