Tinted Lip Balms That Deliver the Perfect Balance of Color and Hydration

A lip balm, then, is absolutely essential to ward off the worst of bad weather’s devastation. A transparent lip balm is an excellent choice for every day, and, to be honest, every night. But sometimes you need something a bit punchier. Something fun. Something that pulls double duty as a protector and an adornment.

Four CR staffers tested 10 tinted lip balms for comfort, hydration, and other criteria to determine which ones you should keep around during the driest seasons of the year (and beyond).