"It's been clinically shown to plump the lips with its tripeptide complex," Hartman said of this pick. "Hyaluronic acid also adds moisture, so it's a great option for aging lips to help reduce wrinkling and plump skin overall."

Trust, we've tried them all.

From squishy, tapered tubes attached to phone cases to rosy pots of unctuous balms so expensive you’d think they contained actual diamond dust (and some actually do), it’s clear that lip balms are the new status symbol – along with perfectly manicured hands and designer bag charms.