These Are the Only Lip Balms ELLE Beauty Editors Buy at Sephora

“If I had Summer Fridays lip balms as a kid, I, too, would have been a Sephora Tween begging my mom to let me collect them all. The balms are smooth (not grainy), and come in an assortment of delicious, but not artificial-tasting flavors (I trust Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of Summer Fridays, who made Erewhon smoothies a thing). Most importantly, they also moisturize chapped lips and come in a variety of sheer, flattering tints.”—Kathleen Hou, beauty director

Key ingredients: Shea butter, murumuru seed butter, vegan waxes

Size: 0.5 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.3/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “If you’re looking for a pretty, smooth, and hydrating lip balm, this is hands down the best one. I’m so in love—I use it daily, and I’m going to get another one in Birthday Cake because I just love it so much I never want it to run out!”

“I don’t even know how many times I’ve written about this lip balm, but it’s because I don’t think I’ll ever stop loving it. You know how sometimes, it feels like lip balms only keep things hydrated when they’re physically on your lips, but your lips get dry as soon as the product rubs off? This formula is designed to combat that issue; it’s infused with gentle exfoliants as well as rich butters so that it can slough away dead skin cells and deeply hydrate at the same time. As a result, your lips feel better, not worse, after a day of wear. Plus, the shades are gorgeous—especially Boba Bounce, a perfect soft ’90s brown.”—Carol Lee, associate beauty e-commerce writer

Key ingredients: Hibiscus enzymes, lactic acid, Brazilian açaí butter, African mongongo butter, peptides

Size: 0.49 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.8/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “Eadem is the truth! I can’t wait until it comes back in stock so I can get other colors. It is a rich, thick, lip gloss with amazing shine and incredible moisture. The color is beautiful and stays on all day. I love it. Worth every penny.”

“Before I even cared about the benefits of peptides for my lips, this has been—and still is—one of my favorite balms to apply before makeup. Of course, I use it for hydration, but this balm gives my lips a juicy plumpness that keeps them soft before and after my lip routine, which includes two different colored brown lip liners and three nude glosses on any given day. The peptides are responsible for making lips look fuller; mango seed butter and cloudberry oil offer added nourishment.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

Key ingredients: Peptides, cloudberry oil, kokum butter, mango seed butter

Size: 0.4 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.4/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “These are wonderfully hydrating and feel great on the lips. They last a good long time on the lips and are only mildly sticky. My favourite part is that they are somewhat thick, almost like a sleep mask, so they last a nice long time. They have a pretty sheen to them and go well over other lip products.”

“I actually don’t go anywhere without lip gloss on me. Recently, the Topicals Slick Salve has been my go-to. I love the mint scent and the cooling feeling on my lips. But, more than anything, I love how long it lasts while also simultaneously hydrating. I’ve tried so many formulas that compromise moisture for a thick sticky formula, but this is the best of both worlds.”—Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, rice bran wax, glycerin

Size: 0.5 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.3/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “This balm is a gamechanger if you are struggling with chapped dry lips. My lips were super uncomfortable due to my acne medication, and this balm keeps your lips hydrated all day! It is a little sticky but not a bothersome or noticeable amount. I highly recommend it for cold winters or super dry lips.”

“This is my go-to overnight lip mask. The name alone indicates its purpose—making your lips feel and look plush to the touch. When I apply it at night and wake up in the morning, my lips are smoother than ever. Plus, it’s thick, so a little goes a long way.”—NP

Key ingredients: Coconut oil, castor oil, pomegranate oil, jojoba oil, pomegranate sterols

Size: 0.5 oz.

Sephora rating: 4/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “I will never stop using this. I repurchase before I’m even fully out. Extremely thick. I wake up in the morning with it still on my lips. Best mask I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried many.”

“I’ve been a loyal Laneige Sleeping Mask user since before I was a beauty editor. One of my best friends introduced me to it almost eight years ago, and I’ve never looked back. No lip product has ever come close to dethroning it. I put it on every night before bed, and I wake up with moisturized lips that stay moisturized all day. I honestly don’t even remember what chapped lips feel like—all because of this lip mask. It’s my desert island product.”—Katie Berohn, ELLE beauty editor

Key ingredients: Berry antioxidants, coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, vitamin C

Size: 0.7 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.3/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “I love this product! It is a staple in my self care routine. This sleep mask feels incredible. It is thick enough to last through the entire night but doesn’t leave any residue like some lip masks will. In the morning, my lips are perfectly hydrated and fresh without any chapstick. The taste is subtle. The texture is smooth and nourishing and not at all waxy. This is a luxurious and special product that will make you feel like a clean queen.”

“Lawless’s gloss makes my lips feel a little tingly, but it adds a little volume without that burning sensation I hate about other lip plumpers. Rather than wearing it all day, though, I usually utilize it as a pre-lipstick treatment, especially when my lips are particularly flaky. I only have to keep it on for a few minutes, and the skin feels hydrated, smooth, and ready for my go-to matte lip liners and lipsticks.”—CL

Key ingredients: Shea butter, rosehip oil

Size: 0.11 oz.

Sephora rating: 4/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “The perfect hot pink Barbie girl shade! I love this gloss—the plumping effect is chef’s kiss. Also, Lawless makes sure you get every bit of product out of the tube.”

“Growing up, beauty supply store lip glosses had a special place in my heart. Now that I have adult money and a more refined taste, I prefer glossy formulas that are both nourishing and visually appealing. Inside the tube is a blend of oils and hyaluronic acid, to keep my lips kissably soft and impart a sublte gloss finish.”—NP

Key ingredients: Fruit and vegetable extracts, chai seed oil, hyaluronic acid

Sephora rating: 4.8/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “I’m obsessed. I got the Charismatic color to play it safe, and now, I want every shade! The packaging is beautiful and practical. The shade is super neutral and perfect for every day.”

“I stock up on these and give them out like candy to all of my friends and family, and I can’t count how many come back to me weeks later raving about the shea butter-infused formula. It’s a no-fuss formula that everyone feels comfortable using, and the sun protection is an added plus. Mint is my favorite flavor, but I’ve never dreaded using any of the others. I also think there’s something so chic and classic about the packaging, like a set of vintage playing cards.”—CL

Key ingredients: Grapefruit, ginger, shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, green tea extract, antioxidants

Size: 0.25 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “I’ve gone through so many tubes of this—I don’t even know how many I’ve bought at this point. It’s the perfect lip balm for your purse. Very hydrating, and they all smell good!”

“I remain really devoted to the Rose flavor of this. The color of this is perfectly flattering for me. It’s a little more pigmented than the sheer balms favored by Sephora tweens, but it's a pretty rose pink that really brightens up my face. Also, it does keep my lips looking supple, and I like that it is in a solid, not a liquid format, which can sometimes feel a little gunky.”—KH

Key ingredients: Sugar, cranberry seed oil, grapeseed oil

Size: 0.15 oz.

Sephora rating: 4.2/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “Obsessed with this lip balm. I wear it everyday. It is the perfect amount of color and very moisturizing. I don’t like wearing heavy lipsticks, so this is exactly what I needed. I’ve repurchased 10+ times.”