Brand: Blistex
Range: Lip Conditioner, Intensive Repair, Strawberry, Silk & Shine, Soothe & Smooth, Ultra Lip Balm & Complete Moisture
Swatched by yours truly: akisa
Fact #1: Lip tissue is mucous membrane, unlike ordinary skin. Moisture evaporates much faster from the lips causing them to dry out easily.
Fact #2: Lips also have little or no melanin, the natural skin pigment that screens out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. And lips don’t tan – they burn & accentuate lip lines.
Fact #3: When it comes to the sun & snow, most of us take our lips for granted. If you never leave home without sunscreen on your face, the same should apply to your lips.
To avoid forgetting to apply SPF lip balm, keep a few in different spots. I have one in my makeup bag (for when I’m waiting for public transport), one on my dresser (for when I’m applying makeup) and one on my work desk (for touch ups & before I head out to lunch or home). Blistex has every kind of lip balm under the sun (excuse the pun) that treats all lip care needs, from care to cure. They are all reasonably priced which makes it affordable to keep a few handy.

Lip Conditioner SPF20: The Blistex cult classic – for daily use to maintain soft, smooth, healthy lips. Contains aloe vera, cocoa butter and Vitamins A & E. This was my go to lip balm for years and years. I have gone through countless jars of these. RRP: $4.95 AUD.
Intensive Repair: For those who love the cooling, tingling sensation of a lip balm that provides fast relief from the discomfort of dry, chapped lips. RRP: $5.95 AUD.

Strawberry SPF16: For those who love the sweeter things in life. Contains real fruit extracts (Vitamins A, B5, C) with a soft creamy texture. PABA-free. RRP: $3.95 AUD.
Silk & Shine SPF15: Contains silk proteins and vitamins (A, B5, E) to moisturise lips with a satin feel & light glossy finish. RRP: $3.95 AUD.
Soothe & Smooth SPF30+: Sweet tasting ultra-rich moisturising gel formula that is dispensed via a textured applicator tip to stimulate lips and smooth away flakes. Contains jojoba, sunflower oil & shea butter. For those that love a rich moisture barrier to protect against the elements. RRP: $4.95 AUD.
Ultra Lip Balm SPF30+: Vanilla flavour, water resistant for up to 80 minutes and PABA-free for sensitive lips. Lightweight in texture & moderate in moisture, this is better as a high SPF barrier. RRP: $3.95 AUD
Complete Moisture SPF15: For desert-dry cracked lips that need an oasis of relief, Blistex has produced the only lip balm that contains actual moisture to both the lip surface and penetrate underneath the skin. This super hydrating lip balm has a citrus taste, and your lips instantly feel revived and soothed. RRP: $3.95 AUD.

Verdict: My favourite balm out of all is Complete Moisture (swatched below). It was love at first application & deserves Holy Grail status as it not only revives even the driest lips, it’s also great as a lipstick base as it leaves a non-slip surface for lipstick to grip onto & create a wet shine finish without being streaky. As for the rest, each of them has its place depending on your preference & lifestyle. Personally, I have a soft spot for any lip balms that give me the fastest recovery from chapping as it happens to me more often than you think!

Blistex Complete Moisture
These products were provided for consideration.