Real talk: Dry, peeling lips are not cute. On top of completely ruining your lipstick game, they're a literal pain. So you could slather on a gallon of lip balm, or you could use a top-rated lip scrub.

Lip scrubs gently buff away flaky skin, leaving lips soft and moisturized. Not to mention, they prime your lips for pigment, by giving your lipstick a smooth canvas to adhere to. The result? Lip color that lasts.

We scoured hundreds of reader reviews to find the lip scrubs and exfoliators they rely on to keep their pouts soft and kissable. Flaky, dry lips, prepare to meet your match. These TotalBeauty.com reader-approved scrubs will leave you with the kissably soft pout of your dreams. Pucker up!

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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1*
Why it's great: Reviewers call this lip scrub a "must-have." They find that it "exfoliates really well" and leaves their lips "so soft and supple." After using this scrub, reviewers also report that their lipstick glides on smoother and stays on longer. To sum up: "It tastes great, is quick and easy to use and a little goes a long way."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Laura Geller Lip Strip Smoothing Sugar Scrub here.

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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*
Why it's great: Though this lip scrub is on the pricey side, reviewers say it is worth the cost. "I love this -- especially when travelling," reports one reader. "Flying can make your lips so dry, and this little handy product helps to keep them in order." Another user adds that it "prevents dry, peeling lips" and leaves them "soft and supple."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Jane Iredale Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator/Plumper here.

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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*
Why it's great: "I use this product each morning before putting on lipstick or gloss, and it really helps prevent drying and peeling," says one reader. "The scrub is not too harsh or drying but makes lips silk and clean feeling." Another adds that this lip scrub is "great" because it contains pineapple enzyme and natural oils, which "perfectly prep your lips for any lipstick."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Befine Lip Exfoliator here.

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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: "This is a nice, rich lip scrub," says one reviewer, who gave the product a perfect 10. "The smell is amazing and it does what it's supposed to do." Other reviewers agree, saying it is "hydrating, smoothing and yummy all at once." The bottom line? It's "great for keeping your lips soft and smooth and totally kissable!"

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Sara Happ The Lip Scrub here.

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