1: Shu Uemura Depsea Hydrability Moisturizing lip balm (15ml) $48
This colourless, glossy balm melts into the lips to form a comfortable cocoon.
Apply a generous layer before bedtime to soothe chapped lips.
2: Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Lip Treatment (15ml) $40
This lightweight gel absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue.
It contains hyaluronic acid microspheres, which work to plump up the lips and fill out fine lines for a picture-perfect pout.
3: By Terry Or De Rose Baume Precieux (10g)
$99, from Escentials
For the ultimate in luxe lipcare, check out this balm which is infused with 24-carat pink gold to give lips an iridescent shimmer while keeping them hydrated.
Apply it over lip colour to give an irresistible sheen.
4: Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie (1.5ml) $31
Chock-full of powerful antioxidants such as Acai berry, pomegranate and vitamin C which neutralise free radical damage, this blend of lipgloss and lip balm works to reduce the appearance of fine lip lines.
The non-sticky formula comes in six fruity shades such as mango and berry to add a dash of colour.
5: Maybelline LipSmooth Botanicals (1.9g) $6.90, from Watsons and Guardian stores
Don't fret if you find yourself licking off this lip balm which is infused with zesty orange peel essential oil.
Made with 100 per cent natural ingredients, the edible formula does not contain chemicals, irritants or fragrances.
6: Korres Lip Butter (6g) $21
With one sold every minute, you can't go wrong with this best-selling tinted lip balm from the Greek brand.
It is made with ultra moisturising shea butter and rice wax to keep even the most parched lips moist and supple.
7: Dior Creme de Rose (7.2g) $39
Take a moment to smell the roses as you apply this balm, which contains the flower's essential oil to keep lips soft and supple.
Dab it onto the centre of your lips for an instant plumping effect.
8: Nivea Lip Care Fruity Shine Pomegranate (5.5ml) $4.10, from Watsons and Guardian stores from next month
Harness the power of the vitamin-rich pomegranate with this shimmery lip balm.
Better yet, it comes with SPF10 sun protection.
karentee@sph.com.sg
This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.
