Let's be honest. We all love that feeling when we pull something golden, shiny, and heavy with Dior on it out of our purse. It instantly makes us feel like our lives are running according to the script of the TV series Emily and Paris. But, let's be even more honest - spending 40 euros and more on a mixture of sugar and Vaseline is a financial masochism that we will hardly be able to afford in 2026 (you know, inflation and the need for martinis). So the only solution is a DIY lip scrub.
In a world where we often pay more for the name than the substance, there is nothing more liberating than discovering that you can make “luxury” right at home. Dior’s Favorites lip scrub is a beauty classic that has taken Instagram and TikTok by storm – but with the right combination of ingredients and one key trick, you can easily duplicate it at home. Yes, we're talking about a real DIY version of the famous Dior Lip Sugar Scrub – with the same silky texture, natural ingredients, and no unnecessary chemicals or prestigious price tags.
If you're one of those who loves the feeling of soft, smooth, and slightly sweet lips (and really, who doesn't?), then this recipe will be a real revolution for you. Below, we reveal the exact process, the secret step that makes your lip scrub last and work, and a few extra tricks that will make your homemade version not only Dior's ass – but actually even better.
How to make a lip scrub and why is the “Cloudy” phase so important?
If homemade lip scrubs were an art, the “Cloudy” stage would definitely be the critical point where the masters are separated from the amateurs. This is the moment when the hot mixture of mass and waxes begins to slowly harden. If you add sugar too quickly, when the mixture is still completely liquid and translucent, the sugar crystals melt – and instead of exfoliating, you get… sweetened lip butter (very bad for exfoliation, very good for ants).
So you have to wait until the mixture starts to cool and become cloudy – that’s when its viscosity increases and the sugar stays nicely distributed, suspended in the creamy base. The result? Every application will be a perfect combination scrub-to-butter and your lips will be grateful.
Ingredients you can find in almost every kitchen (or in your first organic store)
This recipe doesn't require any exotic chemistry, just a few proven natural star ingredients:
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- Coconut butter – deeply nourishes and softens
- Cocoa butter – rich in antioxidants, has a protective effect
- Beeswax – maintains shape and provides durability
- Soy wax – vegan alternative for a smooth texture
- Sugar – the main exfoliant that removes dead cells
(if you want a gentler formula, use fine cane sugar)
You can also add natural powdered pigment for color and a drop of mint or vanilla essential oil for a pleasant scent.
Procedure: a beauty laboratory in your kitchen
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- Feet all butters and waxes at low temperature (a water bath works best).
- Observe mixture – when it starts to become cloudy (cloudy!), quickly add sugar and mix.
- Pour mixture into empty lipstick tubes or small pots.
- Cool down and wait for it to harden completely.
Pro tip: You can find homemade lipstick packaging on Etsy or in creative online stores - this will add the finishing touch to your DIY project.
Lifestyle bonus: Why DIY lip scrubs are more than just a beauty trick
Making your own cosmetics is not only affordable – it's therapeutic, sustainable and personal. Once you discover the feeling of applying something you created yourself to your lips, it's hard to ever reach for the store-bought version with unpronounceable ingredients. Plus, this scrub is the perfect gift for friends who love beauty rituals with soul.
And one more thing: your routine lip care will take on a whole new meaning with this recipe – without microplastics, without unnecessary marketing, with a huge amount of authenticity. And probably with one more compliment the next time you kiss someone.
