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10 luxurious lip oils you’ll love

All the star qualities of a gloss or balm, without the sticky feel.

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Move over, lip gloss — lip oil is having a moment, and we’re obsessed.

Like skincare for your pout, this buzzy beauty item packs a hydrating punch. Delivering a generous dose of moisture with a touch of shine and pigment, it has all the star qualities of a gloss or balm, sans the sticky feel.

With formulas boasting high concentrations of vitamins, ceramides and other nourishing ingredients, lip oils are one way to guarantee a long-lasting sheen while protecting the skin barrier. What’s not to love?

Read on for ten lustrous lip oils that are sure to become mainstays in your beauty routine.

 

The high-shine hero

For a perfectly glazed pout at a palatable price, this bestselling lip oil by NYX is a must-have. It offers a juicy sheen and 12 hours of hydration in just one swipe.
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The glow-getter

Infused with nourishing jojoba, avocado and pomegranate oil, this glow-getting formula gives a sheer wash of colour to the lips and a lightweight hit of moisture.

 

The buttery beauty

Merit lip oil
A long-wearing product with a buttery soft feel, Merit’s nearly sold-out lip oil in Bel Air is our favourite barely-there shade. Rich in fatty acids and natural oils, it helps maintain moisture levels over time.
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The hydrating healer

Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Oil
Lip lines, begone! The drugstore lip oil at the top of our list, this Burt’s Bees formula is abundant with natural fatty acids and responsibly sourced ingredients including passion fruit oil for instant smoothing and hydration that lingers long after application.

 

The perfectly pigmented

Saie lip oil
For layer-able colour with a natural appearance, opt for this perfectly pigmented lip oil by Saie. Hyaluronic acid and shea butter plump and condition lips like no other, and the high-shine finish is stunning.
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The cantaloup cutie

Lise Watier lip oil
Powerhouse ingredients vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and tsubaki oil combine to form this ultra-nourishing and silky lippie. It has a cantaloup tone, with a luxurious vanilla scent.
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The subtle shiner

Rare Beauty Lip Oil
A treat for your lips, this Rare Beauty lip oil gives the appearance of a full, healthy pout. The colour starts off subtle and gets louder when layered, so you can choose your level of boldness.
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The colour reviver

Lip Glow Oil
With chic packaging reminiscent of Dior’s luxe lip glow oil, this hydrating dupe has the same glossy payoff at half the price. These two fabulous shades will have you glowing from every angle.

 

The yummy plumper

applecherry lip oil
Get the ultimate kissable glow with this plumping lip oil by K-beauty brand, nooni. Its star ingredients, apple seed oil, cherry extract and peptides, instantly soften and perk up your pout while protecting it from the elements.
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The scented saviour

Fenty lip oil
Cushion lips with this decadent melon scented lip oil by Fenty. Fruit oils and vitamin-rich cherry extracts help strengthen the lips’ moisture barrier.

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