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Ensure your lips are Kissably perfect for the Yuletide with 6 of the Best Lip Balms by Amanda Lewis

 

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Ahhh the Festive Party season is approaching fast and if you want to ensure your Christmas Kisses under the mistletoe, make sure your lips are as suave and smooth as the rest of you. And as always Clothes Make the Man has done the research to make your life that little bit easier, so check out 6 of the best Lip Balms;

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 19.47.54KIEHL’S FACIAL FUEL No-shine Moisturizing Lip Balm

This does what it says on the tube. It smells lovely and keeps lips well protected with Apricot Kernel oil, Jojoba, Menthol and Shea butter.

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 19.51.34TOM FORD FOR MEN HYDRATING LIP BALM

This Ultra-emollient Lip Balm contains a unique blend of Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract and Vitamins A and E to soothe and condition dry lips. The balm seals in moisture, helping to protect lips from the effects of any kind of weather so they feel comfortable  and look tip top.

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 19.54.02Lotil Lip Balm

This rich creamy lip balm will keep moisture locked in throughout the day and will keep the bitter weather from cracking your lips. It also has an SPF 30, so if you’re hitting the slopes this winter this is a must have.

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 19.55.52Carmex Crusader

Offers a limited edition version of an old favourite.  Carmex  an essential for many;  keeps lips in kissable shape. Carmex lip balm has been soothing dry cracked lips for over 75 years.  The lip balm contains menthol, camphor and salicylic acid to soothe the lips with its signature tingle; while lanolin, cocoa butter, and petrolatum leave lips feeling nourished, conditioned and protected from the elements all year round.

The limited edition comic themed lid is available both in store and at selfridges.com 

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 19.57.53NIVEA essential care

The moisturising formula of Nivea’s lip balm enriched with Jojoba and Shea butter prevents moisture loss and leaves lips soft and smooth.

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 20.00.01Burt’s Bees NEW Ultra Moisturising lip treatment

This balm features antioxidant rich Kokum Butter, packed with essential fatty acids. It’s harvested from the fruit of the Garcinia Tree and is believed to soften skin and improve elasticity. Combined with rich Shea Butter and Vitamin E, to keep lips supple and smooth all day long. Burt’s Bees products are free of petrochemicals and other synthetic ingredients like phthalates, parabens or sodium lauryl sulphate and they are not tested on animals.

Screen Shot 2013-11-18 at 20.02.07Natural EOS lip balm in Tangerine at BeautyMART.

Yes I know its Six of the best but this was just too good to leave out ! This little ball of balm contains vitamins, zinc and Shea butter which is great for protecting and healing the lips in the winter months.