Just as the colder weather will dry out your skin, it’ll surely dry out your lips as well. While a common household staple, ChapStick, is not cruelty-free, rest assured that there are plenty of lip balms on the market that will keep your mouth happy all season long. Below are five popular options for a variety of specific needs -- that are all Leaping Bunny-certified.
Are you looking for PROLIFIC & EASY?
Try Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
For many cruelty-free newbies, Burt’s Bees offers a great, easy-to-find ChapStick alternative. Chances are, your local pharmacy or grocery store stocks one or more of their lip balms. Unfortunately, Burt’s uses beeswax, so it’s unsuitable for vegans or anyone who’s allergic to the common ingredient. It may also be worth noting that, while Burt’s Bees remains a Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free company, they are now owned by the Clorox Company, which is not. You can read their statement on their ownership here, and decide for yourself if you are comfortable supporting them.
Want to DESIGN YOUR OWN?
Try Eco Lips
Eco Lips touts itself as the world’s first Create Your Own Lip Balm, offering 2 billion combinations (that’s billion with a ‘b’!) and a fully-customizable label for your creations. Eco Lips is gluten free, organic, and offers both vegan and beeswax formulas. If you aren’t feeling creative, the company also offers plenty of pre-made combinations and collections in their online store.
Looking for a BURT’S DRUGSTORE ALTERNATIVE?
Try YES TO Lip Butters & Balms
Though there is not a wide selection of flavors, YES TO is a great drugstore alternative to Burt’s Bees. Three flavors are currently available: Coconut, Grapefruit and Pomegranate with SPF 15. They also offer two shades of tinted balm, and a pomegranate lip butter. Do note that their formula contains beeswax, so it is NOT suitable for vegans.
Want a BIG SELECTION?
Try Crazy Rumors Lip Balms
Got a crazy flavor craving? Chances are, Crazy Rumors has you covered. Candy Corn? Check. Spiced Chai? Check. French Vanilla coffee? Check. They’ve even partnered with a couple charities on flavors -- try the Plum Apricot and 50 cents of the purchase price will go to Leaping Bunny. All balms are vegan and gluten free, too.
Looking for something GENTLE & BASIC?
Try Booda Butter Naked Lip Balm
Maybe you’re NOT looking for a ton of flavors -- you’ve got sensitive skin or allergies; maybe you’re a dude. If so, Booda Butter has a slightly different formula of their popular daily moisturizer made especially for lips -- it’s gluten, soy, bee, scent and flavor free, and 100% vegan.