The best 12 lip oils for every budget

Lip oils are the perfect skincare-makeup hybrid. They combine the hydration of a lip care product with the shine (and sometimes pigmentation) of a lip gloss. The result? A moisturising and dewy lip product that’s lightweight, comfortable, and non-sticky.

There are a lot of lip oils on the market, and this post contains some of the best out there for every budget and every desire – some are under £5! Whether you’re looking for a subtle tint, nourishing lip oil, glossy pigmentation, or something soothing, this post has got you covered. Plus, there are some tasty discounts throughout this post for money off your next haul.

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1. SUMMER FRIDAYS Dream Lip Oil

£26 for 4.5ml

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The SUMMER FRIDAYS Dream Lip Oil is one of the creamiest formulas available. It instantly moisturises lips and has a cloud-like consistency that smooths effortlessly over them. The lip oil is non-sticky.

The large applicator means you can coat your lips in just 2 swipes. There are 4 shades available that offer a light tint. It’s not super glossy compared to other oils on this list, but it still offers some shine, which makes it perfect for everyday wear. As this formula is creamy, it’s not the most long-wearing. Plus, it’s one of the most expensive lip oils in this post. However, it’s one of the most comfortable lip oils you’ll try.

Summer Fridays is cruelty-free and vegan.

2. A’PIEU Honey & Milk Lip Oil

£4.86 for 5g

The A’PIEU Honey & Milk Lip Oil is one of the most nourishing products in this post. This K-beauty lip oil functions like a lip balm, as it conditions, hydrates, and protects lips. It’s a must-have for when your lips are dry, chapped, or sore, as it helps relieve any discomfort and soothe soreness.

The lip oil adds a clear glossy sheen to the lips – there are no colour options. It’s not as weightless as some of the other formulas, but it’s not sticky and is long-wearing. This typically stays on the lips for around 4-5 hours before needing to reapply.

For under £5, this really is a no-brainer!

3. Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Oil

£22 for 7ml

The Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Oil is a true lip oil. It nourishes lips, makes them look plump and juicy, isn’t sticky, imparts subtle colour, and feels lightweight. This makes lips look super smooth and healthy. Plus, it gives a lovely shine.

The texture is oily without being greasy. Plus, it wears pretty well for a lip oil – it typically lasts around 3-4 hours before you need to reapply. This is a product to go for when you want your lips to feel hydrated with a touch of gloss and colour while levelling up from a plain lip balm. There are 5 tints to choose from.

Haus Labs is cruelty-free and vegan.

4. e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil

£8 for 7.6ml

The e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil is one of the best drugstore lip oils available. It’s lightweight, offers a high-shine finish, isn’t sticky, and feels nourishing. The e.l.f. lip oil also feels quite refreshing thanks to a fresh, minty scent. If you’re not a fan of minty lip products, this is one to avoid!

It comes in 7 different tints, which vary in pigmentation levels from transparent and soft pink to a deeper berry and warm honey brown. All of the tints are pretty light. The large applicator means just 2 swipes will cover lips in a breeze.

e.l.f is cruelty-free and vegan.

5. Vieve Lip Dew

£21 for 6ml

The Vieve Lip Dew is perfect for light makeup days. While this lip oil isn’t as moisturising as others in this list, it delivers reflective high-shine. It makes lips look plump, juicy, and glossy. This one’s not sticky whatsoever and has a glorious smoothing effect.

There are 6 pretty shades available. Unlike many other lip oils, the Original shade offers a warm beige/brown base with scattered golden glitter particles for a wearable and soft sparkly lip.

Vieve is cruelty-free and vegan.

6. Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

£33 for 6ml

The Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil is probably the most iconic on this list. It went viral on social media for a reason. This lovely lip oil delivers a high-shine finish, feels cooling on the lips, and nourishes and softens the lips. It’s comfortable, non-sticky, and improves the condition of lips. But, if you don’t like minty lip care products, this is another one to steer clear of!

It comes in an impressive 11 shades, ranging from lilac and cherry to bronzed and berry. While the shades vary in pigmentation, each colour delivers a subtle tint to the lips, but you can still tell the difference between each shade. It’s pricey but so worth it.

7. Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil in Black Honey

£23.50 for 7ml

The Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil in Black Honey is one of the most pigmented products in this post. While the pigmentation is still quite light, this gorgeous lip oil delivers a light glossy lip in Clinique’s beloved Black Honey shade, which is a gorgeous brown berry.

This lip oil is nourishing, non-sticky, and flatters all skin tones. It also doubles as a cheek tint, delivering a dewy wash of soft berry colour. It’s very natural, and this beautiful oil works with just about every makeup look, whether you use it on the cheeks or lips.

8. Perricone MD No Makeup Lip Oil

£30 for 5ml

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The Perricone MD No Makeup Lip Oil is newly launched and absolutely worth checking out. This lip oil is one of the most moisturising and long-wearing on this list. It coats lips in a non-sticky and creamy formula, which keeps lips hydrated and protected for hours. It also makes lips noticeably softer. The oil lasts for a good 5 hours before needing to reapply.

There are 6 beautiful shades to choose from, which provide a hint of colour and shine. Each lip oil has a delicious vanilla scent that is simply addictive.

Perricone MD is cruelty-free.

9. The Saem Eco Soul Lip Oil

£6.23 for 6ml

Another very affordable K-beauty lip oil that’s worth noting is The Saem Eco Soul Lip Oil. At just over £6, this is a total steal! These clear lip oils come in 3 different scents – honey, berry, and grapefruit – which smell divine.

They’re ultra-nourishing, deliver subtle shine, and are perfect for no-makeup days. The applicator is thick, which makes coating your lips in the non-sticky formula feel luxurious and fun.

10. Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

£25 for 7ml

Now for another legendary lip oil: the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. This popular luxury lip oil is truly one of the best. It’s one of the most hydrating lip oils on the market, offering intense moisture for a good 4-5 hours. Plus, it delivers one of the glossiest finishes, so it makes lips look visibly plumper and more juicy.

If your lips are feeling dry or chapped, this divine lip oil will help soften and soothe them. It’s one I reach for regularly when I want both a lovely shine and something restorative.

It comes in an impressive 10 shades, all delivering a long-lasting natural tint to the lips. Whether you’re after a warm chocolate, bright apricot, deep plum, or yummy honey, there’s a shade for every mood.

11. NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip

£7.95 for 4.8ml

The NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip is a brilliant drugstore option. This doesn’t deliver as much moisture as other oils on this list, but it’s very comfortable and smooth. This is one of the glossiest lip oils in this post and is more of a makeup product than it is skincare. It’s more lightweight than a lip gloss but delivers gorgeous shine and, in some of the shades, shimmer.

Plus, it has the most extensive shade range in this post, offering 14 diverse tints. Each shade offers sheer pigmentation, but you can still tell the difference between each tint. While this lip oil wears off in a few hours, the affordable price point means you can top up liberally without worrying that you’re wasting product!

NYX Professional Makeup is cruelty-free.

12. Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss

£19 for 4.6ml

Last but not least is the Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss. This isn’t particularly moisturising but looks incredible on the lips. It’s weightless once applied and delivers a juicy slick of colour. It’s essentially a comfortable and non-drying lip gloss without any thickness or stickiness.

This lip oil offers the most varied range of pigmentation. Whether you’re after a light sparkly pink champagne or soft creamy beige, which offer a sheer tint, or a vibrant magenta or hot red, which offer medium pigmentation, this lip oil can suit natural makeup looks or be paired with bolder makeup looks. It’s incredibly flattering, as it doesn’t sink into fine lines and makes lips look super smooth.

Kosas is cruelty-free.

Sarah Sarsby is the owner of A Woman's Confidence. With over 6 years' experience of writing in the fields of beauty and lifestyle, Sarah is passionate about all things content, makeup, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle. She has oily skin, is obsessed with lip gloss, and loves cookie dough.