lipsalve

Moisturizer for mouth

Lipsalve is a waxy substance applied to the lips to prevent or treat dryness and chapping.

The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say lip balm or chapstick.

I always carry lipsalve in winter.

balm

ointment

Medicated skin cream

pomade · demulcent · liniment · petroleum jelly · beeswax · shea butter · cocoa butter · lanolin · glycerin · humectant

chapped

cracked

Having surface fractures

sore · raw · split · rough · tender · irritated · bleeding · inflamed · windburned · sunburned

healing

soothe

Gently ease discomfort

soften · repair · protect · relieve · restore · condition · rejuvenate · regenerate · remedy · therapeutic

cosmetic

lipstick

Cosmetic for coloring lips

  • glossShine or annotation
  • tintedGiven subtle coloration
  • sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous

matte · shimmer · plumper · tint · rouge · pout · glossy · dewy · rosy · pigmented

Opposites
lip product purpose

lipsalvelipstick

Cosmetic for coloring lips

matte lipstick · lip gloss · lip stain · lip liner · lip color

effect on lips

lipsalvedesiccant

Moisture-absorbing material

astringent

Family

lip, saliva, salvage, salve, salving, salved

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G