Drunk Elephant's Lippe Balm is a straightforward, nourishing lip treatment designed to combat dryness and provide a comfortable, smooth feel. It relies on a blend of natural oils and butters to condition the lips, with added peptides for a subtle plumping effect. It's a pleasant product to use, but its performance is comparable to many less expensive options.
Sephora price
$22.00
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Sephora reviews
3.8 / 5
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Glass take
3.7 / 5 overall fit
A rich, buttery balm that offers good hydration and a smooth feel, but its high price point and lack of significant active ingredients make it a luxury rather than a necessity.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A buttery, nourishing lip balm that moisturizes and soothes while softening dry, parched lips.
Apply to lips as needed.
Use alone as a sheer lip balm or under any lipstick for a silky-smooth application.
What Glass adds
This is a solid, emollient lip balm that feels good on the lips. It's a nice option if you're looking for a clean-ingredient balm and don't mind the price. However, it doesn't offer advanced treatment benefits like exfoliation or targeted wrinkle repair, positioning it more as a daily comfort product than a treatment.
Comfort and Hydration
Many users praise the balm for its immediate soothing and hydrating effects, making lips feel soft and protected throughout the day.
Luxury Feel
The buttery texture and the brand's clean philosophy contribute to a feeling of luxury, though some question the value at this price.
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Routine Fit
Apply this balm as the final step in your skincare routine, or anytime your lips feel dry. It can be used as a standalone treatment or as a hydrating base before applying lipstick. For best results, reapply as needed throughout the day.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Anytime
This balm is versatile and can be applied whenever your lips need moisture. It's particularly useful before bed or as a protective layer in dry or cold weather.
Glass rating
A rich, buttery balm that offers good hydration and a smooth feel, but its high price point and lack of significant active ingredients make it a luxury rather than a necessity.
Hydration
4.0 / 5
Provides immediate and lasting moisture, leaving lips feeling soft and comfortable.
Texture
4.2 / 5
The balm has a luxurious, smooth texture that glides on easily without feeling sticky.
Value
2.5 / 5
While effective, the price is high for a lip balm, especially considering the ingredient list.
Full ingredient breakdown
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common plant oil that softens and moisturizes the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
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Can be comedogenic for some skin types, though less of a concern for lips.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Marula oil is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, offering moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Dryness, antioxidant support
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich butter that deeply moisturizes and helps protect the skin's barrier.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fractionated coconut oil derivative that is lightweight, easily absorbed, and helps to replenish the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, texture enhancement
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that provides excellent skin feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Softness, conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A natural wax that helps to form a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Occlusion, softening
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Can be comedogenic for some, but typically fine for lips.
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A mineral wax used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer that forms a protective film on the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Occlusion, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant-based oil that can help to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
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Potential allergen for some.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that helps to thicken and provide structure to the balm.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that provides firmness and structure to the balm.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to soften and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Green tea extract, known for its antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
An extract from seaweed that may offer skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
An extract from the bark of the magnolia tree, known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant-based oil rich in linoleic acid, which can help to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A rich oil known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
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Can be heavy for some skin types.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lightweight oil rich in linoleic acid, known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich oil containing omega fatty acids, known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, moisturizing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A derivative of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Less potent than pure tocopherol.
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of licorice root, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
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Generally well-tolerated.
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen, helping to improve lip firmness and fullness.
Usually helps with
Plumping, firmness
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and can help brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, brightening
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Less potent than L-Ascorbic Acid.
Emollient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fatty acid ester used as an emollient and solvent. Can feel waxy.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, emollience
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Can feel heavy or waxy for some.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth, silky feel and helps improve spreadability.
Usually helps with
Silky feel, spreadability
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid ester that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid used as an emulsifier and emollient.
Usually helps with
Texture, softening
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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Can be an irritant for sensitive skin.
Emollient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that can act as an emollient and emulsifier. Can be drying for some.
Usually helps with
Emollience
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Can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that helps to maintain the skin's barrier function and keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Can be an irritant for some sensitive skin types.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
An antioxidant extract that can help protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be an irritant for some sensitive skin types.
Exfoliant
Badness
4.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin and can help improve hydration. At low concentrations, it acts as a humectant.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration
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Can cause sensitivity, especially with sun exposure. Not typically a primary ingredient in a balm for this reason.
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FAQ
Yes, the balm is formulated with rich emollients like shea butter and coconut oil, which provide significant moisture and help to soothe dry, chapped lips.
Absolutely. It creates a smooth, hydrated base that can help lipstick apply more evenly and prevent it from settling into dry lines.
No, Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm does not contain SPF. If sun protection is a priority, you will need to use a separate SPF lip product.
