The beauty market is saturated with products for your lips: lipsticks, lip gloss, lip balm and lip masks, to name a few. But how do you know which one is the best for you? Let me introduce the new hero product, the lip oil. Lip oils have become popular, gaining attention for their ability to moisturise and hydrate while offering a glossy finish. Brands like Dior have waved the flag for this shift with their sell-out glow oil. Unlike traditional balms, lip oils are formulated with nourishing oils such as jojoba or argan, which provide long-lasting hydration. They’re also an excellent alternative for those who don’t like the sticky feel some lipglosses can leave – we all had that phase as teenagers, so let’s not repeat it. Some lip oils come with added benefits, such as plumping or anti-ageing properties. They are best for people who prefer a natural, dewy look over a matte finish. Overall, the lip oil is a great addition to any beauty routine for those who want to keep their lips hydrated and glossy but still chic.
1. Infused care oil (in Rose Kola) £50, hermes.com
2. Lip oil £28, charlottetilbury.com
3. Honey infused £24, gisou.com
4. Shade Slick (in Cara Cara) £26, meritbeauty.com
5. Hybrid lip oil £22, Haus Lab (sephora.co.uk)
6. Lip drip oil £15, r.e.m beauty (selfridges.com)
7. Glow-y (in Mint-y) £14, pixibeauty.co.uk
8. Tinted lip oil in Serenity £21, rarebeauty.com
9. Lip glow oil (in Coral) £32, dior.com
10. Lip Comfort Oil (in Apricot) £22, clarins.co.uk
