August is prime season for lip oils — that in-between step that delivers the hydration of a balm with the glassy shine of a gloss. Whether you’re after a plumping effect, a sheer wash of colour, or just a juicy, mirror-like finish for warm-weather days, these four lip oils bring the glow without the stickiness.
1. Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil 6ml (Various Shades)
A luxury pick for anyone chasing serious shine, this oil locks in up to eight hours of glass-like glow while treating lips to plumping hydration.
- Formula: Infused with hyaluronic acid, fig and ginger and pepper oils, which create a subtle tingling sensation for a fuller-looking pout.
- Finish: High-shine and non-sticky, with up to 24 hours of moisture and continued comfort throughout wear.
- Good to know: Available in ten shades and applied with a full, fluffy doe-foot applicator that contours to the lips.
2. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Oil 9ml (Various Shades)
A cult-favourite comeback, this oil delivers multi-dimensional shimmer and shine alongside a genuinely nourishing formula, ideal for making a statement on nights out.
- Formula: A juicy blend of passionfruit oil and shea butter, boosted with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for a visibly plumper pout.
- Finish: Multi-dimensional shimmer with a lightweight, non-sticky feel.
- Good to know: Applied with a paddle-shaped applicator for instant, even coverage across the lips.
3. NARS Limited Edition Afterglow Lip Oil 5.7ml (Various Shades)
Combining the nourishing benefits of a lip oil with the glazed finish of a gloss, this pick is perfect for anyone who wants light-reflecting shine with a barely-there feel.
- Formula: A silky gel-oil texture blending raspberry seed oil, pomegranate extract and vitamin-rich botanicals.
- Finish: A shimmering, lacquered sheen with a sheer wash of universally flattering colour.
- Good to know: Melts onto lips for lightweight hydration that leaves them looking plumper and fuller.
4. Made By Mitchell Bare Lip Oil (Various Shades)
A budget-friendly everyday essential, this oil comes in a mess-free squeezy tube, making it an easy grab-and-go option for touch-ups throughout the day.
- Formula: Enriched with nourishing oils and shea butter to soften the look and feel of the lips.
- Finish: Juicy and high-shine, with a non-sticky texture that stays comfortable all day.
- Good to know: Available in a range of sheer, wearable shades and can be layered over lipstick or worn alone.
From plumping, glass-like shine to a budget-friendly everyday glaze, these four lip oils keep lips hydrated and glowing throughout August.