Though they’ve been around for years, 2024 has seen the humble lip oil catapulted into the spotlight to become a makeup must have.
Combining all the best bits of our tried and true favourites, lip oils provide the the hydration and protection of a balm, the high shine finish of a gloss and the pigment of a lipstick in one. Lip oils are also surprisingly versatile – What other product can you wear to the beach, gym, work or on a night out?
So whether you like to use a lip oil on its own, to prep the lips before lipstick or as a glossy topper, we’ve found the best lip oils for every budget, skin type and shade preference. Read on to discover our top picks in Australia.
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What are the best oils for your lips?
- Avocado oil: soothes irritation, provides protection against environmental stressors, and stimulates collagen production.
- cherry seed oil: boosts circulation and the absorption of other ingredients, is rich in protective antioxidants, and can help to regenerate chapped skin.
- Jojoba oil: provides a protective barrier that softens the skin while boosting elasticity. Due to its similarity to the skin’s natural oil, Jojoba oil works wonders for those with sensitive skin.
- sunflower oil: is intensely moisturising, helps to repair environmental damage and creates a lightweight protective barrier.
- Watermelon seed oil: contains a host of regenerative, hydrating and nourishing ingredients like vitamins A, B and E.
The Best Lip Oils of 2024
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil
A deliciously thick, high-shine lip oil made to enhance the lips’ natural flush. With its plush oversized applicator, luxe packaging and selection of ten nature inspired shades, Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Oil is a must have for those wanting to channel effortless French beauty.
Hero Oils: Cherry Oil
Australis Cosmetics Lip Glaze
A Tiktok viral dupe for Dior’s lip oil, Australis’ Lip Glaze is just as thick, nourishing and glossy as its luxury counterpart. With eight shades ranging from clear and sheer pinks to pigmented browns and reds, there’s a Lip Glaze for every occasion.
Hero Oil: jojoba oil
Ciaté London Watermelon Burst Hydrating Lip Oil
A gloss-oil hybrid that softens, smooths and smells delicious. Lightweight mirror like finish, sheer colour good as a topper or by itself
Hero Oils: watermelon seed, jojoba and avocado
Clarins Lip Comfort Oil
A non-sticky lip oil that creates a lit from within glow. As one of the first lip oils on the market, Clarins’ Lip Comfort Oil has been a favourite amongst those in the know for years. This wet look lip oil is available in ten universally flattering shades perfect for no makeup days, full glam and everything in between.
Hero Oils: jojoba and sweet briar rose oils
Evereden Tinted Lip Oil
Quite possibly the cutest lip oil on the market, Evereden’s playfully packaged Lip Oils are designed for beauty lovers of all ages. They are available in two sheer shades – Ruby Red and Sakura Pink – and include a keychain that makes touch ups on the go a breeze.
Hero Oils: sunflower, avocado, grape seed, peach, cranberry and cherry seed oil
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil
Lightweight and irresistibly glossy, Gisou’s playfully packaged Honey Infused Lip Oil provides comforting hydration and a sheer wash of glassy colour. We love that the honey used in all five lip oils is sourced from Gisou’s founder’s very own bee garden.
Hero Oil: Mirsalehi honey oil
Ilia Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
A vegan and cruelty free lip oil loaded with hyaluronic acid and meadowfoam seed oil to plump and hydrate. We love how pigmented and buildable Ilia’s lip oils are while still feeling lightweight and comfortable.
Hero Oils: jojoba, sunflower and meadowfoam seed oil
Kosas Wet Lip Oil Plumping Treatment Gloss
For lovers of a glossy, vinyl like pout, Kosas’ lip oil is a must have. The slick feeling formula is available in 11 flattering shades and contains peptides and hyaluronic acid to plump and restore dehydrated lips.
Hero Oils: evening primrose oil
Naked Sundays SPF50 Glow + Go Lip Oil
A pout perfecting and protecting lip oil available in four deliciously scented shades. The Glow + Go Lip Oil is infused with watermelon extract and vitamin C to nourish and hydrate as well as SPF 50 sun protection without the SPF taste!
Hero Oils: coconut, jojoba and raspberry seed oils
MCoBeauty Lip Oil Hydrating Treatment
Formulated to function as a conditioning over night treatment, a pre-lipstick prep step and a glossy lip topper all in one, MCoBeauty’s lip oil is a multitasking superstar. It is available in seven super sheer shades that we particularly love on makeup free days.
Hero Oils: jojoba oil
Mecca Max Glaze Phase
A pocket-sized lip oil that layers like a dream. We love that Glaze Phase keeps the lips nourished and comfortable when applied under mattes and creates a seriously glass like finish when used on top. Glaze Phase is available in four natural lip enhancing shades.
Hero Oils: jojoba oil
Revlon Kiss Glow Lip Oil
The colour pay off of a lipstick with the lightweight nourishment of an oil, Revlon’s Kiss Glow Lip Oil is perfect for days when layering a liner, lipstick and balm is simply too much. This pigmented lip oil is available in eight shades spanning from soft and subtle pinks to a vibrant berry red.
Hero Oils: Moringa oil
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