Carmex

Carmex was founded in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and has been family-owned for nearly 90 years. The brand has been named the #1 Pharmacist Recommended Lip Balm and has sold over one billion jars worldwide. Its original formula has remained essentially unchanged since its creation.

2 products reviewed

65/100 Score

Carmex Classic Medicated Lip Balm in the iconic yellow jar

The Original Medicated Lip Balm

Carmex lip-care

Classic Medicated Lip Balm

Nearly 90 years old and still polarizing — Carmex's camphor-menthol-petrolatum formula delivers undeniable occlusive protection and that signature medicated tingle, but its old-school ingredient list full of potential irritants makes it a love-it-or-debate-it classic.

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Everyday SPF Lip Protection

Carmex lip-care

Daily Care Lip Balm SPF 15

A budget-friendly daily SPF lip balm that delivers reliable moisture and passable sun protection, but the inclusion of oxybenzone — increasingly avoided in modern formulations — and limited UVA coverage make it feel like a product that hasn't quite caught up with the times.

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★★★★★

4.3 (3,500)

$2.99