Which is better for outdoor days?

The Aveda Lip Saver, because it has SPF 32. The Honey Lip Balm has no sun protection.

Which feels glossier?

The Honey Lip Balm. It goes on sheer and glossy, while Aveda's is a plain moisturizing balm.

Which do owners rate higher?

The Honey Lip Balm at 4.9 from 731 ratings, against 4.6 from 1,300 for Aveda.

Is the Aveda balm worth stepping up to?

Step up if you want SPF and a stick format. If you want gloss and a honey scent, the Honey balm covers that.

Which suits scent-sensitive lips?

Neither is fragrance-free. Honey is grapefruit and lemon; Aveda is clove, anise and cinnamon leaf. Sample first if scent matters.

Honeybalm Honey Lip Balm vs Aveda Lip Saver

Pick the Honey Lip Balm for glossy, honey-scented everyday moisture and a pot you can apply with a finger, the Honeyspoon or a wand. Pick Aveda Lip Saver for a twist-up stick with SPF 32 and a clove-anise scent that suits outdoor days. The Honey balm scores higher with owners (4.9 from 731 ratings versus 4.6 from 1,300), but Aveda brings sun protection the Honey balm lacks.

Choose the Honey Lip Balm if you want a sheer, glossy honey balm for daily wear and overnight use, and you don't need sun protection.
Choose the Aveda Lip Saver if you want a stick balm with SPF 32 for daytime and outdoor use.

Prices

Honeybalm Honey Lip Balm: $3.75 at Honeybalm Wholesale (last seen Nov 13)
Aveda Lip Saver: $14.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 6)
Difference: the Honeybalm Honey Lip Balm is $11.24 cheaper than the Aveda Lip Saver at the latest prices (Nov 6 and Nov 13)