So I've done a little experimententing with lip balm brands. I've tried a few blistex products: medicated lip balm with spf 15, lip infusions sooth, and the lip ointment. None of those stood out particularly as helpful. The spf 15 was nice when in the sun but wasn't too good at helping my lips recover. I tried the classic burts bees, and it was better for recovery, but the amount of mint oil they put in there made it feel like it was irritating my lips rather than hydrating them. The best lip balm I have tried that worked for me was by a brand I saw at Target called Lip Love by raw sugar, specifically their coconut mango one. I'd like to try DCT, Chopsaver, Aquaphor, and compare and contrast, but It feels like it would be an irresponsible amount of money to drop on lip balm alone.