Harry's Black Lip Balm for Men - (5 Pack) Hydrating Men's Lip Balm with Natural Finish - Korean Skincare Technology with Meadowfoam Oil Review
Our verdict
A five stick pack of wax based lip balm for men, built around meadowfoam seed oil and a black to clear tint that leaves a natural, un-glossed finish.
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Men who want a no fuss grooming lip balm with a natural finish and are fine buying five sticks at once.
Skip if
You want to try one stick before committing to a five pack, or you are looking for a facial anti-aging balm rather than lip care.
- Priced 251% above the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 181 owner ratings
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Popularity0.5/5
181 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Harry's Black Lip Balm for Men is sold as a 5 pack for $35, a wax based formula built with meadowfoam seed oil as its special ingredient. The balm is paraben free, petroleum free, and sulfate free, and it goes on with a black tint that turns clear once applied, so it leaves lips conditioned without visible color.", "The brand frames this as men's grooming rather than general skin care, pairing what it calls Korean skincare technology with an unflavored formula meant to fit into a simple daily routine, not a scented or flavored lip product.", 'With a 4.3 rating from 181 reviews and 5 units bought in the last month, this is a modest but steady seller. It has not built up the review volume of some other balms in this category, but its scores are consistently positive.']
Pros
- Meadowfoam seed oil adds moisture without a heavy or greasy feel
- Wax based formula holds up through a normal day
- Paraben free, petroleum free, and sulfate free
- Black to clear tint suits men who do not want visible balm
- Comes as a 5 pack, so you are stocked up for months
Cons
- At $35 for five sticks, it works out to about $7 per balm, more than most lip balms
- Unflavored formula will not appeal to those who like a scent or flavor
- Review base of 181 is thinner than some competing lip balms
Performance notes
Meadowfoam seed oil is a stable, lightweight oil often used for its conditioning feel without leaving skin greasy, and it pairs here with a wax base that helps the balm hold its shape and glide on smoothly. The black tint is a cosmetic touch rather than a color payoff, since it is described as going on clear, so the formula is really built around plain moisture and a matte, natural finish rather than shine or color.
What buyers say
A 4.3 rating from 181 reviews is a solid, if modest, result. It suggests the balm performs reliably for the men buying it, though the sample size and recent purchase volume of 5 are both smaller than some other lip balms reviewed here, so the track record is not as deep.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this lip balm leave visible color on the lips?
No. The listing describes the tint as black in the stick but clear once applied, so it is meant to condition lips without leaving a visible color behind.
Is this balm scented or flavored?
No, it is listed as unflavored. It is built as a simple grooming product rather than one meant to add scent or taste.
Is a 5 pack worth it for one person?
If you use lip balm daily, a 5 pack can be a practical way to always have one on hand at home, in a bag, or at work. If you are unsure whether you will like the formula, the per stick cost of about $7 is worth weighing against smaller single packs first.