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All-In-One Lip Guide: Best Products for Soft, Hydrated Lips

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The ultimate collection of top-rated, best-selling, and highly recommended lip products, both affordable and luxury. From nourishing balms to high-shine glosses, this list features everything you need for soft, smooth, and stunning lips. These aren’t...
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Lip Balms

I’m a huge fan of lip balms, they’re a must-have in my daily routine. Keep your lips soft, hydrated, and protected with these picks that I swear by. Perfect for everyday use, these lip balms are packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and...

 
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4.3/5⭐️ A silky vegan balm that hydrates and soothes dry lips in seconds.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration and Shine - $32.50
 
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4.4/5⭐️ A lightweight, moisture-rich lip balm with shea and murumuru seed butters for extra soft, hydrated, kissable lips throughout the day.
Laneige Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter - $25.50
 
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4.6/5⭐️ A moisturizing lip balm that hydrates with a sheer tint of color, all in a squeeze tube for easy application.
e.l.f. Squeeze Me Lip Balm - $6
 
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4.3/5⭐️ A vegan, barrier-building balm that quickly hydrates, soothes, and protects dry, chapped lips, providing shine and relief that lasts all day.
Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm for Soothing + Hydration - $21.50
 
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4.2/5⭐️ A clinically proven, non-sticky lip balm treatment that delivers the intense hydration of a lip mask with a sweet sheer tint using food-grade, non-artificial flavor that is safe for sensitive lips.
Tower28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm - $22
 
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4.7/5⭐️ Slicks your lips in buttery moisture, buildable tint and an addictive glossy finish.
e.l.f Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm - $12
 
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4.6/5⭐️ An innovative, all-in-one lip gloss-balm that nourishes, hydrates, and visibly plumps lips while delivering full-bodied color with a dewy, high-shine finish.
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm - $51
 
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4.7/5⭐️ A smooth, buttery lip balm providing soft shine and a sheer flush of color—infused with shea butter and maracuja oil for smooth, hydrated lips.
YSL Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm - $54

Lip Treatments

I’m all about keeping my lips soft and smooth, so I’ve rounded up my favourite lip treatments that give them the ultimate hydration. From ultra-hydrating overnight masks that work their magic while you sleep, to daily serums that keep your lips plump...

 
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4.5/5⭐️ A nourishing, tinted Korean lip serum with donut-inspired shades and flavors for visibly plump lips with a buildable high-shine finish.
Lanaige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum - $30
 
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4.3/5⭐️ An overnight leave-on lip mask powered by Korean skincare to soften lips while delivering intense moisture and antioxidants while you sleep. Enriched with Berry Fruit Complex, Murumuru Seed, and Shea butter.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - $32.50
 
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4.4/5⭐️ An advanced lip treatment with skin-supporting peptides and kokum butter that quickly, visibly plumps lips with hydration and smooths fine lines.
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment - $30
 
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4/5⭐️ A lip mask with a plush, pudding-like texture that coats lips with supercharged moisture for a smoother, firmer and plumper-looking pout in 1 week.
Fenty Beauty Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask - $31
 
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4.5/5⭐️ A nourishing treat for visibly plump, pillowy-soft lips. This dreamy formula leaves lips looking glossy and works hard to nourish and moisturize dry lips.
Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment - $27
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4.3/5⭐️ Sheer-but-buildable color that melts onto lips for a hint of tint and rich, glossy finish. The nourishing, fragrance-free formula leaves lips feeling hydrated and visibly plump.
Rhode Peptide Lip Tint - $27
 
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4.6/5⭐️ A nourishing daily lip balm powered by peptides and vitamin C that’s clinically proven to visibly plump, smooth, and reduce lip lines while locking in moisture—quickly and over time with a clear glossy finish.
Farmacy Lip Smoothie Vitamin C + Peptide Lip Balm - $30

Lip Oils

I absolutely love lip oils, they’re the perfect blend of skincare and makeup. These lip oils deeply hydrate while giving your lips that glossy finish and a subtle tint of colour. Lightweight and non-sticky, they enhance your natural lip tone while ke...

 
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4.5/5⭐️ An ultra-glossy tinted lip oil that nourishes, hydrates and enhances your lips’ natural color.
E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil - $10
 
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4.3/5⭐️ A lip oil powered by Mirsalehi honey and bee garden oils to intensely hydrate lips and lock in moisture with a high-shine and non-sticky finish.
Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil - $38
 
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3.9/5⭐️ A plush lip oil that glides on like a dream to deliver high-shine tint and intense hydration.
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil - $35
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4.2/5⭐️ Infused with fruit oils and vitamin-rich Cherry extracts to strengthen lips moisture barrier for a softer, more kissable pout.
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil - $33
 
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4.2/5⭐️ A clean, award-winning, sheer tinted lip oil that delivers lightweight hydration and non-sticky shine with a cushiony feel.
Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil - $36
 
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4.5/5⭐️ Color of a lipstick, slip of an oil. Lipstick to oil hybrid with 6 nourishing oils to hydrate lips. Creamy buildable formula adds up to 24H hydration.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Loveshine Lip Oil Stick - $61
 
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4.9/5⭐️ A comfortable, cushiony formula that gives a wash of lightly pigmented color with a high-shine, pearlescent finish, leaving lips soft and moisturized.
Merit Shade Slick Sheen High Shine Tinted Lip Oil - $33
 
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4.8/5⭐️ A lip formula with the hydrating comfort of a lip oil and the sparkly shine of a gloss—in sheer brights and neutral shades for all.
Fenty Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss - $35.50
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Lip Glosses

When it comes to lip gloss, I’m all about that shiny, plump look with a pop of colour. These glosses are my favourites for any occasion, whether you’re into a sheer tint or full-on pigment, they deliver that gorgeous glassy finish without the sticky ...

 
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4.5/5⭐️ A moisturizing lip gloss and lip oil hybrid that delivers a high shine finish without the stickiness, specially formulated for sensitive skin.
Tower28 ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - $22
 
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4.5/5⭐️ This jelly lip gloss stick provides the glassy shine of a gloss with the care of a balm. This non-sticky formula melts on lips for more moisturized, juicy looking lips.
Yves Saint Laurent Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick - $57
 
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4.4/5⭐️ A non-sticky, next-gen, four-in-one glaze that fuses a lip oil, balm, plumper, and gloss to hydrate lips and provide burn-free plumping after two weeks of continuous use.
Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze Plumping Gloss - $36
 
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4.6/5⭐️ An ultimate, gotta-have-it lip gloss with explosive shine that feels as good as it looks.
Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - $30
 
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4.4/5⭐️ Infused with hyaluronic acid and naturally-derived antioxidants, for instant hydration.
Covergirl Clean fresh Yummy Gloss - $13.99
 
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4/5⭐️ The slip of a lip oil and the high-shine of a sheer tinted gloss meets the hydration of a balm. This non-sticky, lip gloss-oil hybrid keeps lips as nourished as they are glossy.
Saie Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil - $31
 
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4.1/5⭐️ A high-shine, nonstick, long-lasting lip gloss with a clear formula that nourishes and smooths the lips.
Refy Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - $27

Lip Liners

Define and shape your lips with these long-lasting, creamy lip liners. Perfect for preventing feathering and creating the illusion of fuller lips, these are must-haves for a fuller and polished look.

 
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4.4/5⭐️ A velvety, transfer proof, waterproof formula that lasts up to six hours without smudging feathering.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner - $35.50
 
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4.5/5⭐️ A creamy, high-pigment, non-drying matte liner for lips, eyes, and cheeks to create infinite looks.
Tower28 OneLiner Lip Liner + Eyeliner + Cheek Pencil - $21
 
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4.7/5⭐️ A matte lip pencil with a retractable tip and ultra-glide formula that effortlessly defines your lips.
Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil - $29
 
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4.9/5⭐️ A non-drying wood-clenched lip pencil with an ultra-blendable, fool-proof formula that makes enhancing your natural lip shape as effortless and comfortable as it looks.
Saie Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil - $29
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4.4/5⭐️ A long-wear lip liner that applies effortlessly to shape and enhance lips with a richly pigmented and creamy formula.
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Longwear Lip Liner - $32.50
 
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4.4/5⭐️ An ultra-pigmented formula that glides on like a dream.
e.l.f Cream Glide Lip Liner - $3

Lipsticks

I’m not usually a huge fan of lipstick, but these best-selling picks have definitely changed my mind. Even though I typically gravitate toward other lip products, these lipsticks are trending for a reason. They offer smooth, creamy application and in...

 
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4.6/5⭐️ A sleek-satin lipstick with rich, full-coverage color and a comfortable formula that hydrates your lips for up to eight hours.
Mac M·A·CXIMAL Sleek Satin Lipstick - $34
 
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4.6/5⭐️ A silky matte lipstick that delivers up to 12 hours of full-coverage color and eight hours of moisture.
Mac M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Lipstick - $34
 
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4.6/5⭐️ A glossy, medium-pigment lipstick with luscious shine and a big dose of vitamin E and shea butter to lock in moisture for up to eight hours.
Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick - $34
 
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4.3/5⭐️ A creamy, long-lasting formula infused with nourishing & hydrating squalene and jojoba esters for a super-comfortable, next-to-nothing feel.
e.l.f O FACE Satin Lipstick - $12

Lip Stains

I’m not usually a big fan of lip stains, but these are definitely the exception. They provide a perfect wash of colour that's subtle yet beautiful, giving your lips a natural, fresh look. Lightweight and long-lasting, these stains stay in place for h...

 
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4.2/5⭐️ A lip stain that goes on glossy and leaves behind a soft tint, delivering rapid hydration for an effortless, low-maintenance look.
Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain - $38
 
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4.1/5⭐️ A collection of fan-fave lip and cheek tints that come in a range of shades—all long-wearing, non-drying, and transfer-proof.
Benefit Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Stain - $35
 
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4.1/5⭐️ An innovative gel-to-oil formula that starts glossy and leaves lips tinted while staying comfortable—never sticky—all day.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Stain - $30
 
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3.7/5⭐️ Non-drying, lightweight buildable lip stain that stays put, doesn’t feel tight and feels fresh all day
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain - $16.49

Lip Exfoliators

I always keep a good lip scrub on hand, especially when my lips start feeling dry or flaky. These are my go-to picks for keeping my lips smooth, soft, and prepped for any lip product. Gently exfoliating with nourishing ingredients, they help get rid ...

 
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4.2/5⭐️ A hydrating scrub that gently buffs and smooths dry, flaky lips while maintaining moisture—an essential prep step for any lip color.
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator - $29
 
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4.4/5⭐️ Sugar lip exfoliator that gently removes dry, dead skin - now in a new and improved formula and packaging for even softer, smoother lips.
e.l.f Lip Exfoliator - $7
 
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4.8/5⭐️ Peach seed, konjac scrub, and Japanese camellia oil gently exfoliates for smooth, supple lips with a nourished feel.
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Scrub Moisturizing Lip Exfoliant - $28
 
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4.6/5⭐️ A vanilla sugar lip scrub that exfoliates and softens lips, leaving them smooth and prepped for product. Formulated with a blend of Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Meadowfoam, Jojoba and Grape Seed Oil extracts for ultimate kissable lips.
Kylie Cosmetics Sugar Lip Scrub - $21
 
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4.9/5⭐️ This balm-like exfoliating sugar and coffee lip scrub glides on easily, leaving lips feeling soft and smooth.
Florence By Mills Pout Party Coffee Lip Scrub - $23
 
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Say goodbye to dry, flaky lips with these easy and effective DIY lip scrubs! This list includes natural recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen — like honey, sugar, and coconut oil. Perfect for a little self-care moment, t...
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My Lip Product Collection

These are my personal lip essentials, the products I reach for over and over again. I mostly stick to lip balms and glosses, but I’ve included a mix of everything I genuinely love and use. From ultra-hydrating balms and glossy lip oils to the occasio...

 
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This is by far the best lip product I have ever tried. I use shades Original and Strawberry Sorbet. This lip balm is my go-to for dry winter days, super hydrating and not sticky, However, I do not like the scent of the shade Creme Brulee.
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment - $30
 
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I have shades Vanilla, Gummy Bear, and Berry. This is by far the best lip mask. I use it everyday at night and by morning, the dead skin on my lips wipes away.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - $32.50
 
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I have shades Admire and Sugey Girl. These shades most resemble my lip colour. I slightly overline my lips with one of the shades, lightly outlining my lip border. In the morning they are stained and ready for a gloss or oil. No need to worry about r...
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I love these lip glosses. To me, they are more like an oil - they feel so nice on the lips. They are light weight, non-sticky, and very hydrating! I tend to stick to shades that are clear and/or provide minimal colour.
Covergirl Clean fresh Yummy Gloss - $13.99
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I use shade Crystal Clear. It is very nourishing, soft, and non-sticky on the lips. The scent is a very subtle mint.
E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil - $10
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I use shades Vanilla and Pink Sugar - they are the perfect vanilla scent and provide a either a clear or subtle tint.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine - $32.50
 
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I have the shade Grape. It is less thick than Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve, but thicker than Summer Fridays. I wouldn't wear this shade out, as the purple colour does show on your lips.
Laneige Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter - $25.50
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I use shade Pistachio. I like this shade as it is similar to my lip colour but better. It is a very light formula that is non-sticky. The only down side in my opinion is the scent. It is supposed to be odorless but I smell a faint touch of cardboard....
Tower28 ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - $22
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Limited Edition Lip Sets

I’ve put together some amazing limited edition lip sets that are too good to miss! These are special finds that won’t be around for long—perfect if you love collecting unique shades or want to try something new before it’s gone. Whether you’re into b...

 
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4.6/5⭐️ A limited-edition mini lip set featuring bestselling Lip Cheat Lip Liners to redefine and resize the look of your lips.
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Iconic Lip Cheat Lip Liner Trio - $47.50
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4/5⭐️ A duo including the cult-fave Liquid Matte Lipstick in Huda’s fave shade, Bombshell, combined with Lip Contour 2.0 in Bombshell Pinky Brown for bombshell lips.
Huda Beauty Bombshell Lip Liner and Liquid Lipstick Set - $39
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4.1/5⭐️ A duo of mini high-shine and nonsticky lip glosses in shades Clear and Rosewood.
Refy Mini Lip Gloss Set - $27
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4.3/5⭐️ A duo that includes the maracuja juicy lip plump and liner duo is the ultimate hack for fuller-, juicier-looking lips.
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Primrose Duo - $37
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4.3/5⭐️ A duo that includes the maracuja juicy lip balm and liner.
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Rose Duo - $37
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5/5⭐️ A giftable set featuring a full-size, bestselling M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick and Lip Pencil in a Neutral shade.
Mac M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lip Duo Set - $54
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4.7/5⭐️ A clean, limited-edition pink lip combo with a multi-use jelly blush + lip stain and a sheer hydrating lip oil for long-lasting, jelly-glazed lips.
Milk Makeup Jelly Lip Kit: Lip + Cheek Stain & Lip Oil Duo - $46
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4.9/5⭐️ This set delivers your-lips-but-better color, instant shine, and active skincare ingredients for your plumpest, juiciest lips ever.
Kosas Plump & Juicy Lips Trio - $52
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3.8/5⭐️ A three-piece, exclusive, mini Lip & Cheek Color balms in carefully curated shades to match their individual perfect nude lip color.
NudeStix Mini Nude Natural Lips Kit - $47.50
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