Review: The Body Shop Lipscuff & Lip Care

I have dry lips and I find some lip products, especially the less hydrating ones like matte lipsticks, a nightmare to wear as they will cling onto any flakes of dry skin on my lips. The Body Shop Lipscuff is the first lip exfoliation product that I've used and I've been using it together with the Lip Care for quite awhile.

The Lipscuff has a light mint flavor which I really enjoy. It comes in a lipstick tube which makes application fun and easy. I usually go around my lips thrice with it and let it sit for about 2 to 3 minutes before washing it off.

It contains crushed fig stone granules that is really fine in texture and mild enough for lip exfoliation and it's recommended for use once to twice a week. It may be a little too gentle for me as my lips are pretty much in dire straits and I find that this does not get rid of all the dead skin.

Exfoliating should always be followed up with a moisturizing product and I like to use the Lip Care after the Lipscuff because I have a mild case of OCD and they come as a pair in my mind. Don't be fooled by the fancy packaging, the Lip Care is just a plain lip balm that is unscented and colorless. It's not the most moisturizing lip balm in the market but I find it sufficiently moisturizing and it does get nicely absorbed.

I find that these are just really average products. They do get their jobs done but that's about it. I have purchased a backup for them because they're so easy to use but I'll be on the lookout for other lip exfoliating duos!