At this point in winter, our lips have seen it all. Dry heat indoors, blistering cold outdoors and lots of wind to top it off. Smoothing things over is going to take more than just slathering on lip balm—we’re talking lip scrubs. They’re made with sugar crystals to gently exfoliate flakes away and leave lips soft and hydrated in a snap. Here are three we’ve been living for.
The 3 Best Lip Scrubs on Amazon
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Editors’ Pick: Hanalei Sugar Lip Scrub
The Facts:
- Real Hawaiian kukui nut oil moisturizes
- Fine Maui sugar crystals don’t irritate lips
- Shea butter helps lock in moisture and restore softness
Didn’t make it to Hawaii this winter? No sweat—this lip scrub brings those tropical vibes to you. One editor loves it for that very reason, “I apply lip balm all day every day, but lately it’s not enough. I started using this scrub in the mornings and OMG does it help. The sugar crystals are the perfect size to gently slough off dead skin, and it even hydrates my lips at the same time (thanks, shea butter). Extra points for the natural Hawaiian ingredients that smell like an absolute dream.”
Best Value: Handmade Heroes Cocolicious Luscious Lip Scrub
The Facts:
- Made with real coconut to naturally soften lips
- No artificial flavor or coloring
- Hydrates with avocado oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil
Calling all vegans, this scrub is made with only natural, plant-based ingredients. Infused with three different oils (avocado, jojoba and sweet almond), it deeply hydrates and restores softness to lips better than your average lip balm. Plus, it comes in a generous 1.2-ounce jar so you can use it for the long haul.
Splurge-worthy: Henné Organics Lip Exfoliator Scrub
The Facts:
- USDA Certified Organic
- Peppermint and lavender leave a cool, tingling sensation
- Sugar buffs away dry skin while jojoba oil hydrates
This lip scrub not only looks luxe, it’s made with only the best of the best ingredients. Think 100 percent USDA certified organic sugar infused with jojoba, peppermint and lavender oils for a calming, cooling effect. It even packs in anti-aging vitamin E to keep lips looking pillowy and free of fine lines. It’s the skin-care routine your lips have always wanted.