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Five lip oils that rival the sold-out-everywhere Dior lip glow oil

The OG one

This is the mother of all lip oils, this old school favourite has a decidedly nonsticky feel, impressive staying power and the sheerest hint of colour. The chubby sponge applicator and sleek glass packaging bear a likeness to the elusive Dior lip oil, so give this one a whirl if you’re on the hunt for a real dupe.

Clarins Lip Comfort oil, $28, clarins.ca

The hybrid one

With the benefits of a balm but the look of a gloss, Kosas wet lip oil gloss is loaded with moisture-locking hyaluronic acid, peptides and fatty-acid-rich shea butter, avocado and evening primrose oils. One swipe gives the wearer plenty of glassy shine in shades ranging from fire engine red to shimmer-flecked raspberry.

Kosas wet lip oil gloss, $28, thedetoxmarket.ca

The high shine one

Designed with a rollerball applicator to dispense the perfect amount of product, the thick (but never sticky) formula swathes lips in a cocoon of moisture, with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. Slather it on before bed for smoother, pillowy soft lips, or in the day for mirrorlike shine. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic lip oil crystal elixir, $45, sephora.ca

The effortless one

Not only are these sleek lip oils incredibly elegant-looking, but they come in a range of unique colours like Marrakech (a soft peach) and Pink Beet (a cooltoned rosy shade). This laidback pick is ideal for slicking on before date night or to create a polished WFH look.

Merit Shade slick tinted lip oil, $31, meritbeauty.com

The Canadian one

For an instant mood boost, opt for this buttery number by Canadian clean beauty brand Ilia, which features a delightful ginger yuzu scent that will melt away your winter blues. The brand claims its star ingredient, salicornia herbacea extract, increases moisture levels by up to 6,000 per cent.

Ilia balmy gloss tinted lip oil, $34, thedetoxmarket.ca