Brace yourself - winter is coming.

Anyone that knows me even a little bit knows that I LOVE winter. Having grown up in North Carolina, I am fascinated by and in love with snow, not to mention all the fun things that come along with the season: boots, coats, cute scarves, sweaters, blankets, hot cider, hot toddies, hot coffee, homemade soup, holidays, holiday parties. I could go on and on.

What I don't love is dry skin, especially dry lips. Last winter my lips became chapped during a sunny but windy trip to Charleston, S.C., in January, and they had barely healed by my wedding on April 26th. I'm always on the lookout for the hot new product that will keep my lips summer-supple in the midst of winter. After giving both of ChapStick's new Dual-Ended Hydration Lock formulas a try, I think between the two I might actually be able to make it through winter 2014-2015.

I'm especially partial to the Moisture and Renew version, since last winter I hit the big 3-0. Now I'm not only looking for protection from chapping, I'm trying to keep these puppies youthful. Similarly, I like the Day and Night version, because the daytime end has sunscreen, something I try to look for in lip balms. Both versions are creamy and soft and go on smoothly. They're colorless and fairly odorless, which means I can share with the hubby. And at only $2.99 each, I don't feel guilty if I, ahem, misplace one of them (me? misplace something?).

I'll never say no to ChapStick (#addicted), but I'm especially glad I said yes to these. Bring on the snow, South Carolina - I'm ready!

Disclaimer: I received these two ChapStick Dual-Ended Hydration Lock lip balms for free in exchange for my review of this product. All opinions are 100% my own. And yes, I really am that addicted to ChapStick.