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For hydration and nonsticky shine.
Byrdie / Alyssa Kaplan
But if youre looking for one thats affordable and high-quality, I recommend thee.l.f.
Glow Reviver Lip Oil.
Its hydrating, ultra-shiny, and nonsticky.
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Very few beauty items excite me quite like glossy lip productsand I test beauty products for a living.
And one that adds shine and hydrationandsmooths the appearance oflip lines?
I cant get enough.
But as is true with all things, some options are superior to the rest.
I evaluated each based on feel, hydration, finish, wear, and shade range.
Heres the lowdown on the lip oils that impressed me the most.
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This one comes in fewer shades and is just a smidge less long-wearing (hence runner-up).
But, I adore the super-soft consistency, high-shine, finish, and lip-smoothing effect just as much.
Applying it feels like a luxury experience and Im thrilled to have it in my collection.
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It has an oversized doe-foot applicator that distributes the product quickly and feels soft on the lips.
Overall, Im impressed by how high-end it looks and feels for the affordable price.
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It has a smooth, lightweight texture with a cushiony feel that envelopes the lips in moisture and shine.
The formula contains nourishing cherry seed oil and feels hydrating sans a sticky consistency or greasy residue.
Plus, each one has a different tint and scent.
The glassy finish and lip conditioning benefits last about three hours before I feel like I need to reapply.
I love how shiny it is and that the color of each one is visible on the lips.
Some have a more subtle, balm-like finish.
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Just one light layer adds a big boost of glossiness and hydration thanks to honey andhyaluronic acidin the formula.
It felt comfortable and nonsticky and made my lips look smoother and fuller.
I also love that the jumbo applicator makes it easy to coat my lips in one swipe.
The tint remains pigmented and even-looking long after the shine fades away.
I find it helps blur the look of lip lines, giving them a fuller appearance overall.
It provides a cooling and minor tingling sensation thats never painful, and layers over other lip products beautifully.
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Each one has a delicious fruity scent and the formula feels incredibly nourishing and smooth on the lips.
It comes in a great range of shades, from baby pink to rich plum purple.
It also never feels thick or sticky.
Lip oils can be just as hydrating as lip balms, if not more so," shares Shahzada.
“Some ingredients in lip oils can penetrate the lips adding a deeper layer of moisture.
Neither is better, theyre just different.
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Which one is better for you ultimately comes down to a matter of preference.
If someone is looking for a shine with heavier pigment, I would suggest using lip gloss.
Alyssa has been a writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty.
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