12 best tinted lip balms to keep your lips hydrated

You really can't go wrong with NIVEA for the lips. Their products are reliable and nourishing, so it's no surprise their tinted lip balm is a hit. Coming in a range of different shades inspired by fruits, we personally love this cherry one thanks to its bright pop of colour. It's designed to provide long-lasting moisture to the lips while leaving a subtle touch of colour to the lips and a bit of a shine.

One reviewer said: "This is my favourite go to lip balm. It not only keeps my lips nice and smooth but it leave my lips with a lovely tint. This is also an excellent price that won't break the bank. I would definitely recommend!"

This makes a brilliant daily lipstick or lip balm for dry lips. Although it's a little pricier than other lip balms, it's formulated to relieve chapping and cracking and help moisturise the lips throughout the day. There are five different sheer colour shades available and it also has an SPF of 15, to keep your lips protected from the sun.

One reviewer said: "Really pleased with this and I am on my 2nd. Softens lips without being sticky etc. Easy to wear as you forget it is on, but certainly softens lips. It does last so is not over expensive. Will certainly continue using.....you don’t let a good product disappear!"

We all know how important it is to wear an SPF daily, and that goes for our lips too. The Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm includes SPF 50 and is enriched with cacao seed butter for a sweet smell and to seal in moisture. The formula also includes sustainable lanolin, shea butter and vitamin E to help soothe and protect lips from damage. The high-factor sunscreen works to shield the lips from damaging UVA and UVB rays to prevent signs of ageing.

One reviewer said: "I use this all year round as it is a really nice lip balm and gives a very nice finish to the lips. I use it when sunbathing and never end up with dry lips anymore!"

A little tin of vaseline is often the first lip balm we use for chapped lips, and we can still remember keeping a little pot of this in our school blazer pocket. It's a non-sticky formula and is designed to melt into the lips. As well as the rose oils and sweet rose fragrance, it adds a subtle pink shade to the lips.

One reviewer said: "These little pots are just fantastic. Perfect size for handbags, perfect lip conditioner. And the little tint to this one gives it something extra. Wish they did a strawberry one with red tint instead of just rose/pink."

If you like a bit of sparkle in your lip balm that's going to nourish your lips while they sparkle then this NARS tinted Afterglow balm is ideal for parties or special occasions. Available in eight different shades ranging from full to sheer coverage, some have a matte finish while some are high gloss so you really can find something to suit your preference or even double up!

One reviewer said: "The Nars Afterglow lip balm in the shade Orgasm has to be one of the prettiest shades available, it’s so nice and leaves my lips soft and moisturised. Although the colour is subtle it’s still really pretty and gives such a pretty natural look, I need to pick this up in more shades."

If natural ingredients are a must have for you, then the Burt's Bees lip balm is perfect as it's infused with powerful fruit extracts and Beeswax to richly moisturise and soften lips. It has a matte finish and is free from parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and SLS.

One reviewer said: "I really liked this Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm. The colour was beautiful and nicely pigmented. It had quite a strong scent though. It left my lips feeling very refreshed."

For something a little more luxurious for your lips, there's the DIOR Addict Lip Glow. Formulated using cherry oil, sunflower wax and shea butter as a base, it's a colour enhancing balm that'll last you hours. Available in 12 different shades, it's creamy, smooth and nourishing to wear throughout the day.

One reviewer said: "I purchased this product for myself after my sister received this as a gift, and I can say that I am not disappointed it is a beautiful colour and glides in so beautifully into the lips."

The Lanolips balms are world renowned and loved by celebrities as well as beauty industry experts. The signature hero ingredient is lanolin which is used to treat and cure dry lips and skin. It contains no artificial fragrances, parabens, petrolatum, PEG's, mineral oil or sulphates and is animal cruelty free. It can also be won as a cheek tint as well as on the lips and we love that it contains SPF to protect lips from the sun.

One reviewer said: "I love this! It’s exactly the right amount of colour for me as it’s not too intense, but still looks like a colour. I far prefer it to lipstick. I find the product stays on brilliantly, even after eating and drinking (most alternatives come off immediately) and it’s so moisturising. The tube applicator makes it really easy to apply. I even put a tiny amount on my cheeks for an instant dewy glow - I thought it would be too sticky but it isn’t! I think it’s amazing!"

This 12-hour hydrating lip balm makes a lovely gift for the makeup lover in your life, and thanks to its buttery smooth texture, this balm effortlessly glides across lips, coating the lips with moisturising, luminous shine. It's a buildable formula to allow you to add depth to the shade and it's suitable for vegans.

One reviewer said: "Great product, vibrant pigment which lasts. Better than any other tinted balm I’ve tried which tend to be lacking colour."

If it's just a subtle sheen of colour you're looking for, then this delicate pink tinted lip balm is perfect for everyday wear. The balm is clever in that it responds to your unique lip shade to reveal a shade that's perfect for you. It works beautifully on its own or under your usual lipstick.

One reviewer said: "I've always been a fan of Estée Lauder lipsticks & the Pure Colour line is a home run! These products are outstanding and my lips look great! I've bought one for work, car, purse and makeup bag - can't go without!"

L'Oreal are great when it comes to offering a wide range of colour shades, you really can find one to suit any skin tone. It's lightweight and sheer in texture and works to moisturise for all-day long hydration.

One reviewer said: "So wet and moisturising on your lips it feels fantastic. The colour you could build a bit but is very subtle at least on my very pale skin tone and a very pretty pinky coral shade. I would image would look stunning on darker skin tones."

If it's fun packaging you're after then this shiny MAC balm is ideal for making your make up bag look prettier. Available in six shades this tinted lip balm not only looks amazing from the outside, but it's also formulated using a nourishing blend of shea butter, mango and jojoba-seed oils to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the lips.

One reviewer said: "I have almost all of these. Halo at me is my favorite. The texture is gloss like without stickiness. I adore them. Halo at me has a small sheen, which can slightly slightly lighten my lips, so its great to have around to add dimension to my lips."