Give them your biggest smile – whether you’re cruising with the top down or lounging poolside – and turn heads with those pearly whites and luscious lips! We’ve tested and tried a handful of noteworthy product lines, from soothing balms to teeth whiteners in search of everything you’ll need to show off your most sensational smile.
The organic, handmade skincare line’s newly launched Goya Balm ($24) is for lips that need nourishment and radiance. Infused with mango and papaya extracts to pamper and protect, the super formula works to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, combat free radicals with antioxidants, and brighten and tone the lips’ natural hue. Vitamins A, C and E also help to promote cell regeneration, heal chapped and cracked lips, and shield them from harmful UV rays. Use overnight for an intensive repair treatment or apply daily for constant hydration.
LAURA GELLER PREP-N-GO LIP SCRUB AND TINT DUO
Hydrate and smooth lips in seconds with this two-in-one duo ($24, shown in Finish LIne) featuring a soothing oil on one end and an exfoliator on the other. Made with rejuvenating avocado oil, the exfoliator works to gently to buff away dry skin, while pomegranate and raspberry oils add a touch of shine and color. Comes in three shades of pink from pale to neutral to magenta.
Sweetly scented grains of sugar melt away to reveal healthy, moisturized lips. Dior’s on-the-go scrub stick ($40) functions as a balm while exfoliating, leaving lips super soft with the sheerest of pinks for a naturally rosy finish. The universal color is perfect to wear alone or as a base for optimal color impact.
CLINIQUE CHUBBY STICK MOISTURIZING LIP COLOUR BALM
Ideal for all skin types, this nourishing tinted lip balm ($23, shown in Mighty Mimosa) provides a hint of color and shine – just the right amount for enjoying summer al fresco on the beach or poolside. Moisturize dry lips with mango and shea butters and then show them off with an array of subtle sheen, from pinks to violets, reds, corals and nudes.
MAC M·A·CXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
Organic cocoa and shea butters and coconut oil combine to produce a good-for-lips formula that provides 12 hours of full-coverage color and eight hours of moisture. Long-wearing and designed to resist feathering, flaking and caking, the signature vanilla-scented lipstick ($25, shown in Velvet Teddy) comes in more than three dozen color-rich shades of nude, orange, pink, red, berry and more.
This up-and-coming brand known for having one of the best-selling whitening-strip products online has come up with the ultimate bundle for those who want their teeth at their best. Lumineux’s Whitening Bundle ($70) features the fan-favorite Whitening Strips that do their job without the sensitivity, Whitening Toothpaste to brush away stains, plus Whitening Mouthwash and a dual-action Bright Pen to whiten and protect and prevent future stains. All products are dentist-formulated and made with high-quality ingredients such as coconut, sage and lemon peel essential oils and mineral-rich Dead Sea salt.
DOCTOR PLOTKA’S MOUTHWATCHERS WHITENING TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTHBRUSH
The eponymous doctor – founder and co-owner Ronald Plotka, a nationally renowned dentist for more than 40 years – touts his brand as the “best brush ever.” His patients say his revolutionary toothbrushes featuring antimicrobial silver technology leave them with healthier gums and less plaque. Plus, the brushes are made with flossing bristles that lasts four months. The toothpaste, made with soothing, mineral-rich thermal spring water, organic mint and a natural honeybee product known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, works to clean and restore teeth to their natural whiteness, as well as reduce the risk of cavities, gum sensitivity and plaque buildup. Toothbrush and toothpaste bundles start at $17.
