Nostalgia is a powerful feeling—and it seems that none of us are exempt from a sense of wistfulness for the days of old. This phenomenon proves vastly evident amongst certain circles within the beauty sphere, whereupon our favourite creators, personalities, and maestros have taken it upon themselves to convey their yearning through the resurgence of trends from the early aughts and beyond. See: the fall/winter 2023 presentations, where ’70s blush draping came in full-force at Giorgio Armani and Marissa Wilson, as well as the ’90s-inspired kohl-smudged lids witnessed at Christian Dior as well as Private Policy. Not forgetting, too, the sporting of Y2K-specific aesthetics from the Hollywood set comprising two-toned strands and blue eyeshadow. Bearing this in mind, it makes sense that the team at Vogue Singapore is, too, hankering after a relic that now comes with an elevated twist: lip oils; the luxurious, more-moisturising cousin to squeeze-tube lip glosses that were a staple in our make-up bags as children.
2023’s iteration, naturally, amalgamates the sensibilities of a modern day consumer’s needs. The lip oils of today fit neatly into the category of skincare make-up hybrids dominating the market; the marrying of a lip balm and gloss to produce a highly-hydrating formula that delivers on punchy colour and shine. From Westman Atelier to Clarins, we invite you to cast your gaze upon our curation of the most noteworthy lip oils to add to your arsenal, all of which are designed to pamper your pouts all without comprising on style.
Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil in At Night, $88, from Sephora
Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Lip Oil in Burgundy, $58, from Net-A-Porter
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in 001 Pink, $59, from Dior boutiques
Hermès Hermesistible Infused Care Oil in Corail Bigarade, $93, from Hermès boutiques
Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Delight in No. 3 Sweet, $63, from Sisley Paris boutiques
Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in 08 Strawberry, $41, from Clarins boutiques
Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Lip Gloss in In The Buff, $50, from Sephora
Photography and styling: Studio Oooze
