If there's one type of product beauty editors go absolutely feral over, it's lip balms. My colleague, senior beauty editor Aniyah Morinia, can name all the best ones off the top of her head. But she recently told me about a new launch that, in her opinion, surpasses them all—and that's saying a lot. "It's August, and I've probably tried over 50 different products this year," she tells me. "I actually vowed to stop indulging in lip products this year because I felt like I owned way too many, but I happily made an exception for one in particular."
The product in question is eos's Dewy Lip Shine ($10). "I've been wearing eos lip products for over a decade, so I'm no stranger to the brand's nutrient-rich and hydrating formulas," she shares. "I was pleasantly surprised by this product, mainly because of how high-shine it is, even with very little application. It really only took one swipe to transform my lips, and you don't come across that too often." Want to hear more about why this lippie has earned her beauty-editor stamp of approval? Keep scrolling for everything you need to know.
"When it comes to summer beauty products, I'm always looking for long-lasting formulas. I spend so much more time outside during the warmer months, so I like a product that can withstand humidity and sweat. This one checks all those boxes, and it also earns bonus points in my book because it's a non-sticky formula that won't get caught in my hair if a gust of wind comes my way! I also wear a lot less makeup when I'm out and about in the summer, so I like to rely on a statement shiny lip to carry my otherwise simple glam looks. I reach for anything glossy and hydrating, so this dewy, skincare-infused formula easily tops my list."
"I typically go for a brown lip liner and any nude or pink gloss that I can find at the bottom of my bag, but ever since I got my hands on this lip shine, I'm able to skip the liner and go straight to that glossy finish. Not only does this help me save time in my makeup routine, but it makes doing my lip combo on the go so much easier.
Because these lip shines are buildable, I like to layer them. I started with Strawberry Milk for a nice creamy pink base, and then added the cozy Dirty Chai to the center of my bottom lip for that nude finish. I think it complements my dual-toned lips so well."
"Despite my efforts to minimize the number of lip products I own, I am fully recommending this one to anyone who loves an affordable glossy lip that is far from sticky, easy to throw into a clutch (or even your pocket), and extremely hydrating. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think Strawberry Milk has the number-one spot right now. But once fall rolls around, I'll be turning to Dirty Chai, a cozy warm beige, and Jelly Donut, a berry-toned mauve."
