Lip Balms that work all year round!
Lip Balms that work all year round!
Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of emails from you gorgeous readers asking what my favourite/go-to lip products are so after looking through my stash of goodies I’ve managed to whittle it down to 2 lip products I love with one of them doubling up as a multi-use product 🙂
I don’t know if it’s just me but I seem to have a little obsession with lip-balms, they’re everywhere from my desk, handbag, beauty drawers, car – generally dotted all over the place!
My go-to lip balms
The two you see pictured above are my all-time favourites and I’ve listed all the reasonings below for you! 🙂
Soap and Glory Smooch Operator Lip Balm
I’m a huge fan of Soap and Glory but you may have seen in some of my recent posts that I’m not too keen on their new packaging and yes I know that it’s down to the actual product itself BUT Soap and Glory if you’re reading, please change it back to the pretty packaging….thank you! 🙂
Smooch Operator is small, lovely and looks quite simplistic yet very neat – a step back from their typical packaging but at the same time cute.
The balm itself is a very delicate shade of pink but it smells amazing! Like summer in a pot – think coconuts, fruit and summer air….you really could be in Hawaii if you closed your eyes haha!
When applied this feels really lovely and extremely nourishing BUT if you apply a thick layer it can be a little bit heavy and feels slightly oily which I’m not a fan of so I always apply a very little amount.
However this does double up as a wonderful cuticle/nail balm too – the oilier texture is great and strangely is absorbed pretty quickly when used on cuticles so this is a great product especially with winter on the way.
Pop in your handbag and use during the day 🙂
Clarins Hydraquench Lip Balm
I know I’m only talking about 2 lip balms in this post but the Clarins Hydraquench Lip Balm is my all time favourite lip balm, it works overnight – literally!
In winter, skin is prone to getting dry – especially lips, with all the temperature changes and going from the warm indoors to the harsh, cold weather outside it does take it’s toll but with the right products you can get by just fine. 🙂
(I’ll be covering this in another post and writing about my favourite winter skincare)
I love the Clarins Hydraquench Lip Balm and I apply this during the day too but when the weather gets quite harsh and cold I’ll use it as an overnight treatment too – apply before bed and you’re guaranteed to wake up with soft, smooth kissable lips – seriously 😀
The packaging is lovely, sleek and a lot more hygienic as there’s no dabbing into pots, simply pop in your bag to use during the day or keep it on your bedside table and use as an overnight treatment – it really works!
I know the packaging is really simple and it might not be the girliest looking product out there but the product itself is really lovely, a cotton-candy shade of pink with a deliciously sweet rose scent….it’s one of the nicest smelling products and I really can’t get enough of this….I think I actually fall in love with it a little bit more each time I use it hahaha 🙂
Purchase Lip Balms
You can purchase these by clicking the links below where you’ll be taken to their pages!
Soap & Glory Smooch Operator – Click HERE
Clarins Hydraquench Lip Balm – Click HERE
These are both wonderful lip balms and I use them all year round and with one doubling up as a cuticle treatment what’s not to love?
The weather is getting colder in the UK and I’m actually sat here with a big mug of hot chocolate all wrapped up in my fluffy dressing gown so hopefully these products can be of benefit in some way! 🙂
Let me know if you’ve used either of the above lip balms or what your favourite product is…..is it good old vaseline or something fancier?
Layla xx
Great review! Definitely going to try them!
xx
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Thank you xxx
Soap & Glory is awesome! 😀
I love their product range!
And Clarins… We all love! 😉
Nice review!
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Yes they do have gorgeous products and they’re both really wonderful!! 🙂 xxx
Loving the look and the sound of the clarins lip balm. The packaging may not look particularly luxurious, but it’s rather convenient and the smell sounds divine. Thanks for sharing.
Jasmin xx
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It’s really gorgeous – I really recommend it and haven’t found a fault with it…yes it’s very simple but absolutely gorgeous and gets the job done!! 🙂 xxx
Those Soap and Glory are doing a huge “click” to me and not only the balms…..I wish I could try them all!! heheheh
kisses doll have a nice day!
Μαιρη
Hahaha who knows, they might come to Greece soon! 🙂 xxxx
Lately my lips have been getting dryer! 🙁 Going to pop into Clarins and give it a sample thanks to your post. 🙂
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Ooooh YAAAAAY!!!! Let me know what you think – it really is great 🙂 xxx
I love Soap and Glory, my washbag is full of their miniatures. Will check their lip balm out now!
Haha – they do have gorgeous products!!! yes check this out…you’ll really like it 🙂 xxx
I’ve never tried either of these, but as the weather turns colder, my lips need more attention so I might try one of these x
They are both great but if you want something to work quickly then go for the Clarins Lip balm – as an overnight treatment you’ll see how lovely and smooth lips are….the Soap and Glory is good and doubles up as a cuticle balm too……my personal have is Clarins though 🙂 xxx
Thanks for sharing!
xx
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Great review! I think I may have to get the clarions hydra quench, it sounds perfect for winter, when you need something legit. I was hoping you would do a lip balm post to, so this was perfect!
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Aww thank you so much!!! The Clarins lip balm is one of the best I have tried/used and I definitely recommend it – even as an overnight treatment you’ll be able to see the difference 🙂 xxx
Good products, I have to try it
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I really recommend the Clarins lip balm – it works wonders! 🙂 xxx
Amazing products! I love Clarins!
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Really gorgeous products!!! 🙂 xxx
Both sound really awesome, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you xxx
Definitely have to try Clarins one.
Thanks for your sweet comment.
Lots of love, xx
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It’s brilliant!!! 🙂 xxx
I have never tried these products, but they look good.
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They are very good!! I really recommend the Clarins lip balm – beautiful! 🙂 xx
I will have to try these, my lips get so dry in the winter
xo
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Yes – I really recommend the Clarins Lip Balm!! It’s beautiful 🙂 xxx
Lip balms are just my ultimate essential! I love buying new ones so this was a great read,
– C
Claudine Converses
Yaaaaay – they are wonderful to use and perfect for a little sheen if you want minimal too…brilliant 🙂 xxx
I’ve been looking into a new lip balm myself. Just purchased one from Grown Alchemist but might also look into the Clarins you’ve recommended
Sxx
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I REALLY recommend it….one of the best I’ve used!! 🙂 xxx
I have an obsession with lip balm!! These sound great!!
<3 Shannon
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Oooh yaaaay! 🙂 xxx
I’m a lip balm fanatic too! I don’t even know why I buy them constantly. They are everywhere in my bag and at home. I haven’t tried either of those brands but the Clarins one sounds amazing. xo
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Aww yaaaay!! SO happy to know it’s not just me that has them everywhere hahaha! 🙂 The Clarins one is incredible and I really love it! 🙂 xxx
I have to try these!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Mel
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Thank you!!! Let me know what you think if you do buy them! 🙂 xxx
Wow dear, another post with a great products selection!
kiss
Eli
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Thank you!! 🙂 xxx
I m very curious to try these product.
Kisses
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You should try them – they’re both brilliant but I love the Clarins lip balm more 🙂 xxx
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Aww thanks 🙂 xxx
Love Clarins products
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Yaaaay 🙂 xxx
I love using eos lip balms! But there look awesome also 🙂
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We can’t get EOS here – 🙁 So sad…… xxxx
Sounds like great products – maybe I should try them out? Thanks for sharing! (:
Hugs from Denmark x
Mathilde
Yes, I really recommend them – especially the Clarins Lip Balm!!!! 😀 It’s lovely!! 🙂 xxxx
I’m so glad you stopped by my site so I was able to discover yours! I absolutely love your site – it’s super cute!
Also, I notice you’re a fan of Clarins which is my main makeup line.
I’ll def. be back again – keep in touch 🙂
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Awww thank you so much!!! Ah, I LOVE Clarins products – they’re so beautiful!!! 🙂 xxx
I haven’t used them but they sound really good and promising! At the moment, I’m using a Nivea or a Vaseline lip balm, I had a post on them too! 🙂
Diana P. | Cups & Roses
Yes, both of them are very good too – I really recommend the Clarins lip balm….it’s beautiful!! You’ll love it 🙂 xxx
Lovely post dear, great inspo ;))
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Thank you!!! 🙂 xxx
All these products look amazing!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Thank you gorgeous!! 🙂 xxx
The Clarins lip balm sounds lovely, I hate waking up with dry lips.
India / Touchscreens & Beautyqueens
Yeah – it’s not the nicest feeling but if you use the Clarins lip balm just use it overnight and you’ll see how good it is! 🙂 xxx
I’m pretty addicted to Clarins, but I’ve never tried the lip balm and I’ll definitely do it! My favourite at the moment? The one from Lush that also smells like chocolate! 😉
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Yes – try it, would love to know what you think!! Oooh, the chocolate one sounds lovely! Will check it out in store 🙂 xxx
Lip tips are always useful – thanks for sharing.
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Thank you very much!! 🙂 xxx
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Thank you xxx
The clarin’s balm sounds amazing might just have to try it out
It’s beautiful!!! 🙂 xxx
Ohh, I really want to try that Clarins lip balm, that sounds amazing!
Reflection of Sanity
Oh!!!! I really recommend it – you’ll love it…it feels great and smells SO nice too… 🙂 xxx
Θέλω να δοκιμάσω το lip balm από Clarins, έχω ακούσει ότι όλα τα προϊόντα για χείλη από Clarins είναι πολύ καλά! Φιλιά πολλά! 🙂
Einai POLI KALO kai tah deis an to baleis san night treatment oti to allo proi einai smooth!!! Telio!!! Filakia Polla 🙂 xxx
These lip balms look lovely 🙂 I am currently loving the badger balm lip balm, but I have never tried any of the above.. another item i need to add to my ‘to buy’ list! xx
Cheryl
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Oooh thank you for letting me know about the badger balm – I’d heard about it but never looked into it! They are both really lovely so I do recommend them 😀 xxx
will add them to my list then 🙂 … my list is getting so long, I need to stop adding items to it haha xx
Hahahahaha!!!! I’m EXACTLY like you….I keep seeing things and thinking ‘want this’ – I know the feeling 😀 xxxx
haha 🙂 xxx
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Ooh, Ive got serious chapped lips at the moment! so may check these out. Nuxe Reve de Miel is also amazing!! Lilly xx http://alittlelilly.blogspot.nl/
Oooh thank you for letting me know! Will definitely check it out 🙂 Yes, try the Clarins one and you’ll see how it works overnight 🙂 xxx
Hi dear!!!Nice post;)have a good sunday;)
Thanks xx