Chapped lips got you down? Skipping the moisturizing step in your winter skincare regime can leave your lips as cracked as your January resolutions. You need a lip balm, a real hardcore, doubtlessly hydrating, Batman-of-lip-care balm. Lucky for you, we've got the best in the biz lined up.

Your grandmother's favorite, Vaseline Lip Therapy Original, is known for a timeless formula credits: petroleum jelly. It locks in moisture with the dedication of a sled dog during an Alaskan storm. Compact, hardy and often found in the deep abyss of your Great Aunt's handbag, it's a relic worth reviving for your winter skincare routine.

The Billy Idol of the lip balm world - the rebel delivering hydration with gloss - Laneige Lip Glowy Balm. It offers a rich, moisturizing feel that stops at nothing to hydrate dry lips. Delivering a slick of shine without making your pout look doused in bacon fat, it's a balm for those who want moisturization and a side of glamour.

If your lips feel more Sahara than sexy, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is your fix. This balm melts in like butter on hot toast, leaving your lips feeling like a million bucks. For lips that feel like parched sandpaper, it's the oasis you need.

Tingle your way to healthy lips with Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. With its refreshing, tingling sensation, your lips will feel revived, like they've just had espresso shots. The beeswax packs long-lasting hydration, and the peppermint oil acts like a refreshing minty kick to counter winter blues.

Sephora Moisturizing Lip Balm is the endurance runner of lip balms. It promises 8 hours of hydration, challenging your workday, Netflix binge, or sleep cycle. A creamy texture plus a stealthy shine makes this a balm that's as reliable as your favorite jeans.

Nothing says "I've got your back, lips" like Mentholatum’s Medicated Lip Stick. The menthol and camphor are the Marty and Doc of chapped lips relief. Recommended for lip-lickers, wind-whipped rosy cheeks, and cold weather sport enthusiasts who frequently find their lips sore and chapped.

Made for those who worship at the altar of organics, EOS Organic Lip Balm has shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, an angelic choir for chapped lips. The fun spherical packaging is more than a gimmick, it's an applicator that works to give you healing hydration without your fingers getting involved.

Choosing Live Native Luscious Lip Balm is pretty much the equivalent of wrapping your lips in a cashmere blanket. Plant-based ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter give much-needed relief to chapped lips and shield them from wind-chill-factor-10 conditions.

For a sturdy lip balm that keeps it simple, look no further than Nivea Smoothness Lip Care balm. This balm goes to work for hours on end, so your lips are equipped to battle against wind chill and dry air. It's affordable, reliable, and loves your lips - kind of like a well-trained Saint Bernard.

And last but certainly not least, welcome Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 into your skincare gang. This balm is a silent protector, offering reliable care without the unnecessary frills. Apply liberally before any icy encounters, and your lips will thank you.

Remember, when arctic blasts are more persistent than your ex and your lips start feeling like an ice sculpture, having the right lip balm at hand can make all the difference. So, take your pick and don’t let Mother Nature wither your pout.