Lips can dry out quicker because they aren't able to retain water like other skin on our body. That's why finding the best lip balm is crucial for plump, hydrated lips. Still, not all lip balms ...

Yup, my lips have seen the likes of over 60 lip balms for the last 40 days—and lemme tell ya, they're softer than ever, thanks to these 12 favorites: When this lip balm first hit my inbox ...

Storm Reid is a fan, using it as both a balm and a lip gloss. “It keeps my lips super-moisturized but also has a high-shine gloss and adds a little plumpness to my lips,” she says.