Lip oils are all the rage right now. We asked celebrity makeup artists their favorite lip oils so you can try your hand at the trend.
We’ve tried lipsticks, lip balms, lip glosses and lip masks. The latest craze? Lip oils.
It’s like a lip gloss, but glossier, less sticky, and much more moisturizing. It’s categorized as skincare over makeup due to ingredients that provide deep hydration and protection from environmental aggressors like weather and pollution. Mega-moisture hero ingredients may include hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, shea butter, and plant oils like jojoba seed, sunflower, grape seed and rose hip fruit oil.
“While a lip gloss would provide a glossy barrier, a lip oil goes deeper,” celebrity makeup artist Lauren Child, who does glam for Megan Thee Stallion, told the New York Post. “It provides a thinner, non-sticky shine while working to keep your lips healthy and plump.” Child uses lip oils at the beginning of her makeup or skincare routine as a base. It delivers the shine of a lip gloss but the hydrating benefits of skincare.
Unlike lip glosses, lip oils tend to be less thick or sticky. They are generally more lightweight and comfortable to reapply throughout the day. “This undone-skin-but-better look is currently dominating the space, and lip oil is a perfect accompaniment to that aesthetic,” said celebrity makeup artist Alexandra Rutkay. Rutkay, who has worked on set of the new Gossip Girl, used oils instead of glosses on the girls for a fresh and modern look.
We asked celebrity makeup artists their favorite lip oils — from tinted to honey-infused formulas — so your pout can shine. Get the 411 below. 1. Dior Lip Glow Oil
The cult classic lives up to the hype. With a pillowy soft applicator, this lip oil protects against environmental aggressors using the antioxidants from cherry oil. It comes in eight sheer shades including raspberry, cherry and mahogany. Despite its oily texture, it’s not greasy or sticky.
“This formula is slightly thicker than others, which helps the shine last a bit longer on the lips,” Child said.2. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
We love this lip oil like a love song. The product from Selena Gomez’s beauty brand starts off glossy and leaves a stain when the shine subsides. It comes in eight natural shades, including the rose brown “delight” and muted berry “affection.”
“It’s one of my favorite products to use on my clients because of how hydrating it is,” said celebrity makeup artist Danielle Parkes, whose clients include Lea Michele, Emily Alyn Lind and Dylan Mulvaney.
