The Creatrip editors are sharing our exclusive list of must-buy lip balms from Korea! If you’re traveling to Korea, K-beauty products should definitely be on your shopping list. Even if you don’t usually wear makeup, lip balm is something almost everyone uses—women and men alike—to keep their lips from drying out. Take a look at our top picks, and consider picking up a few as thoughtful souvenirs for your friends and family.
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1. Dr. Reju-All Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Lip Serum
- Original price: ₩16,000
- Volume: 12g
The leading Korean PDRN brand, Dr. Reju-All, didn’t stop at its popular multipurpose cream. In 2026, it also launched a new lip balm that’s sold exclusively at Korean pharmacies—so if you’re looking to buy it, make sure to stop by one during your trip.
I tried the Dr. Reju-All PDRN Lip Balm myself, and the texture is more gel-like, very similar to the PDRN All-Purpose Cream. You only need a small amount to fully cover your lips, and it spreads effortlessly. The key highlight is that there are no artificial fragrances added. It’s completely colorless and odorless, and you can immediately feel your lips being well coated and deeply moisturized after application.
After using it for just two days, my lips felt noticeably less flaky and much more hydrated, especially on the lower lip. A coworker even asked if I had done something different—whether I was using the new PDRN product (to which I proudly said yes!).
According to Dr. Reju-All’s product tests, applying the PDRN Lip Balm resulted in a 70% improvement in keratin, a 54% increase in moisture, and maintained lip color after 24 hours. These are impressive results. After trying it myself, it’s become my personal favorite, and I highly recommend it.
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2. Torriden Lip Essence
- Original price: ₩7,000
- Volume: 11ml
In Olive Young lip balm rankings, Torriden is one of the top picks. Compared to regular moisturizing lip balms, Torriden SOLID IN Lip Balm feels a bit richer and heavier. If you find it too thick for daytime use, try applying it after your evening shower as a restorative treatment.
Also, Torriden offers a red-tube lip balm that focuses on collagen, it hydrates the lips while giving a bright, glossy finish.
3. OBgE Mood Change Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩11,900
- Volume: 3g
Endorsed by DEX, this OBgE lip balm—designed for Korea’s male grooming market—is extremely popular.
It offers solid moisturizing benefits along with a subtle tint. Instead of a bold, bright red, it adds a natural rosy tone that makes the lips look healthier. If you’re a guy visiting Korea and looking for a tinted lip balm, this is a great option. I’d also recommend checking the testers at Olive Young to try out the shades before buying.
4. Boho Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩18,000
- Volume: 6g
Also targeting the men’s market, BOHO’s lip balm includes a special mint blend (1.2% peppermint oil). It feels cool and refreshing when applied, without any greasiness, making it perfect for men who dislike sweet-flavored lip balms.
Also, this lip balm has a relatively large applicator, so it spreads easily when applied, making it a great pick for men who find applying lip balm a hassle.
5. Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩9,500
- Volume: 4g
Launched by The Face Shop’s sub-brand Dr. Belmeur, the Soothing Lip Balm is a very natural, soft lip balm that’s also hugely popular in Korea. Dr. Belmeur’s lip balm is colorless, fragrance-free, non-irritating, and has a great texture, not too firm or too soft when applied. Its moisturizing effect is widely praised, making it one of the best-selling lip balms for years.
6. Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩20,000
- Volume: 4g
For eight consecutive years, the best-selling lip balm on Olive Young charts has been Bioderma’s lip balm, designed for sensitive and very dry lips.
Rich in shea butter and natural beeswax, it deeply nourishes and forms a long-lasting moisture-locking protective layer on the lips, improving dryness and peeling. The texture is firm yet smooth to the touch, preservative-free, gentle and low-irritant, so the whole family from young children to adults can use it with confidence.
7. Uriage Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩20,000 (two-pack)
- Volume: 4g
URIAGE Lip Balm contains shea butter and borage seed oil, priced on the higher side. Compared to everyday lip care, it feels more like a medicated beauty product. You can apply it to deeply moisturize your lips, replenishing hydration while effectively locking in moisture to prevent loss.
In Korea's dry climate, Eau Thermale lip balm keeps lips moisturized and prevents cracking, offering deep hydration and protection, it’s a very popular lip balm in Korea.
8. Bringgreen Bamboo Hyalu Lip Essence
- Original price: ₩9,800
- Volume: 11g
BRING GREEN Hyaluronic Lip Serum combines bamboo and hyaluronic acid extracts, locking in moisture like a steam cover to solve dry, chapped, and peeling lips.
The texture is like a serum, lightweight and smooth, absorbs quickly and is completely non-sticky. Besides quick daily hydration, you can apply a thicker layer before bed as an overnight lip mask for deep repair. You can also layer it over lipstick without affecting wear, giving you glossy, plump, well-defined lips.
9. Himalaya Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩3,900
- Volume: 10g
Himalaya Lip Balm, a global bestseller with over 7.7 million units sold, is best known for the white tube (left in the photo), which uses a vegan-certified formula. Its key ingredient, carrot seed oil, is rich in vitamins A and E, helping strengthen the lips' barrier and deeply repair damaged skin.
This lip balm has a moisturizing texture that’s not overly sticky, it effectively soothes chapping and softens rough skin. The best part is it’s super cheap, so you won’t be upset if you lose it while carrying it around.
10. Grafen Triple Handsome Lip Balm
- Original price: ₩22,000
- Net weight: 3.9g
The last Korean lip balm to introduce is GRAFEN, which in recent years has focused on the men’s market. It has a firmer texture but spreads easily, and it comes in many tint shades to choose from. Once applied, it gives your complexion a healthy flush and makes you look very refreshed.
The GRAFEN Lip Balm also has another feature: you can buy just the balm refill without the case, and when it’s used up you can easily replace it, the small downside is it melts easily.
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