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Silymarin, vitamin E, and allantoin work hard to alleviate the feeling of tightness and lock in moisture.
Use it once or twice daily, massaging into lips with your finger.
And the Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster?
Apply it throughout the day whenever you feel like you could use a dose of moisture.
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The brand says youll start to notice results after four weeks of consistent use.
It visibly firms, softens, and happens to taste delicious (gummy bear flavor, anyone?).
The morning after Islept with this maskon, my lips lookedI kid you notluscious.
They were soft, supple (kissable, if you will), and plump, our tester said.
Use it at least twice daily for the fullest effects from the peptides, ceramides, andAHAs.
Hyaluronic acid and peptides step in for the hydrating, plumping goodness.
And the hype is real, people.
Just askNicole Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York.
It feels lightweight and nourishing, without leaving behind that sticky feeling."
Lip treatments take the best, most skin-loving elements of your favorite nourishing lippie to the next level.
Think hydration and plumping.
What are the ingredients I should look for in a lip treatment?
According to Dr. Lee, high on the list of lip treatment ingredients is collagen peptides.
Peptides are another winner.
Essentially, [peptide lip treatments] help maintain youthful and healthy-looking lips.
What’s the difference between a balm and a treatment?
The difference between a lip balm and a lip treatment comes down to longevity.
In other words, you don’t just get immediate comfort, but long-term perks, too.
Plus, lip balms are often packed with less skin-forward ingredients that may actually be the source of chapping.
Balms commonly contain irritants like fragrances and menthol.
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