Keep Your Lips Soft All Fall Long
Top lip balms that can keep your lips smooth and pretty through chilly weather.
As the air turns crisp and cool, chapped lips become a real struggle. Lip balm, lip oils, and lip tints are not just beauty products—they’re self-care essentials. From cute, affordable Asian brands to expensive Western formulas, here are our favorite lip products for every need—whether you’re a makeup lover or simply seeking hydration.
Affordable & Asian Brand Picks
rom&nd Glasting Melting Balm
A lightweight, dewy gloss that hydrates without feeling heavy, making it perfect for everyday wear. It melts on the lips, and it smells really good. They have both cool and warm tones.
Key moisturizing ingredients: (Vegan and sulfate-free)
- Jojoba seed oil
- sweet almond oil
- evening primrose oil
- apricot kernel oil
- argan oil
- shea butter
- camellia seed oil
- fruit extracts
rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint
This lip tint delivers vibrant color and soft sheen, while nourishing the lips. It provides a natural-looking color. This is their reformulated version with over 24 shades that suit all skin tones.
Key moisturizing ingredients: (Phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free)
- Plant-based extracts (Kiwi, Papaya, Coconut, Guava, Mango) that provide a hydrating, smoothing feel.
- Emollients like Dimethicone and Octyldodecanol help soften and seal in moisture.
The Creme Shop x Hello Kitty | Kawaii Kiss Moisturizing Lip Oil - Apple
A fruity, nourishing lip oil that adds shine and softness while soothing dry lips. It’s a good pick if your lips are already dry, or if you prefer a glossy finish with extra care. It smells like apples and doesn’t taste like chemicals.
Key ingredients: (Cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free)
- Jojoba oil
- argan oil
- vitamin E to soften and nourish lips.
Expensive & Western Favorites
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Cream Color Dip Cream (Fruit Snackz)
A creamy lip gloss that leaves a beautiful shine and gives a smooth, juicy finish. It combines both color and care. There are 5 shades in total. Fruit Snackz has a strong fruit scent and leaves a stain on the lips.
Key ingredients: (Sulfate-free and SLS-free)
- Shea butter, Sunflower seed oil, and Vitamin E to deeply condition lips
- Lactic acid for smoothness and a glossy finish.
NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick (Dolce Vita 888)
A soft rose-tones creamy hybrid lipstick that adds both color and moisture, so you don’t have to choose between pigment and comfort.
Key Ingredients: (Sulfate-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free)
- Monoi hydrating complex (coconut oil, gardenia flower extract, squalene) for moisture
- Shea butter mango butter to soften and shield lips
Clinique Almost Lipstick (Black Honey)
A sheer berry tint that adapts beautifully to your natural lip tone. It provides both color and hydration. Good on sensitive lips and heals dry lips. Fragrance free.
Key ingredients: (Gluten-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free)
- Castor seed oil and cetyl ricinoleate for a soft, smooth application.
- Candelilla and carnauba waxes for a sleek texture.
- Vitamin E to help condition and protect lips.
Why Ingredients Matter
When looking for a lip product to keep your lips moisturized, look for:
- Moisturizing oils and butters (like jojoba, shea, argan, coconut) to soften and protect lips.
- Fruit extracts or botanical ingredients that help soothe and hydrate.
- Humectants or hydrators (like hyaluronic acid or glycol-based ingredients) that pull moisture into the lips and keep them from drying out.
Where to Shop
Want to try some of these? You can buy them at Ulta, Sephora, Amazon, or through their official websites. If you’re in Maryland, visit Teso Life in Rockville for a lovely selection of Asian beauty products in person.