Okay, it’s time to for us to make a confession. Yes, we are indeed, addicted to lip balms and lip treatments. And there are SO many terrific ones to choose from! Some really cool formulas have hit the market, too. Natural color revivers, exfoliators, plumpers, you name it. Wear them alone or under your favorite lip color. As for me, if I were going on the game show Survivor, one of the two “personal items” that I’d bring with me would definitely be my lip balm.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm $28 www.saks.com

A color-awakening lip balm with SPF 10 that responds to the color chemistry of your lips and creates a shade that is uniquely yours. Smooth it on to moisturize or add sun protection, and enhance your natural lip color in one easy step. Shannon (our publisher) is already addicted!

Erno Laszlo TranspHuse pHixation Surgiceutical $50.00 www.neimanmarcus.com

This soothing treatment helps to restore, repair and enhance the delicate lip area, leaving them fuller, plumper and incredibly soft. You can use it alone as often as you’d like, or as a base for lipstick or gloss. We LOVE this innovative product!

Jane Iredale Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator/Plumper $24.00 www.janeiredale.com

Make your lips instantly kissable with this quick and convenient tool. With a sugar based lip exfoliant at one end and a butter lip hydrator/plumper at the other end you’ll get smooth, silky and full lips.  The sugar gives you natural smoothness and cell renewal while avocado oil hydrates the lips.

 Tarte FRXtion $11.00 www.sephora.com

A sugar-based lip exfoliant and lip balm stick all in one. This terrific balm features exfoliating sugar crystals and vitamin E to soothe, calm and protect lips. A built-in mirror on the cap allows for on-the-go application. Formulated with vanilla and vitamins A and E, that fight free radical damage. Formulated WITHOUT: Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates. 

Good Fortune Edible Lip Scrub $16.00 www.goodfortunesoap.com

Made and hand packaged in Athens, TN, Good Fortune’s Edible Lip Scrub is good enough to eat…and it’s okay if you do. Just rub it on your lips and then lick it off. You’ll instantly have smoother lips and love the brown sugar vanilla flavor!

 Soy Spacasso Hydrating Lip Spa Balm $4.00 www.shopsoyspacasso.com

Strawberries and Champagne, anyone? Formulated with the healing ingredients of natural soy, shea butter and sunflower oil these ultra hydrating lip balms provide ultimate moisturization with twelve delicious flavors to choose from (Banana Smoothie, Chocolate Indulgence, Mango Papaya….you get the picture!)

Lisa Hoffman Day Lip Conditioner $15.95 www.lisahoffmanskincare.com

This lip loving formula utilizes a special ingredient (Sodium Hyluronate) to revive even the most chapped lips. Sodium Hyluronate is a naturally occurring amino acid that is readily absorbed by the skin. Dry and weather damaged lips are soothed, healed and comforted. P.S. Lisa is Dustin’s wife!

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50 www.beauty.com

This lip-smacking treat blends rich oils and restorative waxes together with real sugar for dependable moisture and maximum sun protection. Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 contains black currant, grape seed, apricot kernel, and jojoba to soften and smooth the lips, as well as, vitamins A, C and E.

Laura Mercier Lip Silk $20.00 www.nordstrom.com

Laura Mercier Lip Silk combines vitamin E and alpha-hydroxy acids to uncover soft, smooth skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps heal cracked or parched lips while protecting your lips from further damage. Wear alone or with your favorite lip color.

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight Intense Lip Therapy $20.00 www.dillards.com

This intense lip treatment keeps lips soft and in perfect kissable condition with an ultra-creamy formula. It works on contact to soften roughness, relieve dryness and soothe seriously dry lips. Kiss Me Tonight reduces the appearance of fine lines, adds shape and definition and restores a healthy rosy appearance.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Butter with Vitamin E $2.99 www.walgreens.com

This perennial favorite in Dark Chocolate & Peppermint, softens and soothes your lips and moisturizes with a hint of gloss.   Bonus: The peppermint oil freshens breath naturally.  Pick up the Chocolate and Cherry flavor, too, if you can find it! 

Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Mask $9.50 www.marykay.com

Smooth on Satin Lips Lip Mask for noticeably lush new lips. This formula contains miniature buffing beads that gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells that can cause lips to appear dull and lifeless.

Neosporin Daily HydrationTherapy $4.99 www.drugstore.com

This terrific new treatment product has clinically proven to restore visibly healthier lips in 3 days with a patented combination of antioxidants and essential lipids and by locking-in moisture to reduce scaling. With SPF 20 to protect against sunburn, peptides and emollients to help strengthen lips, and glycerin to attract and retain lip moisture, this lightweight formula absorbs quickly. No parabens, preservatives or artificial flavors.