Whether you’re all about maximalist glam or the barely-there "clean girl" look, one thing’s for sure: there’s always a lip product tucked in your bag. It might be a basic lip balm, a well-loved lipstick you’ve almost finished, or the latest lip oil or perfected lip liner–lip gloss combo. Whatever you never leave home without, we’re sharing this season’s best lip products to help you find the must-haves for your makeup kit.
At first glance, testing lip products seems simple since you can apply them anytime, anywhere. But narrowing down hundreds to just the best? That’s a whole different story. To earn top honors, a product truly has to stand out: in texture, staying power, color, and overall experience. So, what made the cut? From wallet-friendly drugstore lipsticks adored by TikTok crowds to versatile oils and ultra-smooth liners, the list has it all. These formulas not only meet every expectation but exceed in ways you didn’t even know existed. Now, here are 2025’s best lip products, broken down by category.
Top Lipsticks
Best Classic Lipstick – Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Revlon’s iconic glassy shine balm lipstick got a sleek new look this year, but the beloved formula remains the same. It delivers stunning shine, deep hydration, and comes in 10 gorgeous shades—no wonder hundreds of thousands on TikTok are obsessed.
Best Glossy Lipstick – Dior Rouge Dior On Stage
Dior’s new formula feels like a lovechild of liquid lipstick and luxury balm. It offers high shine, intense color, and an incredibly comfortable texture—all housed in a slim, elegant case.
Best Creamy Lipstick – Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color
Beautiful packaging and a silky matte finish make this an iconic pick. The lightweight, buttery formula glides on smoothly while light-reflecting pigments bring the matte color to life.
Best Matte Lipstick – Essence The Slim Stick
Surprisingly pigmented, long-lasting, and comfortable—all at a drugstore price. Thanks to nourishing oils, it won’t dry out your lips but stays put all day.
Best Lip Stains, Oils & Glosses
Best Lip Stain – Violette_FR Lip Nectar
As shiny as a gloss and as pigmented as a liquid lipstick. Hours later, the color and glow stay vibrant, like you just applied it.
Best Lip Oil – e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Among this year’s lip oils, this one truly stands out. Deeply nourishing with peach kernel, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, it also delivers a beautiful, buildable tint.
Runner-Up Lip Oil – Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil
Not just famous for its cult Black Honey shade. It’s the glass-like shine, velvety texture, and skin-loving oils that make this a perfect combo.
Best Clear Lip Gloss – Ortega Liquid Icon Hyper Gloss
Ultra-shiny with a vinyl finish, yet non-sticky. Gives a mirror-smooth shine that creates drama layered over any lipstick.
Best Tinted Lip Gloss – Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss
Hyaluronic acid + nourishing oils + a perfectly fitting applicator = the gloss that replaced everything else in purses everywhere.
Best Plumping Gloss – YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss
Oil, shine, and lip plumper all in one. The hydration is magical, the tingling minimal, and the result is noticeably fuller lips.
Best Liquid Lipsticks & Pencil Formats
Best Liquid Lipstick – Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust: Legendary Wear
Ultra-light and insanely pigmented, it stays put all day. The Swift Elson 4 shades are iconic, but the entire collection is a win.
Best Lip Liner – Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil
Gives you pro makeup artist precision, creamy and well-defined, and once dry, only comes off with micellar water.
Best Felt-Tip Lip Marker – Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner
Like a long-lasting felt-tip pen for your lips. Works with any product and stays put through warm, cold, and wild nights.
Best Classic Lip Liner – MAC Lip Pencil
A makeup artist favorite since the ’90s, and for good reason. It sharpens perfectly, doesn’t snag or slip, and comes in 35 shades.
Best Balms & Treatments
Best Daytime Lip Balm – Nécessaire The Lip Balm
With ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, it breathes new life into dry lips. Thick, nourishing, yet comfortable—a true premium care product.
Best Nighttime Lip Balm – Laneige Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment
Gel texture with spatula applicator for deep overnight hydration. Wakes you up to soft, plump, and supple lips.
Best Lip Scrub – Poppy & Pout Sweet Mint Exfoliating Lip Scrub
Sugar grains + coconut and sunflower oils = soft, smooth lips. Minimal ingredients, maximum effect.
