Shoppers Say This Under-$10 3-Pack of Lip Balm Is ‘The Only Kind I Use Anymore’ for Dry, Cracked Lips

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If your lips crack the second the weather shifts, you know the drill: a rotation of half-used balms that feel good for five minutes and then somehow make everything worse. O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Unscented Lip Balm is the rare under-$10 stick (in fact, it’s actually three sticks for under $10!) shoppers actually finish, with one reviewer calling it a “reliable lip balm I keep reaching for.”

This one is built for problem lips, not just “a little dry.” The stick packs a blend of seven moisturizing ingredients and is designed for very dry, cracked lips, which tracks with the way shoppers use it. One person started during “a stretch of dry weather” when their lips were “constantly cracked and uncomfortable” and says it quickly became part of their daily routine.

Instead of sitting on top like a thick gloss, reviewers say it feels soothing right away and then gets to work. “It actually held up without needing nonstop reapplication,” one shopper writes, adding that it “makes lips feel comfortable instead of just temporarily coated.” Another sums it up as “the best lip balm ever! The only kind I use anymore. Not greasy or heavy and coats the lips very well. Relieves the dry feeling immediately.”

The finish is matte, which is a big deal if you hate shine or layer lipstick. One fan notes, “It has a matte look to it when you put it on. You can add layers and it will build up thicker unlike some more oily balms. Has good staying power and I notice that I don’t have to reapply constantly.” Another points out that “the melting point of this is probably a bit higher than other products,” so it feels “less like a liquid on your lips and therefore less likely to get rubbed off when you lick your lips.”

Because it’s unscented and hypoallergenic, shoppers with sensitive skin and medical concerns reach for it too, and the three-pack under the $10 mark (about $9.72 at the time of writing) makes it easy to stash one in every bag. As one reviewer puts it, “These work really well and the price is terrific… I use these during the day and use a lip mask at bedtime.”

If you’re tired of playing trial-and-error with balms that disappear by your second coffee, this under-$10 three-pack might be the one that quietly fixes your lips in the background. Why not grab a set and see the results for yourself?

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