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The best lip oils grant multiple makeup wishes in a single swipe. Versatile and easy to use, the lip-quenching products have become a mainstay for beauty maximalists and minimalists alike. “People are craving multi-purpose products, and lip oils really deliver that,” says Niko Lopez, an international makeup artist and artistry director at NARS. “Lip oils provide the hydration of a lip balm and the shine of a gloss with a natural flush of color.”
Our top picks for the best lip oils of 2026
Best Overall:
Dior Lip Glow Oil
Best Sheer Color:
Nars Afterglow Sheer Hydrating Lip Oil
Best High-Shine Finish:
Tower 28 ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly
Best Drugstore:
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip
According to Lopez, lip oils can be worn on their own for a quick boost of hydration and shine, and can also contribute to a more dramatic lip. “Lip oils make an amazing artistry accessory—layer them over your favorite lipstick and lip liner combos for a high-shine effect that’s lightweight and comfortable,” Lopez recommends.
The only question is, when the lip oil market is so saturated, how do you choose the best lip oils for your beauty bag? Of all the formulas on the market, the best ones should be nourishing and offer a subtle flush of glossy color. To narrow the results, we tapped four celebrity makeup artists and our lip-obsessed beauty editors to bring you the high-shine list below. From a celebrity-approved splurge to formulas that coat the lips with skin care-grade ingredients, find the best lip oils below.
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Best Overall
Dior Lip Glow Oil
$40
Dior
Pros
Non-sticky, non-greasy, pleasant vanilla-mint scent
Cons
Some users wish there were a stronger color payoff
Made with Color Reviver technology that creates a custom, natural-looking flush on the lips of anyone who wears it, Dior Glow Lip Oil is half oil, half magic trick. It’s gone viral on TikTok, graced Bella Hadid’s lips, and had pro makeup artists in thrall since its 2020 launch. The price is on the higher end of the spectrum, but many—including celebrity makeup artist Joanne Marchevsky, who works with Alix Earle—would argue that it’s worth it.
“Dior Lip Oil is a classic choice for effortless, hydrating shine,” Marchevsky says. “Its lightweight, nourishing formula gives your lips a beautiful, glossy finish without being sticky. I love how it adds a perfect sheer tint, enhancing my natural lip color with just the right amount of shine. With a range of sheer shades, you can find the perfect one to match your vibe and give your lips a healthy, natural look. It’s my go-to for a quick, luxe touch of hydration and color.”
Key ingredients:
Color Reviver technology, sweet cherry seed oil
Shades:
8
Size:
0.2 oz
An ELLE editor says:
“This lip oil is already an icon on the internet and in my makeup bag. I have just about every color created because it’s incredibly versatile and feels so comfortable on my lips. The glossy sheen lasts a good amount of time—and trust me, I’m a yapper.”—
Nerisha Penrose
, beauty commerce editor
Best High-Shine Finish
Tower 28 ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly
$16
Amazon
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$16
Revolve
$16
Kohl's
Pros
Silky texture, creamy colors
Cons
Some users note that the product runs out fast
Infused with five nourishing oils, Tower 28’s Shine On Lip Jelly comes in seven glossy hues, but its milky, semi-sheer shades—which range from the milk-chocolatey “Almond” to the peachy-pink “Oat”—are the cherry on top. Celebrity makeup artist
Kasey Spickard
is a fan and uses the gloss on clients such as
Summerhouse’
s Ciara Miller. “This is technically a lip-oil-gloss hybrid, but it’s packed with good-for-lips ingredients like apricot seed, raspberry seed, rosehip, and avocado oil,” Spickard says. “These sit so comfortably on the lips and give a super high-shine finish.” While Spickard cautions that some lip oils can break down lipstick when layered on top of them, Tower 28’s formula is less prone to do so. “I keep the full shade range stocked in my kit, and I use it on all my clients who want that high-shine look,” he says.
Key ingredients:
Apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, raspberry seed oil, rosehip oil, castor oil
Shades:
12
Size:
0.13 oz
A customer says:
“The ‘milky’ aspect of this lip jelly is what sets it apart. It provides a soft, creamy, and comfortable texture that glides on smoothly and feels incredibly soothing. It’s not sticky or greasy, which is the most important part.”
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Best Sheer Color
Nars Afterglow Sheer Hydrating Lip Oil
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$30
$25
Amazon
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$28
Nordstrom
$28
Macy's
Pros
Moisturizing and non-sticky
Cons
Some users wish there was a stronger color payoff
For a sheer, dewy wash of color, NARS Afterglow Lip Oil is just the formula. Available in four glossy shades —ranging from apricot to berry and “Orga

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