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The best moisturizing lipsticks double as a salve, and a style statement.

Meet the Experts

Dior Lip Addict

Dior

Is it abalm, or is it a lipstick?

woman wearing shiny lipstick in sunlight

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The balm/lipstick hybrid doesn’t sacrifice color for the sake of moisture.

The formula includes vitamin E and shea butter to hydrate the lips while making them pop.

This pick gives off a high shine finish, but the brand also offersMatteandCreamversions.

Dior lip glow on white background

Dior

This creamy lip formula conditions lips with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera, avocado, and babassu oils.

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm

Hourglass

This pick from Hourglass ranks high on our list.

The result: softer, more hydrated lips and gorgeous, dewy color to boot.

Fenty Gloss Stick on white background

Fenty

And when it comes to packaging, TF hit the nail on the headthis tube is vanity-worthy.

“They just feel so nourishing and hydrating!”

It moisturizes while delivering vivid color.

Kevyn Aucoin lipstick on white background

Kevyn Aucoin

The expansive color range spans nudes, neutrals, and neon-bright hues.

L’Oreal Paris Glow Paradise Hydrating Balm-in-Lipstick

L’Oreal Paris

Need a little help in the volume department?

This formula melts into the lips while delivering shine and hydration thanks to pomegranate extract.

UD Lipstick on white background

Urban Decay

Not to mention, the bright, poppy color selection will have you struggling to choose just one hue.

The formula is long-wearing and offers intense pigment with a single layer.

If you’re looking for ayour-lips-but-bettersort of vibe, this pick from Kosas is a good one to try.

Surratt Lipstick on white background

Surratt

Pair it with a liner for some extra oomph.

Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen

E.L.F.

There are drugstore prices and then there areless-than-$10prices.

Hourglass Glossy Lip Balm on white background

Hourglass

The plumping formula feels cool on the lips and includes blueberry, watermelon and pomegranate extracts for nourishment.

“I love the soft satin finish they giveperfect for mornings when I’m not wearing any makeup.”

Made with a blend of hydrating botanicals and oils, the light-as-air formulation glides on easily.

Tom Ford Lipstick on white background

Tom Ford

If you’re into French makeup and thatbarely-therelip look, add this to cart and thank us later.

Gee Beauty Lipstick on white background

Gee Beauty

Nars Lip Pencil on white background

Nars

Chantecaille Lipstick on white background

Chantecaille

Mac Lipstick on white background

Mac

LOP Glow Paradise balm on white background

L’Oreal Paris

YSL Lipstick on white background

YSL

Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick on white background

Charlotte Tilbury

Kosas Lipstick on white background

Kosas

Clinique Almost Lipstick on white background

Clinique

Cle de Peau Lipstick on white background

Cle de Peau

E.L.F. lipstick on white background

E.L.F.

Pink Lipps lipstick on white background

Pink Lipps

Victoria Beckham Beauty Lip Tint on white background

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Monika Blunder lipstick on white background

Monika Blunder

Bisou Jelly on white background

Violette_Fr

Tarte Juicy Balm on white background

Tarte

Merit Lipstick on white background

Merit