As the temperature drops and a chill enters the air, skin naturally gets drier—and that’s especially true of the thin skin of the lips, which is prone to cracking and flaking. While the support of a good lip balm is essential, a truly parched, flaky pout may need the help of the best lip scrub. “A lip scrub is an exfoliating agent to soften and smooth the lips,” explains Dr. Howard Sobel, MD , board-certified dermatologist and clinical attending cosmetic dermatologic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY.

Vogue ’s Favorite Lip Scrubs:

Best Overall Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator Jump to review $21

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Best Gentle iS Clinical Lip Polish Jump to review $40

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Best for Travel Dior Lip Sugar Scrub Jump to review $42

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