The one product almost everyone reaches for every single day. Our lip balms range from light, everyday sticks to richer, more cushioning textures, so you can keep one in a coat pocket, one in the car and one on the bedside table without thinking twice about it.

The one we actually rate

We are hairdressers rather than beauticians, so lip products are not something we use on clients in Codsall. That makes it easy to be honest about the ones we buy for ourselves, and the Moroccanoil lip balm is the clear favourite among the team. The texture glides on without dragging, the argan oil scent is subtle rather than perfumed, and it never leaves that waxy film some balms do. If you only ever try one from this page, make it that one.

Finding the right texture

Lighter balms sink in quickly and sit well under lipstick or gloss, which makes them the sensible choice for daytime and for anyone who dislikes shine. Richer, more occlusive formulas stay put for longer and feel far more comfortable in cold, windy weather. Most people end up with one of each rather than a single all-rounder.

Clear, tinted or scented

Clear balms are the safe pick and work with any lip colour you layer over the top. Tinted balms give a soft wash of colour with none of the precision of a lipstick, which is ideal for school runs, work and anything where you want to look pulled together in five seconds. Scented options range from vanilla and coconut to citrus and mint, though a fragrance-free formula is the kinder choice if you find scents cloying.

Getting more from your balm

Apply it before bed as well as through the day, as that is when it has the longest uninterrupted stretch to work. Use a lip scrub first if lips are looking flaky, then follow with balm and give it a minute to settle before adding colour. And keep a spare in every bag, because the balm you own is only useful if it is the one you have with you.

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