10 LIP BALMS THAT’LL SAVE YOUR LIPS THIS WINTER
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Balms, salves and scrubs: meet the lip treatments to invest in this year.
It’s that time of year when the temperature drops and the central heating cranks up a notch. The result? Chapped, dry and flaky lips that are in need of constant nourishment. Cue a range of skincare-heavy lip products that work to hydrate, soothe and plump all day long. From balms to salves and scrubs, meet the lip products you need this winter.
1. THE LUXE LIP BALM
Formulated with Augustinus Bader’s signature blend of TFC8® - a mix of natural amino acids, vitamins and synthesized molecules that enhance skin’s natural regenerative process – plus a whole host of ingredients that nourish the skin, this is the holy grail of lip products. The final effect is lips that look plump, smooth and supple. In The Lip Balm we trust.
2. THE SCRUB
A multi-tasker, this clever Sugar Lip Scrub from Kylie Skin features sugar crystals, a blend of oils and shea butter that help to smooth and moisturise lips. A great multi-tasker, you can buff away dead skin and pack in a hit of moisture to smooth, clean lips.
3. THE OVERNIGHT MASK
Proving masks aren’t just for the face, this clever leave-on version from Kiehl’s will rescue chapped lips. Providing intense hydration, the Butter Mask for Lips is formulated with coconut oil and wild mango butter to blanket dry lips. Apply pre-bed and wake up to smoother, softer, more healthy-looking lips.
4. THE SALVE
A blend of vegetable-derived emollients, this non-sticky, non-glossy Cedar and Citrus Lip Salve from Aesop glides onto the lips and helps perform a protective barrier against the elements. Perfect for those who spend their days outdoors come winter.
5. THE TINTED
The experts at combining makeup and skincare, Charlotte Tilbury’s Happikiss works a treat. With hyaluronic acid as its main ingredient, it provides 24-hours of hydration in one application. Imagine the nourishment of a balm and the colour of a gloss.
6. THE LIP BUTTER
Enriched with eight plant oils and butters – think avocado, mango seed and apricot – Origins Drink Up Nourishing Avocado Lip Butter works as a two-in-one treatment. The line-up helps lock in moisture, leaving lips looking soft, smooth and with just a touch of sheen.
7. THE OIL
Want to give your lips an extra treat come night? Infused with lavender oils and rose, Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Nighttime Rescue Lip Oil Serum works like a serum and oil all rolled into one. Featuring collagen-filling spheres, it works to minimise fine lines, while contouring and plumping the lip.
8. THE TRENDING BALM
This one might have popped up on your TikTok recently and for good reason. A new launch from the clever team at The Inkey List, the Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm is clinically proven to plump lips by up to 40% in four weeks* sans any tingling or discomfort. It also works to maintain the skin barrier and retain moisture on the lips. Worth the hype.
9. THE LIQUID BALM
Dubbed the first marbled couture liquid lip balm, Givenchy have delivered with the Rose Perfector Liquid Lip Balm. A unique product featuring 97% skincare ingredients**, it’s designed to coat the skin in hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, shea butter and pink pepper. Plus, each shade tints the lips with nod of colour and a glossy finish.
10. 10. THE ENIVORNMENTAL PROTECTOR
Designed to protect the delicate lip skin against the harmful effects of indoor and outdoor pollution, Oskia’s Citylife I Zone Balm contains vitamin E and vitamin A (retinol) to protect against pollution and sun damage.