If you lived through the 90s and early aughts, you know lip balms and glosses were the it girls!
And while they were mostly associated with messy middle school first kisses (remember Lip Smacker’s Original Flavors Party Pack?), these OG products came through for us haarrdd during the tumultuous years of chapped lips and bursting out hormones.
But, like everything this else in life, these heroes were soon overshadowed by matte liquids, stains, and tints – which, we must say, give us some sexy-a** color but not enough hydration, which might be why more and more people are struggling with chapped, dry, flaky lips.
Lucky for us (and you, boo), brands like Cay Skin and Fenty have made our teenage lip heroes popular again – and even better with improved technology and a slew of ultra-hydrating ingredients. They’re also less sticky (so yes, no more struggling with the hair-catching problems you previously dealt with).
So, if you’ve been hiding away from the masses because your pout’s a mess, here are six super-nourishing and ultra-hydrating lip treatments worth adding to your cart.
Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Balm With Avocado Oil, $18
IOO, nothing’s more satisfying than swiping on a silky-smooth, skin-nourishing lip balm. Agree? If yes, drop everything and grab this Alicia Keys-approved balm and slather it all over your puckers for an ultra-hydrating, super-smooth, and lips-like-a-Grecian-princess effect.
Ami Cole Lip Oil, $20
Say hellooooo to this holy grail of lip treatments! Packed with a slew of moisturizing ingredients (baobab seed oil, camellia seed oil, and passion seed oil), this vegan oil-to-gloss treatment visibly plumps your pout while keeping it moisturized and smooth allll day long.
Oh, it also leaves this gorgeous 3D stained-glass tint that’ll fetch you sooo many compliments.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer & Plumper, $24
If you’re looking for the most effortless nude pout, this is your girl. The Fenty Beauty Lip Luminizer & Plumper hybrid delivers a hint of tint and fuller-looking lips thanks to the brand’s innovative Plump Job Complex to give you a dreamy, kiss-me-more pout.
Win, win, and win.
Cay Skin Lip Balm Isle With SPF 30, $14
If you’re looking for a treatment that gives you a sexy shine while protecting your puckers from UV rays, look no further than this Winnie Harlow invention. Not only will this incredible formula deeply hydrate those chapped lips, but it’ll also give the sun the middle finger and make you look like a million bucks!
Its pleasant vanilla scent is just an added bonus.
Bossy Beauty Unapologetic Gloss, $20
Calling all my unapologetic boss babes – here’s a product that truly represents your vibe, personality, and vision. The Bossy Beauty Unapologetically Beautiful Gloss uses plumping lip care elements that give you comfort, shine, volume, and an ‘I’m that bih’ effect.
Plus, with the MagNut sense oil and Vitamin E infusion, you can enjoy soft, smooth, and complement-attracting lips –you know, those that scream, ‘I’m not to be messed with.’
Quickly adds to cart.
The Lip Bar Pamper Your Pout Lip Kit, $11
Photo credit: popsugarThe Lip Bar rarely disappoints, and this pamper-your-pout kit is no exception. Packed with nourishing oils, this ultimate vegan lip care combo (exfoliating sugar scrub and serum) leaves your lips feeling like a baby’s butt.
Use it to prep your lips before applying your favorite product, or use it as part of your nighttime routine.
Pat McGrath Labs Lust Lip Gloss, $29
Nothing screams luxurious and high quality like a Pat McGrath formula. If you want to pamper your puckers, gift yourself this nourishing product carefully created by the Queen of makeup.
Its exquisite oil-enriched formula blends a plush, balm-like texture with the transcendent luster of a gloss. Plus, it’ll last a while, so you’ll definitely get a bang for your buck.
