The Benefits Of Lip Oil

By now you’re probably up to speed with the benefits of face oil, but now an extra luscious oil has burst onto the scene – and it’s formulated especially for your lips.

Not only does the consistency of lip oil mean sticky lips are a thing of the past (simply glide it on and you’re done), they also condition your lips which, unlike the rest of your skin, don’t have oil glands to keep them moisturised.

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Some of them are even tinted (which is amazing technology in itself, considering colour tint and oil are known to repel each other).

At the moment only a select few have hit Aussie shores, but we predict we’ll see many more in the coming months. Here are two you can snap up right away:

Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil

Ingredients: hazelnut, mirabelle and organic jojoba oil
Benefits: large doe applicator for quick and easy application, has a slightly sweet, honey taste
Perfect for: a light, natural look

Lip oils

Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil

Ingredients: jojoba, macadamia and coconut oil
Benefits: infused with colour (there are eight to choose from), adapts to complement your own lip tone as it’s applied
Perfect for: enhancing natural lip shade

When to use lip oil

To maximize the benefits of your lip oil, it’s a good idea to exfoliate your lips first. This way you’ll remove any flakiness and ensure the smooth skin underneath is prepped to soak up the nourishing oil treatment.

Another great time to apply lip oil is before bed. The product will work wonders as it sinks in overnight, ensuring you wake up with an incredibly soft pout. Just make sure you opt for a non-tinted oil to avoid staining your pillow!

Can I use face oil on my lips?

Want to use your face oil up before you splurge on a lip oil? Many face oils are also suitable for use on the lip area. Chia seed oil is a particularly good lip plumper, as it’s packed with moisturising omega 3 fatty acids. Try smoothing on a thin layer of Sukin Super Greens - Nourishing Chia Seed Oil+ or Goodness Certified Organic Chia Seed Oil for an extra-nourishing alternative to a lip balm or ointment.

Chia seed oil

And one more thing

If you have acne-prone skin and haven’t used an oil product on your face before, take care to apply your oil within your lip line. This way, the product will be concentrated on your lips (rather than the pores around your mouth, which could get clogged).

Would you try a lip oil? What other lip products do you love at the moment?

117 Member Comments

Beautybabe140194 23 Aug 2017 1:52 PM

I have the Goodness Certified Organic Chia Seed Oil so will be trying it on my lips as a treatment.

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duality 23 Aug 2017 1:25 PM

I love my tinted lip oils in winter! Love the Korean ones as they have long lasting tint although I bought a Loreal one overseas which I like (not love because it doesn't taste so nice) but it's not sold here so I can't buy more :(

sunjeanie 23 Aug 2017 10:21 AM

I just use the regular wind-up Burt's Bees lip balms. They are in a solid form - but they are packed full of oils. I find that type of formula works so much better than the 'normal' petrochemical formulas.

bebeautiful34 23 Aug 2017 7:59 AM

I've got the YSL tint in oil which is gorgeous. It nourishes my lips as well as staining them.

Mayy 22 Aug 2017 10:57 PM

This sounds interesting.

blackkittykat 22 Aug 2017 10:04 PM

A lip oil now? Hmmm, I am certainly willing to try one out. Oils are really having their day, aren't they?

Ellelily 22 Aug 2017 9:09 PM

I think that lip oil sounds interesting.

Neel8888 22 Aug 2017 9:07 PM

In theory it sounds like a good idea, but I always find that lip oils look weird on me and look good on others.

Sparkle 77 22 Aug 2017 9:03 PM

I love lip oil in winter I get dry lip all the time so I need all of the moisture that I can get. Lancome Juicy Shaker Lip Colours are lovely :)

Tigerlily 22 Aug 2017 7:51 PM

My lips are always dry so I need to try a lip oil. I'm so excited to find another purpose for my Sukin chia seed oil - for my lips! Who would've thought?!

clearcrystalwater 22 Aug 2017 3:36 PM

I remember being 12 and watching Olivia in Grease! I wonder if she used lip oil?!

Princess Perfume 22 Aug 2017 3:23 PM

I really like the sound of the tinted lip oil. A sheer colour that is hydrating sounds perfect!

Beauty Obsession 22 Aug 2017 2:25 PM

Never thought to put chia seed oil on my lips. Recently picked up a Burts Bees lip oil tint which is great!!

makeupcat 22 Aug 2017 1:33 PM

The Clarins and YSL one have been on my wishlist for over a year lol!

Belindarella 22 Aug 2017 12:54 PM

I've never heard of lip oil! Once again BH is inspiring me! I use all my face & eye products on my lips.. but I guess these are different..

jlsta 22 Aug 2017 12:48 PM

ooohhh I want to try the lip oil!

cityglenda 22 Aug 2017 11:26 AM

Lovin' the sounds of lip oils. Yet another product I've never heard of. Thank goodness BeautyHeaven is here to keep me up to date with luscious products.

thelifeoflaura 22 Aug 2017 10:45 AM

I love the clarins lip oils, they have been amazing on my constantly dry, chapped lips, I'd recommend them to anyone!

ray_jay 22 Aug 2017 10:37 AM

I have the clarins ones there gorgeous but lately I've been using the niod lip plumper oil, it's pretty good at night.

Miss19 22 Aug 2017 10:30 AM

Ive never tried a tinted lip oil but I've been using coconut oil on my lips because they have been so unbelievably dry

Gilded 22 Aug 2017 10:29 AM

I wonder if you could layer lip oil over your lip balm. I just don't think I can go without my lip balm tbh. Maybe layer the two products over night for an intense lip treatment.

2663anne 22 Aug 2017 10:15 AM

I've been eyeing off the clarins ones lately and this article makes me want one even more. Thanks BH

bun 22 Aug 2017 9:52 AM

I had no idea you could use a face oil as a lip oil. Thanks BH!

skincare junkie 22 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

I havr always wondered about lip oil!!! Especially Clarins just released new ones. I might try to use chia seed oil first. I am not sure if I like my lips oily all the time. Thanks for this article!

emma_mcmuffin 19 Apr 2017 2:01 AM

I'm quite interested in trying the Burt's Bees tinted lip oils (not mentioned here), I never have tried a lip oil but it would be great in winter to avoid chapping

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