When the clock strikes midnight tonight, will your lips be ready for your New Year's kiss? If you don't know, ask yourself this question: when was the last time I exfoliated my pout? And if the answer is "not any time recently," you might want to think about buffing off those dead skins cells while you have the chance.

If you have a Sephora in your area, I would highly recommend Philosophy's Kiss Me exfoliating lip scrub. Rich in emollients and moisturizers, this gentle treatment will bid adieu to dead skin, leaving you with a super-soft pout.

If a Sephora trip isn't in store for you today, I have two Drugstore Beauty Queen lip exfoliating suggestions. One option is to use a damp washcloth to gently roll off the flaky surfaces of your lips. Another to use an old damp toothbrush to brushing away the dead cells. In either case, be sure to follow up with a good coat of gloss or chapstick.

Happy kisses!