Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Balm Is My Holy Grail for Chapped Lips

3 min readChapped lips are a real bummer this time of year. They’re uncomfy and unsightly—and often feel inevitable thanks to cold weather and dry indoor air. After trying what feels like a seemingly infinite number of lip balms, I finally found my dream solution: Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm. Over the past two years, it has quickly become one of my beauty MVPs. TBH, that’s a distinction that I don’t take lightly since I’m incredibly picky about what I use in my daily life and what I can confidently suggest for you to buy. (I fell for the hype with a certain mascara in a pink and green tube in middle school and refuse to waste my money again.) But Eadem’s combination of nourishing and exfoliating ingredients, variety of buildable shades, and a glossy sheen have kept it in the top spot of my daily routine, especially during the fall and winter.Credit: Julia Gartland; Prop Styling: JoJo LiProsBuffs away flaky lips Heals my dry, cracked lips Shiny finish Available in 6 colors and scentsConsCan feel goopy when I layer it on too thickWhat I Like About Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Softening BalmI recently crowned Eadem Le Chouchou as the best overall product in our guide to the best lip balms. It ticks everything off my wish list and helped me recognize that I deserve more from a lip balm.It Buffs Away Dry Flakes and Leaves My Lips Soft by MorningWhat I love most about Le Chouchou is that I no longer need to splurge on a lip balm and scrub. Eadem combines the two products into one. A mix of lactic acid and hibiscus enzymes gently buff away dry, flaky skin. By morning, my parched, cracked lips are pillowy soft and smooth again. It’s a must for cool weather and for makeup prep to ensure my pout remains baby soft before applying my Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium Lipstick.Le Chouchou is also packed with an incredible lineup of ingredients that keep my pout hydrated with each swipe, including a nourishing and antioxidant-rich blend of Brazilian açaí and African mongongo butters. Meanwhile, moringa oil provides non-greasy, deep hydration that supports my skin barrier. It even contains a collagen-boosting peptide that smooths the look of my natural lip lines, creating a fuller-looking pout without stinging. Together, these ingredients keep my lips soft and moisturized for hours.SHOP EADEM LIP BALMA Luxe, Long-Lasting FormulaAfter a few applications, I can go a full day or two without using this balm because the formula is that nourishing. The texture is also impressive—it’s similar to an intense lip mask without the thick, hard-to-spread texture. My lips feel protected without feeling overly thick and goopy. Plus, it comes in a mess-free tube that tucks away neatly in my purse.SHOP EADEM LIP BALMOther Editors Also Trust ItI talk about Eadem so often that it has become the hot topic of my group chats. Even the Women’s Health and Men’s Health team, including digital designer Taryn Colbert and style editor Joseph Cheatham, have become big fans after my recommendations. “It has the qualities I look for in a lip product which are to keep my lips looking glossy while actually moisturizing them at the same time,” says Colbert. Meanwhile Cheatam appreciates the clear version for daily wear. He can get away with a light, thin layer for moisture without looking overly shiny.SHOP EADEM LIP BALMIt Comes in Six Shades and ClearJulia Gartland; Prop Styling: JoJo LiNeed another reason to snag this lip balm? It’s available in six colors, plus a clear option on Amazon. My silver tube of Butter Mochi—a classic clear—is on its last few squeezes and I plan on restocking it, stat. Other gorgeous hues range from seasonal shades, like Boba Bounce, a rich brown, and Bissap Glaze, a deep plum berry to Fig Sauce, a milky rosy brown, and Burnt Malai, a milky desert rose. They all look beautiful on their own or layered with lip liner and lipstick.SHOP EADEM LIP BALMMore Lip Balms I EnjoyEadem is my ride-or-die lip balm. It’s honestly held me down for two years and it has quickly become the hot topic of my group chats. However, if you’re curious what other lip balms I’ve tried and enjoyed, consider these selections. They range from a $5 Amazon find to a multipurpose powerhouse that can even be used as a hand cream and face primer too.Soothes and Restores Dry LipsNicole Saunders is the beauty editor at Women's Health and has nine years of experience researching, writing, and editing lifestyle content. She specializes in breaking down complicated topics, like red light therapy for hair growth and LED face masks, into easy-to-understand guides. Saunders takes great pride in heavily researching and testing featured beauty products, such as strengthening shampoos and body washes for dry skin on our site. Previously, she was the beauty editor at Best Products where she tested quite literally thousands of launches for her quarterly column and the Best New Beauty Awards package. She also launched the beauty and wellness coverage at NBC News and contributed to CNN, Cosmopolitan, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Harper's BAZAAR. You can follow her on Instagram to stay in the loop on her product testing adventures.