Not every lip product actually works to rehydrate lips, and the wrong product could even be making the problem worse.

Stickiness: “Extra stickiness will allow lip gloss to last longer, however, it is not as comfortable to wear,” says Harris, ...

"If I had to pick only one lip color to bring with me on a desert island, I'd pick this one," writes one reviewer.

The reason? “Lip balm can be made with a variety of ingredients such as essential oils, shea butter, and other emollients,” Dr. Ostad explains, whereas ChapStick relies on its OG ingredient: ...

A great lip balm should be chock-full of nourishing oils like sunflower, castor, or tea tree, and skin-smoothing butters like cocoa or shea. Highly concentrated balms prevent dryness and cuts from ...