I like to consider myself somewhat of a lip balm aficionado. I've tried a lot (and lost even more), which means I know what makes a lip balm an everyday essential versus one that gets forgotten at the bottom of a handbag. Since I've tested them all, I feel confident in saying that eos checks all the boxes. But what makes a good lip balm great? Keep reading to see which important qualities you should be taking into consideration.
What Makes a Good Lip Balm
The 5 Most Important Qualities in a Good Lip Balm
Nov 13 2019
by Amanda Elser Murray
advertiser content from eos
Lip balm is an everyday essential, which is why we partnered with eos to highlight the five qualities your go-to balm should have.
Let's start with a biggie, shall we? Sustainability is a huge factor for me when it comes to my beauty products. Shea butter is incredibly moisturising and hydrating, but besides its amazing skincare benefits, it's one of the few crops driven by and dominated by women who can earn a meaningful, independent income when harvesting shea. And since so many beauty products contain shea butter, including eos lip balm, it makes eos's partnership with the Global Shea Alliance even more meaningful. This way I know if I'm using its product I'm doing my part to protect the world's ecosystem and women's empowerment.
Given the fact that I'm applying lip balm onto my lips, which means it will definitely be ingested, I need a brand that is transparent about its ingredients. I like to know where, why, and how my products get made. So another bonus point goes to eos, since, in addition to shea butter, they also sustainably source ingredients like jojoba oil, coconut oil, and beeswax for long-lasting hydration.
Arguably the biggest make or break in a lip balm, flavours are very important. A good lip balm should offer just a hint of something delicious without being too overpowering. But while I crave yummy flavours and scents, I want to know that my lip balm is still safe. So I love that eos develops quality flavours and fragrances that exceed industry standards and disclose potential fragrance allergens on products.
My Current Faves
It's 2019, which means a product not only has to work but has to be feed-worthy. A refreshing departure from your standard lip balm shape, the eos colourful spheres are easy to latch onto in your bag, fun to display next to your computer at work, and oh-so pretty in your next Instagram post.
Sure, there is nothing wrong with your standard lip balm tube, but this little cutie makes applying lip balm way more fun and hassle-free. The very first time I applied an eos lip balm, I became a fan. You're able to apply so much more product to your lips in one swipe, and the hands-free application means I can reapply on the go without freaking out about clean hands or messy fingers.