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Lip Balms Worth Putting on a Registry 💋
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I went down a lip balm rabbit hole while building my wedding registry and honestly? Some of these are nicer than half the kitchen stuff on there. Here are my favorites from Target.
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Everyday Classics
 
Tinted Options 💄
 
SPF Protection ☀️
 
Luxe Feeling Picks
 
Multi-Packs for Stocking Up
 
For Sensitive Lips 🌿

Everyday Classics

These are the ones I keep in every bag, every jacket pocket, every nightstand drawer. Can't go wrong with any of them.

 
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the OG. I've gone through probably 40 of these in my life 🐝
Burt's Bees Natural Origin Beeswax Lip Balm
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slather this on before bed and wake up with the softest lips. simple as that.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick
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my fiancé steals this one constantly. might need to register for two.
Chapstick Total Hydration Lip Balm
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not glamorous but it WORKS when your lips are wrecked from winter air
Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment for Dry Cracked Lips and Moisture
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the little yellow jar my grandma always had. still hits different 💛
Carmex Classic Medicated Lip Balm Jar, Soothes ...
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Tinted Options 💄

For when you want a little color but don't feel like doing a full lip. These are perfect for wedding week errands honestly.

 
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gives the prettiest natural flush. I wore this to my engagement dinner.
Burt's Bees 8-hour Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm - Rose - - 0.15 oz/1pk
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super sheer but enough color to look polished 🌸
Chapstick Total Hydration Tinted Lip Balms: SPF & Variety
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clean ingredients and the shade range is solid. love the Summer Kissed one.
Honest Beauty Tinted Lip Balm with Avocado Oil - 0.14oz
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throwback to high school but genuinely still good
Baby - song and lyrics by Justin Bieber, Ludacris
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barely tinted, more of a gloss feel. nice for low effort days.
Blistex Silk & Shine Lip Balm
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SPF Protection ☀️

Nobody told me lips can get sunburned until mine peeled off at a beach bachelorette. Never again.

 
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banana scent is so good. keep one in my beach bag at all times.
Sun Bum Lip Balm SPF 30 & Chapstick
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minty and protective. great for outdoor weddings.
Burt's Bees SPF Lip Balms: Tinted & Protective
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dermatologist recommended and actually affordable
Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm
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basic but reliable. toss it in your purse and forget about it.
SPF Lip Balms &chapstick Protection
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picked this up for our honeymoon planning and it's staying in rotation 🏖️
Coppertone Lip Balm with SPF & Sunscreen
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Luxe Feeling Picks

Some lip balms just feel fancier than others. These are the ones that make you feel like you have your life together.

 
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the little tin is so cute. feels way more expensive than it is.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Mini Lip Balm - Rosy
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wake up feeling like you got a lip facial 😴
Burt's Bees Natural Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment
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coconut scent without being overwhelming. very smooth formula.
Chapstick Total Hydration Lip Balm
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the egg shape is fun but honestly the formula is legit too
EOS Lip Balms Sphere - SPF 15 & Hydrating Flavors
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the stick version feels more polished than the squeeze tube. same great formula though.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick
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Multi-Packs for Stocking Up

Wedding planning is stressful and I lose lip balm like it's my job. Bulk packs are the move.

 
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perfect sampler. I put one in every room of the house 🏠
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin 24-Hour Moisturizing Lip Balm
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just get this. always have a backup.
Chapstick Classic Lip Balm - Original - 3ct/0.45oz
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cute enough to leave out when guests come over
EOS Lip Care: Lip Balm & Butter for Daily Use
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grabbed this as a stocking stuffer and kept them all for myself lol
burts bees beeswax bounty
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underdog pick. these are surprisingly smooth and the pack lasts forever.
Softlips Melty Cream Lip Balm for Hydrated, Soft Lips
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For Sensitive Lips 🌿

My skin reacts to everything so I had to find balms that wouldn't make my lips angry. These passed the test.

 
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kokum butter in this is so soothing. no irritation at all.
A Skincared Review: The Best Burt's Bees Lip Balm for You
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minimal ingredients, no weird fragrance. exactly what I needed.
Honest Beauty Tinted Lip Balm with Avocado Oil - 0.14oz
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my dermatologist literally prescribed this. fragrance free and gentle 🙌
Vanicream Lip Balm & Protectant | Best for Sensitive Skin
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dual purpose and perfect for anyone with reactive skin
Aquaphor Lip Protectant + SPF Lip Balm - 0.17oz
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cooling sensation without any burning. really refreshing in summer.
Burt's Bees Cucumber Mint Lip Balm & Facial Cleanser
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