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The Lip Oil That Outsold Dior (and Actually Earned the Hype)

Nency
Sep 17, 2025time to read 2 min

Lip oils have become the new essential in the beauty world, but one product has completely stolen the spotlight. It’s outsold even the iconic Dior Lip Glow Oil, and no, it’s not just because of TikTok hype. This lip oil is actually changing the way we think about glossy lips—without the stickiness or the mess.

Curious about which one took the crown? Let’s break down the lip oils that are redefining the beauty industry, and the one that truly earned the buzz.

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1/3 Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

This OG lip oil is packed with plant-based oils to nourish and protect dry lips. The plush applicator glides on easily, coating lips with a high-shine, conditioning layer. It hydrates deeply while giving a plump, full-looking finish.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Deeply hydrates and softens dry lips
  • Non-sticky shine that feels comfortable
  • Available in multiple tinted and clear shades

Clarins lip oil in a vibrant pink shade, shown in a glossy tube with a gold cap, designed to nourish lips while adding a high-shine tint.

Lip oils vary more than they look. Some are occlusive, some are packed with actives, some mix ingredients that don't work well on sensitive or acne-prone skin. The EpicaBeauty product scanner checks the formula against your skin profile before it becomes part of your routine.

2/3 NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip

This budget-friendly favorite rivals luxury lip oils in shine and hydration. Infused with cloudberry oil and raspberry seed oil, it locks in moisture while smoothing chapped lips. The formula feels cushioned but never sticky, making it perfect for everyday wear.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Drugstore pricing with luxury lip oil performance
  • Hydrating formula with antioxidant-rich oils
  • Cushioned, non-tacky texture

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip in a bright fuchsia shade, shown with a doe-foot applicator and glossy swatch, delivering bold color and intense shine.

3/3 Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

This viral sensation is the lip oil that recently outsold Dior. Enriched with honey and hyaluronic acid, it repairs and plumps while adding a glass-like finish. It treats lips like skincare while delivering high-impact shine that lasts for hours.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Deeply nourishing with honey and hydrating actives
  • Visible lip plumping and smoothing effects
  • Long-lasting, glass-like shine without the sticky residue

Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in a sheer red tint, shown in a sculpted bottle, designed to hydrate and add a natural glossy finish to the lips.

A good lip oil does more than hydrate — paired with the right liner, it becomes the gloss layer that pulls the whole volume effect together. We broke down five combos built around exactly that. Read the full article: The Science of Color: 5 Lip Combos For Visibly Fuller Lips.

Wrap-up Summary

Here’s how they stack up:

  • For classic, reliable hydration: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil
  • For a budget-friendly option: NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip
  • For the trend that beat Dior: Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

Editor’s Tip: Apply lip oil after exfoliating for deeper hydration, and reapply throughout the day instead of lip balm to keep lips conditioned and glossy.

 

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