Five winter lip balms to brave the elements
Pucker up!
Super soft
With a long-lasting kiss of colour, this velvety blend hydrates with a deep-moisturizing combo of shea butter and rice wax.
Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose, $16, Sephora.
Go glossy
This antioxidant-rich balm (made by sisters on a family farm in Quebec) slides on easily and delivers just a hint of shine.
Smith Farms Shea Butter Lip Balm, $5, smithfarmsproducts.com.
Classic charmer
This tingly cult favourite has been a beauty insider's go-to for over 75 years. It stands up to even the harshest elements and is a great base for lipstick.
Carmex Lip Balm, $4.
Fruit fix
Jojoba beads and rice bran buff away dry skin while rich pistachio oils nourish. Bonus: The cherry flavour is lip-smackingly good.
Bite Beauty Whipped Cherry Fruit Scrub, $21, Sephora.
Sugary bliss
Made with castor sugar, vanilla extract and cocoa, this vegan soother tastes like freshly baked chocolate chippers.
Lush Sweet Lips Lip Scrub, $9, Lush.
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