One of the key things for keeping your lips smooth is to make sure that dry and cracked patches are buffed away with an exfoliator. My lip scrub of choice this winter has been the Lush Santa's Lip Scrub* which does a great job of smoothing the surface of your lips before moisturising, and it also smells of cola which is an added bonus. In terms of keeping my lips hydrated, I like to use a very rich lip balm at night and a lighter balm for use during the day when I'm out and about. One of the last things in my evening skincare routine is to apply a rich lip balm and my absolute favorite has to the the Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm which is so moisturising and also smells of chocolate orange which makes me love it even more. The thicker lip balm means I'm left with super soft lips when I wake up in the morning but I still need to apply a lighter balm if I'm out and about in the cold weather. I can't go anywhere without my Maybelline Baby Lips in Intense Care as it's so quick and easy to apply and keeps my lips nice and hydrated during the day.
I'd love to know what your winter essentials are when it comes to lip care!