Dr. Idriss Barrier Baste Lip Peel
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Dr. Shereene Idriss applying Barrier Baste Lip Peel
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Barrier Baste Lip Peel

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Hydrating Lip Treatment Serum

Price:
$24.00

Let's get basted. Inspired by Dr. Shereene Idriss' viral lip-saving hack, meet your new go-to solution for chapped lips relief unlike any other. Barrier Baste Lip Peel is the first-of-its-kind, made-for-lips chemical exfoliator that gently smooths and hydrates. Clinically proven and formulated with high-performance AHAs and PHAs like mandelic acid to visibly smooth skin and gluconolactone to draw moisture into lips.

Baste on a true story ;)

Dr. Shereene Idriss invented the viral lip basting hack during a trip to Wyoming when no other treatment could relieve her dry, overly chapped lips. 

“I was in Jackson, Wyoming, where the air is dry AF in the dead of winter, and my lips were constantly peeling no matter what I did. I had a sugar scrub with me and was about to scrub for the hundredth time when I realized: scrubbing made my lips as flaky as a croissant.

“This common occurrence and the lackluster results of lip balms led me to start “Lip Basting,” a viral routine where I would apply a chemical exfoliator and then baste my lips with a rich body cream like they were a turkey on Thanksgiving. Inspired by this hack, I wanted to create a fool-proof system strong enough to fix my flaky lips, while gentle enough for daily use and improving the lips’ skin barrier longterm. Get buttery, basted, and smooth.”
  • Apply at night on dry lips.
  • Gently squeeze tube to dispense formula and glide evenly across lips.
  • Allow to fully absorb before applying lip balm as final step.
  • For best results, use with Barrier Baste Lip Baste.
  • Use nightly.
  • When using the Lip Peel, remember to apply sunscreen during the day.
  • Harper's Bazaar Skincare Award 2025

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We offer free returns within 30 days of delivery. To start a return or exchange, email hello@dridriss.com with your order number and return reason.

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Price:
$24.00

How to use your Lip Peel

Application

Apply at night on dry lips. Gently squeeze tube to dispense formula and glide evenly across lips. Allow to fully absorb before applying lip balm as final step.

Part of your routine

For best results, use with Barrier Baste Lip Baste.

Sunscreen

When using the Lip Peel, remember to apply sunscreen during the day.

model applying barrier baste lip peel

Ingredients

What's inside

Mandelic Acid

AHA that gently exfoliates and hydrates to visibly smooth skin

Gluconolactone

Lightly exfoliating acid that draws moisture to the skin

Glycerin

Hydrates

Ingredients list

water/aqua/eau, sucrose, gluconolactone, glycerin, mandelic acid, sodium hydroxide, maltodextrin, hydroxyethylcellulose, flavor (aroma), phenoxyethanol

Results you can see

The Barrier Baste Lip Basting Duo is clinically proven to improve lip texture after one application.*

*Based on an independent clinical and consumer perception study of 34 subjects who used the Barrier Baste Lip Basting Duo

Lips After Using Barrier Baste Lip Basting Duo
Before Lip Basting Duo
After Lip Basting Duo

Backed by science

100%

of users reported relief in discomfort caused by dryness and flakiness

100%

of users reported immediate protection, nourishment, and comfort of lips

94%

of users reported that the Barrier Baste Lip Basting Duo immediately helps heal dry, damaged lips

FAQs

Dr. Shereene Idriss recommends starting with once a week at night and working up to greater frequency as needed.

We do not recommend using the Lip Peel during day because AHA exfoliants can make lips more sensitive to sun.

Yes. AHAs like mandelic acid in the Lip Peel can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. We always recommend applying an SPF 30+ anywhere you've used AHAs the night before.

If you have an active cold sore, avoid using exfoliating acids and do not use anything with an applicator until it has healed. If you have a history of cold sores, we suggest consulting your dermatologist prior to use; chemical exfoliants can potentially trigger cold sores in people prone to them.

The Lip Basting Duo is not designed to be a treatment for eczema. We recommend consulting your dermatologist regarding any skin conditions. The product is suitable for sensitive skin, but you should avoid using the Lip Peel on active eczema.

The Lip Basting Duo contains no added artificial fragrance. There is peppermint oil for a subtle natural minty flavor in the Lip Baste.
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Tips from Dr. Idriss

When using a product with AHAs like the Barrier Baste Lip Peel, remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.

If you have a history of cold sores, infections, or any irritation around your lips, consult your local dermatologist prior to use.

Allow the Lip Peel 15-30 seconds to absorb into your lips before applying the Lip Baste.