15 Editor-Approved Lip Oils For Hydrated, Plumped Lips

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I'm going to call it: we are currently in the midst of the lip era. As formulas and shade ranges continue to improve and there seems to be a new texture every month, the focus is well and truly on our pouts and it looks set to continue. From lip balms to lip tints, lip gloss to lipstick there is something for everyone. If you're a beauty aficionado, you've probably dabbled with a lip oil. Without doubt this non-sticky high shine option is having a moment right now, and honestly, I completely understand why. While it's great to have a product that looks good, like a lipstick, lip oil not only make your mouth look juicy and kissable, it can hydrate and moisturise at the same time. I love a product that has a double — and sometimes triple — purpose, because lets face it we all need to multi-task these days.

With so many options on the market, however, it can be difficult to sift through the many different choices. Plus, take it from me — not all formulas are created equal. However worry no more, I have gone through and tested the very best new lip oils to find the perfect choice whatever your needs are. Whether it's for high-shine, or a little added plumpness, this guide will have something for you.

Keep scrolling to shop the best lip oils, whether you're looking for options that will soothe your dry lips or a product that will give you the best colour payoff.

Best Pigmented Lip Oil
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Best Pigmented Lip Oil

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil (£13.95)

If you're looking for a product that feels like a lip oil but has colour payoff similar to a lipstick, the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil if for you. It contains jojoba and sunflower seed oils to hydrate and smooth lips, which means it isn't drying and lasts longer. It's available in eight different shades that will leave your lips looking better than ever.

Best Budget Lip Oil
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Best Budget Lip Oil

E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil (£8)

There is nothing budget about this lip oil that doesn't pay off. Available in eight different shades, it offers the perfect non-sticky, hydrating formula, made with good-for-you ingredients like squalane, apricot, avocado, and jojoba oils.

Best  All-Rounder Lip Oil
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Best All-Rounder Lip Oil

Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Oil (£25)

The Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Lip Oil is one of the OGs when it comes to a high shine, non-sticky lip oil formula. The three new limited edition shades are slightly more pigmented than the original if you're looking for a bit more pow for your pout. I find my lips feel nourished all day after using this lip oil and I have given it to my mum and my aunt too who also love it.

Best Lightweight Lip Oil
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Best Lightweight Lip Oil

Milk Makeup Kush Hydrating Sheer Lip Oil (£22)

If you like the look of a lip oil but not the heaviness then this is the product for you. Available in six different shades, but our favourite is Green Dragon, which has a clear tint and a sage and peppermint flavour, it is the perfect hybrid treatment slash colour option. It's formulated with hemp seed oil, sunflower and coconut oils, and camellia japonica seed oil, so will also keep lips hydrated and smooth.

Best High-Shine Lip Oil
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Best High-Shine Lip Oil

Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil (£24)

There is a reason this lip product has over 15 million views on TikTok and continues to be a viral favourite amongst beauty fans. Formulated with Mirsalehi honey and bee garden oils from founder Negin Mirsalehi's family bee garden, as well as hyaluronic acid, this product will leave your lips hydrated for hours. It feels silky and leaves your lips looking shinier than ever.

Best Tinted Lip Oil
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Best Tinted Lip Oil

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil (£26)

If you've previously loved the feeling off a lip oil, but prefer the colour pay-off of a lipstick then this is the one for you. There are four different shade options to choose from, each one better than the next. Plus, these are 100 percent PS editor approved. Read the full review here.

Best Splurge Lip Oil
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Best Splurge Lip Oil

Dior Lip Glow Oil (£32)

Nothing says fancy like pulling a Dior Lip Oil out of our handbag. With its iconic silver packaging and ultra glossy finish this is a special occasion lip product that makes your lips appear smooth, hydrating and shiny.

Best Lip Oil For Dry Lips
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Best Lip Oil For Dry Lips

Fenty Skin Cherry Treat Conditioning and Strengthening Lip Oil (£21)

This feels like a warm hug as you apply it to your lips. Packed with jojoba seed and rosehip oils, as well as cherry seed oil to lock in hydration, it give your lips that ultra-slick look whilst making them feel smooth and nourished.

Best High Street Lip Oil
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Best High Street Lip Oil

Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip (£7.99)

If you're looking for an affordable option that will give your lips tons of shine, look no further than the Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip. It's available in eight different shades, including a clear shade for anyone who wants to steer clear of colour, and it's made with vegan squalane, which gives the lips plenty of moisture.

Best Nourishing Lip Oil
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Best Nourishing Lip Oil

Dr Paw Paw Plumping Lip Oil (£4.95)

This vegan, fragrance-free formula is perfect if you have sensitive or dry lips as it has the soothing properties of natural paw paw but gives lips a glass-like shine. It is also great for adding a touch of dewy gloss to the top of your cheekbones too.

Best Smoothing Lip Oil
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Best Smoothing Lip Oil

Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss (£18)

This non-sticky formula glides onto lips and instantly smooths away any fine lines and cracks. It gives the illusion of fuller lips without any plumping or tingling. Read how the PS UK found the different shades for their skin tone in our full review here.

Best Shimmering Lip Oil
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Best Shimmering Lip Oil

Vieve Lip Dew (£18)

This smells good enough to eat and gives lips a soft shimmer that is so pretty when it catches the light. It's available in six shades with some having a high pigment finish, however it is the original that I adore either worn alone or on top of your favourite lip products.

Best Plumping Lip Oil
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Best Plumping Lip Oil

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Plumpgasm (£27)

If you're a fan of pillow talk then this is basically pillow talk extreme. It contains all the same universally-flattering pink pigments as its predecessor, but with added pow. It plumps lips instantly and lasts for hours after you apply. For more information on the range read my review here.

Best Natural Lip Oil
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Best Natural Lip Oil

Yensa Luxe Lip Oil (£21)

This feels so luxurious as you apply it to your lips, which I think is down to the amount of superfood oils it contains. From coconut to avocado seed and black sesame oil, it is like taking your lips on a spa trip. It comes in eight shades and each one adds a subtle, yet obvious colour to your pout. When I use it I can almost feel my lips thanking me for it.

Best Collagen-Boosting Lip Oil
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Best Collagen-Boosting Lip Oil

Rodial Plumping Collagen Lip Oil (£29)

I'm a big fan of these collagen boosting lip oils, however I particularly like this new wild plum shade, as it's your lips but better. It is the perfect mauve hue that makes lip appear fuller and healthier without it looking like you're wearing a colour on your lips.

Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez


Lauren Ezekiel is an associate editor at PS UK, where she writes about all things beauty and wellness. With a degree in journalism and 12 years' experience as a beauty editor at a leading Sunday supplement, she is obsessed with skincare, hair and makeup, and is often found offering advice to innocent bystanders. Her work has been published in Grazia, OK, Health and Beauty, The Sun, ASDA, Dare and Metro.