Chapped lips in the UK are a heating-and-wind problem, not a character flaw. The best lip balm is the one you will actually reapply: a tube in the bag, a pot on the nightstand, SPF when there is glare on snow or water. This list mixes overnight treatment, a classic beeswax stick, a medicated pot, holiday SPF and a multi-use balm.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Berry overnight mask. Softens by morning. Use alone or over a plain balm.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturising Lip Balm
Beeswax and peppermint, cheap enough to leave in every coat. Fine for daily chap, less ideal if mint irritates.
Carmex Classic Lip Balm
Camphor and menthol with SPF 15. Useful when lips are cracked; some people find the tingle too much for everyday.
Sun Bum Lip Balm SPF 30
SPF 30 plus vitamin E. The holiday and ski stick. Reapply after drinks.
Glossier Balm Dotcom
Lanolin, castor oil and beeswax. Lips, cuticles, dry patches. Original is the gentler option.
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How to protect lips year-round
Reapply after eating and drinking. Keep one tube in the bag and one by the bed.
Richer balm in winter wind. SPF in summer and on bright cold days — lips burn.
Very cracked lips need an occlusive overnight, not another mint stick.
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Read guide →Frequently asked questions
Why do my lips stay chapped even with balm?
Dehydration, lip-licking, or irritants such as menthol. Drink water, stop licking, switch to a plain formula.
Do I need SPF on my lips?
Yes when you are outside for a stretch. SPF 15–30 is the useful range.
How often should I apply lip balm?
Whenever they feel tight — often three to five times a day — and a richer layer at night.