Fashion

7 Best Lip Masks For Dry, Cracked Lips

by Jessica Willingham

Jan. 27, 2016

Lip masks are actually worth adding to your beauty routine, especially in the dead of winter. They may sound like another frivolous and expensive addition to your makeup kit, but they're actually top-notch, deep conditioning treatments that can 100 percent change your lipstick game. Here are the best lip masks for dry lips if you're looking to rehydrate your pout.

Brows had a moment in the spotlight, but it was the pout that became 2015's It facial feature. That won't be changing in 2016 as beauty brands continue to release more lipstick formulations, colors, and even lip treatment products. One product above all, however, is weaseling its way into everyone's makeup kit, and for good reason: Lip masks are deep conditioners that treat peeling, flaking lips in a way your average, drugstore lip balm can't.

Most masks include high percentages of nourishing ingredients like agave and vanilla. Some, however, go the extra mile by including collagen so while you use them, they both plump and dissolve dead skin cells. Certain brands carry enzymes that fight the effects of dry, aging lips by plumping them up and reducing the fine lines that can make lipstick so hard to wear. Have I convinced you yet?

Here are some of the cult favorite lip masks you need if your pout is suffering:

1. Clinique All About Lips

Clinique All About Lips , $22, Amazon

This light-weight cream is perfect for applying under your lipgloss or lipstick, creating a smooth surface for application.

2. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask , $35, Amazon

This leave-on mask moisturizes thanks to a bio-active blend of organic agave nectar, jojoba oil, vanilla CO2 extract, and tons of antioxidant trans-resveratrol.