Lip glosses and oils play a huge role in making our lips look juicy. Each lip combo is complete once that sheer coat locks everything in. Although we adore both lip products, most of us can’t help but wonder - what is the difference? On the surface, both beauty products seem to do the same thing. At least, that’s what we think. According to makeup artist Chrishana Allen, lip glosses and lip oils may be cousins but are not twins.
There’s more to products than what’s on the surface. Each one is made up of different ingredients tailored to serve different needs. Allen explains the key differences between each product, its longevity, and how we can determine if a lip gloss or lip oil is best in our routine. With more beauty brands releasing lip oils and glosses, having insight into each product's benefits can prevent us from wasting money on products that don't satisfy our needs.
The Difference
“Lip oils and lip glosses differ in texture, color, and benefit,” says Allen. She continues to explain that lip oils nourish and protect our lips from dehydration. Similar to how body oil deeply hydrates our skin. “Conversely, lip glosses provide a super glossy finish and come in various high-pigmented colors,” adds Allen. We’ve seen an abundance of this in beauty brand launches. Fenty Beauty is one of many brands that have launched a series of lip glosses to their line. The various colors add to any makeup look, while lip oil can be worn on a casual, fresh-face day.
Beauty Makeup GIF by e.l.f. CosmeticsGiphyWhich One Will Provide Lasting Moisture?
It’s natural to believe lip oils are the key solution to long-lasting moisture. The real answer? It depends. According to Allen, many lip glosses on the market are formulated with hyaluronic acid and other moisturizing properties. These ingredients can help provide a level of hydration for a few hours. If you’re looking for something long-lasting, then it’s recommended that you grab your favorite lip oil. “Lip oils are made with moisturizing oils that can lock in moisture, which leaves your lips feeling more hydrated throughout the day,” says Allen.
"Lip oils are made with moisturizing oils that can lock in moisture, which leaves your lips feeling more hydrated throughout the day."
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How Can We Decide Which Product Is Best for Our Needs?
With so many products on the market, it can be overwhelming to determine which will satisfy our needs. Allen advocates for us, asking ourselves what is most important to us to make a concrete decision. She asks us, “Do you want a product that provides a light sheen with many nourishing oils that penetrate your lips? Then go for a lip oil. Do you want to moisturize your lips with a high-quality shine and excellent color payoff? Then go for lipgloss.” Being intentional about our needs will ultimately lead us to the product that will satisfy us.
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