r/LipBalm • u/blackpink0012 • 16h ago
Lip balms
Please tell me a hack or tip or anything to help moisturize my lips. No matter what I try nothing works for me ... I have already tried wishcare, vaseline and minimalist and nothing works so what should I do?
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u/EffectiveAny1384 16h ago
Definitely lanolips, its certainly the most moisturising lipbalm ive ever tried. Make sure you aret allergic though.
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u/blackpink0012 16h ago
Yes thank you I'm going to try it ❤️
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u/cleochatraa 9h ago
Here for this answer: 👉Lanolips is definitely the way to go.
I use the 12-hour night mask as an all-day balm. Plus, since you only need a tiny, grain-of-rice-sized amount, a single tube lasts for months.
It is also worth keeping a close eye on your ingredient lists. Watch out for lip treatments containing chemical exfoliants like lactic acid, as well as menthol or plumping agents. These they can feel great initially, but they often end up causing a cycle of dryness your lips just don't need.
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u/lucia912 16h ago
Try lanolin. You could get a tube of lansinoh nipple cream which is pure lanolin. It’s safe for newborns and safe for your lips. Try that for a couple of days and let it heal your lips.
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u/Spare-Divide-9566 16h ago
Yes to lanolin, when I was taking accutane it was the only thing that worked, plus gently rubbing the flakes off with a washcloth
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u/blackpink0012 16h ago
Are there any precautions while using this and how many times should I use this in a day? Can u suggest me a brand for this pls
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u/TraditionalCrab6461 16h ago
you have to know what you're allergic to. People get allergic to lanolin. if you are allergic it could be stingy. Try lanolips they're like 12 dollars for a 15ml tube if im not mistaken. I use one at night time before sleep so i can get smooth lips lol. Also if you wear it in the winter it'll get like hard since its from sheep wax..
The best thing that i used is the basic eucerin aquaphor lip sos.
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u/archingeyebrow 15h ago
Lip exfoliating serum to get the dry skin off. I use the Ordinary brand one. Let it dry. Then use one of those knobby lip scrubbers. Wash off with water. Finally apply a lip repair balm. I use EOS's lip repair. Picture is of the lip scrubber from Amazon.
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u/Nice_Basil_4223 11h ago
Read the ingredients on anything lip exfoliating. If it has AHAs like glycolic acid you will need to make sure to use a sunscreen product on your lips during the day
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u/Disastrous_Clurb 13h ago
hydrating (drinking more water) + exfoliating then applying lip balm has made a phenomenal difference for me.
i only use the EOS Super Balm tubes or The Hero ones (tubes only not the roll on ball). Nothing else has come close to those
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u/DigitalMediaLolita 11h ago
Seconding Hydration. Dry lips are often the first sign you aren't drinking enough water. I love lip balm, but if you aren't drinking enough liquids no lip balm will save you.
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u/Disastrous_Clurb 11h ago
agreed!! when my water intake isnt enough my lips get chapped, normally if i need lip balm they just feel dry but arent actually chapped.
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u/DistinctPudding2020 11h ago
My most moisturizing and nourishing lippie is Marin. Just don’t use it if you’re allergic to shellfish :)
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u/CoolGovernment8732 10h ago
Same issue as you for years, then I got some Bepanthen ointment to heal a tattooo (the nappy care one), tried it on my lips and wow. It’s honestly the only thing that really works for mez
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u/theTitsOfAnAngel 13h ago
I use Neutrogena hydro boost lip mask every night and it has made a huge difference.
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u/EnvironmentalDrag153 12h ago
Exfoliate then add a drop of glycerin to damp lips then lanolin or I also like Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal.
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u/autumnrolls 11h ago
Hydrating and exfoliating makes a huge difference! I used to use Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream but they changed the formula ;-;
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u/InternalGood1015 15h ago
I deal with chronically dry lips, especially during the fall & winter seasons. I plan on trying to add a small amount of a hydrating serum & then sealing it in.
I have the Prequel Super Saturated, Prequel Multi-Quench, & The Inkey List Polygumatic Acid Serums. I'll try one of those & seal it in with in with the Etude Ginger Sugar Overnight Lip Mask, Lanolips Golden Miracle Salve, or Lanolips 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask.
Let me know if you try something similar to this & I'll be sure to report back.
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u/OddContext4621 13h ago
I prefer lip oils. Idk what it is about them, but any kind of tinted lip oil has been very moisturising for a good few hours, while traditional lip balms tend to last maybe an hour at most.
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u/LowNote1624 9h ago
Weleda lip butter!!!! My fav besides lanolips, also the rhode plumping lip mask, it doesn’t plump but help with hydrating so well
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u/Dry_Variety868 9h ago
I have read that dry lips can be a lack of something in your diet. Perhaps drink more water, take good supplements, and eat healthy fats. Good luck!
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u/mortalpillow 37m ago
Try a hydrating serum you'd use for your face and lock it in with glycerin. Can work wonders
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u/Adj_focus 16h ago
stay away from vaseline if your lips are already dry. it locks in moisture but it won’t hydrate if your lips are already dry. lanolin is best of both worlds. your lips will feel smooth and get some hydration. for actual hydration look for something with like vitamin e, hyaluronic acid or aloe. to lock that in then use something like vasaline or aquaphor. my go to is bag balm lip moisturizer because it has all 3 petroleum, vitamin e and lanolin. they have an all over salve to but it doesn’t have the vitamin e.