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?

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clearcrystalwater 17 Jan 2017 6:21 PM

Yes I would try lip oil! In the meantime I'll be testing my Chia oil out on my lips - had no idea this would be good for my lips!

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Yohanna 4 Dec 2016 1:17 PM

Just upcycled a small 10 ml glass roll on bottle, will pop into it my fave facial oil and use on the lips too! So handy to pop into the bag and carry everywhere with me!

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dimmieloves 30 Sep 2016 7:39 PM

Love my face oils, so will need to get my hands on a lip oil to try! My lips could definitely do with some extra nourishment at the moment!

Trish_D 16 Aug 2016 3:40 AM

I really like the concept of lip oil as I've had success with facial oil.

Neel8888 5 Jul 2016 6:54 PM

I have just ordered the Lancome Juicy Shakers and can't wait to see what all the fuss is about :)

skitzkitty 3 Jul 2016 3:00 PM

I'm pretty happy with my new-found love - the lanolin in Lanolips is amazing! Will put lip oils down to try later on though.

darasparkle 3 Jul 2016 2:36 PM

I feel like I lick my lips too often for me to want to try lip oil - unless they taste good haha and aren't super bad for you - ingredients wise.

sootyblack_14 6 May 2016 4:06 PM

So many oils now, lip, face, skin... It never ends!!!!

Goddess..... 28 Apr 2016 2:35 AM

I would like to try this but I want to know does it stay on your lips for very long?? My lip balms are ok but they don't stay on for that long & I'm always re-applying them, I get very dry lips so I like to have moisture on them;- No one wants dry lips. I've used face oils before they are good for my skin although they can make my face oily so I don't always use them that often. I would like to see some of BH Trial Team try this product it would be interesting to see the results of what other Ladies would say about this product.

Elefante 26 Apr 2016 1:00 PM

I would try one, especially because winters coming

tarameoww 26 Apr 2016 12:23 PM

Ooh, i may try my face oil on just my lips as an overnight treatment and see how it goes :)

Shop A Everyday 25 Apr 2016 9:29 PM

I have not tried a lip oil

Chrystalage 22 Apr 2016 10:53 PM

While it sounds novel and new, I doubt it would stay long enough on the lips to be of benefit. I would prefer to stick with my lip balm

Miss_Lee 22 Apr 2016 8:12 PM

Right - I've now tried the YSL one (lovely feel but stained my lips barbie pink) and am now set to try the Clarins one based on good reviews :)

cwingy83 22 Apr 2016 10:57 AM

i love face oil. will try this lip oil suggestion

thelifeoflaura 22 Apr 2016 10:35 AM

I LOVE my new Clarins Lip Oil, it leaves my lips so hydrated, I don't even know what dry lips are anymore!

talk-a-lot 5 Apr 2016 7:32 PM

I have Goodness Chia Seed Oil, I will give this a try as it sounds beneficial for lips.

annieleex 3 Apr 2016 8:21 PM

Great article!

Petal 27 Feb 2016 4:19 PM

I didn't know that Sukin also has chia seed oil. I love how Sukin keeps expanding their range of products.

emzaau 16 Feb 2016 9:10 PM

Hourglass makes a really nice tinted lip oil. I hope Australia gets it soon.

Jessica712 15 Feb 2016 4:22 PM

This sounds like a good idea for me. I have dry lips.

Shop A Everyday 14 Feb 2016 2:39 PM

I have so many old lippies and glosses, time for a new one

Annette650 13 Feb 2016 5:06 AM

Some one here said oils are expensive I've just brought an organic lip gloss from where I buy my honey made of bees wax and coco nut oil you can make your own plenty recipes on internet we brought originally for our daughter but she told me to try it . Amazing we went back next day and brought three more this stuff its fantastic .After doing some research some people use jojoba, olive oil etc. in there recipes so simple to make or you can buy from bee keeper ready made $1.00 tub it is soft solid.

Elefante 10 Feb 2016 12:59 PM

I think it could work in the evenings before bed! My aquaphor does an excellent job though

Beckky 9 Feb 2016 4:48 PM

That's a new one for me

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