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Best of Beauty<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Allure<\/em> Best of Beauty 2025: Lips Winners<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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You can\u2019t blame us for having loose lips when it comes to these winners\u2014the sticks, glosses, balms, and stains are just too good to gatekeep.<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Sophia Panych<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Photographed by:<\/strong> Zhong Lin; Fashion stylist:<\/strong> Gabriella Karefa-Johnson; Hair:<\/strong> Jawara; Makeup:<\/strong> Raoul Alejandre; Manicures:<\/strong> Mei Kawajiri; Set Design:<\/strong> Gerard Santos; Production:<\/strong> Tiagi; Model:<\/strong> Anok Yai; DP (motion only):<\/strong> Brad Wickham<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n
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From the glam-est of the glam to the barest of the bare, no matter your makeup vibe, we bet there\u2019s some sort of lip product stashed in your bag. Maybe it\u2019s a basic balm, or a classic lipstick with the bullet worn down to a nub. Perhaps it\u2019s the latest lip oil or the liner-gloss combo that\u2019s taken ages to perfect. Whatever lip product you like to keep on you at all times, our editors have spent months swiping on hundreds of them to get to the 18 superstars in this year\u2019s Best of Beauty Awards Lips category<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cLips\u201d is probably the easiest beauty category to test. Unlike shampoos or body washes or a bikini-line trimmer, you can try them anytime, anywhere. And unlike eye makeup or hot tools, you don\u2019t need a blank canvas or a ton of concentration to do so. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy to whittle the list down. Oh, no. To earn Allure\u2019s<\/em> famous lipstick-red seal, a product has to be truly exceptional, so it took months of applying lip products at our desks (and everywhere else, basically) to identify 18 that stand out among the rest.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s the $10 lipstick with hundreds of thousands of TikTok devotees (for good reason); the crayon that gives you the control of a professional makeup artist; the balm that\u2019s like a barrier cream for your mouth; the plumping gloss that will have friends asking for your dermatologist\u2019s phone number. These formulas check all of our boxes\u2014and then add boxes we didn\u2019t know we needed. So prepare to be impressed\u2014and to make room in your purse for the best lip products of the year.<\/p>\n

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Shop All 2025 Best of Beauty Winners<\/span><\/div>\n
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Best of Beauty Awards 2025: Lips<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year’s best lip glosses, oils, and balms.<\/p>\n

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See our winners:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  • Best Lipsticks<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Stain<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Oil<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Glosses<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Balms<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Scrub<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Crayon<\/li>\n
  • Best Lip Liner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Lipsticks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Sheer Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Sheer Lipstick<\/p>\n

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    Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    $10<\/del>$7<\/span>(30% off)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Amazon<\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong>Revlon<\/strong> reintroduced its viral Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm<\/strong> this year with a sleek new look but the same impressive formula that\u2019s won over hundreds of thousands on TikTok\u2014and now, earned a stamp of approval from our editors. One swipe and you\u2019ll immediately understand the obsession. This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can\u2019t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cThis lipstick punches well above its price point. I won’t name names, but it does remind me quite a bit of a much fancier glossy balm that I also love dearly. Revlon is always on it when it comes to their range of lip shades too\u2014consistently nuanced and chic, which is what the drugstore girlies deserve!\u201d \u2014Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Sheer Lipstick: Dior Rouge Dior On Stage<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Sheer Lipstick<\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> The formulators over at Dior Beauty deserve a round of applause for the Rouge Dior On Stage<\/strong>, a high-shine lipstick that performs like a liquid but looks and feels like the most comfortable balm you\u2019ve ever put on your lips. With a flick of the wrist, the slim bullet deposits intense, opaque color in 10 shades that are so flattering, they\u2019re owed a standing ovation of their own.<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from contributing writer Sophia Panych<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cLook, I love lipstick, but I can\u2019t say I always look forward to wearing it, knowing how it\u2019s going to look and feel a few hours after I apply it. This is especially the case for satin formulas, which move around more than most. That\u2019s not the case with this unbelievable formula. It feels so plush and hydrating, I actually can\u2019t wait to put it on. And because it\u2019s inspired by liquid lipstick formulas, you don’t have to worry about it sliding off your lips every time you take a sip of water or have a snack.\u201d \u2014Sophia Panych, contributing writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Cream Lipstick: Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Cream Lipstick<\/p>\n

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    Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> Bold in packaging and in pigment, the Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color<\/strong> is as statement-making as a pair of rockstud stilettos. The slimline bullet allows for less wax and higher pigment load, while cottonseed oil extract gives butter-like spreadability. Light-reflecting pearls keep the color from looking flat, and the gold-studded case gets us compliments every time we whip it out of our purse (which it fits into nicely).<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from senior copy manager Leslie Lipton<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cThe rich creaminess and intense color payoff are just so damn sexy. I can’t afford Valentino fashion, but this lipstick in its studded golden case is a little luxury.\u201d \u2014Leslie Lipton, senior copy manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Matte Lipstick: Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Matte Lipstick<\/p>\n

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    Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> A single swipe of the extra-slender Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/strong> bullet is jam-packed with pigment, saturating lips in velvety, matte color. Packed with nourishing oils (jojoba, coconut, and macadamia) means this formula still feels light as air, but you don\u2019t have to worry about it fading away\u2014our testers loved that this nondrying drugstore buy has some serious staying power.<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from senior copy manager Leslie Lipton<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cFor literally pennies\u2014well, 499 of them\u2014this lipstick has a creamy, matte finish with the staying power of others that cost 10 times more.\u201d \u2014Leslie Lipton, senior copy manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Lip Stain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Lip Stain: Violette_FR Lip Nectar<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Violette_FR Lip Nectar<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> We understand why makeup artist Violette Serrat chose the name Lip Nectar\u2014this stain has the juiciest of finishes and the sweetest of shades. What\u2019s harder to grasp is how Violette_FR Lip Nectar<\/strong> is, in fact, a stain. It\u2019s as shiny and slick as a gloss but as pigmented as a liquid lipstick. And even after a couple of hours, you\u2019ll be shocked to find that both the tint and the divinely dewy sheen remain.<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from content director Kara McGrath<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cI haven’t stopped talking about this product with the rest of the Allure<\/em> team since it launched earlier this year. The shade B\u00eatise, a medium red, has become my go-to lip color for the summer. A lot of lip oil-stain hybrids either vanish or start to feel dry pretty quickly, but this one makes my lips feel soft and hydrated, and the color sticks around for hours.\u201d \u2014Kara McGrath, content director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Lip Oil: e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> So many new lip oils crossed our desks this year, we lost count back in February. But the formula that stood out among the sea of these slick, tinted treatments? The e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil<\/strong>. This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThe number of e.l.f. products in my makeup stash is overwhelming, but the Glow Reviver Lip Oil is a standout for its simplicity, super-shiny finish, and neutral-yet-flattering shades. My go-to is Crystal Clear, but when I\u2019m feeling bold, I\u2019ll reach for Pink Quartz (light pink) or It\u2019s Giving Guava (peachy pink) for a subtle, sheer tint.\u201d \u2014Sarah Kinonen, associate beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Lip Oil: Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> The Black Honey hue may be why Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil<\/strong> is immensely popular, but that\u2019s not what makes it award-winning. That would be the ultra-plush, ultra-glassy, ultra-nourishing formula with oils like safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed, and castor, as well as two additional, ridiculously flattering shades. Pink Honey (a soft sheer pink) and Nude Honey (an apricot-like color that\u2019s not too warm or too pink) are just as adaptable across a wide range of skin tones as the viral aubergine tone we all know and love.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cBlack Honey as a lip oil? Immediately, yes. It\u2019s juicy, nourishing, and gives just the right sheer wash of that iconic shade\u2014without any stickiness.” \u2014Hannah Brower, associate content manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Clear Lip Gloss: Ortega Liquid Icon Hyper Gloss<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> It\u2019s hard to settle on just one adjective to describe the intense levels of shine the Ortega Liquid Icon Hyper Gloss<\/strong> offers: glassy, glossy, brilliant, vinyl, mirror-like. One word we\u2019d never used to describe it? Sticky. This clear gloss glides right on and leaves lips feeling slick and looking plump, adding dimension and latex levels of shine to anything you layer it over.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cOrtega\u2019s clear gloss is my go-to for \u2018barely trying-but-still-glowing\u2019 looks. It\u2019s perfect for the no-makeup makeup girlies\u2014it\u2019s smooth, stays put, and adds just enough shimmer to make any look stand out.\u201d \u2014Jennet Jusu, editorial assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Tinted Lip Gloss: Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> The Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss<\/strong> not only made it from our testers\u2019 desks to their bags, it\u2019s now the formula they dig around in their purse for over the (many) other tubes. It aces all our lip gloss requirements: super moisturizing (thanks to hyaluronic acid), comfortable to wear (that\u2019s down to the trio of seed oils\u2014camellia, cotton, and meadowfoam flowers), easy to apply (the wave-shaped, doe-foot applicator hugs the curves of your lips exactly), and available in lots of flattering shades (Fiery Love, a warm red, and Wherever Walnut, a taupe rose, were a couple of tester faves). The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThis gloss is super shiny and not at all sticky, but the real reason I love it is that it comes in several shades that make for my perfect nude. I wear Wherever Walnut (my exact natural lip color) on days when I just want to even out the tone and texture of my lips, but reach for Anywhere Caffeine (a slightly darker rosy brown) if I want to add more color to my makeup look. Regardless of the shade I pick, my lips look nice and plump and hydrated.\u201d \u2014Kara McGrath, content director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Plumping Lip Gloss: YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> It\u2019s a gloss! It\u2019s an oil! It\u2019s a lip plumper! It\u2019s all of the above, actually. Our testers were struck by everything the YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss<\/strong> can do\u2014in addition to drenching lips in an unbelievable amount of shine, that is. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid soften and hydrate the lips, while spicy ginger and pepper oils plump them up with the meagerest, most manageable amount of tingling. In fact, lips look so full, your partner\/kids\/coworkers might feel compelled to ask if you \u201cgot a little something done\u201d when you\u2019re wearing it.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThis plumping gloss gives a subtle tingle that’s not overwhelming. It has just the right amount of spice to make lips look fuller and more defined while delivering that signature high-shine payoff. My go-to shade is 44 Nude Lavalli\u00e8re, which is the perfect sheer pink for pairing with any lip combo.” \u2014Bianca Richards, social media manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Liquid Lipstick: Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust: Legendary Wear Lipstick<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust: Legendary Wear Lipstick<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Revolve<\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> We promise our testers weren\u2019t swayed by the fact that Taylor Swift wore the Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust: Legendary Wear Lipstick<\/strong> throughout her Eras Tour. They were, however, swayed\u2014all the way to a win\u2014by the formula\u2019s weightless texture, one-stroke opacity, and comfortable feel, as well as its ability to last through an entire workday without moving. Swift wore Elson 4, the brand\u2019s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from senior copy manager Leslie Lipton<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cThis liquid lipstick gives intensely saturated color that lasts through a dinner date\u2014and beyond.\u201d \u2014Leslie Lipton, senior copy manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Daytime Lip Balm: N\u00e9cessaire The Lip Balm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    N\u00e9cessaire The Lip Balm<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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    Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen applies the N\u00e9cessaire The Lip Balm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> It\u2019s not the quantity of lip balms hiding at the bottom of your bag; it\u2019s about the quality of the ones you find there. N\u00e9cessaire The Lip Balm<\/strong> is in a league all its own. The ultra-nourishing formula transforms parched lips with ceramides (to restore), hyaluronic acid (to hydrate), and niacinamide (to soothe and smooth), with a texture that\u2019s thick enough to make lips look and feel plumped. Plus, the cooling metal tip and zingy minty flavor give an invigorating little jolt every time you apply.<\/p>\n

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    Tester Feedback from associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cThe way I screamed when I received this during testing\u2026I\u2019ve been waiting for a N\u00e9cessaire lip balm, and it definitely didn\u2019t disappoint! I love that it\u2019s slippery like a gloss and minty like a balm, but glides on like my favorite eye cream with its cooling-to-the-touch metal applicator.\u201d \u2014Sarah Kinonen, associate beauty director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Overnight Lip Balm: Laneige Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> Technically, you can use the Laneige Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment<\/strong> any time of the day, but the jelly is so rich that our testers loved it most as an overnight mask. (And the tiny, spatula-shaped applicator tucked inside the cap lets you turn slathering it on into a chic little pre-bed ritual.) And while you might not always jump right out of bed in the morning, we\u2019ve found that using this at night means at least your lips have bounce in the a.m. because the peptides, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid make dryness a thing of the past.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cFor someone with dry lips (and cheeks, and hair, and cuticles\u2026you get the point), I\u2019m always in pursuit of something thick and emollient. This treatment is exactly that. It\u2019s creamy and balmy as you smack your lips together, but not at all sticky. It makes my lips look smoother and less cracked in the winter and leaves them pillowy soft after it absorbs completely.\u201d \u2014Jesa Marie Calaor, senior beauty editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Tinted Lip Balm: Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Commerce editor Sarah Han applies the Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> The four shades of the Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment<\/strong> are inspired by Bingsoo, a popular South Korean dessert made from shaved ice and topped with fruit or sweetened red beans. But you know what\u2019s even sweeter? The fact that this balm\u2019s blend of hyaluronic microspheres, glycerin, and fruit extracts treats lips to long-lasting, intense levels of moisture.<\/p>\n

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    Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cLip color inspired by dessert? Say less. My lip lines are annoyingly noticeable, and one swipe of this rich formula evens them out. Strawberry Bingsoo, a sheer pinky-red that is the least natural-lip-leaning, is my favorite. She\u2019s too cute, like a lighter, glossier version of my favorite lip tints. If I\u2019m feeling ambitious, I\u2019ll apply a lip liner first for some added definition.\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce producer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Lip Scrub: Poppy & Pout Sweet Mint Exfoliating Lip Scrub<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why It Won:<\/strong> With its pepperminty sweetness and minimal ingredient list, the Poppy & Pout Sweet Mint Exfoliating Lip Scrub<\/strong> remains on our nightstand and on our winner\u2019s list. For the second year in a row, this gritty paste has kept our lips softer, smoother, and flake-freer than any of its peers. And its gentle formula of exfoliating sugars and nourishing coconut and sunflower oils is made in small batches in the US.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI like a lip scrub that actually, well, scrubs\u2014nothing too oily or overly hydrating while I’m trying to exfoliate, please! Poppy & Pout’s formula is just that: a gritty (but not irritating) sugar scrub that takes dead skin off like nobody’s business.” \u2014Nicola Dall\u2019Asen, senior news editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve ever been lucky enough to watch makeup artist Pat McGrath apply lipstick IRL, it\u2019s like experiencing the eighth wonder of the world. In mere seconds, she\u2019s painted on a perfectly pigmented mouth that looks like it was put on with a stamp. With the Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil<\/strong>, she\u2019s given us all the ability to do the same. The creamy texture spreads beautifully, the tapered point defines effortlessly, and the shade range has \u201cdramatic\u201d written all over it (no, literally, it does\u2026in French). And while the formula has a few minutes of playtime (the better to unleash our inner artist), once it sets, you\u2019ll need a washcloth and makeup remover to take it off.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI love these lip pencils, which are more crayon than pencil, by my definition. The tip is large and round enough to easily fill in lips, but pointed enough to be precise around the edges. The texture is super creamy and weightless\u2014a perfect formula for everyday wear.\u201d \u2014Ingrid Fowler, senior art director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Best Lip Liner Pen: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Head of video Natalie Campbell applies the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong> You really have to experience the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner<\/strong> to understand how extraordinarily long-lasting this formula is. Like a felt-tip eyeliner for your lips, it defines and shapes your mouth while laying down a steadfast base that won\u2019t move until you break out the makeup remover. Scorching temperatures? Networking session? Cocktail hour at a wedding? They\u2019re no match. And because it doesn\u2019t add any additional texture to your lips, you can layer whatever you want on top and feel confident that it will. not. move.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThis lip liner really does last! I\u2019m partial to low-maintenance lip products, and this liner wears and blends so nicely without causing harsh lines. The felt tip makes it easy to trace over your natural lip line, and the range ensures there\u2019s a color that matches any type of look.” \u2014Natalie Campbell, head of video<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Social media manager Bianca Richards applies the MAC Lip Pencil.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Why It Won:<\/strong>MAC<\/strong>\u2019s splashy, celebrity-studded \u201cI Only Wear MAC\u201d campaign this year introduced a new generation of makeup lovers to the brand\u2019s classic Lip Pencil<\/strong>\u2014and reminded us just how excellent this formula is. There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s been a staple in nearly every makeup artist\u2019s kit since the \u201990s. It sharpens easily to a superfine point and then glides on effortlessly with not so much as a skip or a drag. But it\u2019s the shade range that\u2019s truly staggering. Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cAsk anyone at the Allure<\/em> office, and they\u2019ll tell you I\u2019m never without my MAC Lip Pencil in Cork. It\u2019s the perfect shade that naturally defines my lip and adds just the right amount of depth to any look. Whether I\u2019m layering it with a colored gloss, lipstick, or even just a balm, it always pulls a lip look together effortlessly.\u201d \u2014Bianca Richards, social media manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Written by Sophia Panych<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    How does Allure<\/em> test lipsticks, glosses, oils, and balms for Best of Beauty?<\/strong><\/div>\n

    For our Best of Beauty Lips winners,<\/strong> we consider each product’s performance across the following categories: ingredients and efficacy, inclusivity, packaging, and user experience (including texture and wear). We test hundreds of lip products on a wide range of skin tones and types, makeup preferences, and personal routines. Our large group of testers\u2014editors, top industry professionals, and other experts\u2014wear the products through real-world conditions like long days, late dinners, important meetings, and intense weather to evaluate performance, pigment payoff, longevity, and how easy the products are to both apply and remove.<\/p>\n

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    Are there long-wear or transfer-proof lipsticks in the Best of Beauty winners?<\/strong><\/div>\n

    Yes. Many of the Best of Beauty Lips winners<\/strong> are designed to be long-lasting. This includes traditional lipsticks, like the Dior Rouge Dior On Stage lipstick, chubby lip crayons like the Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil, stains such as Violette_FR Lip Nectar, and lip liners like the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner. When awarding long-wear formulas, we look for products that stay put without cracking, drying, or fading unevenly.<\/p>\n

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    Do the winning lip products work for dry lips?<\/strong><\/div>\n

    Absolutely. Many of the Best of Beauty Lips winners<\/strong> are infused with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, shea butter, vitamin E, and nourishing plant extract oils. You’ll find soothing lip balms, tinted treatments, and moisturizing glosses that offer both comfort and color. If your skin is very sensitive or reactive, we suggest checking out our Best of Beauty Sensitive Skin category,<\/strong> which is full of options for prickly complexions.<\/p>\n

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    What kinds of lip products are included in the Best of Beauty Awards?<\/strong><\/div>\n

    The Best of Beauty Lips category<\/strong> is composed of almost any kind of lip product you can imagine. We have classic lipsticks (matte, sheer, and cream), glosses, stains, liners, and oils, plus balms and scrubs that help care for your lips. Whether you want a statement-red lip that lasts all night or a sheer tinted gloss that doubles as a treatment, you\u2019ll find exceptional, high-performing products in all formats and finishes.<\/p>\n

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    Yes. Inclusivity is a key criterion for our Best of Beauty Lips category.<\/strong> Before reviewing any makeup product at Allure,<\/em> we make sure the brand offers a wide shade range that represents consumers of all skin tones and undertones. Our large base of Best of Beauty testers ensures that we cover different skin tones, genders, and ages, so you can be confident that each winner in this category offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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    • Best of Beauty 2025: Eye Makeup Winners<\/li>\n
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