10 Best Lip Balms For Men (Review) in 2021

Jack Black offers you a ton of different male grooming products, but they really shine when you’re talking about their personal healthcare lineup as well. Jack Black’s intense therapy lip balm includes heavy components of green tea antioxidants to help nurture naturally smooth and healthy skin. We absorb everything that touches our pores, at least to some extent, so you should make it count right from the get-go. Jack Black also gives you SPF 25 protection, because let’s face it, none of us are wearing sunblock when we’re supposed to. The sun’s rays are immensely harmful and often overlooked, which is why you need a double layer of protection. Let it soak in, revitalize your lips, and get back to feeling like yourself in no time. If you would like to revitalize your whole skin, make sure you check out our guide to the best exfoliators for men.

Aquaphor was close to snagging the first spot, and absolutely deserve recognition for their healing shield formula that encases your lips. You’ll put the full power of all-natural, proven ingredients to work, including shea butter, chamomile and numerous vitamins, enriching your skin and repairing cracked, dry lips. On that front, this formula works amazingly quickly, sinking deep into your lips to provide instant relief and stop itching in its tracks. Your lips aren’t going to heal when you’re subconsciously tapping them or picking at them, which is why Aquaphor gives you the perfect environment to heal. You’ll be able to repair your lips in as little as two days, thanks to this groundbreaking formula that requires such a miniscule amount to use.

Neutrogena has always been a trustworthy brand, providing the very best relief without charging an arm and a leg for it. They took their value one step further with their Norwegian formula, coming in an eight-pack of tubes, each packing the same great power. First and foremost, you get SPF 15 protection to maintain your lip health throughout the day. UV rays are no longer going to damage them (so long as you aren’t sunbathing all day). Furthermore, their dermatologist recommended formula is completely free of fragrances and PABA materials. You’re getting as close to nature as possible, with the scientific intervention that makes Neutrogena so healing and comforting. There’s no waxy feeling, no noticeable definition change in your lips, just an invisible shield that’s designed to protect you all day long. For more skincare products, check out our selection of the best face masks.

C.O. Bigelow gets a little premium on the price, but for this peace of mind, it’s well worth it. If you’re like many of us and you don’t want to feel lip balm actually resting on your lips all day, you can always try the overnight approach. This formula is designed to deeply penetrate your skin, down to the very last cell, and begin the healing process from the inside out, while dually granting you relief and immediate restoration. No more cracked lips, no more spots of blood showing up from extreme winter weather, just a night time product that lets you bypass all the hassle of wearing lip balm during the day. Apply this before bed, and wake up feeling like a new man. You have an average of two days before this lip balm revitalizes your skin completely, and as an added bonus, we’d like to point out that it’s non-greasy, and won’t leave a smudge on your pillow overnight.

NIVEA is one of the first names that come to mind when you think about protecting your skin, but they’ve gone a step beyond simple skin care to bring you this fantastically simple moisturizing lip balm. Using some of nature’s best ingredients to create shea butter and pure jojoba oil, you’re getting a deeply locked-in moisture that revitalizes your cells from the moment you apply it. Jojoba oil is a product that’s often used in beard oil, which can hydrate and repair dry, coarse facial hair that’s been barren for months. Imagine the power it can play in your lips (and don’t worry, it has a pleasant light taste with no fragrance). Beyond NIVEA’s attention to the details, you also get a bulk deal of six tubes for a fantastic price. This makes a perfect grooming gift for your loved ones.

Brickell is another men’s brand that you may notice. They create some fantastic hygiene products for men, and their expertise is dutifully displayed in their all-natural lip balm. When we say all-natural, we truly mean that it’s all-natural and 100% organic. Brickell doesn’t mess around with quality, which is why you’ll see a slightly higher price, as well as the knowledge of all-day protection that vigorously repairs and replenishes the cells in your lips. As you’ll find with many men’s lip balm brands, there’s SPF 15 protection included to prevent UV ray damage. brickell ‘s formula is pleasant and only has a moderately waxy feeling, which lasts for about thirty minutes until it gets absorbed into your skin. Give it a maximum of three days to go from cracked to cracking smiles every chance you get.

Dr. Dans isn’t just a clever title, they actually use pharmaceutical grade ingredients in their CortiBalm to give you faster relief, and a longer-lasting solution. Their main active ingredient, Hydrocortisone, is accompanied by beeswax, mineral oil and petroleum jelly, which are all the old-school methods that your grandmother used to use to treat chapped lips. We’re really appreciative of one more fact that Dr. Dans pointed out, where many brands don’t: this formula is designed to help relieve cold sores. Many of us get them, and we all want them gone as quickly as possible. You don’t have to throw out this tube when your cold sores vanish, because this is exactly what will relieve them time and time again. Keep this always handy in your Dopp kit.

It’s time to talk about organic products, and what they do for your skin. This Dr. Bronner’s formula is completely organic, all-natural, and seriously powerful. Gents are often under the impression that if it’s not chemically crafted, it’s not going to hold up, but we have news for you: nature is far stronger than any pharmaceuticals when it comes to lip care. This exclusive list of products sinks deep into your lips to provide moisture from the inside out, while dually shielding your lips from additional harm. You also get a bulk pack of six tubes, so you’ll never be without top-line protection again. The best part about this is that your body recognizes everything properly, which speeds up the absorption process and gets relief to your system in as little as thirty-six hours.

There’s power in shea butter. We’ve seen it in just about every lip balm we’ve reviewed so far, and it’s for a good reason: it moisturizes like nothing else out there, while providing some excellent protection throughout the rest of the day. L’Occitane works to moisturize in a more natural way, and starts working from the point of contact to replenish dry and cracked skin on the surface. Then it starts working its way through your cells, so the only thing to be wary of is fast relief: if you don’t keep applying it, your chapped lips will be back faster than you could imagine. Shea butter should be a part of your daily skin care regimen, and with L’Occitane, it’s easier than ever to give your lips a bit of TLC.

La Mer isn’t your average lip balm. You’re outside in the dead of winter, maybe you work out there or maybe you’re just commuting, and every second that dry, cold air touches your lips, it’s causing damage. La Mer is there to no only rejuvenate damaged skin, but also provide a wafer-thin shield on your lips to protect against further damage. The problem is that most lip balms feel waxy, and we don’t want to deal with that. La Mer works differently, creating a smooth and calming feeling, while giving you a very light winter mint scent and flavor. It’s like doubling down on making your breath ultra fresh, while also protecting and repairing damaged lips.