Chapstick / Lip Balm Thread

[SONAR]

Since it seems I'm not the only one with a chapstick addiction / borderline paranoia, post em up. Today, I discovered Aloegator Vanilla SPF 30 at REI and for $1.95 + 10% sales tax (fucking crooks) changed my life.



This is by far the best one I've used, and plan on going back tomorrow and buying them out. Probably pick up some gummy bears while I'm there. Sorry for the gross nail on my thumb. It just grew back and looked a lot worse like 2 weeks ago

Other personal favorites include:

Burts Bees Medicated:


Blistex Medicated:


Palmer's Cocoa Butter:



AVOID:

Blistex Complete Moisture (dries your lips out):

[Aggression]

I don't leave home without one. Pretty sure I have one in EVERY possible area of my life, IE Car/Work/Gymbag/Bathroom/ETC. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever finished one....I always lose them.

[SONAR]

Originally Posted by Aggression

I don't leave home without one. Pretty sure I have one in EVERY possible area of my life, IE Car/Work/Gymbag/Bathroom/ETC. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever finished one....I always lose them.

In undergrad some professors were really particular about having NOTHING out during tests, I had to get a dr's note to have chapstick (label torn off) during midterm/final exams. And I submitted it to the GMAT board for approval, since their rules are just as strict. Waiting to hear back. Started after getting debilitatingly windburnt skiing years ago, it's a complete psychological thing now.

Also, I learned the hard way not to leave one out in the sun in the car...always have it in a compartment somewhere.

[Express]

i use chapstick

what the fuck is this other shit?

CHAPSTICK

[ejazbmw]

keep one at home, in my car and in my pocket during work. I just stick to burts bees though

[The Ghost of Tom Joad]

i have burt's in just about every room of my house, car, and any travel bags.

[SONAR]

Keep in mind when reading the ingredients that "cetyl alcohol" is ok, it's the compound that gives the balm the "waxy" characteristic. Be wary of other forums of alcohol though.

[GregTheStig]

I use Blistex complete moisture right now... looks like I should switch, eh?

[SONAR]

Originally Posted by GregTheStig

I use Blistex complete moisture right now... looks like I should switch, eh?

I've noticed that it doesn't seem to deposit a substantial layer on your lips, and I tended to need to apply it often, leading me to believe it was drying my lips out. There is no ingredient list on the tube so I'm not sure what exactly would do it. For the money, I would recommend one of the ones I posted. Everything but the aloe-gator can be found at CVS or Walgreens, the Palmer's is only at ghetto CVS

FWIW, the aloe-gator leaves a substantial layer. I've had two scotch rocks and it's holding up in a situations that otherwise usually calls for liberal re-application.

[TimZ]

I'm addicted to it. I never leave my house or room without it in my pocket

[GregTheStig]

Originally Posted by SONAR

I've noticed that it doesn't seem to deposit a substantial layer on your lips, and I tended to need to apply it often, leading me to believe it was drying my lips out. There is no ingredient list on the tube so I'm not sure what exactly would do it. For the money, I would recommend one of the ones I posted. Everything but the aloe-gator can be found at CVS or Walgreens, the Palmer's is only at ghetto CVS

FWIW, the aloe-gator leaves a substantial layer. I've had two scotch rocks and it's holding up in a situations that otherwise usually calls for liberal re-application.

I've tried Burt's before and it worked pretty damn well but so far I've had decent luck with that Blistex. The medicine I was taking for acne as a teen dried me the hell out and that's when I started really using chapstick. At the time, Blistex was the only one that really seemed to make it feel better. I'll definitely check the other ones out though, thanks

[Feyd]

Chapstick Classic Black Label.... I must have this on me at all times.

Before I go to bed, I use this:



In both cases its quite clear that it's an OCD thing, but there is nothing I've been able to do to kick it.

[Year's_End]

lol

[NYCGP]

kiehls

[Quick6EF]

My buddy has this problem. Shits weird yo

[SONAR]

rather be ocd about chapstick than live in boston. just saying

[CollinsE90]

I've used chapstick less than 5 times in my life.

[E90SoFlo]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I've used chapstick less than 5 times in my life.

Ive tried it because everyone talks about it so much, makes me feel like i have crap on my lips.. not cool.

[inandout]

My lip chaps so bad that i feel like i peel my entire lip at least once a day. I get super antsy if I don't have a chapstick with me. I wish i could cure this problem...

[eamon]

This thread made me go buy the original Burt's Bees, been meaning to get some chapstick for a while anyways
Should I have got medicated?
lol

[CJ421]

I would go insane if I didn't have my cherry Chapstick. Out of the last ~10 years of my life, I've probably not worn it maybe 10 minutes.

[michaelthepsycho]

Whatever happened to good ol Vaseline?