Revlon Kiss Sugar Scrub Exfoliating Lip Balm, 24 Hour Long Lasting Hydration, Sugar Mint, 0.09 oz Review
Our verdict
A drugstore priced exfoliating balm that pairs a gentle sugar scrub texture with raspberry and grape seed oils, backed by a strong rating across a large review count.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Anyone who wants to buff away flaky, dry patches before applying lipstick or gloss.
Skip if
You have very sensitive or already cracked lips, since a scrub texture can feel abrasive, or you want a purely soothing, non exfoliating balm.
- Priced 41% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 10,600 owner ratings
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Popularity4.4/5
10,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This is Revlon's Kiss Sugar Scrub Exfoliating Lip Balm in Sugar Mint, a 0.09 oz stick priced at $5.92. It combines a light sugar scrub texture with raspberry seed oil, grape seed oil and peppermint oil, and it is marketed to exfoliate and hydrate lips with a matte finish and a mint flavor.", "As a drugstore product from a recognizable brand, it is priced affordably next to the specialty balms in this roundup, though its 0.09 oz size is on the smaller side and will run out faster than the larger tubes here. Revlon's own product description cites 24 hour hydration from its natural fruit oils, a manufacturer claim rather than an independent test result.", 'With a 4.6 rating from more than 10,600 reviews, it is one of the more broadly reviewed products in this category, suggesting the scrub and balm combination works well for a wide range of buyers.']
Pros
- Combines gentle exfoliation with hydrating raspberry and grape seed oils
- Matte finish that will not leave lips greasy
- Affordable drugstore price
- Backed by more than 10,600 ratings at a 4.6 average
Cons
- Exfoliating texture may feel too abrasive for very sensitive or cracked lips
- Small 0.09 oz size means it will run out faster than larger tubes in this category
- Mint flavor will not appeal to everyone
Performance notes
Raspberry seed oil and grape seed oil supply the moisturizing oils in the formula, while peppermint oil contributes the mint flavor and a slight cooling effect. The sugar scrub texture is built into the stick itself, giving it light exfoliating action on contact rather than requiring a separate scrub step. The matte finish keeps it from feeling greasy or glossy after application.
What buyers say
A 4.6 rating from over 10,600 reviews is one of the larger and more consistent samples in this roundup, pointing to broad satisfaction with the exfoliating balm concept.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it actually exfoliate?
Yes. It is built as a sugar scrub balm hybrid designed to buff away dry, flaky texture as part of its listed exfoliating benefit, alongside its hydrating oils.
What is the 24 hour hydration claim based on?
That figure comes from Revlon's own product description, which credits the natural fruit oils in the formula. Treat it as the manufacturer's claim rather than an independent test, and reapply as needed.
What size is the stick?
It is a compact 0.09 oz single stick.