My mom and I swear by Scarlett Johansson’s The Outset’s Rescue Balm

As New Englanders, my mom and I have been through many winters trying to heal dry, chapped skin, and after using countless lip balms and hand creams, I can confidently say that we know which products are the real deal.

From one $80 La Mer lip conditioner for one $7 tube of Aquaphorwe’ve really tried it all, and we’re sharing the different products that actually work for us—starting with Botanical barrier rescue balm from Scarlett Johansson’s pure beauty series, The Outset. We both picked up the product at Nordstrom and after using it for a few months, it quickly became a staple in our respective beauty routines.

The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm

I typically use the deeply nourishing balm to soothe my raw, chapped lips, but it can also be used as a moisturizer for your hands, body and face. I also love using it on my nails and elbows as they get extra dry in the winter.

The formula is packed with a blend of moisturizing botanical oils that protect the skin’s natural barrier without being too harsh or greasy. Rosehip oil softens the skin while reducing signs of aging, Marula oil helps boost cell renewal and improve elasticity, and Camellia oil deeply hydrates the skin. It’s also made with The Outset’s signature botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid – Hyaluroset Complex.

The multi-purpose product is small enough to keep in my everyday bag, but there’s more than enough product to feel like you’re getting your money’s worth. At $38, it’s a bit of a splurge for a conditioner, but I’m only just starting to make a dent in the 1.5-ounce jar after using it consistently for months—so it’ll last you a while. I only need to use the balm once or twice daily to experience the long-lasting moisturizing effects, unlike typical lip balms which require more frequent application.

My mom and I are far from the only fans of the celebrity-endorsed nourishing conditioner. One Nordstrom shopper in her 60s wrote that they are “addicted” to the product, adding that the “silky balm is excellent for soothing dry skin, hands and lips.”

“The Outset’s Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm has saved my skin,” wrote another customer, who called it a “great anytime-anywhere balm.”

If you’re going to invest in a winter skin-saving product, Scarlett Johansson’s conditioner is definitely worth it. Keep reading for more moisturizing lip balms and treatments available at Nordstrom that my mom and I swear by.

More mom-daughter-approved lip balms at Nordstrom

Khiel’s #1 lip balm

Jo Malone Vitamin E Lip Balm Conditioner

True Botanicals Moisture Lock Glossy Balm

La Mer Lip Balm

Ilia Lip Wrap Reviving Lip Balm