Updated on October 5, 2023

12 Deeply Moisturizing Vegan Lip Balms to Hydrate & Nourish Lips | 2023 Update!

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Looking for a deeply moisturizing vegan lip balm for healthy looking lips? In this guide, I’m sharing the best vegan lip balms, whether you prefer stick, tinted, SPF, or a shiny-finish there’s something for you in this list!

What To Look For:

Unfortunately, most drugstore and high-end lip balms are from brands that still test on animals like Vaseline, Chapstick, Nivea, Blistex, Aquaphor, Maybelline, Dior, and should be avoided when looking for a cruelty-free and vegan lip balm.

In addition, some lip balms may contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Common animal-based ingredients found in lip balm formulas may include beeswax, lanolin, animal-based glycerin or stearic acid, and tinted lip balms may contain carmine.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

Vegan Lip Balms in 2023

All of the lip balms mentioned in this post are from brands that have been verified as being truly cruelty-free and don’t test on animals. Note that I’ve included some options from cruelty-free brands that are owned by an animal-tested parent company. If you choose not to purchase from these brands, then avoid the ones marked with an * asterisk.

And all of the lip balms have been verified as being vegan-friendly and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients. However, always check the manufacturer’s website for the most up-to-date information as ingredients and formulations may change.

Summer Fridays Vegan Lip Butter Balm

A silky vegan balm that hydrates and soothes parched lips in seconds. Butter up on the go for a quick hit of moisture and shine—or apply at bedtime as a nourishing overnight mask.


*ILIA Lip Wrap Reviving Balm

Lip Wrap Reviving Balm quenches lips on first glide, wrapping them in a hug of hydration that lasts. Lips quickly look smoother and more plump with a soft sheen. With every wear, the skincare-powered formula replenishes your skin’s moisture barrier—helping lips stay hydrated over time.

*Note: ILIA is cruelty-free, but ILIA is owned by Clarins, a parent company that is NOT cruelty-free.


Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

A restorative lip treatment for naturally plump, pillowy-soft lips — day or night. This dreamy vegan lip formula leaves lips looking glossy and works hard to nourish and moisturize dry skin.


Biossance Squalane + Rose Vegan Lip Balm

A deeply moisturizing, fragrance-free vegan lip balm packed with a trio of clinically proven moisturizers and plumping wakame algae to hydrate and nourish lips.


*Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen Vegan Lip Balm

Our fav vegan SPF lip balm is formulated with Aloe and Vitamin E to protect and moisturize your kisser all day long. Note that Sun Bum’s regular (non-SPF) lip balms contain beeswax and the tinted lip balms contain carmine, those items are NOT vegan. Only their lip balms with SPF are considered vegan.

*Note: Sun Bum is cruelty-free, but Sun Bum is owned by SC Johnson, a parent company that is NOT cruelty-free.


Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve

This ultra-rich, all-over balm is formulated with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish dry, flaky, chafed skin. It has a thick waxy texture that seals in moisture and leaves lips smooth and hydrated.


Hurraw! Vegan Lip Balm

HURRAW! Vegan Lip Balms are made from premium all natural, vegan, raw, organic, and fair trade ingredients. HURRAW! has over 20 vegan flavors of lip balms to choose from, my favorite includes coconut, grapefruit, vanilla.

If you want a touch of color, I recommend trying HURRAW! Black Cherry Tinted Vegan Lip Balm. And if you were looking for a vegan lip balm with SPF, try HURRAW!’s mineral-based SPF 15 Sun Balm.


MARA Sea Silk Lip Balm

This formula is powered by algae to visibly improve fullness, signs of aging, and volume for a super juicy, plump pout. It also contains nourishing seed butters and super hydrators to flood parched skin with fatty acids and vitamins for soft, pillowy lips.


Crazy Rumors Plant-Based Lip Balms

Crazy Rumors vegan lip balms are 100% natural and made with super moisturizing ingredients like certified organic shea butter and soothing jojoba oil. Crazy Rumors balms come in a variety of fun flavors like Piña Colada, Banana Split, and Pistachio.

Need some color in your vegan lip balm? Choose from a variety of lip tint colors with Crazy Rumors HibisKiss – Hibiscus Flavored Lip Colors.


COOLA Mineral Liplux Organic Tinted Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30

These are the balm! Each COOLA vegan SPF lip balm adds a hint of natural-looking tint while protecting your pout. Infused with organic cupuaçu butter and mongongo oil, these organic formulas also smooth and nourish to help keep lips healthy, plump, and youthful-looking. Can’t decide? Layer two shades for a one-of-a-kind lip look. 


Kinship Supermelt Vegan Lip Jelly Mask

A two-in-one daily lip treatment that deeply hydrates and gently exfoliates for softer, plumper lips. It consist of a unique ‘quick melt’ formula that warms up with your body heat and transforms from balm to oil for long-lasting moisture.


Augustinus Bader The Lip Balm

An innovative balm that hydrates, plumps, nourishes, and rejuvenates while reducing visible signs of aging. For softer, smoother, healthier-looking lips. Powered by TFC8® – a proprietary blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and peptides – and inspired by over 30 years of research, innovation and clinical study.


Made with plant-based ingredients and free from any animal-derived components, vegan lip balm is not only kind to your lips, but also to the environment and the animals.

I hope you enjoyed this curated list of 12 vegan lip balms to achieve healthy, moisturized lips without compromising your values.

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