Isobel is a skincare obsessed Piscean hailing from Byron Bay. She studied law and journalism in Brisbane before moving to Sydney where she’s now living by the beach in Bondi. She’s worked as a Beauty Writer for BEAUTYcrew, a Digital Content Editor for Marie Claire and InStyle, and her words have appeared in Vogue, Gritty Pretty, ELLE, Women’s Health - and of course here - at Adore Beauty.
Serious about achieving your softest, smoothest pout ever?
Then you’ll want to make a lip scrub a regular diary date.
Although many of us make time to exfoliate our face, we often forget about our lips.
That bit of negligence can cause dead, dry scaly bits to build up on the surface of your lips.
Not only do these shreds of skin look and feel ICK, but flaky lips won’t help you when it comes to applying lipstick and getting it to stay put.
Convinced that you should start scrubbing your smackers?
Well, dear friends, we’ve got good news. We’re spilling the beans on the best lip scrubs.Below, you’ll find our favourite lip scrub for chapped lips, lip scrub for plump lips, and the skincare-inspired lip exfoliator you’ll fall for.
Firstly, What Does Exfoliating Your Lips Do?
The benefits of using a lip scrub are many. Scrubs can:
Slough away dead, dry skin.
Help your lip treatment or lip balm penetrate.
Create a smoother base for cleaner lip colour application.
Now Here Are the Best Lip Scrubs to Buy
1. A Lush, Citrus-Scented Lip Scrub and Balm in One
This sugar lip scrub comes in a super-convenient stick, just like a lip balm does.
And funny that: it just so happens to be a lip scrub and lip balm duo!
The formula, which contains natural extra-fine sugar and crushed orange, is suitable for all lips except those that are very sensitive or have broken skin.
Why it’s so good: To start with, Lanostick Lemonaid Scrubba Balm smells so delicious, you’ll be dying to eat it.
The delightful fragrance makes this scrub a joy to use.
More importantly though, it leaves your lips beautifully smooth and smoochable.
Ready to nail your lipstick application like never before?
This delectable, vanilla-flavoured lip scrub gently smooths away dry, flaky skin with sweet, natural sugar.
Lip Scrubtious is dermatologist-tested and leaves your lips feeling ridiculously soft and conditioned.
Why it’s so good: As you’d expect from legendary makeup brand M.A.C Cosmetics, this scrub is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to prepping your lips for lipstick.
Once you try it, Lip Scrubtious will become a non-negotiable step in your makeup routine.
It’s also one of our favourite lip scrubs for chapped lips because it’s so powerful.
Need a lip scrub you can toss in your day bag for on-the-go application?
With its lip gloss-type tube, this Smoothing Sugar Scrub couldn’t be better suited!
Why it’s so good:
Designed to work just like a facial scrub, this lip exfoliator contains tiny sugar crystals to polish away any flaky, old skin that’s overstayed its welcome.
Pure Color Envy is gentle enough for daily use and suitable for all skin types.
Now that you've picked the perfect lip scrub, it's time to start using it!
Use your lip scrub 2 to 3 times a week for smooth lips.
If you’re using a lip scrub in a pot, scoop a little out using a clean fingertip. For a stick scrub, swipe it across your lips a few times.
Use your finger to gently buff your lips in a circular motion.
Once your lips are feeling soft, wipe or rinse away any excess scrub.
Follow with a nourishing lip treatment to lock in moisture.
How Long Does Lip Scrub Last?
As with any beauty product, it’s important to check the label to see how long it will last.
But as a rule, a lip scrub can last around six to 12 months.
Here are some tips to ensure your lip scrub lasts longer.
Store it in a cool, dry place.
Only dip into your scrub with freshly cleansed fingertips or clean cotton buds.
Now that you’ve gotten the low-down on lip scrubs for chapped lips, are you ready for more? To maintain your smoother lips, pick up a lip balm or lip mask too.
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