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The result is a formula that moisturizes and restores lips and makes them looks good doing it.
I like pairing it with theKosas Hotliner in Beyondfor a bit of extra definition."
We love it so much that we awarded it a 2023 Best of Beauty Award in the clean category.
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Soft Mauve to her lips
“I like to layer it on top of lipsticks or stains or wear it alone.
I have it in the coral-ish Mango but need it in a few more colors for sure.”
“I’m having a deep love affair with the berry tint, Cassis,” she says.
Han with bare lips
It delivers my-lips-but-better coverage and has become a daily staple.
It’s more opaque than your average lip oil, so expect serious color payoff.
Want to dial up the drama?
Han after applying the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Soft Mauve
Makeup artistJennifer Flemingsuggests first applying alip crayonin a similar hue all over.
The shade 5/17, a gold-tinted nude, is the only one with a touch of shimmer.
The others (including Romance, a cute cranberry pictured here) have high-shine finishes.
Sarah Hoffmann applying the Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil.
“The thick gloss adds a pretty shine and leaves them moisturized for hours.
It has a pretty sticky consistency, but, for me, that’s part of the appeal.”
And when its time for a refresh?
Hoffmann with bare lips
My favorite shade is Cherry Cola (a brown-leaning cherry red), which formerAllureeditorDevon Abelmanhelped create!"
Tester feedback:“The entire experience of applying Dior Lip Glow is satisfying.
Its doe-foot applicator has a chubby, rounded tip that comes out of the tube with a lovelysquish.
Hoffmann after applying Merit Shade Slick Gelée in Maraschino and Kosas Hotliner in Beyond
Gliding it on feels extra smooth, and it leaves my lips looking juicy,“saysForbes.
Key ingredients:cherry oil |Shades:8
Best Budget:E.L.F.
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
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Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying Kosas Wet Lip Oil in Bare on her lips
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Why it’s worth it:E.L.F.
Tester feedback:“This lip oil is a nice substitute for gloss.
It has a slightly tacky consistency that reassures you you’reactuallywearing product, while keeping lightweight,” says Blackman.
Trakoshis with bare lips
I love the minty flavor and the color payoff, too.
We like to think of lip oils as the intersection between lip balms and glosses.
Still, there’s actually a significant difference between oils and balms that goes beyond texture.
Trakoshis after applying Kosas Wet Lip Oil in Bare
Which ingredients are commonly found in lip oils?
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Allurecontributor Annie Blackman applying the Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in Mango onto her lips
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
Blackman with bare lips
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Blackman after applying the Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in Mango
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Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying U Beauty Lip Plasma in Cassis on her lips
Hussein with bare lips
Hussein after applying U Beauty Lip Plasma in Cassis on her lips
Deanna Pai applying RMS Beauty’s Legendary Lip Oil
Pai with bare lips
Pai after applying RMS Beauty’s Legendary Lip Oil
