Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm, 0.1 Ounce

Finding a good lip balm can be such a PAIN. It becomes like it's own journey when you can no longer find what you're used to, if it's suddenly out of stock, or the cost is just too high. Initially, I LOVED using the Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Balm from Sephora but at $28, that's only easy to maintain if you've got a higher income or care none whatsoever about getting out of the paycheck-to-paycheck life so many of us are accustom to.I eventually discovered the Uriage Xemose Moisturizing Lipstick on Amazon at $10, which I was content with. I liked it so much that I kept buying it every month but then that went out of stock. Since then, I've tried La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lip Balm at approx $15 but really don't like it at all. I kind of hate that it has no smell whatsoever and on top of that, it doesn't really feel "creamy." It feels like it just sits on top of the lips, kind of like that Clinique face "gel" or whatever it's called; it doesn't feel like it really sinks into the lips/skin. I like using creams as opposed to lotions (yes, there is a difference, look it up lol) and I'd compare that (the La Roche-Posay one) more to the texture of a lotion than a cream.So then I tried THIS, the Avene Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm and I LOVE IT. I love how lightly fragrant it is and I love how CREAMY it is. It reminds me of my L'occitane 5% Shea Butter Light Comforting Face Cream and it smells similar too! Even if that face cream is described as "light," (there is a much thicker 25% version but it can make your face very shiny lol) it's still a cream and incredibly nourishing for the skin and this lip balm is too. I really, really, really wish that the cost was closer to $10 than $15 BUT I'm happy with it and don't plan on experimenting with anymore lip balms for a while. Some may say that this is still too much money and I don't entirely disagree but I do feel it's high quality compared to many others and worth the price. Additionally, I REALLY like that this is a European product and not made in the states. EU doesn't allow nearly as many chemicals in food or skincare products and that makes me feel reassured that it's safe to use.BTW, I'm used to having extremely chapped and damaged, bit up lips and this lip balm helps me A LOT. I use ADHD medication and unfortunately, sometimes that means biting my lips to oblivion. I've worked on controlling the compulsion to prevent them from getting destroyed however, I'm not perfect and this lip balm is an amazing and healing life savor for when they're not doing great (or even end up bleeding from too much biting, ew, I know) or for when I want to maintain them at their best.I highly recommend this item. I would buy it for all of my girlfriends and even all of my female clients if I wasn't on a budget, that's how much I like this!