All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.
Our selections were based on dermatologists criteria.
Chelsea Kyle. Prop Stylist, Jocelyn Cabral.
Read on to see all of our winners, and check out the other 2022 Healthy Beauty Award winnershere.
Reviews have been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
Consider Merits Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick your needle.
The satin finish adds a natural shine to your lips without the stickiness of a gloss.
Even better, the formula is buildable if youre craving a more dramatic makeup look.
Merits lipstick is so lightweight, youll forget youre wearing it.
One tester said:Holy grail, full stop.
My new go-to lipstick because of the shade range and texture.
Marie Hunters rose-scented lip mask will provide your lips with all the tender loving care they need.
One tester raved about how the lip mask was the solution to her perpetually dry lips.
One tester said:This lip mask was a game changer.
It provides long-lasting hydration and makes my lips feel like silk.
It has a natural-looking pink tint to it thats perfect for a no-makeup makeup look.
Its lightweight and has a slight rose scent.
There are 19 shades to choose from, and countless looks you’re able to create.
One tester said:Leave it to Mario Dedivanovic to completely reinvent lip liner.
This dual ended lip pencil features a pencil on one end and a flat lip brush on the other.
I love using the brush to feather in the lip pencil to fill in my lips.
The brush is great for cleaning up around the lip line.
I love the color Kelley.
Ill be wearing it religiously in the fall.
Though this lipstick costs $55, your lips will look and feel like a million bucks.
A true moisturizing ingredient, jojoba is the holy grail when it comes to sealing in moisture.
One tester said:How can I even begin to describe the luxury experience of using Chanel lipsticks?
Everything from the packaging to the actual product feels like such a treat.
I love the way this lipstick easily pops open, and clicks back downits a great design.
Okay, on to the colors.
These colors are RICH.
They are highly pigmented, and have just enough sheen/semi-gloss to them.
They made my lips look instantly hydrated and the color stayed put.
The built-in sharpener and lightweight design make the lip crayon perfect if youre on-the-go.
Its pointed tip ensures precise and simple utility.
One tester said:I am beyond impressed with this lip product.
Not only is it budget-friendly, but its also far more long-lasting than any expensive lip crayons/stains/sticks Ive tried.
Even better is the barely-there formula.
It was non-sticky, pigment-packed, and oh-so-light.
I honestly forgot I even had product on my lips.
Bonus points for the velvety-smooth texture too.
This is a definite new holy grail of mine.
Did we mention its highly pigmented?
Its long-lasting, sets quickly, and needs minimal reapplicationif any.
The highly pigmented lip kit with the liner makes for an idealistic pout.
Its great for special occasions or everyday wear.
Our judges love the shine, fullness, and warming sensation that this gloss delivers.
Oh, and its vegan.
Its one of the main ingredients in the Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer and Plumper.
Just so you know:This lip plumper has a slight peach fragrance.
One tester said:I think this did make my lips look a little bit plumper!
The color and glow is nice and very subtle, and the product is very shiny.
A lip treatment that is hypoallergenic and offers 24-hour hydration is not one to pass up!
Just twist off the top and pucker up.
(2) It needs to smell good.
(3) It needs to be a decent price point in case I inevitably lose it.
THIS PRODUCT HITS ALL THREE RECS!
Dont walkRUN to get this product!
You get the nourishment of a lip balm and the shimmer of a lip glossthe best of both worlds.
Whats not to love?
Here, Tarte offers a non-sticky formula packaged in a gorgeous rose gold casing.
Beauty is not pain in this case!
Tartes Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump has both hyaluronic acid and vitamin Cscore.
One tester said:This lip gloss is a game changer if you want plump lips.
It glides on easily, leaving lips moisturized and glossy.
The packaging is also nice, in a sleek, rose gold tube.
With colors as smudge-proof as these, youll be free to drink and eat as you hey.
One tester said:I LOVE THIS LIPSTICK.
The red is perfect on my medium-brown skin.
I rarely find a lipstick that doesnt have full coverage but is still matte.
It stayed on through eating dinner and drinking (…a lot) of wine.
One tester said:I love this Lip Spectrum!
Very, very few brands dont transfer color immediately after applyingthis was one of them!
The lipstick is ultra-hydrating thanks to ingredients like candelilla wax, which is an alternative to beeswax.
Youll turn heads with this shimmer finish, and the lipsticks gold casing adds a luxurious look.
The first step is *add to cart.
- What you do after that is up to youour lips are sealed.
One tester said:Yay Fashion Fair!
The packaging was super cute and the gold made it extra fancy.
The lipstick dispenser is so beautiful.
Its like a work of art on my makeup tray.
The system went on smoothly and the color was very pigmented.
The color was long lasting and stayed put even after eating a full meal.
