How to Get Glossy, Healthy-Looking Lips Naturally

The juicy, glass-like lip look everyone loves is part product and part preparation. Put gloss on dry, flaky lips and it settles into every line. Put it on soft, hydrated lips and it looks effortless. Here is how to get the second version.

1. Exfoliate Gently, Once a Week

Mix a little sugar with honey or a few drops of oil, and massage it over lips in soft circles for thirty seconds. Rinse with warm water. Never scrub cracked or sore lips — wait for them to heal first.

2. Hydrate Overnight

Night is when lips recover best. Apply a thick layer of a nourishing balm before bed, every night. A beeswax and vitamin E balm such as our Hydrating Lip Balm is ideal.

3. Drink Water and Watch Habits

Stay hydrated — dehydration shows on lips first.

Stop licking your lips; it dries them out faster.

Breathe through your nose at night where possible.

Protect lips from sun with a balm or SPF lip product.

4. Finish With a Lip Glaze

Once lips are smooth, a glaze adds sheen and a wash of colour. Our Strawberry Lip Glaze gives a fresh, berry-pink shine; for a softer cocoa finish, try Tiramisu.

Application tips

Start in the centre of the lower lip and blend outward.

Press lips together rather than rubbing.

Add an extra dab to the centre for a fuller-looking pout.

Gloss is the finishing touch. Soft lips are the real secret.

For lip care through every season, read why your lips need protection year-round.

How can I make my lips glossy naturally? Exfoliate gently once a week, use a nourishing balm every night, stay hydrated, and finish with a tinted lip glaze.

Can I use lip glaze on dry lips? It works best on smooth lips. Apply a balm first if your lips feel dry.

How often should I exfoliate my lips? Once a week is enough. Skip it entirely if your lips are cracked.