The Only Hydrating Lipsticks You Should Bother With

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While matte lip products will always hold a special place in the makeup community, formulas that bring hydrated, glossy lips have only continued to trend upwards. Besides remaining a popular option year-round—you can thank brands like Hourglass, Rhode, Laneige, Glossier and Ilia for their viral formulas—nourishing lip products are also a godsend year-long.

Best Hydrating Lipsticks for Winter, at a Glance

• Best Overall Hydrating Lipstick: Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, $30 (was $38)
  Best Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm: Prada Balm in Astral Pink, $50
  Most Iconic Lipstick Shade: Clinique Black Honey, $25
• Best Buildable Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Coco Baume, $45
• Best Drugstore Hydrating Lipstick: L’Oreal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick With Pomegranate Extract, $9
  Runner-Up Drugstore Hydrating Lipstick: Burt’s Bee’s Boosted Tinted Lip Balm, $8
• Best Long-Lasting Hydrating Lipstick: Jones Road The Lip Tint, $28
• Best Hydrating Balm: Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick Balm, $35
• Best Hydrating Lip Oil: DIOR Lip Glow Oil, $40

As Joey Healy, celebrity eyebrow specialist, owner of Joey Healy Eyebrow Studio and founder of Joey Healy Eyebrow Collection, shared with StyleCaster, it’s essential to adjust your skincare routine during the colder months, including when it comes to taking care of the lips. “Dry air and lower temperatures can cause lips to become chapped, so having a nourishing lipstick or balm on hand is key,” he says.

What to Look for in a Hydrating Lip Product

When shopping for hydrating lipsticks or balms, Healy confirms the ingredients can make all the difference. “Hyaluronic acid is a must for locking in moisture, while butters like cocoa butter and shea butter add nourishment. Steer clear of matte formulas and liquid lipsticks that dry down too much, as these can exacerbate dryness.” Instead, Healy notes you should opt for products labeled as “hydrating” or “moisturizing” and look for the key ingredients mentioned above.

Up ahead, we put together a complete list of the best hydrating lipsticks out there that experts and our editors swear by. Even if matte lip products have you in a chokehold, we’re big believers at least one of the below options will convert you to the hydrating side.

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