When it comes to the cooler seasons, my lips are the ones that instantly suffer from the dry temperatures. My lips and skin become dry as the Sahara Desert and as rough as crocodile skin in the winter. I’m sure I’m not the only one who suffers from dry, chapped lips when the seasons change. Am I right? Cracked lips are not only super distracting throughout the day but can also put a damper in your self-confidence.
It’s honestly taken me a few years and lots of trial and error to find a routine that works for me. Now that I’ve found something that works, I won’t be looking back at dry lips any time soon! Here are my tips and products that saved my winter dry lips more than once.
MY WINTER LIP ROUTINE
WHAT I USE FOR EXFOLIATION
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had little pieces of skin peeling off your lips when they get super dry. Don’t worry I’m raising my hand too. To combat that, you can use an exfoliant to literally scrap off all of that excess skin on your lips.
I love wearing lipsticks all year long (read my favs here!), but I tend to go for more of a satin finish (not exactly matte but not glossy either). But if you enjoy more matte finished in your lipstick, then you know those formulas literally suck all of the moisture from your lips in minutes. A moisturizing exfoliant will be the answer to your problems! I picked up the St. Ives Lip Scrub in Sweat Peach from Target a few months ago, and it has been a game changer. I typically use this product 2-3 times a week, depending on how dry my lips are feeling, before I head to bed. It smells like a sweet treat, and it makes my lips feel smooth and plump.
WHAT I USE FOR HYDRATION
The biggest tip to keep your lips feeling moisturized during the winter months is making sure you stay hydrated, hydrated, and hydrated. My favorite lip balm that is great for hydrating your lips is the Kopari Lip Glossy. I apply it in the morning before I leave for work, and I don’t have to reapply for hours later. At $13, it’s not the cheapest lip balm but its not the most expensive either. Either way, it’s worth every dollar.
When looking for a hydrating lip balm, you’ll want to look for products that melt into your lips. Some lip products will sit on top and suffocate your lips, instead of moisturizing them.
WHAT I USE FOR OVERNIGHT MOSITURE
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is probably one of the most overhyped products on the market last year but for good reason, it’s actually phenomenal as an overnight lip moisturizing mask. I picked up this product a few months ago, and it’s been an instant staple in my nighttime beauty routine.
I apply a little bit of this product on my lips right before bed, and in the morning, I have plump moisturized lips that are super soft. This lip mask also smells heavenly with a slight berry scent that feels great on the lips. A little bit of this product goes a long way so I’m sure the jar that I have will last me at least a year or two before I run out.
What is one lip product that you can’t live without, especially during the winter time?
