Lip Oils Are Having A Moment: Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Set

Deeply nourishing, intensely hydrating, and with a glass-like shine to compete with the best of them, it’s no wonder lip oils are having their moment. But, if you’re new to this whole new world of lip care, how do you know what makes the best lip oils? 

Fortunately for you, not only are we always on trend, but we’ve got the knowledge to prove it. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make your perfect pout the envy of everyone. Let’s get into it…

 

What is lip oil?

There are a lot of options when it comes to lip makeup. You’ve got your lipstick, your lip gloss, lip liner, lip balm, lip cream… You get the picture. 

So, where do lip oils fit in? What is lip oil?

In essence, a lip oil is like a perfect combination of lip gloss, lip balm, and a nourishing lip treatment. This is because they offer the glass-like sheen of a lip gloss, while being enriched with hydrating and protective ingredients (like a lip balm).

Lip oils are usually lightweight, gliding onto the lip for a smooth shine and glossy final look. Often with fairly sheer pigmentation, lip oils are able to enhance your natural lip colour for a soft but attention-grabbing pout. Or, you can layer them - a lip oil can add the shine you want over the top of a more richly-pigmented lipstick.

 

Understanding the difference between lip oil vs lip gloss vs lip balm will help you pick the right one for you. Basically, you need to remember:

• Lip balms: made with waxes and other emollients (moisturising ingredients that lock in water for healthy skin), lip balms are designed as a protective barrier between your lips and the rest of the world. They help you hydrate and plump your pout.

• Lip gloss: lip glosses are ideal for a juicier, shiny-looking lip. The more opaque gloss helps to reflect the light, making your lips appear fuller. Bear in mind that the thicker mixture means they often feel sticky on the mouth.

• Lip oils: made to be a lightweight middle ground, lip oils are glossy to help your lips look plumper and fuller, with more lip-protective ingredients to hydrate and nourish your pout.

 

At The Beauty Crop, we also have lip treatment products. These are able to offer deeper, more intense moisturising over time. For example, you can unlock irresistibly glossy and hydrated lips with our new and improved Peptide Calm Lip Treatment. Enriched with Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil and Peptides, this non-sticky formula helps to hydrate, smooth, and plump your pout – with a sheer, buildable tint for a touch of colour.

 

Top tip: check out the table below for an ‘at a glance’ comparison between lip oils, lip balms, and lip glosses.

 

Choosing the perfect lip oil for you

Knowing about lip oils is just the first step. Now you need to choose the best one for you. So, what should you look for when picking your next best lip oil must-have?

 

Ingredients

The best lip oils are designed to be intensely hydrating, helping your lips stay supple, soft, and moisturised. Some of the key ingredients you should look out for include:

 

• Jojoba Oil: scientific research explains that Jojoba Oil is structurally similar to the sebum in our skin (the waxy, oily substance your skin naturally produces to protect it). This means Jojoba Oil is amazing at soothing and smoothing dry or flaky skin - so you can say goodbye to dry lips with the right lip oil.

• Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, helping to protect your skin from environmental damage. It also moisturises and protects your skin, helping to heal chapped lips.

• Hyaluronic Acid: the ultimate hydrating superstar, hyaluronic acid is popular in skin and lip oils to lock in moisture.

 

Texture and finish

Texture makes a huge difference to how you feel with your makeup on. The best lip oils glide on smoothly for a lightweight, non-sticky end result. This means that whether you want to wear them on their own to bring out the natural colour of your pout, or layer them with lipstick, your lips will feel soft and smooth - but never sticky or tacky!

Also keep a look out for their shine - all of the best lip oils leave your lips with a stunning glassy, glossy pout.

 

Tint

When you’re picking the best lip oil for you, shade and tint matter. Unlike lipstick, lip oils generally tend to have a more subtle colour - favouring high-shine over pigmentation. This glossy shine is perfect for fuller-looking lips, and the best lip oils will often enhance your natural lip colour to compliment your complexion.

 

Application

Last, but certainly not least, the best lip oils are easy to apply. It’s no good having an amazing lip oil if you can’t wear it properly.

For example, at The Beauty Crop, our lip oils have a doe foot applicator for flawless application every time. The slanted wand easily contorts along the shape of your lips for fuss-free, mess-free wear.

 

The Beauty Crop lip oils

And speaking of the best lip oils, we think we have a thing or two to offer right here at The Beauty Crop. We pride ourselves on offering vegan and cruelty-free, science-backed products without the pretence - or beige colour scheme - and our lip oils definitely agree…

 

Glow Milk Lip Oil

Your lips will look as good as they feel with this ultra-hydrating, nourishing Glow Milk Lip Oil. Enriched with Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E for maximum hydration and protection, this perfectly handbag-sized product packs a serious lip care punch.

Whether you’re heading out in the morning, or topping up your pout during the day, this high-shine, non-sticky formula is a must-have for low-key, everyday glam. Plus, there are 10 shades to choose from, so you’ll be sure to find the right one for you.

 

Kiss & Tell Lip Oil Trio Gift Set

Just because we don’t kiss and tell doesn’t mean you shouldn’t - with our luxurious Lip Oil Trio Gift Set. Whether you’re buying for your bestie, or nabbing yourself a little treat, this lip oil set has three totally irresistible shades to make your pout glossy and completely kissable. 

Get our favourite Glow Milk Lip Oil in Wine Burgundy, Brown Nude, and Caramel Nude, so you have a lip oil for every occasion. Deeply nourishing and intensely hydrating, these lip oils protect and enhance your lips without that icky-sticky feeling.

 

Show your lips some love with The Beauty Crop

Of course, our lip oils are only the tip of the iceberg. We have an amazing Lip Collection to explore, with everything from protective lip balms to creamy lip liners for maximum definition.

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