I love high-end makeup as much as the next beauty editor does, but if I can find an affordable gem that revivals my $50+ formulas, best believe I'm never letting it go. Case in point, E.l.f.'s new addition to its family of lip products, the Glow Reviver Lip Oil ($8). I don't always love lipstick; I much prefer lip oils and lip glosses, so I knew instantly this would be right up my alley. My ride-or-die formulas in this department include the Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Gloss ($26) and Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil ($20), but I also love the very luxurious (and expensive) Dior Glow Lip Oil ($40).
If you're also a fan of the viral Dior oil, you're definitely going to want to snag one of these shades from E.l.f. What I love most about Dior's particular lip oil is that it's incredibly glossy, hydrating, and plumps your lips without being sticky or too much for everyday wear. It's a formula that's truly hard to top, but this new option from E.l.f. is giving it a run for its money.
It provides a glassy finish, contains nourishing and hydrating ingredients, and enhances your lips' natural color. It also comes in a variety of shades that act as the perfect sheer gloss or can be a topper for a lipstick if you love a richer color on your lips. Last but *certainly* not least, it's just $8, so you can snag at least four shades, and it will still cost less than one $40 lip oil from Dior. Honestly, I love my Dior lip oil more than anything, so I definitely won't be throwing that formula out. But to have a variety of colors around that look just as gorgeous and cost a fraction of the price? Sign me up!
More Lip Oils and Glosses We Love
This lip oil from Gisou is a bit summery since it has such a radiant finish, but it's perfect for trying out the honey lips trend on TikTok.
Clarins's lip oil comes in a variety of rich shades and contains three super hydrators—jojoba, hazelnut, and sweetbriar rose oil.
Squalane, raspberry oil, and cloudberry oil in this formula keep your lips extra plump and juicy.
I love that this gloss from Kosas comes in creamy, lighter shades that are closer to champagne but also boasts a few bolder shades like magenta.
Saie can do no wrong in my eyes. The brand's Hydrobounce Serum Foundation ($40) and Glowy Super Gel ($28) are forever favorites of mine. Next up on my list of things to try from the brand is this High-Shine Lip Gloss Oil.
If you're a makeup minimalist, Merit has every simple staple you'd need. This tinted lip oil is perfect for everyday wear and comes in the best warm, neutral shades.
Herbal extracts, meadowfoam seed oil, and hyaluronic acid plump the lips and provide super long-lasting hydration in this formula from Ilia.
U Beauty's lip treatment is unique in the way that it plumps and contours the lips, giving them a 3D pillow effect for natural enhancement with a pop of color and gloss.
This cushiony lip product from Haus Labs is a gloss, balm, and treatment all in one! It provides a gorgeous sheer wash of color and is never sticky or too glossy on the lips.
