A kiss of moisture

Winter. What do we love about winter? The festive lights, the quirky Christmas jumpers, and oh, of course, the rich hot chocolates (with extra marshmallows, might I add). Now, what do we not love about winter? CHAPPED, CRACKING & DRY LIPS! What a nightmare.

As we approach the coldest season of the year, there’s no doubt our lips are about to scream out for help. But not to worry, we have come prepared this year.

Here are the top 10 must-have lip care products that will give you the perfect pout, not just in winter, but all year round. Now sit back, relax and pucker up because we’ve got you covered.

1) Sarah Chapman
Skinesis Overnight Lip Concentrate, £32
Wake up with the soft and plump lips you’ve always dreamt of! With its nourishing formula and super plumpers which stimulate collagen production, you can really count on this treatment from Sarah Chapman to work a miracle on your lips while you sleep.

2) Darphin
Petal Infusion Lip & Cheek Tint, £25
These sheer silky balms, infused with real petals, are not just a pretty sight but also work like a dream for your lips. Formulated with grapeseed oil, apricot oil and vitamin E to deeply nourish dry skin. For an added flush of pink hue, opt for the Rose!

3) NUXE  
Reve De Miel Honey Lip Balm, £10.50
Housed with conditioning plant extracts, honey and shea butter, Nuxe have tested this award-winning product in the extremely cold Canadian climate before bringing it to our attention, and we couldn’t be more thankful!

4) La Mer
The Lip Balm, £52
This velveteen balm infused with mint is committed to transform your lips with every use, by supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier to help prevent further environmental damage.

5) Fresh 
Sugar Lip Polish, £19.50
A life-saving lip scrub from Fresh that gently buffs, smoothens and moisturises your lips in one use! Your lips will thank you for this, trust us.

6) By Terry 
Baume de Rose, £40
This rose scented lip balm from By Terry will sooth and hydrate your rough lips, and all the credit goes to the shea butter, rose flower essential wax and antioxidant vitamin E added into this product.

7) Aerin 
Rose Lip Conditioner, £24
Keys? What keys? This lip conditioner from Aerin is THE handbag essential you would not leave your house without! 

8) Darphin 
Petal Infusion Lip Oil, £22
If you like to keep your lips nice, glossy and hydrated at once, then this lip oil is your savior. With vitamin E and Omega 6 and 9 all packed in, it’s guaranteed to give you nourished lips ready to be kissed under the mistletoe, this Christmas.

9) Glossier 
Balm Dotcom, £10
You have no reason not to buy this lip balm from Glossier. It’s affordable, top rated, and best of all? This balm is multi-use! Yes, you can use this on your face as well as your lip for all-over hydration.

10) Tata Harper 
Be True Lip Treatment, £28
…And last but definitely not least (because we all love a little Tata Harper in our lives) this treatment is packed with nourishing and ‘volumising’ ingredients to leave your lips feeling absolutely kissable and soft!