Over the past few years, oils have taken over the skincare industry. Chances are, you regularly use these occlusive elixirs on your face, body and hair, with the myriad of beauty oils dominating the industry; all specifically designed to cater to different skin types and concerns. The newest to the lineup that’s fast becoming a skincare kit must-have? The lip oil.
So, what are lip oils and how are they different from facial oils?
The skin on our lips is different from our faces. It is more delicate, dries and chaps easily, and needs a lot of extra nourishment. Lip oils, with emollient ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba, shea, argan and cocoa, help keep them supple.
Like the name suggests, this rich elixir has a different texture to that of creamy or waxy lip balms. Balms are great to nourish your lips temporarily, but need re-application after you drink or eat. Think of lip oils as a potent deep conditioning treatment—something that will help heal dryness and lock the moisture in when used as part of your morning or nighttime routine.
When do you use lip oils?
You can use them overnight and wake up to moisturised, plump and soft lips in the morning. You can also use them before you apply your makeup to prep your lips, especially if you’re using a matte formula—just remember to wipe off completely before you apply makeup to prevent it from slipping. Another great way is to use it on top of your lip colour instead of lip gloss for a high-shine, glossy look.
If your lips are desperately craving hydration and you’re looking for a long-lasting solution, we’ve lined up some delightful formulations for you to begin the ultimate lip pampering routine.
Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Nighttime Lip Oil-Serum
Enriched with naturally-derived camellia, rose and lavender oils, this weightless overnight formula will help you get the baby soft lips of your dreams.
MCaffeine Coffee Lip Polishing Oil for Pigmented & Dry Lips - 100% Vegan
If you’re looking for an oil that will hydrate, nourish as well as even out any pigmentation on your lips, this polishing lip oil, with shea, coffee and rosehip oils, is all you need.
Indulgeo Essentials Pout It Lip Oil
This ultra-nourishing lip oil is designed to perfect your lips before you apply makeup. Packed with cinnamon oil, jojoba and evening primrose oils, and 24k gold flakes, it’s a luxe addition to your makeup prep routine.
Butter London Sheer Wisdom Lip Oil - Dusty Mauve
Crafted with a blend of hydrating oils like coconut, prickly pear seed, chia seed and cloudberry, this product is also has a sheer hint of colour, perfect for days when you want to sport a fresh, low-effort makeup look.
Deve Herbes Plum & Pink Lip Oil
With lemon essential oil and chamomile oil, this roll-on, easy to apply lip oil tends to chapped lips instantly, leaving them plump, moisturised and glossy.
