The Top 5 Chapsticks of All Time
There are two kinds of people:
People who keep a chapstick “just in case.”
People whose entire life strategy is “own 12 chapsticks and still lose them all.”
This list is for both.
5) Burt’s Bees (Good… But Gone in 12 Minutes)
Burt’s Bees has a loyal following and the “natural” vibe, but let’s be honest: it doesn’t last long at all.
It’s the chapstick equivalent of a hug that ends too soon.
Pros: Pleasant, clean feel.
Cons: Constant reapplication.
4) Lip Smacker (The Fun One)
Lip Smacker is the chapstick that shows up wearing a retro jacket and holding a soda.
This is where you get the Coca-Cola / Dr Pepper / root beer / assorted soda flavors—the ones that make you feel like a kid again, even if you’re applying it in a work meeting while pretending you’re listening.
Pros: Iconic flavors, pure nostalgia.
Cons: Sometimes it’s more vibe than durability.
3) Blistex Fruit Smoothies (All Hits, No Skips)
This isn’t a single chapstick—this is a whole category. Fruit Smoothies is the variety pack where you can basically point at any flavor and you’re fine.
If you want names to hang your hat on: Berry Explosion, Melon Medley, Triple Tropical—they’re all good. The flavors are the main event.
Pros: Great flavor lineup, fun to rotate.
Cons: They don’t last long—reapply like it’s your side quest.
2) Carmex Classic (The “Tingle = Working” Legend)
Carmex isn’t here to be cute. It’s here to handle business.
That medicated tingle makes you feel like a tiny construction crew just showed up to repair your lips.
Pros: Feels strong, works fast.
Cons: The tingle is polarizing.
1) ChapStick (Overall King)
ChapStick is the default setting for lips. It’s everywhere, it works, and it lasts about as long as anything reasonably can in this category.
And yes—cherry is the most common in the wild. But strawberry is the best flavor. It’s the perfect balance of pleasant and not-too-much.
Pros: Reliable, classic, lasts.
Cons: You will still lose it.