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As we hit November, the colder months bring the ultimate winter maintenance chore: fighting chapped lips. It’s a normal human struggle, but I have the cure. From my lips to yours, here is my favorite winter lippie care line-up.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a massive favorite on campus right now. I first heard about it on TikTok for its popular shades designed to match your everlasting aesthetic, whether you’re a vanilla, coffee, or sugar plum (perfect for the Nutcracker theme) girl. These sheer tints are incredibly easy to use throughout the day.
I love the tube application; it glides smoothly onto my lips and leaves a non-sticky, high-shine finish. As a brown girl, these products look amazing on my lips, and I love that the company has nailed inclusivity for all skin shades. Whether you’re walking to class or sitting through a long lecture, this quick fix will leave your lips wanting more. Don’t be afraid to give your lips some extra care or, in this case, a special money treatment.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Mini Lip Balm
The Vaseline Lip Therapy Mini Lip Balm are my utmost favorite. I find that the texture is actually creamier and smoother on my lips than the original formula found in the standard large tub. I always grab mine from Target because they drop limited-edition holiday flavors, and they are incredibly cute. You won’t believe how many of these I have accumulated. I will spend my money on anything with a holiday stamped on the package—since it’s November, it is officially Christmas for everyone.
Right now, Target has peppermint bark, gingerbread, and vanilla shortbread flavors. I highly recommend anything with the gingerbread flavor; it ties perfectly with a gingerbread chai at Starbucks!
Rhode Beauty Peptide Lip Treatment
Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber is easily one of the highest-grossing beauty brands right now. Fueled by viral TikTok and Instagram trends, this brand is the absolute definition of the “clean-girl” aesthetic.What better representation of that is there than a cozy winter aesthetic featuring the viral Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment and Tint?
A major fan-favorite classic for the colder seasons is Peppermint Glaze. It’s a viral Christmas classic featuring a crushed candy cane scent and a touch of subtle holiday shimmer, all wrapped up in a signature red bow packaging—making it the perfect gift for anyone who loves makeup and self-care.
The Verdict
Whether you love Christmas scents or not, these brands are the absolute best way to ensure your money is well spent. As a college student, I completely understand the feeling of wanting to buy everything a brand drops, while simultaneously telling yourself that you can’t spend the money. But best believe that these products will last you a long time, and you won’t regret making that purchase—because it’s exactly what your future self would have wanted!