Our experts delve into the glittering world of lip oils for ultra-smooth, voluminous smackers.
It’s time to put away your lipsticks and glosses, because lip oils still reign supreme in the on-trend “clean makeup” aesthetic.
We’ve seen a lot of oily lips on red carpets lately, so it’s not just happening on Instagram and TikTok.
Barry Keoghan wore Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir while attending this year’s BAFTAs.Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty
I saw it too salt burn Star Barry Keoghan had lip oil moment as he prepared for the BAFTAs at MUA Christine Neri’s Pop Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir (35 euros, Brown Thomas) to his kisser!
Selena Gomez also developed her own brand of oil rare beauty started The Soft Pinch Tint Lip Oil (22 euros, spacenk.com). So why have we all become so obsessed with them?
I like that the lip oil gives my lips a glossy look without the sticky feeling of gloss. It also nourishes your lips and keeps them juicy.I think it was Dior who really started the hype with products that always sold out dior addict lip glow oil (45 euros, Arnotts.ie). A glossy lip oil infused with cherry oil that keeps lips smooth and enhances their natural color. It has become a big hit among TikTok users. The formula works with all lip colors to bring out a rosy glow, while the non-sticky oil texture gives lips a mirror-like shine.
Irish beauty Kwen and makeup artist Kaylid Cashel bridges the gap between the richness of a balm and the feel of a lipstick. kash beauty lip oil (14.95 euros, kashbeauty.com) Gives you a perfectly colored, sheer, hydrating balm.
Then there’s the lovely Pippa O’Connor Ormond. poco beauty lip oil treatment (21 euros, pocobeauty.com). I’m all for anything that makes my lips look bigger. Pippa’s Lip Oil contains hyaluronic acid bulbs and lightweight oils that instantly hydrate and add volume to your lips. Thank goodness her beautiful jeans don’t have the same plumping effect.
Finally, for those of us who love luxury, Lamer the lip volumizer (85 euros, Arnotts.ie), it’s very expensive, but like all of our products, the best raw materials are used and it’s truly luxurious quality.
My mother Margaret asked this newbie to try this lip oil because she didn’t think it was right for her. It gives you a high-shine gloss that plumps, perfectly conditions, and protects your lips in just one application and comes in five shades. She hit it rich with this and it looks so smooth on her!
Best 3…Cleanser
Garnier Soothing Hyaluronic Aloe Cream Cleanser, RRP 12.50 euros, pharmacies nationwide
1 Garnier Soothing Hyaluronic Acid Aloe Cream Cleanser, RRP 12.50 euros, pharmacies nationwide Well, just kidding, no amount of medication will do any magic to your skin without proper cleansing. This affordable product is perfect for dry skin as it’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and natural aloe vera.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser, €15, boots.ie
2 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser, €15, charlottetilbury.com This innovative 3-step priming cleanser leaves you with a spa-fresh glow and dissolves impurities in just one step. Say goodbye to double cleansing and triple pamper your skin.
Doctrine Divinity Cleansing Balm, €42, doctrineskincare.com
3 Doctrine Divinity Cleansing Balm42 euros, doctrineskincare.com Doctrine brings us the excellent Tracey Ryan, formerly of Bia Beauty. He formulated this blue, gentle balm-to-oil-milk cleanser with soothing spirulina and yarrow extracts to keep skin clean, soft, and hydrated.
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