Kate Beckinsale sure knows how to look good on and off the screen. Besides her stellar movie performances and workouts, the actress and beauty entrepreneur is known for her gorgeous makeup looks and flawless complexion.
And when it comes to her lips, the 48-year-old swears by this top-rated drugstore lip balm: The ChapStick Skin Protectant in the cherry and strawberry flavors.
In a recent interview with People, Beckinsale shared that the lip balm has always been one of her beauty product staples and called it her “absolute jam.”
This cult-favorite balm is formulated to prevent and heal dry, chapped lips. Its key active ingredient is white petrolatum, a type of jelly that works to moisturize and protect the skin by forming a water-repellant film around the lips.
“Unlike the rest of the skin which has a thick stratum corneum (dead cell layer) for extra protection, the lips do not, so they are even more prone to winter dryness,” said Heidi Waldorf, M.D., founder of Waldorf Dermatology Aesthetics and associate clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai University, in a previous interview for Prevention.com.
That’s why skincare experts recommend using lip balms that contain occlusive ingredients, like petrolatum and shea butter, because they work to create a barrier on the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss.
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Even better? The ChapStick brand features tons of yummy scents, colors, and flavors that will protect your lips and leave them looking super moisturized with a tint of color. The flavor-free formula even made it onto our list of the Best Lip Balms with SPF in 2021, According to Dermatologists.
Amazon customers also enjoy using the ChapStick Skin Protectant and gave it a whopping 4.8-star rating with over 9,300 rave reviews.
“This is that classic chapstick that has a smooth feel and long-lasting result,” wrote one satisfied customer. “I love the smell and it easily fits in a pocket, purse, or space. “It has a mild scent and works great on chapped lips. My 8-year-old prefers this overs most options. Bought this as a stocking stuffer and it was a hit.”
“I love this flavor of ChapStick, by far my favorite, it tastes just like artificial cherries, gives your lips the lightest tint, and it smells delicious,” added another reviewer. “I bought a whole bunch of these to store in all my different bags and places in the house lol. Totally worth the price point.”
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We can’t wait to add Beckinsale’s favorite chapsticks to our shopping carts and you should, too! Plus, the brand has released a bunch of new holiday-themed flavors for the season as well.
Want to pucker up just like Beckinsale? Shop her must-have lip balm picks as well as a few of her other skincare favorites below.
