The 9 Best Lip Scrubs of 2023, Tested By Our Experts

Final Verdict

Our top pick is French Girl Rose Lip Polish. Eliminating all dry flakes and replenishing lost moisture, this lip scrub earned perfect scores from our testers. For something more budget-friendly, we recommend ChapStick Natural Lip Scrub, a hydrating lip exfoliator that won’t run you more than a few bucks.

How We Tested

Byrdie editors considered a wide range of brands and formulas before narrowing it down to 23 lip scrubs to try in The Lab, our product-testing facility in Manhattan. Each product was applied according to the instructions, then carefully evaluated for its texture, moisture content, and ability to slough off dead skin without irritation.

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The lip scrubs then received scores from one to five for feel, exfoliation, and hydration. With price and overall results taken into consideration, those with the highest scores were selected for this roundup.

Other Options We Tested

Dior Addict Lip Scrub

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This product comes in a convenient lipstick-style tube and has a slightly grainy yet soft texture that glides on like silk. It left our tester with moisturized, buttery-soft lips and no tackiness whatsoever. But in the end, we think the steep price is hard to justify.

Kylie Skin Sugar Lip Scrub

This scrub had a crumbly texture on account of the high sugar content. We appreciate the included spatula, and although it definitely exfoliates, the formula might be a little too harsh for those with particularly dry or sensitive lips. Considering the price, we also wish it came with a bit more product.

iS Clinical Lip Polish

We loved the lightweight, whipped consistency of this scrub. It was easy to apply and did a good job removing dead skin from the lips. However, while our tester’s lips were noticeably smoother, they didn’t feel very hydrated.

What to Look For in a Lip Scrub

Opt for sugar or natural exfoliants

To achieve the best results, Dr. Engelman recommends picking a lip scrub that’s made with gentle ingredients. “You want to use lip scrubs that are made with ingredients like sugar or natural exfoliants like citrus, which will be more gentle on the skin.”

Avoid harsh ingredients

Since we’re looking to buff away dead skin cells, it’s imperative to avoid harsh ingredients that can exacerbate chapped lips. “If your lip scrub is made with harsh ingredients or contains preservatives, it may irritate your lips or be overly abrasive and create small tears in the skin.”

What Is Byrdie Verified?

Did you notice the Byrdie Verified seal of approval at the top of this story? This seal means that our team has researched and tested every product on this list using a unique methodology that’s designed to focus on what our readers really want to know—and to deliver insights that you can’t find anywhere else. Occasionally, beauty brands and PR agencies will send us samples for coverage consideration, but our thoughts and opinions are fully our own. If you visit links within our content, we may receive commissions from your purchases, but we never receive any compensation or consideration for the content of our recommendations. In short, the Byrdie Verified seal stands for product recommendations you can trust.

Why Trust Byrdie

Byrdie contributor Theresa Holland is a freelance beauty writer. For this story, she compiled notes from two board-certified dermatologists who offered insight into the best formulas for exfoliating lips. She has tried products from several brands on this list, including ChapStick, Burt’s Bees, Fresh, and Sara Happ. Theresa covers skincare, makeup, and at-home beauty treatments at Byrdie.

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