While we may not have a dry winter season here to severely dehydrate our lips, it remains important to keep chapped lips off the equation. After all, supple pouts are without question the ‘it’ facial feature after brows. Whether they are being overdrawn or artificially plumped, having them flake-free and moisturised is a must.
Lip balms are great for moisturising the lips, but do note that some formulas might dry out your lips without you knowing. To get a next-level pout, we need more than just a lip balm on-the-go. Enter ultra-hydrating lip treatments that will nourish your lips, leaving you with a velvety pout that bae can’t resist. To streamline your decision process, we’ve handpicked a list of lip treatments that are a must-have in your beauty arsenal.
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Want to wake up to plumper lips? Then try out the newest addition to Clinique’s Pep-start franchise: Pep-start Restoring Night Mask.
An overnight treatment mask that promises to intensely moisturise the lips while you sleep, leaving you with soft and supple lips the next morning.
Plus, your lips are now prepped for lipstick, an especially important step for matte liquid lipsticks.
Fresh’s lip products are one of the most sought-after, so it comes as no surprise that the lip serum has made it to our list.
The ultimate age-defying treatment for your lips and lip contour area, this is said to nourish and improve the definition on and around the lips, simultaneously smoothing the fine lines for suppler, younger-looking lips.
Probably the cutest and most fun to apply on, this Cherry Lip Gel Patch from Etude House is an utterly pampering mask that is said to remove dead skin cells gently, leaving you with suppler and more hydrated lips.
We suggest leaving it in the fridge for an hour before application, to give a thoroughly freshening touch to the lips.
Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask has been one of the must-have for smooth and elastic lips because it promises to gently melt away dead skin cells with vitamin C complex when you leave it on overnight.
Available in berry, grapefruit, apple lime and vanilla flavours, this treatment is said to help in firming lips, hydrating them in the process by forming a film that retains moisture and lock in active ingredients for absorption throughout the sleep.
A cult favourite, By Terry’s Baume De Rose Lip Protectant is a nourishing lip care that finishes glossy without being overly sticky.
This signature formula is enriched with softening rose flower wax and healing shea butter that promises to instantly soothe and plump up your lips.
Furthermore, it is said to boost cell renewal and we love that it contains SPF 15 which offers you protection from the harmful UV rays. After application, you can smear any excess on your nails and dry cuticles to moisturise them.
f wrinkly lines around your lips are your main concern, then consider Peter Thomas Roth’s Un-wrinkle Lip treatment that promises to visibly reduce fine lines on and around the lips.
Formulated with active anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides, it is said to enhance the moisture level of the lips, leaving you with plumper and more defined lips. To complete your skincare routine, we suggest these 5 anti-ageing creams for a more even complexion.
A versatile treatment, this can be used as a overnight mask and a regular balm.
This lip therapy promises to deliver a more radiant and defined pair of lips by instantly restoring and hydrating them.
Suitable for use at any time of the day, this therapy is said to lock in moisture and reduce fine lines around the lip contour area when used over a period of time.
A multi-purpose lip treatment that is made with bee products (touted to be one of nature’s most effective medicinal creature, where even their venom has healing powers), it contains an exclusive blend of honey and royal jelly that promises to stimulate the skin’s self-repair process and boost a continuous anti-aging action.
Bonus: The 22-carat finely gilded metal applys on smooth, giving your lips an immediate anti-puffiness effect.
Guerlain Abeille Royale Honey Smile Lift, $95 from Sephora
From the iconic La Creme to this award-winning lip treatment, Cle de Peau has got us sorted out.
This is fortified with retinyl acetate that promises to dramatically improve the texture and contour of your lips, simultaneously defending them from any harsh environmental damage.
Needless to say, it is very moisturising and it promises to reduce the formation of vertical lines around the lip contour area. Plus, it blurs out any existing lines for soft and youth lips.
If your lips tend to dry out in air-conditioned rooms easily, then Origins’ Lip Remedy Soothing Lip Saver is something you need.
Formulated with ultra-soothing and cooling menthol, this is said to provide instant relief for cracked and sore lips.
Upon application, your lips will look and feel renewed from roughness. Plus, it forms a long-lasting barrier over your lips to help prevent any moisture from seeping through.
Text: June Chen/HerWorldPlus
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