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Finding the best lip products can be hard, to say the least.
Andy Jackson. Wardrobe styling by Herin Choi. Hair by Junya Nakashima. Makeup by Akiko Owada. Top by Helmut Lang. Earrings by Soko.
Thats why we did the grunt work for you to find the very best.
Below, weve rounded up the winning lip products for our2021 Healthy Beauty Awards.
For that reason, dermatologists recommend calming ingredients when possible, like glycerin, aloe, and ceramides.
you’ve got the option to read the rest of our dermatologist board criteriahere.
The lip products below are all easy to use and actually usefulthe telltale sign of any holy grail product.
Reviews have been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
But this one does the trick.
What else could you possibly need?
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It plays nicely with lip balm underneath and applies with a clean line because of the sharp edge.
The stain comes in a beautiful gold casing that gives a luxurious experience.
Its angled pencil tip enables ideal precision too.
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One tester said:Its very creamy and saturated, with a rich color.
It goes on smoothly and feels expensive.
Plus, the packaging was nicer than any other lip crayon that I’ve had.
The color is deep and feels smooth on the lips.
Here, luxury skin-care brand Augustinus Bader delivers with a lip balm thats got everything you want.
Augustinus Bader products also feature TFC8, the brand’s patented amino-acid-and-vitamin technology that nourishes and renews skin.
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One tester said:This is my favorite lip balm of all time.
It is a superior product that is soft, hydrating, and leaves very little taste or smell.
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One tester said:I love this ChapStick!
As someone with chronically chapped lips, it’s exactly what I needno-frills, soothing hydration.
It doesn’t really have a scent either, which is also nice.
Our judges appreciated that this gloss delivered a glassy shine without adding any glittery shimmer.
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The color applies exactly the same as it does in the bottle, which is rare in a gloss.
The thickness of it gives it some great staying power with a deliberate shine.
This product is a winner.
Never worry about your lipstick smudging again.
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One tester said:The pigment of this lip liner is so rich and beautiful!
It is easy to apply and the lines that I’ve drawn are so sharp and clean.
This liner proved to stand the test of long wear too.
This overnight lip mask from StriVectin is what our testers referred to as nothing short of a miracle.
Plus, a little bit can go a long way.
Goodbye dry, chapped lips!
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But this lip mask absolutely brought my lips back to life.
It sounds dramatic, but this stuff is like the ultimate healing balm.
It’s not sticky, smells great, and a little goes a long way.
Case in point: It lasted one tester through a bag of popcorn and a Coke Zero.
All thats to say: Your lips will thank you for this ultra-hydrating and smoothing treatment.
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One tester said:I absolutely loved this product.
Well, this one was perfect.
you might think of it as a combo between a gloss and a balm.
It’s also great to toss in your bag for a night out.
I am enthusiastically recommending this product, okay!?
It gives the slight appearance of a lip stain or gloss but without the sticky, drying qualities.
Our reviewers all agree: Its long-lasting too.
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Bonus points, per the experts:This balm contains a jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and collagen.
Our derms say all of these ingredients are great for moisturizing skinlips included.
