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Lip balm is the essential I always have on me—especially in the winter months. (Not only on my person, but at my desk, in my medicine cabinet and a backup in my purse.) Most of us deal with dry lips at some point, but the combination of a cold and windy climate and dry indoor heat can make even the healthiest lips uncomfortably chapped and flaky. In our quest to effectively nourish, smooth and create a protective barrier on lips no matter the weather, over 800 NewBeauty readers* were asked to try Alo’s Lasting Lip Balm ($12). Keep reading if you’re curious to find out their honest thoughts on its ingredients, consistency, feel on the lips, finish and overall effectiveness.
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The Key Ingredients
Alo’s Lasting Lip Balm is a beeswax-based balm, a moisturizer known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. The formula also contains a superberry named amla, a richly concentrated antioxidant packed with vitamin C. To soothe lips even more, the formula also contains aloe vera. Cocoa butter, rosehip oil and avocado oil round out the key ingredients to keep moisture levels up, restore skin elasticity and even plump the appearance of lips. Of the nearly 92 percent of users who gave Alo’s Lasting Lip Balm a four- or five-star rating, several cited the balm’s “clean ingredients.” Jenn H. noted the plant-based formula “makes [her] feel good about using it regularly.”
The Texture
A slightly exfoliating texture means Alo’s Lasting Lip Balm doesn’t just coat the lips; it gently removes dry skin and infuses lips with needed nourishment in its place. Tanya A. says they love “the thick consistency” and Beverly M. noted the “true lip balm” worked to heal their cracked lips. “It’s super thick but not in a gross waxy way, and it sticks to your lips but somehow without being sticky,” adds Sheryl G.
The Scent
Alo Lasting Lip Balm is lightly scented with bright and spicy notes of citrus, vanilla and herbal botanicals. Carrie L. credits the natural scent for making the product “top-notch.”
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More than 800 NewBeauty readers tried Alo’s Lasting Lip Balm and an overwhelming majority would recommend it, noting it keeps their lips moisturized, comfortable and healthy. “Most products don’t have a lasting effect, but this balm truly does last a long time,” says Rachel H.
This lip balm is a true salve for anyone with seriously chapped lips, whether due to weather, age, medicines or treatments. 61-year-old Lisa T. says the balm “stopped the chafing in the corners” of their mouth and they “haven’t had any dry skin peeling off [their] lips since using.” Amanda L. suffered from dry lips thanks to a new medication, but Alo’s lip balm “fixed it right up,” and they now have “three tubes [they] use all the time.”
“I love using this right before bedtime and have been waking up to my lips in better shape than they have in a long time,” Sarah M. commented. Renee H. agrees, calling it “super moisturizing and hydrating,” and notes, “one application lasts for hours and that it’s the “best thing I found for my lips in quite a while.”
*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2024
