A cross between a lip gloss and caring lip balm, these luxurious lip oils come with nourishing benefits that make maintaining soft, hydrated, kissable lips throughout the day achievable. We selected the nine best hydrating formulas that condition and protect lips to prevent flaky bits or cushion them from the effects of drying lipstick formulas. Best of all, these nourishing lip oils provide a glossy finish without the stickiness you’d expect from traditional lip gloss. So, if you like the idea of low maintenance lip care, you’ll love our edit of the best lip oils for beautifully soft, hydrated lips.

The 9 Best Lip Oils

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Jouer Cosmetics Essential Hydrating Lip Oil, £17.75

Best Plant Derived Forumla

Made with 99% plant-derived ingredients, Jouer’s Essential Hydrating Lip Oil is virtually weightless but provides lips with a glass-like shine creating a fuller look. The non-sticky, fragrance-free formula contains Vitamin E and nourishing apricot and jojoba seed oils to condition lips and seal in moisture. The plush doe-foot wand glides on to leave lips hydrated and glowing in just one stroke.

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HOURGLASS No.28 Lip Treatment Oil – Bare, £48

Best For Lines And Wrinkles

The No.28 Lip Treatment Oil from Hourglass is an advanced anti-ageing treatment for lips. Its formula combines 14 essential oils, vitamins and three powerful active ingredients that reduce wrinkles and improve volume. Enjoy flawless application and the cooling sensation of its opulent 24-karat gold-plated tip. No.28 Lip Treatment Oil is available in five flattering shades to provide lips with a rich flush of colour, plus one clear shade with a high shine finish.

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DHC Lip Cream, £8.75

Best Value Lip-Oil-Balm

Pamper your lips with DHC’s Lip Cream, a conditioning lip balm that provides long-lasting moisture. Blended with skin-softening botanicals, rough or chapped lips will be instantly hydrated and left with a soft and dewy shine. The soothing balm glides smoothly onto your lips and can be worn as a primer or over lipstick for added gloss.

 

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Clarins Lip Comfort Oil – 06 Mint, £19

Best Plumping Lip Oil

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil is the first lip treatment oil that pretty much put them on the map. This best-selling lip oil has a non-sticky formula enriched with pure plant oils — including nourishing Organic Jojoba and Hazelnut — to nourish, soothe and protect lips. We love Clarins’ lip-hugging, curved sponge applicator that follows the contours of your lips for glide-on, easy application and a comforting experience.

 

 

 

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DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil – 001 Pink, £28

Best Glossy Lip Oil

Revitalise your lips with DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil. This nourishing glossy lip oil enhances, intensifies and protects the lips, providing long-lasting wear that brings out their natural colour. Its non-sticky, non-greasy texture enriched with cherry oil delivers the comfort of intense lip care, the mirror shine of a gloss and the colour of a lip balm.

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VERSED Silk Slip Conditioning Tinted Lip Oil – Fig, £7.65

Best Value Tinted Lip Oil

Ideal for dry or chapped lips, Versed’s Silk Slip Conditioning Lip Oil moisturises skin with a blend of camellia, jojoba, sunflower seed and sesame oils. The tinted lip oil harnesses vitamin E, which offers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors. Best of all, this lip oil is free from parabens, silicones, sulphates and toxic ingredients.

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Lancôme L’Absolu Mademoiselle Balm – Ice Cold Pink 002, £27.50

Best Dewy Lip Oil

Discover l’Absolu Mademoiselle Balm, an oil-infused tinted lip balm that hydrates the lips and provides a fresh, dewy shine. Its delicious balmy texture melts on your lips for a surge of hydration with a cooling sensation. This caring formula is enriched with peppermint oil and a macadamia oil derivative to leave your lips feeling supple and soft.

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NARS Orgasm Oil-Infused Lip Tint, £23

Best Subtle Shimmer Lip Oil

Enhance your lips’ natural beauty with the Nars Oil-Infused Lip Tint. A non-greasy lip gloss infused with raspberry seed oil, vitamins A and E and pomegranate extract, which help to nourish and soften lips while protecting them from the elements. The oil-infused formula delivers a long-lasting wash of sheer colour and high-gloss shine. Use it for a subtle shimmer or applied over the top of a bolder lipstick for a statement look.

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ROEN Elixir Tinted Lip Oil Balm – Alba, £28

Best Oil-Balm Hybrid

This nutrient-rich tinted lip balm transforms your lips, leaving them smooth, plump and hydrated with a gorgeous flush of colour. Its soothing formula moisturises and hydrates lips with powerful antioxidants and nutrient-rich ingredients. A delicate blend of plant-based oils and waxes soothes the skin and promotes the healing of chapped lips by providing deep hydration. We chose the shade ‘Alba’ for its natural-nude colour, perfect for daily wear.