7 best lip treatments
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019
Moisturizing lip balms are essential to soothe chapped lips through cold winter months, but to truly devote yourself to softer lips, commit to giving them loving care year-round. These seven lip treatments are in for the long haul
Clarins Extra Firming Lip and Contour Balm
This lush-textured balm gives a shiny finish and nourishes sensitive lips with cold-pressed raspberry seed oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E to promote cellular renewal. A complex of peptides and Palmitric acid boosts collagen synthesis for fuller, smoother lips.
15 mL, $45. At drug & department stores; clarins.ca.
Dermalogica Age Smart Renewal Lip Complex
This salve-like treatment contains patented polypeptides intended to minimize lines and restore delicate lip tissue, as well as emollient, vitamin-rich plant lipids from extracts of avocado, cocoa, shea, wheat germ and rice bran for long-lasting deep conditioning. Plus, the yummy scent is all natural.
1.75 mL, $33. Retailer locator at dermalogica.ca.
L’Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
Decreased collagen production as skin ages can result in thinner lips. This dual treatment promises to fill ’em up without need for needles: Step 1, the Anti-Feathering Smoothing Cream, is infused with collagen to fill in lines around the lip contour; while Step 2, the Lip Plumping Serum, contains hyaluronic acid to pump up the moisture in dry lips.
15 mL, $27. At drugstores; lorealparis.ca.
Ojon Rare Harvest Tawaka 2-Piece Rejeuvenating Lip Kit
For twice the TLC, try this two-step ritual. First, the Lip Exfoliating Cream buffs and polishes dry, chapped lips with beads of bamboo stem and Amazonian white clay, and is followed with the Lip Care Treatment, with natural Ojon oil, hibiscus extract, and cocoa and shea butter for intense moisturization.
Exfoliating Cream, 15 mL; Lip Care Treatment, 18 mL. $48. Store locator at ojon.com.
Nivea Lip Care Lip Effect Q10 Plus
Plump up your pout with a dose of CoenzymeQ10, which is combined with soybean oil in this balm to stimulate cell regeneration, visibly enhancing lip volume. Calendula oil and shea butter give an added moisture boost.
10 mL, $4. At drug stores; nivea.ca.
Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Lip Treatment
Targeted to diminish the appearance of vertical lines in lips, this anti-aging treatment comes in a thin, stick-style applicator for precise application. “Micro-fillers” with vitamin E and hydrating peptides are intended to work their way deep within the lip surface for intense hydration and smoothing.
1.8 g, $30. At drugstores; olay.ca.
Lancôme Paris Primordiale Lip Skin Recharge
For silky soft lips, this perfume-free age-fighting balm reduces fine lines and delivers smoother texture on the lips and contour area with antioxidant botanical vitamin E and Gatuline, a gentle exfoliator. It also doubles as a lipstick primer.
15 mL, $43. At drug and department stores; lancome.ca.
Lancôme Paris Primordiale Lip Skin Recharge
For silky soft lips, this perfume-free age-fighting balm reduces fine lines and delivers smoother texture on the lips and contour area with antioxidant botanical vitamin E and Gatuline, a gentle exfoliator. It also doubles as a lipstick primer.
15 mL, $43. At drug and department stores; lancome.ca.
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