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Chapped, flaky lips are fixable, and the routine is short. A lip mask does the heavy lifting overnight, a gentle scrub buffs off the flakes a couple of times a week, and a balm keeps things calm during the day (with SPF when you're outside).
Lip oil is the fun part: shine, a little tint, and extra moisture. The masks and scrubs here are BestReviews picks, including the Laneige mask everyone talks about and a budget 3-pack that does the job. The lip oils come from NBC Select's roundup, the chapped-lip balm from Byrdie, and the SPF balm won Treeline Review's blind test. Each card shows the drawback the reviewers called out. Start with a mask and a balm, then add a scrub and an oil when you want the full glossy-lip era.
Who this is not for. Skip this if you just want one everyday balm for cold weather; the Winter Skin list covers SPF and repair balms for wind and dry air.
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - Berry | mid | $15-25 | the cult-favorite overnight mask | 1 outlet |
| CARENEL Korean Cosmetics Lip Sleeping Mask | budget | under $15 | trying a lip mask without spending much | 1 outlet |
| Burt's Bees 100% Natural Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment | budget | under $15 | cracked lips that need a natural overnight fix | 1 outlet |
Best lip maskmid pick · Jar
Best for the cult-favorite overnight mask
BestReviews' best of the best lip sleeping mask: it adds moisture to make lips soft and supple, and it comes with its own applicator.
Heads up. The smell is a bit too sweet compared with other options
1 outlet. BestReviews best of the best lip sleeping mask.
$15-25
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budget pick · 3-pack
Best for trying a lip mask without spending much
BestReviews' best bang for the buck lip sleeping mask: a 3-pack in three scents that leaves lips plump and well hydrated without feeling sticky.
Heads up. Dries quicker on lips than competing products
1 outlet. BestReviews best bang for the buck lip sleeping mask.
under $15
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budget pick · 0.25 oz
Best for cracked lips that need a natural overnight fix
A BestReviews top pick from a trusted brand: it glides on smoothly, isn't sticky or oily, and leaves cracked lips moisturized and soft.
Heads up. May leave a waxy residue after use
1 outlet. BestReviews top pick lip sleeping mask.
under $15
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator | budget | under $15 | a no-mess scrub you can keep in your bag | 1 outlet |
| Handmade Heroes Vegan Coconut Lip Scrub | budget | under $15 | lips that are sensitive to artificial colors or flavors | 1 outlet |
| Hanalei Sugar Lip Scrub | mid | $15-25 | a treat-yourself scrub | 1 outlet |
Best lip scrubbudget pick · 2-pack
Best for a no-mess scrub you can keep in your bag
A BestReviews top pick lip exfoliator: a two-pack in a no-mess lipstick tube with very fine grains that are gentle on lips.
Heads up. Can feel too dry, so use it on slightly wet lips
1 outlet. BestReviews top pick lip exfoliator.
under $15
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budget pick · 1.23 oz
Best for lips that are sensitive to artificial colors or flavors
BestReviews' best bang for the buck lip exfoliator: a natural, vegan, cruelty-free scrub with a large amount compared with popular brands.
Heads up. The thick formula and small granules may not suit everyone
1 outlet. BestReviews best bang for the buck lip exfoliator.
under $15
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mid pick · Jar
Best for a treat-yourself scrub
BestReviews' best of the best lip exfoliator: a luxurious scrub made in the USA with Maui sugar, kukui oil and shea butter.
Heads up. Not as thick or as full of granules as other scrubs
1 outlet. BestReviews best of the best lip exfoliator.
$15-25
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Oil | budget | under $15 | max gloss on a small budget | 1 outlet |
| e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil | budget | under $15 | a sheer wash of color with shine | 1 outlet |
| Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil | splurge | $25-50 | one product for lips and cheeks | 1 outlet |
Best lip oilbudget pick · Tube
Best for max gloss on a small budget
NBC Select's best glossy finish lip oil: a shiny, glossy-yet-hydrating oil that comes in over a dozen tints.
Heads up. Slightly sticky, so hair can catch on it
1 outlet. NBC Select best glossy finish lip oil.
under $15
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budget pick · 0.25 fl oz
Best for a sheer wash of color with shine
NBC Select's best budget lip oil: an affordable lip oil with a sheer tint and a shiny, glossy finish.
Heads up. Not as long lasting as the other lip oils NBC Select reviewed.
1 outlet. NBC Select best budget lip oil.
under $15
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splurge pick · Tube
Best for one product for lips and cheeks
NBC Select's best overall lip oil: a tinted oil in flattering shades that lasts a long time and doubles as blush.
Heads up. Expensive
1 outlet. NBC Select best overall lip oil.
$25-50
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Top pickbudget pick · Tube
Best for seriously chapped lips
Byrdie's best lip balm for chapped lips: fragrance-free, made for sensitive, very chapped skin, and cheap and easy to find.
Heads up. Not ideal for layering with other lip products
1 outlet. Byrdie best lip balm for chapped lips.
under $15
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budget pick · Pocket-size
Best for lips that need sun protection too
Treeline Review's best overall SPF lip balm and the clear favorite in its blind test: neutral, not shiny, hydrating without feeling heavy.
Heads up. Rubs off fairly easily, so reapply often
1 outlet. Treeline Review best overall SPF lip balm.
under $15
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A lip mask is a thicker treatment you leave on, usually overnight. A balm is for during the day. BestReviews notes the CARENEL mask can even pass as gloss in the daytime, but the Burt's Bees overnight treatment may leave a waxy feel, so save that one for bedtime.
Gently rub a little over your lips, then wipe or lick it off and follow with a mask or balm. BestReviews says the e.l.f. exfoliator works better on slightly wet lips.
They add moisture and shine, but some are better at hydrating than lasting. NBC Select found the e.l.f. oil doesn't last as long as others, while the Clinique oil lasts a long time and doubles as blush.