Battle of the Balms: Vichy Aqualia and Body Shop Lip Balm

Vichy Aqualia vs. Body Shop balm is not much of a battle — I love both of these lip balms, but for different reasons.

I got a sample of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Soothing & Repairing Balm last summer. I like it because it’s light (I’ve been breaking out like crazy around my lips lately) and it feels soothing so it dulls the need to keep licking my chops or reapplying lip balm (lip balm is awfully addictive).

The Body Shop Cranberry Joy Lip Balm was a Christmas present. It’s a little heavier, but is a nice conditioner for keeping dry lips at bay. Here’s my trick: I exfoliate my lips with a soft toothbrush and then apply some balm before bed.

Another tip: After applying lip balm, I run my fingernails over the excess to condition my cuticles. I may be cheap, but I don’t get hangnails