Finding the Best Best Lip Scrubs

Lip scrubs not only improve the appearance of your skin but also enhance your makeup.

We’ve put together this guide that covers everything from lip scrub ingredients to brands to ensure you make the best choice for your skin type and know how to apply them correctly.

What to Consider When Choosing the Best Lip Scrub?

Contents

Most lip scrubs use sugar crystals to remove dead skin cells. If you have sensitive skin, look for a lip scrub that uses extra-fine sugar crystals to prevent irritation. Choosing a scrub with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid will keep your lips soft and moisturized.

Skin Type

Every skin type can benefit from lip peeling. If you have particularly dry skin, follow up with lip balm after exfoliating to help maintain a soft look. For those with oily skin, lip scrubs are a great way to give lips a glossy look.

Application

Lip scrubs can be used once or twice a week. We recommend using these after removing your makeup at night, then applying a lip treatment overnight to wake up with full, supple lips.

Brand

Our list of the best lip scrubs includes a selection of heavily researched lip scrubs from both affordable and luxury brands. Most lip scrubs last a long time, as a small dose goes a long way, making it worth investing in a higher-end option.

Lipstick

The makeup artists we spoke to prefer to exfoliate their lips before applying lipstick. If you are a lipstick enthusiast, the secret to getting a flawless finish is to exfoliate your lips beforehand.

What are the Different Types of Lip Peeling?

Stick

This is the most useful type of lip scrub. There’s no need to rinse afterwards, so they can be applied on the go. Since the crystals tend to be finer, this formula can often be used daily; making it ideal for cold weather when dry skin needs to be exfoliated.

Balsam

Lip exfoliating balms come in a pot or tub-like container and offer deep exfoliation. They need to be rinsed off, so it’s best to apply them in the morning or during your evening skincare routine.

brightness

If you’re short on time and want an all-in-one lip product, the exfoliating gloss provides both lip glossing properties and a subtle tint. This formula can be used alone or paired with a stronger eye makeup look.