We test three hydrating lip treatments at all price points – cheapest option stays put for hours
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I’VE got chronically dry lips, and can’t stand them being chapped, so I will try pretty much anything to stop them becoming tight and dry. This week, I put three hydrating lip treatments to the test. Patchology Lip Service Gloss-To-Balm Treatment, £12 for 15ml: This comes out like a gloss and is pretty sticky at first – which was an immediate red flag – but the innovative transforming gloss-to-balm formula quickly settles into a rich balm and the stickiness disappears within seconds.
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Packed with honey, aloe vera, glycerine and goji berry extract, it’s super-moisturising and stays put for hours so you only need to reapply a couple of times a day – it’s my new favourite. Ilia Beauty Lip Wrap Overnight Treatment, £26 for 10ml: If you have super-chapped lips, this is the one to use.
![[Patchology Lip Service Gloss-To-Balm Treatment, £12 for 15ml, stays put for hours so you only need to reapply a couple of times a day]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000959858643.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It’s gently exfoliating – which means you should not apply it more than twice a day – and will help get rid of any dry, flaky skin. The exfoliating acids are balanced with nourishing vitamin E and hyaluronic acid which left my lips smooth and soft after a few nights of consecutive use – patience is key.
![[Ilia Beauty Lip Wrap Overnight Treatment, £26 for 10ml, is great if you have super-chapped lips]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000959858642.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
However, I have one gripe – the packaging. I much prefer a format that can be applied without using my fingers, so it loses a few points for that. Tatcha The Kissu Lip Treatment, £42 for 10ml: I’m a huge fan of the Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask, £27 for 9g, so I had high hopes for this treatment – especially given that it’s in a tube which makes it more handbag friendly.
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