Fall brings changing leaves, crisp days, and cozy nights in, but it also has some undesirable side effects, like chapped lips. As someone who loves switching up my lip look, I refuse to let dry lips stop me from using glosses, lipsticks, and stains.

Unsurprisingly, the trick to maintaining the look and feel of your lips during the winter is opting for hydrating, glossy, or emollient formulas over matte options that can exacerbate dryness. However, those can sometimes disappear quickly, so I’ve had to test a bunch to find ones that truly offer lasting hydration. I also seek line-smoothing formulas since they help mask dryness and create the illusion of healthier, more nourished lips. Ahead, I’m sharing the products I’ve been reaching for consistently. From one of my favorite lip balms in a gorgeous new shade perfect for the season to a shiny lip gloss that practically makes cracks and lip lines disappear, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm for Soothing + Hydration

$16 at SephoraView on Mytopicals.com

The OG version of this lip balm lives on my nightstand and in almost every bag I own—it’s super-moisturizing, ultra-shiny, and soothing on the lips. So when I saw the brand release this stunning acai shade for winter, purchasing it was a no-brainer. The deep berry color looks beautiful on a wide range of skin tones, and I love that this one offers equal parts color and hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid and ceramides in the formula.

Dior Addict Lip Glow

$54

$42 at Amazon$42 at Sephora$42 at Saks Fifth Avenue

I used to think the iconic Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm was beautiful and chic, but I didn’t find it moisturizing. Needless to say, I was thrilled to see the brand just relaunched the range with an improved formula that feels more balmy and hydrating, along with new warm-toned shades. Now, it provides the luxury, color, and moisture I crave, making it one I’ve been bringing on nights out lately.

Makeup By Mario Hydrating SuperShine Lip Gloss

$26 at Sephora$26 at Kohls.com

A lip gloss that feels hydrating and nonsticky while blurring lip lines and texture is a winner in my book, and this one from Makeup By Mario does it all. It’s formulated with sodium hyaluronate, pomegranate extract, and jojoba oil to replenish dry lips, and the glassy shine creates the appearance of smoother and fuller lips.

MAC Lustreglass Sheer Shine Lipstick

$27 at Ulta$27 at Target

$27

$21 at Nordstrom

MAC has tons of excellent lipstick formulas, but none are better for winter than the Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick. It offers the buildable color of a lipstick with the hydrating, emollient texture of a balm. The brand recently launched a host of brand-new nude shades in several of their beloved formulas, and the color Alone Time in this range is my perfect cool-toned neutral for fall.

Hourglass Cosmetics Volumizing Glossy Balm

$38 at Sephora$38 at Ulta$38 at Nordstrom

Glossy lip balms are great for those who want color and shine but don’t like the stickiness of some traditional glosses. This luxe glossy balm from Hourglass is among the best—it comes in 20 shades, moisturizes lips with a blend of nourishing oils, and has a super shiny and comfortable finish.

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek Blush Stain

$26

$25 at Amazon$26 at Sephora$26 at Ulta

While this lip stain from Milk Makeup isn’t hydrating, I love that it never makes my lips feel dry or crumbly like some other stains. The jelly formula is utterly weightless, making it the ideal layering product. When I want color that will last all day, I gently exfoliate my lips, apply the stain to clean, dry lips, and then top it off with any clear balm or gloss.

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Alyssa Kaplan is an editor covering makeup, skincare, fragrance, haircare, and more. She consistently surveys the market and spends hours testing products to find tailored recommendations for Byrdie readers. Alyssa tested all of the lip products on this list for feel, wear, pigmentation, and how well they hydrated her lips.