15 Best Lip Scrubs to Exfoliate Lips

COSRX is a Korean brand that makes incredible skincare ingredients, including this phenomenal lip scrub. The reason this scrub wins our top spot is that, in addition to exfoliating and moisturizing, it also contains ingredients like honey and glycerin that directly hydrate the lips.

As you’ll soon see, ingredients that hydrate directly aren’t usually a part of most lip scrub formulas. It gives a nourished, plump pout and makes the lips nicely smooth. The sugar grains are very fine, so this scrub exfoliates lightly and gently, making it a nice option for regular use.

As for the experience, it’s a lovely balm-to-oil base that includes cocoa extract, which explains the deep brown color. It tastes sweet and a little chocolatey, but it’s very subtle. If we had to find one complaint – maybe jar packaging isn’t the most convenient, but the reality is that this is how most lip scrubs are sold. Buy it at Ulta or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.70 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Honey, glycerin, shea butter, cocoa extract
• Flavor/Scent: Honey and cocoa
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/No

Burt’s Bees is another brand you can’t go wrong with. This lip scrub is a classic with a lot of honey, some deeply nourishing and healing ingredients, and a high sugar-to-base ratio that means you get a very thorough exfoliation.

This scrub is a little more intense than our top pick, which means you should only use it a couple of times a week. However, the results tend to be quite lasting. The sugar exfoliates thoroughly, while conditioning agents like lanolin, castor oil, and beeswax create a protective, moisturizing seal over the lips. Order it from Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.25 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Honey, beeswax
• Flavor/Scent: Honey
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/No

While some designer brands treat their cosmetic products as afterthoughts, Dior isn’t one of them. This gorgeous lip scrub is a classic choice that exfoliates gently, nourishes deeply, and leaves the lips with a pinkish tint.

A lot of the ingredients here are synthetic emollients, which means that it moisturizes well without leaving a greasy texture, but it might turn off the natural beauty lovers.

It comes in a tube instead of a jar, and applying it is just like applying lipstick – complete with a hint of color. We love that added layer of convenience since you won’t need to worry about getting your fingers or a spatula dirty when it’s time to use it. On days when you want a natural beauty look, it’s a one and done!

For this kind of format to work, though, the sugar-to-base ratio has to be a little lower, which makes for a gentler exfoliant. You may have to go over your lips a few times if you’re dealing with serious flakiness. Find it at Sephora or Dior!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.12 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Beeswax, mango seed butter
• Flavor/Scent: Lightly minty
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: No/No

It’s hard to go wrong with L’Oréal. This deeply moisturizing lip scrub is made with a few kinds of sugar, as well as some shine-making minerals. The formula itself is very nourishing, thanks to a range of fatty alcohols and natural oils.

This lip scrub comes in a tube, which we love for convenience. It does mean that it has a slightly more runny and oily texture since that’s the only way it can dispense easily. Overall, the sugar to oil ratio isn’t too high, so it’s a little gentler, which makes it excellent for daily use. The formula has a really tasty coffee flavor that we love in the morning. Get it at Ulta or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.67 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, acai, and monoi oil
• Flavor/Scent: Coffee
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: No/No

From Fresh, this lip scrub has been around for a while, but it’s still an easy favorite. It’s a very rich, moisturizing scrub that doesn’t compromise on exfoliation power. It’s made with brown sugar, which, to be clear, isn’t necessarily better than white sugar, but it does feel a little more luxe.

This formula contains a big dose of jojoba oil, so it’s a little greasy, but it leaves the lips soft. The taste is sweet with a citrusy touch, which is actually quite refreshing. Order it from Nordstrom, Sephora, or Ulta!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.35 oz.
• Exfoliant: Brown sugar
• Key Ingredients: Shea butter, jojoba oil
• Flavor/Scent: Citrus
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: No/No

More often than not, scrubs in stick format are quite gentle (see: Dior). This lip scrub from Fenty, on the other hand, is pretty intense and thorough.

Instead of sugar, it relies on apricot seed powder to dislodge dead skin. The apricot powder sits in a thick, lip balm-esque base that allows for better friction, which also contributes to the thorough exfoliating effects of this scrub. Just keep in mind that it’s too intense for daily use. 

It’s quite moisturizing, thanks to a lot of coconut oil and beeswax, but it’s not too greasy. The format itself makes it extra easy and convenient to use, with less mess than other scrubs. The packaging itself is very chic, much like other Fenty products. It’s available at Sephora.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.1 oz.
• Exfoliant: Apricot seed powder
• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, beeswax
• Flavor/Scent: Fruity vanilla
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/No

This lip scrub goes all out with the flavor, so if you’re all about experiential products and you love cherry flavors, give it a try. This formula is bright red, but it doesn’t stain the lips, although it includes coffee bean oil, which can have a slightly plumping effect. The only issue with this scrub is the packaging – it comes in a very slim jar, so sealing it correctly can be difficult, and oil can leak.

It’s very moisturizing, although the sugar to oil ratio is high, so the exfoliation is pretty strong, as well. Purchase it at Ulta or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.51 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar, hydrated silica
• Key Ingredients: Coffee seed oil, grapefruit extract, beeswax
• Flavor/Scent: Cherry
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/No

It makes perfect sense to include both a lip balm and a scrub in one little kit! After all, after scrubbing, you want to moisturize your lips immediately. The scrub in this kit isn’t too aggressive, so it’s definitely the kind of product you could carry with you and use on a daily basis. It’s based on sugar but also includes some deeply occlusive ingredients to protect the lips.

The balm itself is fairly light but hydrating, and it gives the lips a very pretty sheen. The two products work well one after the other, although neither one is mind-blowing on its own. The flavor is based on piña colada, so it’s tasty and tropical! Shop for it at Sephora or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.28 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil
• Flavor/Scent: Piña colada
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

If you have sensitive lips, you might like this gentle, finely-milled lip scrub. It’s made with a combination of volcanic sand and brown sugar that exfoliate the lips gently without causing irritation. For those who like an intense exfoliation, it might be too mild, but it’s nice for daily use.

The blend includes Kopari’s signature coconut oil, as well, which has soothing and moisturizing effects. It’s gentle but moisturizing, with a hint of vanilla flavor that makes the experience sweet and fun. Get it from Sephora, Ulta, or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.6 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar, volcanic sand
• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil
• Flavor/Scent: Vanilla
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

Sara Happ is all about lip scrubs, so unlike a lot of other brands, they have a big selection of scrubs in flavors and colors to appeal to every taste. From fruity to gourmand, the options are a lot of fun!

What all Sara Happ lip scrubs have in common is their texture. They’re fairly thick, sugary scrubs that exfoliate the lips dramatically. The main oil in them is petrolatum, which is excellent for locking moisture into the lips, but there are also some botanical oils that help to soften and nourish. It’s the type of scrub best used a few times a week, but more than that can be a little overwhelming. You can find it at Nordstrom, Ulta, or Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 0.5 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Petrolatum, jojoba seed oil, grapeseed oil
• Flavor/Scent: Peach, grapefruit, vanilla, or brown sugar
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

If you’re a fan of Kylie Jenner, you’d probably like to use her lip scrub. It’s a solid option with a delicious sweet flavor reminiscent of brown sugar. The texture is balmy and thick, which helps provide the lips with long-lasting moisture. It’s the kind of scrub that you don’t have to follow with a lip balm. The results are surprisingly long-lasting, although it can feel a little greasy. 

The actual exfoliation is done with sugar, and it’s quite thorough. It comes in a jar package, but there’s a little spatula that prevents you from having to stick your fingers inside. It’s sold at Nordstrom and Ulta.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.35 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, shea butter
• Flavor/Scent: Sugary
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

This simple, handmade lip scrub is an excellent choice for those who prefer more rustic beauty products. It’s a gritty formula with a high sugar to base ratio, although there’s still enough oil in there for excellent moisturization.

It’s made with soothing coconut oil for a base that has a slightly thicker texture, with a lot of sugar for a more concentrated exfoliating formula. It’s very smoothing and moisturizing, with glycerin for added hydration. The amount of product in the jar is quite large, so this scrub offers excellent value. Order it online from Amazon!

Key Features:

• Size: 1.23 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, glycerin
• Flavor/Scent: Fragrance-free but coconutty
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

This natural, cherry-based lip scrub has a rich, wonderful formula for exfoliating the lips thoroughly. It’s made with a combination of sugar and cherry shell powder, which means it does need to be rinsed off, but the result is a very nice and thorough smoothing effect. 

The texture of the base itself is a little oily because it’s made with a lot of safflower and jojoba oils. It spreads very easily over the lips, but it can leave behind a bit of a residue. That said, it moisturizes well and keeps the lips soft. There is also a touch of antioxidant puree, which may provide the lips with long-term anti-aging benefits.

The cherry flavor is subtle and not overpowering, which is quite lovely. You can get it at Dermstore or Nordstrom.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.5 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar, cherry shell powder
• Key Ingredients: Safflower oil, jojoba oil
• Flavor/Scent: Cherry
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes

From Black-owned brand KNC Beauty, this is a gorgeous lip scrub that comes in a set with a cute silicone applicator. The scrub itself is rich and nourishing, with a lot of moisturizing emollients, including castor oil, sunflower oil, and shea butter. It contains finely-milled sugar for gentle exfoliation and a touch of molasses for sweetness. The flavor is cool and minty, so you may notice a slight tingling effect when you use the scrub.

If you’re not a fan of having to get your fingers dirty to exfoliate your lips, you’ll really enjoy the silicone applicator. It enhances the effects of the scrub while keeping your hands clean! Overall, you’d probably be able to use this scrub a few times a week without worrying about over-exfoliation! It’s sold at Sephora and Revolve.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.5 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Castor seed oil, sunflower seed oil, shea butter
• Flavor/Scent: Minty
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/No

This is the best lip scrub for makeup prep, thanks to a few well-thought-out elements. First of all, the sugar in this scrub has been ground down into an ultra-fine powder. It spreads very evenly and exfoliates gently, without missing spots or leaving behind big pieces of sugar.

The edible base is moisturizing but light, with a silky texture. It contains hyaluronic acid, which adds a dose of hydration, as well. It’s not the most exfoliating or the most moisturizing formula, but that’s okay. Sometimes, those rich formulas can actually leave the lips too greasy for makeup.

The applicator is also quite lovely, with a squeeze tube fitted with a smooth tip, which you can glide directly over the lips. If you’d like to give it a try, pick it up at Sephora.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.43 oz.
• Exfoliant: Sugar
• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, vitamin E, sodium hyaluronate
• Flavor/Scent: Sweet, non-distinct
• Cruelty-Free/Vegan: Yes/Yes