Lipstick Day 2025: 21 best lip products for long-lasting colour and hydration

Wearing as luxurious as it looks, the Rouge Brillant Silky lipstick, the latest launch from Hermès Beauty, glides onto lips with a silky smoothness for a weightless yet intensely lustrous sheen of colour. Designed for ultimate comfort and nourishment, it comes enriched with plant oils, butters and skin‐caring actives such as extracts of raspberry leaf (moisturising) and sesame seed (smoothing and plumping). The translucency of the formula ensures that every one of the 14 hues seamlessly adapts to the unique lip colour of different wearers, allowing for a personalised look that can be achieved effortlessly.

An absolute must-have, this is arguably one of the most popular Dior Beauty lip products. Over the years, it has gained widespread popularity for its unique formula that was a game-changer in the beauty market. This special formula enhances the natural colour of the lips while offering hydration. It is also available in various finishes, including the original Lip Glow, which offers a sheer, radiant finish. And there are tinted versions like the Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm and Lip Glow Oil.

Rihanna’s cult-favourite Gloss Bomb line recently got a glossy new addition—and it’s designed to do more than just shimmer. The Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil N’ Gloss brings together the comfort of a nourishing lip oil with the sheen of a high-shine gloss, delivering care and colour in equal measure. Formulated with lip-loving ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, passionfruit oil and hyaluronic filling spheres, this hybrid gloss leaves lips feeling soft, conditioned and visibly plumped for up to eight hours. The non-sticky, lightweight texture is infused with multidimensional pearl for a radiant shimmer effect — all applied with a plush, paddle-shaped applicator that makes swiping on a breeze. Available in seven flattering shades across bright and neutral tones, it’s the kind of everyday indulgence that proves functional can still feel fabulous.

As Kylie Cosmetics approaches its 10-year milestone, the brand is marking the occasion by reimagining the product that started it all. Enter the Glossy Lip Kit—a new take on the cult classic that swaps matte for shine, pairing lip care with high-impact finish in one easy-to-wear duo. Each kit includes the Precision Pout Lip Liner, a smooth, waxy pencil that glides on with control and definition, and the Supple Kiss Lip Glaze, a hydrating gloss formula that delivers up to 12 hours of moisture and luminous shine. Designed in complementary, pre-paired shades, the kits take the guesswork out of building a statement lip—just line, glaze and go.

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume is a luxurious and hydrating lip balm designed to nourish and enhance the natural beauty of your lips. It features a silky and smooth texture that glides effortlessly on the lips, providing instant comfort and hydration. While the primary focus of this lip balm is to provide essential hydration, it also imparts a subtle shine to the lips, enhancing their natural appearance. The finish is delicate and glossy, creating a luminous and healthy-looking pout.

One of the unique aspects of the Rouge Coco Baume is its ability to adapt to the individual's lip colour and pH, resulting in a personalised, sheer tint. 

Gucci’s Baume à Lèvres is a luxurious lip balm that combines high-fashion aesthetics with effective hydration. Available in five shades, the balm glides on smoothly, delivering a subtle wash of colour while nourishing your lips. Its elegant packaging and lightweight formula make it a must-have for both everyday wear and special occasions.

The Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancer is a sophisticated addition to your beauty routine. Infused with natural ingredients, this lip treatment provides a delicate rosy tint that enhances your natural lip colour. Its luxurious formula moisturises while leaving a soft, radiant finish, all presented in Hermès' iconic, chic packaging.

La Mer's The Lip Volumizer is a premium treatment that not only hydrates but also plumps your lips for a fuller appearance. Enriched with the brand's signature Miracle Broth, this balm offers a hint of colour while delivering intense moisture. Experience the ultimate in lip luxury with this transformative product.

Luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader has partnered with acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola to create The Tinted Balm, a nourishing lip treatment that combines colour and care. Available in three universal, sheer, yet buildable shades, this innovative product is powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology. The balm not only adds a subtle tint but also plumps and renews lips for a softer, smoother appearance. Coppola's involvement brings a touch of cinematic elegance to this high-performance lip product, making it a standout addition to the luxury beauty market. With its blend of skincare benefits and subtle colour, The Tinted Balm is perfect for those seeking a polished yet effortless look. 

Known for its unique petrichor scent, this tint offers a velvety, airy consistency that creates a subtle blurring effect. Its watery, dewy formula is ideal for those who prefer lightweight lip products. The tint doubles as a cheek tint, making it a versatile option for minimalistic makeup looks.

Tom Ford's Lip Blush is designed for those who appreciate a natural look with a touch of elegance. The lightweight formula allows for buildable colour, providing a soft, flushed appearance. Its creamy texture ensures comfortable wear, making it perfect for a day out or a night on the town.

Sisley's new Phyto-Lip Balm is a luxurious treatment that combines nourishing care with a subtle tint. This innovative balm features a patented Hydrobooster Complex and shea butter, which melt into the lips for intense hydration. The result is plump, firm, and glossy lips with a natural-looking flush of colour. Available in various shades, including the popular Pink Glow, this balm offers a perfect balance of skincare and makeup. Its sleek, refillable packaging aligns with eco-conscious beauty trends, allowing for easy replacement of the product while keeping the elegant outer case. With its combination of high-performance ingredients and a touch of tint, the Phyto-Lip Balm is ideal for those seeking a polished yet effortless look. 
 
 
 

Highly pigmented and offering a velvet-matte finish, these lip tints became sought-after for their intense colour payoff. There is a wide range of colours to choose from, so there is a hue for every skin tone. Plus, it is highly affordable so why not purchase every. single. shade? Only because that's what we did. 

While not a traditional lip tint, this overnight mask is famous for its ability to intensely hydrate and rejuvenate the lips, leaving them soft and plump the next morning. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask has achieved significant popularity in the beauty community for many years mainly because it is highly effective in providing deep and long-lasting hydration to the lips. Its rich and nourishing formula is designed to combat dryness and chapped lips, making it a go-to product for those looking to maintain soft and moisturised lips, especially during harsh weather conditions.

The new Extra Lip Tint by Bobbi Brown boasts a new formula that is infused with a boosted botanical blend, including Jojoba, Avocado and Olive Oils that nourishes and comforts the lips. With just one swipe, this balmy product instantly plumps up and enhances the lips with a flattering hint of coloured tint. Pro tip: use it on your cheeks for a subtle, glowy flush.  

This lip tint gained popularity all over social media for its long-lasting formula, vibrant colours, and comfortable wear. It is particularly loved for its lightweight, watery texture that glides smoothly on the lips, providing a natural and pigmented tint. The tint offers a soft, matte finish without feeling heavy or sticky, making it ideal for everyday wear. It also comes in an array of colours, ranging from soft pinks and corals to bold reds and deeper hues. Plus, the product is well known for often staying on the lips for hours without fading or smudging. Its transfer-resistant formula ensures that the tint remains intact, even after eating and drinking.

Kate Middleton was once spotted with this lip product, so if it's good enough for a future queen—perhaps, it's good enough for us. Plus, Clarins has just unveiled new and improved versions of these Lip Perfectors. The all-in-one cream gloss is not as glossy as one might think but it works perfectly as a coloured lip balm. A little goes a long way to achieve fuller, baby-soft lips.

Glow Recipe’s latest baby is another fruity addition to the Plum family: Meet the all-new Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm. This balm is perfect for constantly parched lips thanks to its non-sticky, ultra-hydrating formula. Plus, the gloss balm adds a high-shine finish to the lips, so you can even apply it as a gloss on top of any of your lip products for a dramatic yet moisturising finish. 

No one does it better than a real-life island girl like Rihanna herself. The cosmetics mogul just released a new summer collection through her well-loved brand, Fenty Beauty. The new Match Stix Colour-Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick is just what you need for juicy, naturally illuminated lips. This multi-use gel-stick is formulated with pH colour shift technology that creates a complementary strawberry pop pink hue that will adapt to all skin tones.

K-beauty fans have long raved about Peripera's Ink Airy Velvet lip tint. It boasts a lightweight, airy texture that feels comfortable on the lips, unlike other lip products that can feel heavy or sticky. This lip tint provides a smooth and soft finish that doesn't dry out the lips. Once applied, the tint tends to stay on the lips for an extended period, and does not require frequent touch-ups. As a lip tint, it does boast a stronger colour payoff as compared to its counterparts, allowing users to achieve various looks, from a natural, subtle tint to a more intense and statement-making lip. One of the best ways to use this tint is when creating the "K-beauty gradient lip", where you apply a soft, just-bitten tint on the inner part of the lips, gradually fading to a lighter colour towards the outer edges.

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