Matte lips once captivated the beauty world, but now the It-girls of the Internet are obsessing over something softer and shinier. From Madison Beer, Lisa, to even Kylie Jenner—once known for her signature matte lips and iconic lip kits—glossy lips have earned their stamp of approval. Whether it’s a sheer-tinted balm or a high-shine gloss, these hydrating formulas enhance your natural pout while keeping dryness at bay. And let’s not forget the timeless wisdom of Serena Van Der Woodsen who once said, “Lipsticks last longer, but gloss is more fun.” Below, check out our favourite picks to keep your lips plumped and hydrated.
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Gloss Balm
The Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Gloss Balm means business. A standout addition to their vegan and cruelty-free collection, this three-in-one gloss balm offers a plumping effect and nourishing formula, giving you hydrated, glossy lips with a subtle touch of glamour. Unlike the glosses of the 2000s, the Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Balm delivers a lustrous pout without feeling sticky or tacky.
Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Tint
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Peptide Lip Tint is that girl. A favourite among beauty lovers and seen on major celebrities like Bella Hadid and Ariana Grande, this cult-favourite lip balm is as stylish as the brand’s signature phone cases that hold your Rhode lip products as you snap mirror selfies—a genius marketing move on Bieber’s part, if you ask us. Beyond the viral phone cases, the actual lip tint holds its own. Formulated with peptides, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, it repairs chapped lips while providing sheer, buildable colour.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is the natural beauty enhancer you need. Created by Hollywood sweetheart Selena Gomez, this innovative lip jelly transforms into a lightweight oil when applied, delivering a buildable touch of colour and long-lasting, glossy finish. Infused with nourishing ingredients like jojoba and sunflower seed oil, this lip oil helps to keep lips soft and minimise the appearance of fine lines on the lips. Not sure which shade to choose? Opt for their best-selling shade, Serenity, a peachy-pink that is universally flattering.
YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick
Packed with fig pulp and a 60% oil base, the sleek YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick is encased in a stylish silver tube. A favourite vanity staple of singer Dua Lipa, this lip oil provides instant hydration and softens lips with every swipe, thanks to a combination of six nourishing oils in its formula. Together with its strong colour payoff, the YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick glides on smoothly on the lips—which makes reapplying all the more fun.
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil
Honey, honey, how the Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil thrills me. Enriched with mirsalehi honey, jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid, this lip oil coats your lips with a sweet honey scent, invoking a sweet sensorial experience for the wearer–and leaves their lips glossy and moisturised. Beloved for its non-sticky quality, the Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil is a staple to beauty moguls like Cindy Kimberley.
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