Solutions for dry, chapped lips have grown up a lot since chapstick. 

From lip oils beloved bydonut skin fans to overnight lip masks, these days there are plenty of options for all skin types. 

Even better, just because you’re using one type of product doesn’t mean you can’t use others.  Mix and matching lip skincare products can do wonders for your lips, and today we’re looking at the best lip skincare in Australia for 2024. 

WHAT IS LIP SKINCARE?

Skincare for lips goes way beyond dealing with flaky chapped lips.  Protecting and moisturising is part of it, but the aim of the game for lip care is to not only hydrate the lips, but get them looking in the best shape possible!

The right skincare can add shine and lustre, in addition to helping smoothen and soften lips with regular use over time.

WHAT TYPES OF LIP CARE ARE THERE?

While there are plenty of options, skincare for your lips mostly fall into the following types:

1. Firstly, lip scrubs - the classic, go-to remedy for cracked, chapped and flaky lips.
2. Secondly, lip masks - while some lip masks can be used as lip balms, not all lip balms are lip masks. Wear these masks for a period of time (this can be 15-30 minutes, or even overnight) for designed boosted hydration for your lips, making them look full, juicy and plump.
3. Thirdly, lip glosses - for lips that shine, look no further.
4. Finally, lip essences/oils - if you want your lips to look glowy and radiant, check these out.  Combining the benefits of lip gloss and lip balm, these essences and oils are perfect for hydrating your lips and giving them an extra bit of pop.

OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST LIP SKINCARE IN AUSTRALIA FOR 2024

With plenty of options, here are our K-Beauty picks for lip skincare!

For The Ultimate Cracked Lips Treatment: Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam

If your lips are chapped, dry and flaking start out by treating them to this multifunctional scrub. Not only can be it be used on the lips, it also doubles as a face and body scrub. 

Apply it to slightly damp lips and lightly massage it in for several minutes. Watch the flakes gently fall from your lips.

Be sure to fall up with a nourishing lip product at your final step. 

For the Always-Kissable Lip Look: Gelato Glaze Lip Mask 

Get your glaze on with this deliciously hydrating lip mask. It's perfect for dry, flaky lips or to prep your pout for smoother makeup application.

Lysine and 8 essential amino acids support healthy skin, while decadent oils and butter give your lips a plump sheen. 

Best of all, it's ultra-versatile and can be used multiple ways:

1. to hydrate, plump and smooth lips
2. before makeup to ensure makeup glides on;
3. mixed in with your favourite colour cosmetics to create a sheer, glossy look in multiple colours;
4. instead of lipstick - your lips, but better! and
5. overnight as a lip sleeping mask. 

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