Winter has officially settled in—and your lips feel it first.
Cold temperatures and dry air can quickly leave them tight, flaky, and uncomfortable. A good lip balm doesn’t just add shine: it helps repair, protect, and maintain hydration all winter long.
But ingredient quality really matters, especially for lip products. Some balms still rely on mineral oils, problematic preservatives, or controversial dyes. And because lip balm is applied so often, it’s worth remembering that you may be ingesting more of it than you think.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up lip balms rated 100/100 on Yuka, so you can keep your lips soft and your routine worry-free.
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Vanilla Honey Lip Balm - 365 Whole Foods
Excellent - 100/100
This lip balm is formulated with various nourishing oils, including coconut, shea, olive and hemp, and is both cruelty-free and made in the USA. |
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Mongo Kiss Lip Balm - Eco Lips
Excellent - 100/100
Formulated with organic mongongo oil, this lip balm is made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa butter, in a Vanilla Honey–scented composition. |
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Original Natural Lip Balm - Dr. Squatch
Excellent - 100/100
This product is crafted with hydrating ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, and beeswax to nourish and protect your lips. |
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Moisturizing Lip Balm - Aquaphor
Excellent - 100/100
Specially formulated for sensitive skin, this product combines nourishing vitamins, shea butter, and soothing chamomile essence for hydration. |
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Squalane Amino Acids Lip Balm - The Ordinary.
Excellent - 100/100
This hydrating lip balm is formulated with a blend of squalane and amino acids to protect your skin’s natural moisture barrier. |
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Naked Organic Lip Balm - Dr. Bronner's
Excellent - 100/100
This lip balm is made with organic beeswax, jojoba, avocado, U.S.-sourced hemp seed oils, and fragranced with essential oils. |
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Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm - EOS
Excellent - 100/100
Scented with 100% organic ingredients, this lip balm is made with shea butter, coconut oil, antioxidants, and a natural strawberry flavor. |
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Berry Stardust Lip Balm - Space Camp
Excellent - 100/100
This lip balm is formulated with organic sunflower oil, beeswax, and coconut oil and has a soft berry fusion scent. |
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Whipped Shea Butter Lip Balm - Evanhealy
Excellent - 100/100
With red raspberry seed oil and vitamin E, this formula combines plant oils and vegetable butters in a simple, organic lip care composition. |
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Coconut Lip Balm - Milk + Honey
Excellent - 100/100
This lip balm has a light vanilla and mint scent, and is made without artificial colors, fillers, parabens, and is both cruelty-free and gluten-free. |
Like all our rankings, this one was conducted completely independently, and no brand has paid to be included.
I live in FL and prefer a lip balm with SPF. My favorite is Blistex Five Star Lip Protection with SPF 30.
Thanks for taking the time to research and educate us.
Blessings
Must say I am surprised that Burt’s Bees isn’t on the list so I checked my tubes with the Yuka app. I am shocked.
SPF is a big deal! What is better then 30 out there now that you like?
Thank you for the recommendations. I agree with the input from some other readers: i would like to see ratings of some common brands, too.
That’s great. But most of us Seniors that really need lip treatment can’t afford those.
Most of these are very inexpensive and available at Walmart! Thanks for sharing.
What about Nivea Lip Balm
Pearl shine
One of my favorites is the Chapstick medicated.
Thank you for all the acceptable lip balms! We use Dr Bronner’s Naked Organic Lip Balm, so we are very pleased to see it is on your list. Love your app; thanks for all you do to keep us healthy!
I need an SPF in my lip balm. If I’m in the sun for just a couple minutes without an SPF I will get a cold sore.
Would you make some recommendations for people that suffer with this horrible condition.
Thank you
Awesome information!
Thanks for sharing
How does burt’s bees rate?
Dr. Bronner‘s Naked organic seems to be working well and a six pack price brings it down to 7$ per tube. wish your survey could have included comments about how long an application seemed to last, but appreciate your efforts.
To make this listing useful you would have to list brands useful to people other than the 95% women who responded—where’s chapstick and other well known brands?
It would be nice if you listed which ones were gluten-free!! But that’s OK. I will search myself. Thank you for all you do.
Love what you do!!! Thank you!
Nice to report high rated lip balm. You should do the same for body lotion, shampoos n conditioners and soap.
All great. I have been using Terra Lotus Tallow Honey Lip Balm
Thank you for that list. It’s very important for the users of YUKA to know the best ingredients and the best products on the market. I absolutely love the Yuka App! Thanks a lot!!
BTW: Our family & friends have been using the Aquaphor chapped lip for years because it works. 😃
Thank you for that list. It’s very important for the users of YUKA to know the best ingredients and the best products on the market. I absolutely love the Yuka App! Thanks a lot!!
BTW: Our family & friends have been using the Aquaphor chapped lip for years because it works. 😃
Living in the American Southwest, I would also be very concerned about finding a lip balm with a significant SPF rating which is not addressed in these ratings.
Any lip balms with SPF?
What about Vaseline Lip balm or ChapStick
The best I have found is from Bend Soap Company and it is very modestly priced at $3.10. Their buttery, shine-free lip butters soften rough, dry lips, keeping them in excellent condition and fully protected in any type of weather. They are made with 100% natural ingredients and a rich blend of hydrating oils, butters, and beeswax, and are a non-petroleum lip balm. My favorites are the Almond Delight and the Eucalyptus Spearmint.
As a guy – this info makes me feel guilty for not taking better care of myself. My poor wife – today is our 55th wedding anniversary and this info will help keep my honey around for years to come. I love the Yuka app and use it as a reference all the time. Keep up the good work
I dont see the naked bee on there i use there lip balm and hand and cuticle salve its amazing and has great numbers on yuka!!!!
Thanks so much for this valuable information during winter time! I’m going to run out and see if I can find one of these jewels!
The Sunly comes in a cardboard tube
SPF 15
Rated 93 on Yuka
$10 on Amazon, less than $5 at Detwiler’s if you live near one in Florida
Thanks
Anyone know if these balms have UV protection?
Sunly lip balm SPF 15
Yuka rated 93
$10 on Amazon
Bought for less than $5 at Detwiler’s if you live near one in Florida
What do you think about the Doctor Rogers brand of skincare? They all rank 100 on Yuka. Are there other skincare brands with such excellent ratings across the board?
Thanks for the ratings as I am cleaning up my skin care routine
Thank you for this information. Really appreciate what you give back to us.
How can you RECOMMEND a brand like Aquaphor that is NOT CERTIFIED CRUELTY-FREE????
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I need spf. Harsh Colorado sun and I teach PE and coach outdoors. I use Jack Black with spf 25. Any thoughts? Thanks.
I was under the impression that aquaphor brand was petroleum based and therefore not an healthy option??
I dont see the naked bee on there i use there lip balm and hand and cuticle salve its amazing and has great numbers on yuka!!!! And you are correct aquaphor is horrible for the skin and lips
I love my Yuka app! I refer to it so often and have recommended it countless times. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for all the wonderful work you do for searching out healthy healthy safe products.
Thanks for sharing.This always looking for a good lip balm that helps my lips and not Dry them out so much
Thanks for sharing this information.
How can you make a non-bias statement like you have without including the oldest brand in America Chap-stick? Its under $2.00 and is the only protection that works for me.
I’ll have to try one of these thanks for sharing this with us.🙏 I don’t really use these but I’ll try them and pass them on .
Thank you for this list! Since I started checking everything with the Yuka App I found that my lip balm (Blistex in the blue little jar) was I think a ZERO! I was mortified because I applied it five times a day or more for YEARS! I just like that menthol feeling on my lips and I haven’t found anything similar yet. I hope I haven’t done any irreversible damage, but I guess we’ll see.
I don’t see any product with SPF? Very important for us Floridians.
Ugh! I have been diagnosed with a Balsam of Peru allergy AND Propolis. Anything with a scent OR flavoring OR beeswax is something I’m allergic to. I have discovered a product called Booda Butter (Naked Lip Balm) which works for me.
Love this! Thank you!
My lips just won’t heal 😔 What should I use? Please need help I’ve tried everything.
I like this article on lip balm. How a out lip balms with spf
Thank you! 😊
I agree with Ginny below, this app has been very useful in identifying products that we feel can best be utilized by our family. Like this good advice, and the times that I have put product back on the shelf due to its’ ingredients.
Also try Badger. They are excellent.
These look good. Many are very pricey. I’ve been using Blistex for years, and have found it excellent, soothing, and good at caring for cold sores that I get occasionallly. My lips tend to get dry very quickly, especially during winters in the midwest. I’ve never tested it for a rating. Have you? Some of those listed here don’t show where they can be purchased. How do I find that out? Thanks for sending the email!
Like these helpful things.
Using this application has helped me pick good items, also it helps me put things back on the shelf that I really don’t need because I see they are not good for me.
I’ve used EOS for years and love it! I will try Aquaphor now as well. Thank you for doing the research. Appreciate you.
I agree with Louise. How about laniege??
Aquaphor is horrible in all aspects . Yuka do your research yuka !!!! And laniege is no good either
I appreciate this list. The one issue I have is all the plastic! Going for cardboard tubes myself in addition to healthy ingredients. Thanks!
Yes! I’d also love to see recommendations from Yuka for lip balms in cardboard tubes.
Surprised to see a whole foods lip balm on here, and especially as the cheapest option!! I’ll have to try it out 🙂
Thoughts on Laniege? Thanks!
I have been using Aquaphor for year without even knowing it was clean. So glad to find this out.
So glad EOS & AQUAPHOR are on the list. Favorites for years!
Thanks for sharing this vital info about these better lip balms. But, surprised to see that Burt’s Bees lip balms did not make it to this selection. I have been using it for years. Anyhow, great job! 👏
Too many to choose from. Which one is the most hydrating organic and long lasting?
I love the AP but most recommendations are so expensive. Its hard to believe that everything used in the past is not good for you now. I will continue to use some of the recommendations and others at my own risk. Some people swear by the AP others not so much.
Thank you
What about the new beef tallow lip balms?
Yes I would like to see reviews of beef tallow types of lip moisturizers. The one I am currently using doesn’t dry out my lips.
Thank you, I’m using one, you listed!
As always, thank you for keeping us informed about healthful items!!!
Do you have any recommendations for a body powder?
my husbands like Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula with Vitamin E Lip Balm it scanned Excellent on your App! Which I LOVE to scan prior to purchases.
Byoma Lipdtide pH Lip Oil ranks 100 on the app as well. This is my new favorite. It has avocado oil in it.
Thank you for all of your great research!
Gayle you are correct, Thank you to Yuka for all the research on our daily products.
Do all EOS lip balms have the same rating as I use the EOS orange which has been great this winter.
Thank you for the list. The only one I disagree with is the one with organic sunflower oil. Organic or not, sunflower oil is a seed oil and several doctors have raised concerns about these oils.
I have been using Burt’s Bees. Scans well on your app. I really like it
Love getting all this good info!!!
I notice that none of these has sun protection which I think is very important in a lip balm, unless you are only using it at night.
This is great
I have been using EOS Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm since the cold season started. It really does the job. Last year my lips were so dry they were actually peeling but with EOS they are perfect. I like the fact that even though it is Strawberry there is no flavor that makes you want to lick your lips. That’s a plus.
Is Burt’s Bees not good?
I trust your rankings! Thank you so much.
Simple Truth Organic lip balm from Kroger is my favorite. Ty
APPRECIATE YOU FOR ALL YOUR DEDICATION TO HELP OTHERS. YOU!
Thanks for the information! Was hoping to see the brand I use on the good list. It’s called Beekman and made with goats milk. Love these products.
What about Attitude lip balm?
Tysm for all of your hard work, & dedication. This is very helpful. Thanks again.
Good day 2u all
What about Sky and Sol lip balm?
Thank you so much for all the research you & your team do to help keep us healthy.
❤️
This is why I Love the YUKA app..
With so many item’s to have to choose from this takes the frustration out…
Thank you for the Yuka app. ❤️
Thank you for all the good work you do!
Thank you for the list.. VERY HELPFUL!
This is GREAT!!!! With so much on the market, it’s difficult to know what selections (of anything) are best suited.
Looking forward to viewing more Top Tens, especially during the winter season!
Love your app!
Awesome – thank you for tip 💋
I love the app. I use it every time I am interested in purchasing new products.
This lip balm list is extremely beneficial for me. In the last 4 years, my lips have become super sensitive to many lip products.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for compiling and sharing a list of the best lipcare in one place. Would love to get this list for all types of products!
Thank you for sharing im gone buy some because the lip gloss not working
What about lip balm with SPF?
Thank you, my lips get really bad during the winter and this makes it a lot easier for me to take care of my lips!
I would like to see a list of sunscreen lip balms.
Thank you very much for grouping this lipcare. I enjoy your app and always use it. I would like to get more emails like this
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What about Burt Bees?
Burts bees got bought out by the company that owns clorox. Its no longer a good brand.
Scan it.
Very interesting! Thank you!
I love your site & most of my family now uses it + friends…
Marilyn
Could you rate the lip balms that have SPF included?
I’m going to check out the Aquaphor and Wholele Foods 365 lip balms. A very useful post about the top 10 best lip balms.
Thank you for this email, very helpful. I love your app and use it all the time for cosmetics and food and have recommended it to many friends. Dionis is my favorite lip balm. You rated it 100 but it is not on your list. It does not contain sunscreen, but I love how moisturizing it makes my lips feel.
1802 beekman lip balwith goat mill can get at hsn or qvc 3 for approximate 25.00
Hi.
Wow. Some of those lip balms are expensive!. I use aquaphor but dont pay the price you quoted. It has helped my lips tremendously.
Thanks.
Thank you so much, this app is truly amazing and I absolutely love using it and 100% trust it. I recommend you to all my family and friends!
..a friend just suggested using breast nipple cream as a lip balm….safe for babies to suck on…..
Sheeeesh,… say less d(^^ d)
Thank you!!!
None of these have SPF. I noticed the same thing in your ratings of hand creams. Do you not recommend using products with SPF?
According to my dermatologist these are good but, you need to also have one with sunscreen.
I have the aquaphore lip repair you featured. It has a lot of chemicals in it and there is no cammomille listed. You may want to recheck to be sure it is 100/100
Agree and doesn’t aquaphore have petroleum in it? Maybe not the lip balm but other aquaphore products do, personally I don’t want or like oil products lol on my body
I love your app and use it often in supermarkets and drugstores
Thank you so much! I am going to pick up some 365 lip balm tomorrow. I trust your site and your recommendations.
Thank you for this information I use your app all the time now it’s been so helpful to choose the right products that are good for my health and others too
Just want to say thank you for the emails that you sent. I always check things out and I have purchased items that you have suggested and have been very happy with them. also, thank you for letting us know where we can find the items but if nothing else, I always seem to find items on Amazon.
Just wanna say thank you for the emails that you sent. I will check things out and I have purchased items that you have suggested and have been very happy with them. also, thank you for letting us know where we can find things but if nothing else, I always seem to find things on Amazon.
I have never seen any of these products advertised or in any store. Where are they sold?
The first one is from Whole Foods 365 is their brand
Aquaphor at drug stores
Others I presume amazon
I buy Aquaphor at the local grocery stores and drug stores.
Thank you so much for all of these recommendations and making it easier for all of us to find the very best products.
Thank you for sharing. This is nice to know especially now that it’s super dry out and not many seem to help.
No mention of SPF on any of these.
So nice to see products available to me in a remote area. This means it’s working’! Thanks
Thank you for this information it is very helpful.
Questions;
1. If any ingredients list “natural” (strawberry) flavor, or “scent”, isn’t that not advisable due to the chemical possessing of said ingredient?
2. Have you tested the lip balm by Goop?
And thank you for what you do!! Love your app!!
Thank you for researching lip protectants.
Love you guys, thank you, my go to shopping partner! When I see someone checking ingredients, I turn them on to Yuka.😀
Thanks for your help here.
My favorite is not on your list. Lather has the best lip balm I have ever used. You can order it online or if you’re are near any of their locations you can pick it up there. It runs about $11.00 but so worth it.
I don’t see any with sunscreen?
Thank you so much for this information, very helpful
Thanks these a great recommendations ! I have used two on the list will be getting one these.
Thank you for doing this. Like everyone else, I use lip balm throughout the day and like knowing which ones are best!
Thank you so much! You guys are the best!
The EOS lip balm is excellent but a smart shopper will not be paying $9.25/tube. Costco stocks a 9 pack for $19.99 and they occasionally put it on sale/rebate for something like $6.00 off.
Thanks for the list! I do appreciate finding items that are close, if not, 100 on the rating. However, I believe all the lip balm are in plastic containers, bummer!
Thank you for your reccomendations of lip balms. I do use lup balms all year.
My favorite is Portland Bee Balm Unscented. Ingredients: Beeswax, Org Coconut Oil, Org EV Olive Oil.
Olive oil is better than coconut oil. Why isn’t Olive Lip Co. on your list?
What goes on the lips goes into the body. Too much saturated fat in coconut oil. The Cleveland Clinic : The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the use of coconut oil. It’s a position backed by research from more than 100 different scientific studies, too.
Thank you.
I use Berts Bees tinted. Red Dahlia is my favorite. But I dont know if Berts Bees scsns well.
I use Dr Rogers Healing Balm. I love the product but don’t know how it scans. It is pricey too, but goes a long way. You only need a dab.
Love it!!!!
Some lip brands have an ingredient that dries out my lips. What is that ingredient so I can stay away from it? And are these SPF ?
FWIW, I have this problem and I’ve zeroed in on beeswax.
I need a lip balm with sunscreen
You forgot Booda Butter! 100/100 AND it comes in a biodegradable paper tube to boot! Winner!
I found Nivea to be highly ranked.
It’s found in Longs and WalMart and not as expensive as some.
What about Berts Bees products?
Do the ones you recommend have sun protection?
Great information but most of these choices are not in regular stores
How about 100% pure products
Thank you so much for sharing. I always have trouble with this. Nothing I’ve tried so far helps with my dry lips. Now I know what to buy!😊😍
Dr. Bronner’s Naked Lip Balm has been my go-to for a few years – it’s the perfect blend of rich hydration without being to oily or too waxy. I love it!
Thank you!! excellent information 👍 👏
Thank you for this information, it will definitely help me choose a better option.
Any chance you have a similar list, but for lipsticks? I’m not finding anything that scans above “POOR” at our local shop. These are great, but I need some color. 🙂
I use Berts Bees tinted. Red Dahlia is my favorite. But I dont know if Berts Bees scsns well.
Burts Bees tinted usually scans as “bad”.
A safe lipstick is very hard to find because most companies use titanium dioxide, which is a potential carcinogen if ingested. You can go to PrettyOrganicGirl.com for a list of makeup companies that don’t use titanium dioxide. I am currently using Piper Blue lip butter, and I am happy with it.
Thanks for the info!!
Thank you! What are your thoughts about lip balm with spf?
Awesome information!!!! Thank you
I am already using a couple of the ones you have shared. I’d like to also mention beef tallow is great to put on when going to bed.
Thank you so much keeping us informed, much appreciated!!!
S. D. Johnson
Thank you.
Beekman 1802 goat milk lip balm is it a good product
Yes it is 100percent ingredients
Blistex ointment works best for me.
Thank you so much. I always have trouble picking a lip balm. This sure narrows it down!
Do any of them have SPF of 30 or more? I am in CO and need sun protection.
I found SunX 50 on Amazon.
Thank you! Living in a dry climate, I use a lot of lip balm (the wrong ones)…I’ll be switching.
Thank you for sharing!
Dr Bronzer’s is about 4 dollars every where I have looked
SHOCKED to see petroleum-based Aquaphor on this list!
I am also shocked.Explain.
Same!
The squeeze tube does not have petroleum 🤦♀️
OK, thank you!
Yess me too pls explain
Thank you for sharing. Always good to know what to buy without waisting money.
Would love a rating on lip balms with sunscreen in them. Many of us who appreciate natural products spend a lot of time outdoors!
What about lip balms with a sunscreen factor?
Yes!
I love love love EOS and Aquaphor…even more now that they are Yuka approved!
Thank you for the feedback and all the exceptional choices.
Thank you for making this list!!! I am familiar with several and feel better knowing YUKA has given their top approval rating!
The Whole Foods lip balm really is fantastic!
(The organic vanilla honey 365 brand from Whole Foods)
This is extremely helpful. Thank you
Are there less expensive sticks that you recommend? I need sunscreen, too. Thank you.
Try to see if your discount stores have them. I have found the Mongo Kiss ones in a 2 pack in a discount store near me for $2!
I don’t know why Dr. Bronner’s is listed as $9+ – it’s $2.90 on Amazon right now and most vitamin websites sell it for $3 and change. It’s a great price…I apply it several times per day and a tube lasts at least a couple of months, maybe more.
I love my MARY KAY satin lip balm
Thank you!
Thank you for this and all you do.
Could you please do Vitamins. I have been told to do Calcium by Doctor for bone health. I am still searching for one with good acceptable ingredients.
Nature Made is the only vitamin brand that is certified with the USP certification. It is the only vitamin brand I trust.
Costco’s Kirkland brand is USP verified too.
I thought aquphor had petroleum in it?
Every dermatologist I’ve ever had – as recently as a few months ago – has recommended petroleum products for my chapped lips. Surprises me too but it works. I still buy the good stuff for day-wear but at night its usually something with petroleum.
Would Yuka please review lip balms with spf of 30 and more? Sure would appreciate ratings of both softness and spf potency! Thanks for your consideration.
great information. thank you!! 🙂
Every lip balm noted is packaged in plastic. I just read research that plastic is involved in rise of nonfatty liver disease. NFLD is not directly related to diet. It is not liver disease related to alcohol. Causes a number of serious medical issues. Are there any products not packaged in plastic. Thank you
Try Lush
Do any of these use petrolatum? Some are allergic to that.
Thanks for all you do!😊
Thanks for the information truly appreciate it
Wow Thank you!!
Aquaphor is a complete surprise. Ive scanned their items before and was not impressed either tge low ratings.
Glad to see Mongo kiss on the list that’s what I’ve been using for a year now. I like that it’s not greasy and stays on and hydrates lips even in the Santa Ana winds season.
Looking Foward to trying Dr Squash for my grandsons.
I enjoy how you take the time to provide alternative products rated 100 like these lip balms.
Are any of these gluten free?
Steve, #10 says it at the end
Coconut Lip Balm – Milk + Honey
Excellent – 100/100
This lip balm has a light vanilla and mint scent, and is made without artificial colors, fillers, parabens, and is both cruelty-free and gluten-free.
Thank you. These types of publications help us to select better products and also producers use better quality materials.
I appreciate the information. I’m going to buy one and use it nightly.
Thank you great to know!
Another excellent product line for lipcare and spf:
RAW ELEMENTS
Thank You.
Thanks for all you do!!
Never even thought to check an item such as this. Thank you!
Thank you for this info!! I appreciate it!!
Thank you!
How about ones that include a sunblock?
I am guessing the chemicals used for sunblock would cause them to fail. 🤷🏼♀️
Thank you for sharing
Are these prices per 1 tube? If that’s so, how can most people afford it?
I don’t think it’s per tube cause I definitely have the Dr. Squatch one and got it for less that $2 a tube
Dr. Bronner’s is $2.90 at Amazon right now and usually about $3+ elsewhere. Not sure why it’s listed so high. It’s amazing!
Thank you for the information, you guys are doing an excellent job and you are helping people like me to live a little bit healthier.
Thanks for these tips!! Love this tool. Use it iften