Lip Care

Lip Care: Moisturize, Nourish, and Protect Your Lips Every Day


Lip care helps keep your lips soft, comfortable, and moisturized every day. Thinner and with fewer sebaceous glands than the rest of the face, lips are particularly sensitive to cold, wind, sun, and temperature changes. On MyOrigines, discover a selection of lip care products designed for dry, chapped, uncomfortable lips, or those simply in need of hydration.


The Main Types of Lip Care Products


Type of Lip Care Texture Primary Need
Lip Balm Rich and Nourishing Moisturizing, Comfort, and Protection
Lip oil Lightweight and glossy Nourishing and luminous finish
Repairing treatment Thick balm or cream Chapped or very dry lips
Plumping treatment Balm, gel, or lip gloss Hydration and a smoother appearance

Oils to nourish and enhance the lips


Lip oils typically combine a fluid formula with emollients that provide comfort and suppleness. They can also leave a glossy finish reminiscent of lip gloss.


Rêve de Miel Enhancing Lip Oil, Nuxe


The Nuxe Rêve de Miel Enhancing Lip Oil combines care with a glossy finish in a formula designed to nourish and soften dry lips. It can be used alone throughout the day or in addition to a lip balm when lips need extra comfort.


Lip Balms for Dry and Chapped Lips


A lip balm is particularly suitable when lips are dry, uncomfortable, or exposed to the cold. Its richer texture forms a protective film on the surface of the lips and helps limit water loss. Formulas containing panthenol, glycerin, oils, or lipid-replenishing agents may be beneficial for restoring comfort to damaged lips.


Cicalfate Lips, Avène


The Cicalfate Lips by Avène is a balm designed for dry or chapped lips. Its protective formula temporarily shields the lips from external irritants and improves their comfort on a daily basis.


Acute Lip Balm, Eucerin


The Eucerin Acute Lip Balm is designed for very dry or fragile lips. Its formula contains moisturizing ingredients such as glycerol and panthenol, which are intended to improve the comfort of the lips and the surrounding area.


Plumping lip care products to visually smooth the lips


Lip plumping products are primarily designed to temporarily enhance the appearance of the lips, using shine or certain active ingredients that create a smoother, fuller-looking effect.


Moisture Surge Lip, Clinique


The Moisture Surge Lip by Clinique is a glossy moisturizer designed to smooth and soothe the lips. Its finish can also help prepare the lips before applying lipstick or other makeup products.


FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Lip Care


Why Use a Lip Care Product?


Lips are particularly prone to dryness. A lip care product helps limit water loss, improve comfort, and keep the surface more supple.


Which lip care product should you choose for very damaged lips?


A rich, protective formula containing panthenol, lipid-replenishing agents, or occlusive ingredients may be beneficial. Avoid exfoliation as long as the lips remain chapped or painful.


Do lip-plumping products actually increase lip volume?


Their effect is mainly temporary and visual. Hydration, shine, and certain active ingredients can give the impression of smoother, fuller lips, without any lasting change in their volume.


Should you exfoliate your lips?


It’s not necessary. A very gentle exfoliant can be used occasionally on lips that aren’t irritated, but it’s not recommended if they’re chapped or cracked.


How often should you apply lip balm?


Apply it as needed. Some people only need it once or twice a day, while very dry lips may require several applications.


Can you apply lip care at night?


Yes. A more generous layer of balm or nourishing lip care can be applied before bedtime to keep your lips comfortable throughout the night.


Lip Care Products on MyOrigines


On MyOrigines, discover a selection of lip care products: balms, oils, moisturizers, repair treatments, and plumping products... Complete your skincare routine with our eye care products, our day creams and our night creams.