AccessLogin
AccessLogin

Six To Buy: Lip Saving Salves, Balms and Masks

Six To Buy: Lip Saving Salves, Balms and Masks
These are the products on everyone’s lips (quite literally) this winter.

· Updated on 04 Apr 2025 · Published on 16 Jul 2024

If your dry, sun-deprived lips are craving nourishment, you’re not alone. We might be over the hump of winter darkness, but with another polar blast on its way, our skin is still suffering. There are a number of ingredients, like vitamin E, lanolin and hyaluronic acid, which can help boost skin barriers and work to heal damaged skin. Fruity flavours and fun packaging are merely added perks.

These are six products we’re reaching for each and every day right now.

Glossier Balm Dotcom

$27
Glossier Balm Dotcom
Gone are the days of begging a relative on holiday to bring you back a Glossier goodie bag. The cult US brand started shipping to Australia last year but now you can browse its beloved balms IRL at Mecca. The original Balm Dotcom formula is back and promises moisturised, nourished skin thanks to ingredients like castor seed oil, beeswax and lanolin. Find your favourite flavour – and watch out for limited edition drops.
Buy at GlossierBuy at Mecca

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

$40
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
The price tag might be polarising for some. But those who know, know. This buttery cream-oil lip mask claims to boost shine and soften lips. And it now comes in an “iced coffee” scent with a sheer tint. Apply after lip liner for plump, glossy lips – or pop a layer on before bed and wake up with a perfect pout.

Go-To Lips!

$15
Go-To Lips!
Go-To offers up a conditioning lip balm formulated with medical grade lanolin, as well as vitamin E and jojoba oil. The tube is made from 30 per cent post-industrial recycled materials and can be re-recycled at the end of its life.

The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

$16.30
The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
The Ordinary’s first foray into lip balm also doubles as a salve for dry elbows and cuticles. Squalane and biomimetic amino acids aim to soften and hydrate stubborn skin by mimicking the skin’s natural protection processes. Chuck it in your pocket for easy access and apply on the go.
Buy at The OrdinaryBuy at Adore Beauty

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

$31
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
This K-beauty favourite has earned its stellar reputation for a reason. The gentle exfoliating formula melts onto lips and provides a nourishing, high-shine finish. Coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin C smooth away unwanted dryness. Use in the day for lasting hydration or pop a generous layer on overnight as a more intense treatment.
Buy at Adore BeautyBuy at Sephora

Lanolips 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask

$19.95
Lanolips 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask
Hyaluronic acid, lanolin and ceramides supercharge this formula, which creates a soothing barrier for non-stop nourishment. The non-slip formula hugs your lips for a full 12 hours, so there’s no need to rush for a top-up when you wake up.
Buy at SephoraBuy at Adore Beauty

We hope you like the products we recommend on Broadsheet. Our editors select each one independently. Broadsheet may receive an affiliate commission when you follow some links.

About the author

Evie Baker is broadsheet’s photo editor. She commissions and project manages all photoshoots produced across the country. She’s been with the company since 2021.

More like this

Top Stylists Predict Autumn’s Hottest Fashion Trends – Here’s How to Wear Them Now
Top Stylists Predict Autumn’s Hottest Fashion Trends – Here’s How to Wear Them Now
Penny, Fringe and Boat-Style: 25 Loafers to Carry You Through Every Season
Penny, Fringe and Boat-Style: 25 Loafers to Carry You Through Every Season
Yes, Low-Rise Jeans Are Really Back – and These 17 Styles Are Worth Slipping Into
Yes, Low-Rise Jeans Are Really Back – and These 17 Styles Are Worth Slipping Into

MORE FROM BROADSHEET

Savings Cheat Sheet: Where To Eat Across Australia Without Breaking the Bank
Savings Cheat Sheet: Where To Eat Across Australia Without Breaking the Bank
Food & Drink
You can get up to 50 per cent off restaurants across the country. In partnership with EatClub, here’s where we’re eating with the Marco Pierre White-backed app.
Peter Kuruvita Wants Melbourne To Taste Sri Lanka First, Then Visit
Peter Kuruvita Wants Melbourne To Taste Sri Lanka First, Then Visit
Food & Drink
The Sri Lankan Australian chef spotlights the flavours of his childhood in a new residency. In partnership with Crown, he tells us how he hopes the menu will inspire diners to book a trip.
10 Essentials for a Calmer Night – and Better Hair by Morning
10 Essentials for a Calmer Night – and Better Hair by Morning
Fashion
A considered Thursday-night ritual can reset more than your mood – it can set your hair up for a smoother, more manageable Friday. In partnership with Garnier, we break down the steps, products and small upgrades that turn an at-home shower into a salon-worthy reset.
Win: $10,000 Towards Your Next Overseas Trip
Win: $10,000 Towards Your Next Overseas Trip
Travel
The trip you’ve been daydreaming of may be about to come true, thanks to YouTrip offering a year’s worth of travel through its Travel Intern search. Here’s how to enter.

VIDEOS

01:09

The Art of Service: It's All About Being Yourself At Reed House

01:35

No One Goes Home Cranky From Boot-Scooting

01:13

Flavours That Bring You Back Home with Ellie Bouhadana

More Guides

RECIPES

Recipe: O Tama Carey’s Succulent Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Is An Ideal Weekend Cooking Pursuit
Recipe: O Tama Carey’s Succulent Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Is An Ideal Weekend Cooking Pursuit
Three Comforting Chicken Soup Recipes for When It’s Cold or You’re Under the Weather
Three Comforting Chicken Soup Recipes for When It’s Cold or You’re Under the Weather
Recipe: Christine Manfield’s Spiced Chickpea Dal Is a Smooth and Hunky Ride of Texture and Taste
Recipe: Christine Manfield’s Spiced Chickpea Dal Is a Smooth and Hunky Ride of Texture and Taste

Never miss an opening, gig or sale.

Subscribe to our newsletter.

Never miss an opening, gig or sale.

Subscribe to our newsletter.