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The 15 Best Lip Oils for Maximum Moisture and Shine
Makeup artists and BeautyTok agree.
Finding the right lip product is a bit of a Goldilocks situation: some are too sticky, others too gloopy, and others too drying. But using one of the best lip oils—a popular product that Beauty TikTok has recently become obsessed with—might just be the perfect happy medium for those looking for shine, color, and hydration.
What Is Lip Oil?
“Lip oils are moisturizing and nourishing like a balm and have the shiny finish of a gloss without the sticky or tacky feeling,” explains Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist Allie Renee. “They give a pretty glow without the heavy feeling you get from many lip glosses, and give a more elevated look and feel than a balm.” Think of them as the best of both worlds. Plus, Renee adds, “Many lip oils have a treatment facet to them, so they are like a skincare boost for your lips.”
When to Use Lip Oil
The beauty of lip oils is that they’re just as great solo as they are layered with your other favorite products. “Lip oils are quite versatile and truly a multipurpose beauty product,” says Renee. “They can be used alone as well as over other lip products.” The color payoff is generally pretty sheer or even clear, depending on the brand and product. “Some lip oils are tinted and can give that post-popsicle stained look, but shiny,” says the makeup artist.
That sheer color is gorgeous during warmer months, while the moisturizing benefits make the product beneficial year-round. “Lip oils are brilliant for cold, windy weather because they’re hydrating, and a major plus is that your hair won’t get stuck on your lips,” says Renee. And for a dewy, fresh look, she notes that you can,"apply a small amount of lip oil to your cheekbones, too.”
Looking to add one of these essentials to your arsenal? Here, 15 of the best lip oils from top brands like Dior, Ami Colé, and more that provide maximum shine and ultimate hydration.
Created for all tones but especially with melanated skin in mind, this cult-favorite lip oil from Ami Colé is a major hit among beauty enthusiasts in the know.
| Key ingredients: | Babobab seed extract, hyaluronic acid |
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According to Renee and over 1,400 Ulta shoppers, this TikTok viral lip oil, “has a major impact shine, leaves your lips feeling hydrated, and comes in so many colors!”
| Key ingredients: | Cherry oil |
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The Hermèsistible Infused Lip Care Oil
If you're looking for a lip oil that not only moisturizes dry lips but provides an instant mood boost, look no further than this scented version from Hermès. Available in six shade options, each oil features a different scent that corresponds to its color (this coral one contains orange notes).
| Key ingredients: | Kernel oil, sunflower seed oil |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "A little splurge that turned to be an addiction. Beautiful consistency, last a decent time and smells great." —Trida |
“This is such an amazing anti-aging oil that will leave your lips so soft and moisturized,” adds Renee, who also notes that when it comes to its high-shine formula, “a little goes a long way!” And did we mention the staple also contains a 24-Karat gold-plated applicator tip?
| Key ingredients: | Saliporine 8, volulip, viamerine, essential oils, vitamins A, B5, C and E |
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Renee loves the “cushy” formula of Kosas's Wet Lip Oil Gloss: "It feels like a balm and has a gorgeous shine,” she notes.
| Key ingredients: | Hyaluronic acid, evening primrose oil |
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Oil Slick Lip Oil
Made with moisturizing almond oil, this affordable lip oil has been deemed a fantastic dupe for Dior, according to the internet. It also features notes of vanilla and cherry—ideal if you want your lip oil to smell as good as it looks.
| Key ingredients: | Almond oil, cherry and vanilla extracts |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "Love this lip oil! Smells great and is a thin oil, not super thick. Def worth a try!" —Megan |
Powerfull 5 Glossy Lip Oil
This budget-friendly oil contains a blend of avocado, coconut, jojoba, and almond oils for serious nourishing power. Plus, it reacts to your lip's natural pH for a color payoff that's totally unique to you.
| Key ingredients: | Avocado, coconut, jojoba, almond, and castor oils |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "Like everything about this product. Not greasy or sticky and it really picks up my skin tone. Will buy this again!" —Diane S. |
Since this top-rated tinted oil contains hyaluronic acid, it not only leaves behind a subtle wash of color, but also helps to plump your lips and lock in moisture.
| Key ingredients: | Hyaluronic acid, shea butter extract, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba esters, botanicals |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "Beautiful color, and it’s thick and shiny without being sticky! Love it." —Julie R. |
Bright, nourishing, and super-shiny, these colorful lip oils are like summer in a tube.
| Key ingredients: | Organic sweetbriar rose oil, hazelnut oil, organic jojoba oil |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "Anyone who says they don't love this lip oil is insane. This is the best lip oil I have ever used. I got the shade golden honey and I will probably buy three to four other colors. It's so moisturizing and leaves my lips feeling so soft. And the shine it gives my lips!!! 10/10. Like I said you're crazy if you don't love this lip oil. For real though. Go buy it." —Sarah |
With eight universally-flattering shades infused with rosehip oil and shea butter, Merit’s sheer, moisturizing lip oils have earned their cult status.
| Key ingredients: | Rosehip oil, shea butter |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "I love this product, made my lips feel moisturized and gave a natural look. Perfect for everyday wear. Also love how it feels on my lips." —Diotima D. |
This lip oil has a bit of everything: red-root and jojoba oils to moisturize, fermented pomegranate to naturally exfoliate, and a plant-based plumping complex for a little added oomph.
| Key ingredients: | Natural red-root, jojoba oil, fermented pomegranate, plant-based plumping complex |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "I LOOVVEEEE this! Makes your lips look so juicy and its not sticky at all!!" —siarravandervee |
Burst Hydrating Lip Oil
Super sheer and never sticky, this tube is packed with hydrating watermelon seed oil and vitamin E.
| Key ingredients: | Watermelon extract, avocado oil, jojoba oil |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "This is my new obsession. It feels so smooth and it smells and tastes amazing!" —Jessica R. |
Here's a popular lip oil that's infused with honey, omegas 3, 6, and 9, plus hyaluronic acid to soothe and condition dry lips.
| Key ingredients | Honey, hyaluronic acid, mirsalehi bee garden oil blend, buriti fruit oil, blueberry seed oil |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "This lip oil has changed my life! The texture isn't sticky at all, it hydrates my lips all day, and the finish is so glossy. Literally perfect." —Catalina |
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil
Over 400 Ulta shoppers are raving about NYX's oversized, vegan lip oil that's nicely available in eight different shade options (and for under $10).
| Key ingredients: | Raspberry oil, cloudberry oil, vegan squalene |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "Love the consistency of the oil and the affordable price point. The applicator feels comfortable on the lips and the oil isn't too sticky." —Brandisbeauty_lifestyle |
PHD Hybrid Lip Oil
Over 1,300 shoppers are giving this vegan lip oil from Lady Gaga's brand Haus Labs five-stars. Its formula is powered by your individual pH for instant pigment customization.
| Key ingredients: | Vegan collagen, prickly pear oil |
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| One satisfied customer writes: | "I love this lip oil. Makes my lips feel so luscious." —Paige K. |
Meet the Experts
Allie Renee is a professional makeup artist based in Nashville and Los Angeles.
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