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Theyll help you get the smoothest lipstick finish.
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We also love our budget option, thee.l.f.
Cosmetics Lip Exfoliator, which gently removes rough skin and hydrates skin for seamless lipstick program.
Everylip balmaficionado knows the skin on your lips needs extra TLC.
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According to dermatologistDendy Engelman, M.D., buffing away dead skin cells with a nonirritating lip scrub can help.
After consulting dermatologists, these lip scrubs stood out for consistently yielding soft, smooth, hydrated lips.
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It’s not messy at all and doesn’t take a lot of time.
You just apply it and then wipe it away.
It did the trickher lips were utterly smooth and primed for her favorite long-lastingred lipstick.
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She also appreciated that the jar has a little scoop for hygienic app.
Samantha, tester with combination skin:This product actually made me wish I had someone to kiss!
I found myself rubbing my lips together in appreciation of the product’s moisturizing effect.
It’s easy to add however much you want and it stores nicely.
She also loved its sweet citrusy scent/flavor.
Her one complaint was that it comes in a jar when a tube would be a more hygienic option.
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Keyaira, tester with combination skin:It could smooth out sandpaper if necessary.
It was that good.
Our tester described it as light and gentle, coating his lips in buttery, long-lasting moisture.
I also loved how hydrated my lips felt after.
I love how mess-free the whole process was, too, thanks to the tube applicator.
Our tester loved how soft and nourished it made her skin feel.
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Shauna Beni-Haynes, senior editor with dry skin:This scrub makes my lips feel so soft and smooth.
I will definitely be using it every day.
To determine which lip scrub is best for you, we suggest keeping the following factors in mind.
Board-certified dermatologistGeeta Yadav, M.D., advises grabbing a pea-sized amount with clean fingers.
But Engelman recommends not using a lip scrub more than two times a week.
If you overuse a lip scrub, it may result in irritation or cracks on the lips.
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Shauna Beni-Haynesis a senior editor on staff at Byrdie.
She tests dozens of beauty products throughout the year and personally tested two of the scrubs on this list.
She received a degree in journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh.
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