There's not a whole lot about our high-school makeup routine that makes us nostalgic, but we've still got a thing for Lancome Juicy Tubes. So color us surprised when we found a tinted gloss that we love even more than Juicy Tubes: Lancome Juicy Shaker Pigment Infused Bi-Phased Lip Oil, $22. The oil's fat, cone-shaped cushion applicator means you can apply it in a flash, and there are 25 lovely shades to try -- each with its own, irresistible flavor. We haven't found one we don't lick -- er, like.
Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil, $42, glides on like a thick gel, without any stickiness. The hydrating formula is dispensed via an antibacterial 24-karat-gold-plated tip that delivers an immediate cooling sensation. The ingredient list contains all sorts of anti-aging miracle workers: 14 antioxidant-laden essential oils (bois de rose, lavender, rosemary, vanilla, orange, ylang ylang and rose geranium among them); ten lipid-rich plant oils (hazelnut, kukui nut, rose hip, borage, olive, green tea, cherry pit, sweet almond, jojoba and evening primrose); four vitamins (A, B5, C and E); plus three active ingredients that plump lips, reduce wrinkles and boost moisture levels by up to 6,000 percent.
Fake a rosy-cheeked, just-in-from-the-cold glow without setting foot in snow with Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip & Cheek Creamy Oil, $18. Made of argan oil, tangerine peel oil, orange peel oil, castor seed oil and jojoba, the nourishing treatment provides a sheer wash of color to lips and cheeks. The product starts as a cream and melts into oil upon contact -- but don't worry, it doesn't leave lips or cheeks sticky or slick. It's also free of petroleum, parabens, sulfates and phthalates.
Sometimes you're not looking for a hint of tint in your lip oil -- just long-lasting moisture and maybe a slick scent. The crystal-clear The Body Shop Natural Lip Roll-On, $6, is just the ticket. This gloss smoothes and soothes with seven different types of oils, including fair-trade coconut, olive and soybean oil. Wear alone or over your lipstick for a high-shine finish. It's available in five delicious flavors: coconut, berry, rose, orange and -- our favorite -- mint.
Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Lip Oil Duo, $13, smells like summer vacation -- the coconut fragrance is pure, tropical heaven. When you're done huffing the tube, you'll note the rich, not-at-all-sticky texture, courtesy of shea butter and argan, castor seed and sunflower oils. These sheer tinted oils -- one is pink, the other gold -- are as hydrating as your most heavy-duty lip balm.