Spring is here and we've got only a couple of weeks until it becomes scorching hot summer. Which makes it the ideal time to round up products to help you coast through the season. Along with liquid highlighter and dry shampoo, there's the curious case of lip oil. Now you may say "lip oil, what's that?" We've all heard of hair oils being vigorously applied at the roots and even cleansing oils being used to remove makeup. But it's one of the first when oil for ones lips has become a popular beauty product. And you might just have to thank your lucky stars it did.
Lip oils have actually been present for a few years now but only recently did they really find their place in the spotlight in spring's hottest list. So if you're asking what exactly it is, fortunately you've come to the right place. Its consistency is thick and vicious, much like any other oil. Lip oil is usually tinted and fragranced which is necessary for its colour and scent. When applied, it lends the lips a delicate sheen and natural hint of colour. Product-wise, lip oils are very close to stains, except for the their oil-like texture. Since they lend a glossy shine, it's easy to mistake them for lip gloss, especially going by how it looks. However, the feel of a lip oil is where the difference lies. It won't leave your lips gluey like a gloss and doesn't weigh it down either.
While many are reaching for lipsticks and balms this season, there's another reason that might swing in lip oil's direction. Since liquid lipsticks and heavy cream tints are for summer, lip oils can be the hint of colour that spring calls for. Also, if you tackle dry lips all year through (which is often the case if you dry skin), this product can both, add colour and moisturise.
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Enough reason to convince you to pick up a lip oil this spring? We sure hope so. You can make your choice from Clinique's Pop Oil Lip & Cheek Glow, Estee Lauder's Reviving Oil Lip Tint and NYX's Slip Tease Full Color Lip Oil and put on a shiny, tinted pout this season.
