Blistex Lip Balm and Dryness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Dry Skin "I had been using Blistex lip conditioning serum, and my lips had become extremely dry, so I continued to put more and more on, not even considering that the Blistex was causing the problem. My lips became swollen and burned. My lips now look very dark, like they have been burned. After reading all of the issues other people have been experiencing with this product, how is this company still allowed to sell this product? I’m so incredibly disappointed and in pain. This product is trash, and it has been thrown in the trash where it belongs. I will never, ever buy this product again and will tell everyone I know to don’t bother."

• Ala...
• February 11, 2018

For Dry Skin "Had chapped lips the other night and couldn't find my EOS (what I usually use for lip balm), so I used the berry smoothie Blistex. The next day, my lips were still chapped, so I found my EOS and used that. Last night, I used Blistex and woke up with my lips extremely swollen, tingly, dry, and red, and they haven't gone down, and it's been hours."

• Ouc...
• September 14, 2022

For Dry Skin "Left my Carmex at home, so I picked up some Blistex medicated lip balm. Within an hour of applying, my lips were drier than when I applied, they itched, were red, and swollen. Went to the doctor, turned out I got a chemical burn from the product. All I could do was apply aloe vera and burn gel. Took a few weeks, and now I'm left with scarring around my lips."

• Sub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2021

For Dry Skin "2 times now. Each time, had washed face and used toner (different toner and soap each time, and a moisturizer used for years). I avoided the area from nose to chin around lips with toner. Applied the chapstick as moisturizer. Within an hour of applying Strawberry Coconut Smoothie, my lips burned as if I had eaten something spicy. By 4 hours, lips swollen, corners starting to split, redness 1/4 inch around lips. Each time, at the start of irritation, rinsed every couple of hours, lips under cool water from faucet. 2nd day: blisters around inside of lips and they were swollen and burning, dry. The first time, used a mix of refrigerated honey, snail mucin, and aloe vera in a compress of medical gauze - then as dressing as needed to keep lips from drying. Day 3: swollen, burning, skin breaking and raw around edges. Rinsing and plain Aquaphor gel. Antihistamine not helping. Bumps and itching under bottom lip to where chin starts."

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2025

For Dry Skin "I've been using Blistex products like the Medicated Lip Balm, Lip Vibrance, and Raspberry Lemonade Blast for about 2 years now, and recently my lips are getting a burning, irritated, dry, and chapped feeling. I saw the reviews here and decided to do some research on what's causing it so other people can avoid them. I found a website listing the ingredients and searched up which of the ingredients were causing it, and there are 6 ingredients. First listed was artificial or natural flavoring, which could cause an allergic reaction for some people. The second ingredient was phenoxyethanol, which is a preservative that could cause irritation, particularly after prolonged usage. The third ingredient was saccharin, which is a sweetener that can dry out lips. Alumina is generally considered safe, but in rare cases may cause or contribute to dryness. The last 2 ingredients are the ones used for sun protectant: titanium dioxide and silica, which are not usually irritating but can be drying in some formulations."

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2025

For Dry Skin "I've been using Blistex products like the Medicated Lip Balm, Lip Vibrance, and Raspberry Lemonade Blast for about 2 years now, and recently my lips are getting a burning, irritated, dry, and chapped feeling. I saw the reviews here and decided to do some research on what's causing it so other people can avoid them. I found a website listing the ingredients and searched up which of the ingredients were causing it, and there are 6 ingredients. First listed was artificial or natural flavoring, which could cause an allergic reaction for some people. The second ingredient was phenoxyethanol, which is a preservative that could cause irritation, particularly after prolonged usage. The third ingredient was saccharin, which is a sweetener that can dry out lips. Alumina is generally considered safe, but in rare cases may cause or contribute to dryness. The last 2 ingredients are the ones used for sun protectant: titanium dioxide and silica, which are not usually irritating but can be drying in some formulations."