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14 Of The Best Lip Oils That Deliver Hydration And A High-Shine Finish

This hybrid lip product is perfect for the colder season.

By ELLE Beauty Team
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You've got enough lip balms to last a lifetime, and your matte liquid lipstick collection is vast enough to rival Kylie Jenner's, but trust us when we say that no make-up bag is complete without a lip oil.

Hydrating like a balm, shiny like a gloss, and often with a hint of colour, lip oils are the ultimate hybrid product for chapped lips. 'They're the perfect modern way to get that gorgeous high shine finish that is wearable throughout the day', says Amy Conway, Global Pro Artist at Bobbi Brown. 'The new formulas available condition lips instantly and over time: the lips don't have glands to product moisture itself so they help combat the driest area of skin.'

Not only are they nourishing, but versatile too. Amy suggests working them into prepped (exfoliated) lips for a soft hydrated look, or build up for a super glossy finish. 'So many of the formulas have a tint of colour built into them which can be used alone, or to refresh your favourite lip colours throughout the day.' They're also great for wearing on top of a matte lip to give it a boost of much-needed moisture.

Vieve founder and make-up artist Jamie Genevieve is a fan of applying her Lip Dew in the middle of the lip, on top of lip liner, to create the illusion of fuller lips. 'Lip oils are for anyone that loves the look of a gloss but doesn’t like the feel of one. It is a great option if you have extremely dry lips but want a bit of colour whilst keeping them hydrated,' says Jamie.

You'll find that the best lip oils contain a host of nourishing ingredients such as rosehip, sweet almond and jojoba oils to care and soothe peeling lips.

Given the hydrating qualities of lip oils, it goes without saying that you might need to re-apply after that fourth cup of coffee. But unlike a liquid lipstick, these sheer formulas don't require steady hands or precision. Simply swipe and go!

Read on for ELLE's pick of the best lip oils...

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Fenty Beauty Cherry Treat Conditioning + Strengthening Lip Oil

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By now we know no one does lip glosses like RiRi, but if you're after something subtler than the fan-fave Gloss Bombs, this is it. It's loaded with antioxidant-rich cherry extracts and moisturising rosehip and jojoba oils to keep your lips in top condition.

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Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil - £28

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Available in a range of colours and with the softest doe-foot applicator, we love how this imparts a plumping effect without any tingling. No glitter here, just pure, mirror-like shine.

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Clarins Lip Comfort Oil Intense

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If you haven't tried the original Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, run (don't walk) to your nearest counter. If you have and wished the colours were more impactful...consider that wish granted with this Intense version. It feels just as hydrating, but adds a more vibrant pop of colour.

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Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss

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For a hit of reflective shine, look no further. This juicy lip oil leaves your pout looking fuller while delivering moisture by way of hyaluronic acid and evening primrose oil.

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Typology Tinted Lip Oil - £17.50

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If you love the idea of a red lip but don't have the time or patience to put up with the precise application and upkeep of super pigmented lipsticks, we present to you the ultimate cheat for that perfect Parisian lip: Typology's Tinted Lip Oil. Whether you swipe it on still bleary-eyed on your morning commute or with reckless abandon after one too many Aperols, we've found it's pretty hard to go wrong with this sheer tinted red shade.

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Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil - £24

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Although this lip oil is honey-infused, expect no sticky kisses after applying. Its super smooth, satin-feel oil is infused with hyaluronic acid which melts into the lips and plumps their appearance, all while providing hydration throughout the day.

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Vieve Lip Dew - £17

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Theis universally flattering shade makes your lips look like they're bathing in golden sunlight, with a non-sticky sheen and light reflecting finish. The formula keeps your lips soft thanks to raspberry seed oil and green tea extract.

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Versed Silk Slip Tinted Lip Oil - £9

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If you're looking for a no-mess, no-fuss lip product that delivers on hydration with a cute tint to boot, Versed has got you. With a silky finish worthy of its name, the soft pink Blossom shade is a flattering everyday hue.

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Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss - £22

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Available in a whole lotta shades (from the lightest nude to a bright orange red and everything in between) this has the healing powers of an oil but with a higher colour coverage than most. If you want to try colour without the fuss of a lipstick, this is the one.

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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir - £28

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Considering her most cult product is a lip liner, it's no surprise that Charlotte Tilbury has launched a lip oil: a supercharged, serum-like formula to prep and plump your pout. The cooling rollerball applicator is refreshing too.

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Milk Makeup Glow Oil Lip & Cheek - £24

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We'll happily smudge our lip products on our cheeks (sometimes even eyelids, ssh!). But when formulas aren't meant to do that, it can result in a sticky mess. This hybrid is great on lips and the apples of your cheeks to add a sheen of hydrating colour. We love the easy stick application too.

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Beauty Pie Wondergloss Lip Oil - £8.50 for Beauty Pie members

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Beauty Pie smashed it again with this lip-perfecting formula: the tiniest suits-all hint of pink in a nourishing, opulent formula. Good under or over lipstick, day or night.

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Hourglass Nº 28 Lip Treatment Oil - £48

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An investment piece for your lips, this luxurious oil hydrates and smoothes lips. 'At Night', a deep cherry red, is one of the best darker coloured lip oils around.

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Nighttime Rescue Lip Oil-Serum - £29

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Although intended for overnight use, this lavender and rose infused oil actually gives a sheen we love for daytime. Especially good over a lipstick to help seal in the colour and provide hydration.

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