Dr. Bronner'sOrganic Lip Balm (Peppermint, 0.15 ounce, 6-Pack) - Made with Organic Beeswax and Avocado Oil, For Dry Lips, Hands, Chin or Cheeks, Jojoba Oil for Added Moisture, Cooling and HydratingUSDA Organic

When I recently ran out of lip balm (I'm an avid user), I wanted to look into something a little more "green" - organic, if possible, and paraben free. I also needed something that wouldn't irritate my incredibly sensitive skin allergies (which is why I tend to go for unflavored/unscented/uncolored personal care items). And, of course, all other things being equal, I prefer a lip balm that lasts as long as possible.As a 'scientific' trial, I decided to try out three different "natural" lip balms available on Amazon, this one included, and limit myself to one lip balm a day, recording my observations and frequency of use in a 9-hour work day. (And if that doesn't make my life sound exciting, I don't know what will, ha.)Dr. Bronner's & Sun Dog's Magic Organic Lip Balm, Naked - 5 StarsDr. Bronner's little purple stick of lip balm isn't perfect, but it's about as near as I could find in "natural" lip balms. It's USDA Certified Organic (as opposed to the more flimsy "Natural" moniker) and - according to their website, at least - the company is certified as a Fair Trade company. The "Naked" version is almost completely scentless and tasteless (although they do sell scented and flavored ones for people who like that sort of thing) and the ingredients list is refreshingly short - a mere 5 ingredients, perfect for the allergenically inclined. The lip balm goes on smooth and feels extremely nice, but I did have to apply more Dr. Bronner's lip balm the most frequently - 8 to 9 times a day in a nine hour period.Hugo Naturals Lip Balm, Vanilla & Sweet Orange - 3 StarsHugo Naturals doesn't sport the USDA Certified Organic label, but several of the ingredients on the ingredient list have "Organic" in the title (although "Certified" is nowhere to be found, so I'm not sure how to take that). The ingredient list is 10+ items long, but you can visit their website to download a complete list of ingredients in their products, which is nice if you have a specific allergy or additive you're trying to avoid. The "Vanilla and Sweet Orange" flavor has a nice, mild scent to it, but there's a slight "tingle" at application that I found slightly unpleasant - perhaps a reaction on my part to the citrus additives? Furthermore, I noticed that after wearing the lip balm for awhile, the tip of my tongue started to itch irritably, to the point where I found myself gnawing on my tongue to 'scratch' it. This irritation occurred on all of my "Hugo Naturals Days", but not with the other lip balms, and since I cycled the days randomly I suspect that the relationship was a causal one. As for application, Hugo Naturals goes on smoothly and I had to reapply 7-8 times in a nine hour period.Yes To Carrots Lip Butter, Melon - 4 StarsYes To Carrots also sports the USDA Certified Organic label, albeit with an odd "95% Organic" disclaimer just above it. The long ingredient list (13+ items) notes which ingredients were certified organic and which ones weren't, and you can visit their website for a complete ingredients list for each flavor of lip balm they offer. I bought the "Melon" flavor on the theory that it would be the mildest, but I notice that the "Melon" flavor also contains a good dose of citrus orange extract. I didn't notice a tingle or an irritation with this lip balm, however, which was a relief. The scent is a mixed-bag - I would probably describe it as "cheerful" smelling, but it feels overwhelming, particularly right after application. Actual application is smooth and application times are the least frequent - 7 times each day, within the nine hour testing period. I'm not sure, though, if the application times were less because the lip balm lasted longer than its compatriots or if it was because I was dreading the wash of bright-cheerful-melon scent. Whether or not that is a bad thing will depend entirely on the user - I can imagine that many children would find the scent delightful.Bottom line, you probably can't go wrong with any of these lip balms - I recommend all of them over the non-natural, paraben-containing brands available. I'm happy I ordered all of them and will use them all (except perhaps the Hugo Naturals, due to my unique allergy issues) until they're gone... but after that, I'll probably only reorder the Dr. Bronner's and stick with that one.~ Ana Mardoll

My lips are dry most of the time. I've been looking for a perfect lip balm/moisturizer for years and have decided there isn't just one - there are a few, each one for a different purpose.This one I happened upon accidentally about a year ago and it is my favorite by far. Made by Dr Bronner's, famous for the Dr Bronner's All One organic liquid castile soaps, the balm is made with organic ingredients including organic essential oils. The organic part is not the reason that I buy it although I do prefer that it's made with nonsynthetic ingredients.It's not really a *protectant*. But it is a wonderful oil-based balm that moisturizes my sad dry flaky lips like nothing else. I choose the minty flavor because I like the little cooling effect that I get from that. Not heavy, very mild effect but I like it.This is not sticky, waxy or thick. It has more of a satin finish and is not glossy. In fact it feels nothing like a lip gloss at all. It smoothly glides over the lips probably because of the hemp oil content. I use it first thing before I start putting on any kind of makeup or lipstick and by the time I'm ready for lipstick it has usually absorbed into my lips and lipstick goes on easily. Which is exactly what I want! It's just a great everyday lip-softening balm and I hope they never stop making it. It's been getting very hard to find. So I'm thrilled I found it here and in a six pack! Happy happy happy!

Goes on very smooth. No stickiness. Good, organic ingredients. Was looking for a chapstick with quality ingredients and no sticky feeling..I found it. And price was right!

BEST natural lip balm EVER: does the job with any taste or color, and is not drying the lips after some time. Only moisturizes. Wonderful product! Thank you Dr. Brommer!

I’m always happy to find a lip balm that feels silky and has a unique scent. Found this initially at my local health food store and was thrilled to find these online when the health food store sold out. This is a fairly clean product.

With any organic beauty product, there is inconsistency from batch to batch. The same is true with this product. This batch was the most luxurious of any I’ve used previously, and that’s a lot of years worth of use. This goes on soft and smooth, and stays on for hours. The only downside, and first time this has happened, is the scent. Smells like dog food. Took some getting used to, and seems to be subsiding (or I’ve become nose blind by sheer will) but it feels so delightful and comfortable to wear, that I’m willing to tough out the stink.

This is the best chapstick to use on a daily basis. It doesn't leave a film, keeps your lips moist, and they always feel refreshed.

Best chapstick on the market! So smooth - it easily glides on your lips. Great peppermint scent.