The Best Moisturizing Lipsticks for Dry Lips in 2023

As a self-confessed makeup lover, lipsticks are an essential part of my makeup routine! But, there are rules to the game. Wear the right lipstick and it will elevate your look and tie all your makeup. And unfortunately, the visa-versa is true too, I’m sure I’m not the only one who had to learn that the hard way.

It’s not the shade alone that can make or break your look. Your lipstick needs to be hydrating enough for your lips, to ensure they stay smooth the whole day. This is especially important for dry and aging lips which tend to need that extra nourishment.

Is there anything worse in the lipstick world than cracked and patchy lipstick an hour after applying it? But, the good news is, it doesn’t need to be that way. Using hydrating lipsticks with moisturizing ingredients will keep your lips soft and fabulous throughout the day.

I’ve put together some of my favorite lipsticks that have given me confidence in wearing lipstick, they aren’t only my favorites, they’re recommended by the experts themselves- the makeup artists!

These lipsticks are hydrating, and moisturizing, not to mention gorgeous and highly pigmented in color, from the best drugstore lipsticks to luxury ones, there’s something for everyone! Say goodbye to dry lips with these moisturizing and hydrating lipsticks!

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Best Drugstore: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is a go-to product if you’re after a perfect pout! From red lipsticks to neutral ones and with 3 finishes of cream, matte and pearl, there’s a shade for every need and every taste too!

Not only does it add a pop of color, but it also has hydrating benefits and feels more like a balm than a lipstick. Which is what a comfortable lipstick should feel like!

The hydrating ingredients, like vitamin E and avocado oil, give the added benefit of long-lasting hydration, even after you wash your lipstick off.

To make this lipstick even more perfect than it already is, it’s also affordable! However, it’s not vegan or 100% transfer-proof. That being said, for a drugstore lipstick, it’s pretty darn good! I’m not the only one to think so!

The lipsticks are loved by many, including Lisa Eldridge and Mario Dedivanovic. See more drugstore lipstick recommendations.

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Best for Comfort: MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick

Back to the basics with MAC. Not that MAC is basic, it’s anything but that! However, back in the day when I started out wearing makeup, the best makeup was MAC and that was what the majority of youngsters wore!

Nowadays, with so much competition, MAC has had to make its product stand out and that’s exactly what the MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick is!

It’s a bestselling lipstick that not only delivers gorgeous pigmentation but also gives the lips long-lasting moisture that has immediate and long-term relief. Comfortable to wear with a weightless feel, this lipstick is the real deal!

While it’s not as long-lasting as other lipsticks, the pluses outweigh the negatives. Ideal for dry, chapped and mature lips, this sheer lipstick adds oomph and shine back to your lips!

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Best Drugstore Gloss: NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss

Named America’s #1 silky-smooth non-sticky lip gloss, this lip gloss literally flies off the shelves! It’s everything you need if you’re after high-gloss lips that aren’t sticky. Not only will your lips not be sticky, but they’ll feel buttery soft (hence the name!) and conditioned! That’s due to its nourishing ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.

The shade range is pretty impressive. NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss comes in all the regular nudes and reds, plus a few outlandish shades like blue, orange and a range of browns.

Like all lip glosses, the biggest disadvantage to them is that they tend to wear off quickly. That being said, the NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss lasts better than most lip glosses. For long-lasting lip coverage, keep the lip gloss handy in your purse or choose one of the longer-lasting lipstick options here.

Aside from the super soft feeling that this lip gloss gives and the moisturizing ingredients that it has, it’s also one of the most affordable ones on the market! Pair it with an NYX Slim Line Pencil for added definition.

But, the NYX Butter Lip Gloss is not just loved by me, but also by the likes of Nikki Tutorials, Kandee Johnson and the famous Zendaya who has sported them in various shades.

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Best Hydrating: Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine

I know we’ve already covered a lipstick from Revlon, but, Revlon is the king of affordable lipsticks and the Glass Shine is irresistible! In fact, they practically fly off the shelves and are frequently sold out.

Get a skin-like appearance with the Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick. They melt into the lips giving you not only a stunning appearance but also comfortable lip wear.

Despite the fact that they’re called lipstick and look like lipstick, they are more like nourishing lip balms. Ideal for those who are after comfortable lip wear that doesn’t need to be long-lasting or intensely pigmented. And let me tell you, these lipsticks are the definition of comfort!

The only big disadvantage to these lipsticks is that they’re so often sold out, I’ve never yet come across all 25 shades being in stock at the same time. But don’t be disheartened, read on to the next lipstick for a great dupe!

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Best for Dry Lips: NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick

Relatively new to the lipstick game is the NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick. It quickly became a bestseller, and that is no surprise! It’s super hydrating on the lips with ingredients like shea and mango butter that keep the lips moisturized. It feels like a lip balm, yet has the coverage and lasting powers of a lightweight lipstick.

With a sheer to medium coverage that’s buildable, it gives lasting hydration with a beautiful high-gloss finish. Yep, even after you remove the lipstick from your lips, your lips will continue to feel soft and nourished.

I said that it’s a good dupe for the Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick, but honestly, it’s a lot better! The color payoff is much more pigmented, yet you still get the balm-like benefits. Check out makeup artist Hung Vanngo using the Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick to see how the pros apply it.

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Best for Mature Lips: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm

The clue to the fabulousness of the YSL Rouge Volupté Shine is in the name. Called a Lipstick Balm, and that’s exactly what it is. You get the best of both worlds with it!

Its best selling point is how it feels like a balm, is extremely comfortable to wear and conditions and moisturizes the lips. Along with its medium coverage and hydrating properties, it’s easy to see why we can’t get enough of this lipstick!

Ideal for the red carpets, Mary Phillips who has worked with stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Bella Hadid, has used the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm for various red carpet events. The lipsticks give you the glam factor while at the same time, caring for your lips!

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Best Gloss: Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Non-Sticky Gloss

You don’t have to break the bank to get gorgeous lips and the Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Non-Sticky Gloss is proof of that. Despite that it’s not lipstick, it made it here for its comfort, moisturising effect and glossy finish that never feels sticky! In fact, it feels more like lip oil, than lip gloss, the only difference is that you get stunning glossy lips with it!

Easy to apply, it glides on the lips giving a lovely color payoff that’s buildable. Available in 11 high-shine shades and 1 shimmer shade, there’s a gloss for every taste and mood.

Labelled Clean at Sephora, the formula is loaded with good-for-you ingredients that are non-irritating and safe for sensitive skin.

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Best Long-lasting: Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

The Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks have the whole lipstick package! From the huge range of 35 shades to choose from to how the lipstick feels and looks on the lips.

In general, I love Urban Decay makeup, they get it right 95% of the time and these lipsticks are one of their bestsellers. They tick every box that lipsticks should tick, including super hydrating and non-drying on the lips. Infused with hydrating ingredients, these lipsticks have your back.

They have intense pigmentation that’s creamy and smooth to apply, comfortable to wear and provide long-lasting results. Does it get better than that?!

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Best Refillable: Dior Addict Shine Refillable Lipstick

The Dior Addict Shine Lipsticks were recently reformulated to be more environmentally conscious. The main changes are that the lipstick comes in a refillable case and that they’re made from more than 90% natural ingredients.

Similar in texture and lip benefits to the NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick, the Dior Addict also gives intense hydrating with an impressive color payoff. Like the NARS lipstick, it also doesn’t fit into the traditional definition of lipstick.

The Addict Shine is somewhere in between a balm and lip oil, it glides on the lips smoothly and easily giving your lips a glossy shine. Removing it leaves your lips feeling soft and conditioned for up to 24 hours!

The Dior Addict Shine Refillable Lipstick comes in a whopping 40 shades, ranging from nudes to reds and purples and is suitable for all skin tones, pale to dark. Made from hydrating ingredients like oils, you can be sure your lips will benefit from them. The obvious downside to these lipsticks is the price. Dior is luxury all the way and the price naturally reflect it!

Looking for more lipsticks for pale skin? Read our recommendations.

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Best Matte: bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick

The bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick is more of a traditional lipstick than some of the balm-like ones mentioned. However, that’s not to say it’s less comfortable or hydrating.

It comes in 25 shades ranging from very nude to deep plums and browns. The shades all have a satin-matte finish. Where a matte finish is often drying on the lips, that is so not the case here!

Creamy to apply, comfortable to wear and packed with oils for lasting hydration these lipsticks deliver beautiful color payoff with a velvety feel to them.

While the bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick may not be the most hydrating of the lipsticks in this review, for a matte full-coverage lipstick it scores 10 out of 10!

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Common Lipstick FAQs

Why are my lips chapped if I wear hydrating lipstick?

Wearing hydrating lipstick is great for keeping your lips moisturized and hydrated. However, if you have chapped lips that don’t regularly receive TLC, a hydrating lipstick is not enough.

You need to start with the basics of lip care and regularly wear lip balm or lip oil, like the City Beauty Lip Oil.

How does lipstick moisturize lips?

Lipsticks that are moisturizing are made with moisturizing ingredients. Common ingredients to look out for are butters and oils.

How to ensure moisturized lips?

Choosing a moisturizing lipstick is the way to start, but a great hack is to apply a thin layer of lip balm before your lipstick. This works for dry and chapped lips as well as mature lips which tend to need a little extra moisture.

Does matte lipstick dry out lips?

While only a few years ago the answer would have been a resounding yes, nowadays, that’s not the case. With more and more brands opting for hydrating ingredients in their lipsticks, wearing matte lipstick no longer means that your lips will dry out.

How to choose the best hydrating lipstick for your lips?

There are a few factors to look at when choosing lipstick. Start with your budget. There are plenty of drugstore lipsticks that are just as impressive as luxury ones. Revlon is the star when it comes to quality budget makeup.

Next, choose the finish and shade you want. There’s moisturizing lipstick in every finish, including matte. Lastly, look at the ingredients. A hydrating lipstick usually has butter as one of the first ingredients listed.

Find out how to prevent lipstick from bleeding and feathering here.

My Thoughts on Hydrating Lipsticks

Choosing lipstick should be a fun and exciting experience but with so many products available, it can quickly turn stressful. I hope these moisturizing lipstick recommendations, take away the stress and put the fun factor back!

Get the best for your lips with lipsticks that don’t dry out the lips. These do exactly the opposite, they give lasting hydration and feel more like lip balms than lipstick! From the shade preference to the coverage and the lasting powers, there’s a lipstick for every need and desire!

Hollie xx

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