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

Beautyguru101 28 Jun 2020 4:48 PM

I swapped from a lip balm to a lip oil and am so happy I did!

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Normap 7 Jan 2020 8:06 PM

I would like to try lip oil, but worry that it would not be convenient being a liquid??

Yohanna 3 Feb 2019 2:07 PM

When using natural based skincare I always bring it all over (eyes, lips too, neck, chest...not just face). Not just oils. Oh and peptide eye serum I have now...great for lips too. As it is not chemical filler infused and no perfume. These things do not have to be "lip specific". And when they are I avoid (as stuff comes into the mouth, yuck...usually tasting incredibly bitter eeeek)

Kate Giddy 22 Nov 2018 7:22 PM

I'm always really scared to use oils on my face, as i'm worried that my skin will break out. It seems to have such good benefits though, anyone know an alternative?

sherlene 20 Nov 2018 10:01 PM

I'm a recent devotee of the Clarins Lip Comfort oils. They smell delicious, feel so very nourishing, and have a great sheer glossy colour; perfect for summer.

tarameoww 24 Jun 2018 5:32 PM

Australis has 6 lip oils, 3 in their limited edition K-Pop range and 3 in their standard collection, and they are wonderful.

neha.gamine 24 Jun 2018 2:58 AM

Not sure why but if I apply lip oil, I end up getting a painful boil right on the upper or lower lip line. I recently tried rodan and fields lip serum and it did wonders, definitely sticking to that

Yohanna 21 Jun 2018 6:02 PM

Yes, I do use my face oil on the lips! And massage in with foreo all over too

hthorpe 20 Jun 2018 5:54 PM

Have never tried lip oil, but it does sound great!

Linda_Vesinger 7 Jun 2018 12:42 AM

I won a Clarins Lip Oil & very highly recommend it. It feels amazing on my lips & looks really nice too

glossqueen 19 May 2018 4:11 PM

I'm obsessed with my lip oils. Haven't tried using face oil on my lips yet, it's a great idea.

Isabelbolton 18 May 2018 9:45 PM

The ingredients in the clarins lip oil sound like it would make your lips feel great

AP1992 18 May 2018 12:17 PM

olive or coconut oil can also do the job!

Ethelinde 16 May 2018 9:51 PM

I see Western brands finally catching up. Asian brand lip oils have been around for a while and they are still superior in my mind. Also, price point is more affordable.

Beccaduncan23 28 Mar 2018 4:25 AM

While I don't think I'd buy an oil specifically made for lips, I've been using my regular face oil in my lip area. It's been absolutely amazing! I'd definitely recommend trying It!

AP1992 5 Nov 2017 2:06 PM

I don't really think a lip oil is necessary

Spicyco1 7 Oct 2017 11:28 PM

None of my trusty lip products worked during the harsh Melbourne winter/spring transition, but after I started using my face oil on my lips- I use The Ordinary Moroccan Argan oil,and all the cracks and lines on my lips were revived in 3 days. I am not keen in buying another specific oil product just for my lips as the face oil works well!

ErinLady 5 Oct 2017 9:08 PM

This is a thing? I need it in my life immediately. I love face oils and they have made a huge difference to my dry skin, here's hoping lip oils are equally as excellent!

jillian206 25 Aug 2017 9:00 PM

Huh, maybe rather than getting yet another skincare product, the lip oil, i can just use my facial oil on my lips and see how i like it!

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Dazza the wombat 25 Aug 2017 8:31 PM

I'm already a lip balm addict & now I want to try lip oil.

Arty Girl 25 Aug 2017 5:14 PM

I've never thought of using an oil on my lips. I've always used a lip balm to keep them moist. As I am currently using Goodness Chia Seed Oil on my face, I try it on my lips at night.

Meedee 25 Aug 2017 10:57 AM

Ive not used a lip oil before but at this stage im happy to stick to my burts bees lip balms and my Rawleighs medicated ointment :)

katie975 24 Aug 2017 10:55 PM

I had no idea lips couldn't moisturise themselves like the rest of your skin!

TheUglyDuckling 24 Aug 2017 9:30 PM

I'm wondering whether you can use organic makeup pigments with your facial oils and use them on your lips... where's IndieAna when you need her!!!

Ellyloves 23 Aug 2017 3:53 PM

I wonder if it's messy though.

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