Korean Lip Care

Lips have very thin skin and almost no oil glands of their own, so they dry out quickly, especially in Canadian winters. Lip care helps keep them soft, smooth and comfortable.

K-Beauty offers lip balms for daytime, overnight lip sleeping masks that work while you sleep, and gentle lip scrubs to smooth flakes. Many come in balm or jelly textures that double as a glossy finish.

Simple habits help as much as products. Avoid licking your lips, which dries them further, and drink water through the day. Keep a balm in your coat pocket during winter and another by your bed. If you wear long-wear lipstick, apply a thin layer of balm first and remove lip colour gently with an oil cleanser at night.

How to choose

• Very dry, flaky lips: rich balms or overnight lip masks with shea, oils or ceramides. See dry skin.
• Sensitive lips: fragrance-free, simple formulas. See sensitive skin.
• Everyday comfort: a light balm you will reapply often. See hydration.
• Outdoors: look for lip products with sun protection, labelled for the Canadian market.

How to use

Apply balm throughout the day as needed. At night, apply a lip mask generously as your final step. Use a lip scrub no more than once or twice a week, and stop if lips feel sore. See our routine builder for more.