Until we run out of pockets and purses, there's always going to be room for more lip balms [1] in our hearts and minds. A little gloss goes a long way [2], and a balm can work wonders on dry lips [3] in Winter.
Honestly, this love is so intense we could pretty much write an on-the-spot Dr. Seuss rhyming story about our passion [4] — it'd start off: "Pop on that balm and keep things calm, on a plane or on a train, laying low or on the go." (Note: We never said we were poets.)
But, our feelings don't matter here because other Sephora shoppers are loving these lip balms in particular — and they're all bestsellers at the store. There are ones that are matte or glossy [5] and tinted or sheer, no matter what you personally prefer. Some of them work to keep lips extra hydrated with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter, and others also smooth things out before you put lipstick on top.
So, clearly it's not just us over here with a lip balm collection . . . and maybe we have an audience for that book after all? Either way, check out 25 of the bestselling lip balms at Sephora ahead.
Fresh Hydrating Lip Balm
All four options of the bestselling Fresh Hydrating Lip Balm [6] ($18) feature protective vitamin E, an oil blend that softens lips, and sugar to prevent moisture loss. Now your only decision is which flavour you'd prefer — Coconut [7], Caramel [8], Lemon [9], or Peach [10]?
Gucci Baume à Lèvres Lip Balm
If you want a subtle shine that both looks natural and feels good, check out the Gucci Baume à Lèvres Lip Balm [11] ($42). This hydrating product comes in the transparent formula (seen here) and three pink or plum shades.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm
Each of the eight sheer colours of the bestselling Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balms [12] ($19) are packed with antioxidant-rich algae and marine flower extracts to deeply condition and moisturise your lips. You can even use them to top off your favourite lipstick with a dewy finish.
Taste Beauty Succulent Lip Balm
Deserving all the awards for cuteness [13], this Taste Beauty Succulent Lip Balm [14] ($8) is also a bestseller at Sephora. Your chapped lips will appreciate either the vanilla or watermelon flavour and how well the balm moisturises afterwards.
Bite Beauty Agave+ Daytime Vegan Lip Balm
The Bite Beauty Agave+ Daytime Vegan Lip Balm [15] ($14) delivers intense moisture for up to eight hours with just one swipe. The agave nectar nurtures your lips, and the orange-vanilla flavour smells pretty great, too.
Fresh Sugar Lip Legends Gift Set
This popular Fresh Sugar Lip Legends Gift Set [16] ($42, originally $48) features a range of the brand's bestselling lip treatments. It's packaged perfectly for the holidays, but you can also choose whatever sheer colours you like best and buy both the Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 [17] ($24) or Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment [18] ($26) separately.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy
When your lips are just completely chapped and you need relief, pick up the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy [19] ($12). Shea butter and glycerin work to nurture your lips, and it even dries matte, so if you want to put colour on top later, you're all set.
Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Lip Balm
If you're going for a dewy, pearlescent finish on your lips, check out one of the Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Lip Balm [20] ($40) "Astral" shades, as they all bring the shimmer. Otherwise, there are satiny hues and even a sheer option for the same rich, replenishing hydration without the sparkle.
Biossance Squalane+ Rose Vegan Lip Balm
The bestselling Biossance Squalane+ Rose Vegan Lip Balm [21] ($18) features hyaluronic acid, helping to deliver some much-needed moisture this Winter. As a bonus, there's wakame algae inside, which brings about a naturally plump look to lips, too.
Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm
The Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm [22] ($40) does three things for your lips at the same time: Pepperslim and coolact plump them, shea butter moisturises, and eosin works with your skin's pH to create your own custom shade. Then, a few of the options add a subtle shimmer to finish things off.
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
The bestselling Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 [23] ($10) is a classic to stock year-round. It features soothing aloe vera and softening squalane, too.
Milk Makeup Kush Lip Balm
Don't be alarmed by the green shade of this Milk Makeup Kush Lip Balm [24] ($16) — it goes on clear in the end. There are a few sheer pink options if you can't get past that though, and all have cannabis sativa seed oil inside to hydrate and calm your lips.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Kiss'r Luscious Lip Balm
The popular Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Kiss'r Luscious Lip Balm [25] ($18) locks in moisture and preps your lips for whatever comes next, be it a layer of lipstick . . . or just kissing. (There's also a limited-edition set adding in a scrub to prep lips beforehand for $29.)
Buxom Powerplump Lip Balm
The power of Buxom's plumping isn't just for their (incredibly popular) coloured glosses. This bestselling Powerplump Lip Balm [26] ($18) is a moisturising option that offers a subtle boost of volume along with the pretty sheer pink colour.
Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm
This Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm [27] ($10) is 100 percent natural with moisturising honey [28], conditioning beeswax, and nurturing cupuaçu and cocoa butters. It's also an ideal primer to prevent lip colour from flaking, as it fills in fine lines to create a smooth base.
Kosas Kosasport LipFuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm
What's special about this Kosas Kosasport LipFuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm [29] ($18) is something called konjac root that's inside both the sheer colours and just-plain-sheer option. This product forms a gel-like barrier between lips and the environment, which protects against the elements while also sealing in nourishment and moisture.
Smashbox Mindful 5 Custom Glow Lip Balm
The exact shade of this Smashbox Mindful 5 Custom Glow Lip Balm [30] ($18) changes based on your own skin's pH, so no two people will look exactly the same wearing it. It also smooths and conditions your lips at the same time.
Nars Afterglow Lip Balm
When you want a subtle colour that keeps lips moisturised long after you sweep it on, there are six flattering tints of Nars Afterglow Lip Balm [31] ($28) to choose from, including satin and radiant finishes. All feature the brand's monoï hydrating complex for long-lasting hydration along with antioxidant benefits, too.
Laneige Kiss Me All Day
The bestselling Laneige Kiss Me All Day [32] set ($35) features two different barely there shades and one clear option. If you want to choose just one, you can buy any of the three individually for $15 [33] (or an additional grapefruit option, too).
Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube
In a slightly different format than the brand's iconic salve tin, this Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube [34] ($7) hydrates lips along with plenty of other uses. It's no surprise this product is a bestseller, too, as it can also help heal cuts, soothe burns, or even fix up ashy patches on your skin.
Sephora Collection Lip Balm and Scrub
There's a whole range of these Sephora Collection Lip Balms and Scrubs [35] ($6) — and some scents are for exfoliating your lips while others are for adding moisture. If you're looking for the latter, choose between protective goji berry, soothing coconut, nourishing watermelon, or moisturising vanilla.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter
Just like what the brand's bestselling lotion does for your body, this sister Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter [36] ($18) leaves your lips luscious and nourished with the same caramel scent. It features coconut oil for conditioning and the superfruit açaí to add in antioxidant benefits as well.
Dior Lip Glow
Whether you want something satiny or shimmery, there's a Dior Lip Glow [37] ($34) to make it happen. All colours of this bestselling balm feature mango butter to moisturise and protect your lips, too.
Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm
For supple, nourished lips, you can count on the bestselling Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm [38] ($18) to make it happen with natural ingredients like virgin marula oil, sea fern algae, and green tea leaf. The balm helps neutralise free radicals while leaving your lips protected and moisturised moving forward.
Sephora Collection Colourful Gloss Balm
There are more than 70,000 loves for this bestselling Sephora Collection Colourful Gloss Balm [39] ($3-8, originally $8). Lips get treated to mango and grapeseed oil whether you're going for a high-shine finish or a subtle shimmer.