8 Juiciest Lip Oils for All-Day Hydration
Time to take your credit cards out, L'OFFICIEL has rounded up the best lip oils for juicy, nourished lips.
Whether it was fall, winter, spring, or summer, one thing about the last year is clear: ultra glossy lips à la Hailey Bieber were the lip trend. From the red carpet to the runways of Tory Burch and Isabel Marant, glossy lips were everywhere—and this year is no exception. Which means one thing: time to stock up on the slickest lip oils on the market. It's not that we no longer love the long-lasting color that matte and velvet lipsticks offer. We do, and that's never going away. It's that glosses that give your lips an irresistibly juicy look that's fresh and novel compared to the intense color from traditional lipsticks.
But it's no longer about achieving the high-shine glossy look with traditional lip glosses. After Dior's lip oils flew off the shelves for months in 2022, all the other brands soon followed suit with their own iterations of Dior's lip oil. If you're not a certified beauty enthusiast, you might wonder, "what even is the difference between lip oil and lip gloss?"
Though the packaging and look are almost exactly the same, the main difference between lip oils and lip glosses lies in the formula and feel. Lip glosses tend to be heavy and sticky, paradoxically drying out your lips throughout the day. Lip oils, on the other hand, feel a lot lighter and more slippery while still delivering that coveted juicy look. Plus, they reduce the excess dry skin on your lips. So, even hours after application, your lips still feel hydrated.
Now that you're all caught up, it's time to start taking your pick on L'OFFICIEL's selection of the best lip oils for all-day hydration.
L'OFFICIEL USA may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if products are purchased through our links.
Regardless of how you feel about luxury beauty, the Dior lip oil belongs in every best lip oil roundup. It's the OG, and we're probably going to keep repurchasing forever. Contrary to recent de-influencing attempts on TikTok, the Dior lip oil is worth every penny. It's not just about the luxurious feel of having Dior on your lips—this lip oil is infused with cherry oil, and it does wonders to make sure your lips stay smooth and protected. Plus, it's buildable. So whether you love a subtle gloss or the ultimate high shine, this works for every preference.
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in Universal Clear, $40, Ulta Beauty
Now, before you react to the photo, yes, we are aware that it doesn't look anything like a lip oil. But it is. So why did YSL put it in a stick that resembles most lip tints and lipsticks? Well, we can assume that it's because these are less prone to messy applications. Still, you can achieve the glossy look but this time, with the pigment and color of a tinted lip balm. Think of it as their viral Candy Glaze, but juicier.
YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in Love Berry, $45, Sephora
Yes, technically this is a lip balm. But Rhode Skin's lip balm also doubles as a lip oil or even an overnight lip mask if you apply it slightly more generously than you normally would with your regular lip balms. You might be more skeptical of a celebrity-founded beauty brand, but Rhode is worth all the hype it gets. Not only does this lip oil nourish your lips all-day, but the flavors are so divine they make you want to reapply every five minutes. Plus, thanks to its peptide formula, it quite literally makes the lines on your lips disappear when used consistently. It is a little bit on the heavier side, but nonetheless, we love that it's not sticky or greasy. If you prefer a little bit of color, don't worry. Rhode Skin also launched a tinted version of their award-winning lip balm, which is set to restock in early April.
Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment in Salted Caramel, $16, Rhode Skin
Whether or not you're active on social, there's no way you haven't seen the Summer Fridays lip balm—either on your beauty-loving friends or strangers walking down the street. For all of 2023, people often compared it with Rhode's lip treatments. Nevertheless, the two were the It girl lip balms. So, regardless of whether you were Team Rhode or Team Summer Fridays, it's time to take a look at Summer Fridays' newly released lip oil. What sets this lip oil apart? It's shockingly lightweight and glides on extremely smoothly.
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Blush Dreams, $26, Sephora
We realize that anything from Hourglass Cosmetics is quite pricey. But just trust us. If you're looking for your next splurge, their lip oil is worth it. It's not just the luxe packaging that drew our attention. It's also the mess-free applicator that resembles the most travel-friendly lip balms. Who doesn't love the added convenience? Plus, it comes in six versatile shades, from pinks to berries and reds. Think of this as the liquid version of their viral Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm.
Hourglass N° 28 Lip Treatment Oil in Cameo, $54, Hourglass Cosmetics
All the details you need about Clarins' lip oil are all in the name: the lip comfort oil. You might think, "they're obviously going to make the name sound appealing." But believe it or not, we were surprisingly pleased with how comfortable this lip oil is. It's somewhat of a butter-like feel, sans the greasiness.
Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Chocolate, $30, Clarins
Gisou might be known for its reparative hair care products, but it's slowly established itself in the beauty world. Its first viral-worthy beauty product? Of course, it's none other than the honey-infused lip oil. Not only does it have a subtly sweet flavor, but its natural oil formula works to plump your lips and protect them from cracking during both the highest and lowest temperatures. Gisou also prefers a shimmer option if you prefer a little more drama.
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in Honey Gold, $32, Gisou
Though we're big fans of luxury beauty, that doesn't mean there aren't more affordable options out there. Enter the Merit Beauty Shade Slick. It has everything we love in a quality lip oil: high-gloss, hydrating, and buildable color. But what really impressed us was how smudge-free it was. Even hours after applying (of course, the gloss was gone), it still left a subtle tint. So, it's definitely a must for all the pale-lipped girls who constantly have to reapply their lip combo every thirty minutes.
Merit Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil in Taupe, $24, Merit Beauty
