The best lip balms consistently earn a spot in our travel bags year round. Nothing dries out your skin quite like a long-haul flight, so having a go-to lip product that you know will hydrate and soothe is crucial. Finding a coveted lip balm you actually love is not always as easy as it should be—some are greasy or sticky, others overly scented, and then there's the ones that simply don't last.
We asked our Traveler editors about their favorite lip balms for day-long flights, cold weather trips, and everything in between. From tinted balms that will last all night long to SPF-friendly lip treatments for your next vacation, we've rounded up our list of the 14 best lip balms to keep in your tote, cosmetic case, or extra slim travel bag. Whether you're headed on a winter ski trip or visiting a dry climate for a day spent hiking, these are the hydrating lip balms worth packing.
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I've used Burt's Bees for many years. It's perfect! It always soothes my chapped lips, even in the harshest climates—I've relied on it in the bone-dry Atacama desert of Chile, frigid Antarctica, and on countless day-long flights. Plus, the trademark yellow packaging makes it easy to find in my bag. —Megan Spurrell, senior editor
I carry this lip balm from organic and sustainable skincare line Lesse everywhere with me—from beach vacations to long flights to cold walks through New York City. The blend of jojoba, calendula, and mint means it smells great, and it’s moisturizing enough that I only need to apply it once or twice a day. Bonus: The 100 percent paper tube is recyclable. —Lale Arikoglu, articles director
This is seriously the best balm ever, and I have tried a million of them. It’s super hydrating, thinner than most (so a little bit goes a long way), and shiny without being greasy, often replacing the need for a lip gloss when I go out. It also comes in a slim tube, making it easy to drop into every bag and pocket I own. —Arati Menon, global digital director
My mom sent me a pack of these lip balm sticks for my birthday, and I’ve been working my way through the different scents ever since (peppermint is my current go-to). I like how hydrating and wide they are—especially during colder months, I need all the coverage I can get. —Madison Flager, senior commerce editor
This is the perfect hydrating lip balm. It soothes my lips, keeps them from chapping in the winter, and often is my lazy-day stand-in for gloss. Plus, it has no discernible fragrance or flavor, which is exactly how I like it. Just note that its consistency runs thinner than many other lip balms, so you need very little at a time. Also, a shout-out to C.O. Bigelow, which is
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