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Tinted lip oils are arguably the preferred lacquer for lips right now.  Unfortunately, they aren’t all created equal. When it comes to finding one that you’ll actually love, the right formula has to find that delicate balance between finish, colour pay-off and comfort, which is a tough ask of any makeup product.

Thankfully, one contender makes the cut on all fronts – the new Clarins Lip Comfort Oil ($39).

The new lip oil delivers juicy colour, a glossy finish, and the formula has been boosted with natural ingredients that provide extra care for your lips – meaning you’re getting care, colour and comfort in the one product. So really, it’s more like skincare disguised as makeup.

With the new formula boasting 93 per cent of its ingredients from a natural origin, expect deep hydration alongside instant shine with a blend of organic Jojoba, Hazelnut and Sweetbriar Rose Oil – the latter of which also helps to reinforce skin barrier function and protect the lips from environmental aggressors.

I recently tried the new Lip Comfort Oil formula for myself, and was extremely impressed. As a tinted lip oil lover, I was excited to discover that the new care-led formula felt like the lovechild of a lip treatment and a gloss – but without that heavy, sticky feeling we all despise.

There are eight shades in total, which range from a sheer gloss to a moody chocolate hue. My immediate favourite was Pitaya, a pretty magenta colour that – alongside the Cherry, Apricot, Strawberry and Plum shades – contains an intuitive pigment that adjusts its hue according to the natural pH of your lips.

The colour and glossy finish are instant but long-lasting, for easy ‘one-and-done’ wear as the final step in your makeup routine. You can also wear the clear shade, Honey, as an intensive overnight treatment, which Clarins tested to reveal that 85 per cent of women who tried it found their lips were better nourished upon waking.

The packaging is chic, without compromising on Clarins’ commitment to Responsible Beauty. The heritage company continues to follow founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins’ principles to support those in need, fund medical research, and protect the planet for future generations.

So, there you have it – the ultimate lip care treatment, cleverly, conveniently (and consciously!) camouflaged as a lip colour. You can officially end your search by shopping it below.

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