30 Years Later, This Is Still the Only Nuxe Lip Balm Worth Buying

The Only Nuxe Lip Balm That Matters

Nuxe honey lip balm on the night table.

Here’s my problem with cult products: once the hype hits, brands can’t help but tinker. New formats, seasonal scents, fancy packaging—none of it beats the original. Case in point? The only lip balm from Nuxe worth your time is the Rêve de Miel in the brown glass jar. Not the stick. Not the wand. Not Very Rose. Not Sweet Lemon. Just this. The OG. Full stop.

And yes, it’s been around for over 30 years—because when something works this well, there’s no need to reinvent it.

Night table must-have from Nuxe.

What Is It?

A mainstay at European pharmacies, this French lip balm icon has earned its status. Rêve de Miel is packed with skin-soothing extracts that hydrate and soften even the driest lips. The formula is rich and creamy—dense but never waxy. It glides on effortlessly, with none of the sticky or greasy finish typical of heavier balms.

A jar of the original Nuxe lip balm with honey.

What’s In It?

The magic lies in its classic blend:

  • Beeswax, Shea Butter, Honey, and Sweet Almond Oil to deeply nourish and lightly occlude—ideal for healing compromised skin
  • Vitamin E, Rosehip Oil, and Allantoin to smooth and soothe
  • Propolis and Calendula Extracts for added barrier support

Bonus: the subtle notes of grapefruit and honey make it a true sensorial treat.

Balm-like texture of the Nuxe honey lip balm.

How (and When) I Use It

This is strictly a bedside table product for me. Every night, after my evening skincare routine, I apply a small dab as the final step. My personal lip balm litmus test? Still feeling it on my lips when I wake up. This one passes with flying colors. And not a smidge left behind on the pillowcase.

Because it’s a jar formula, it’s best for clean hands and home use. I don’t travel with it—especially not on flights. For those moments, I stick to touchless tubes or sticks for obvious reasons. Because is there anything less hygienic than dipping your fingers in a jar of moisturizer on the plane?

Details

$20 (15ml)

Available at lookfantastic.com, cultbeauty.com, or nuxe.com.


Nuxe honey lip balm ingredient list and review.

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