Get your best winter pout with these lip must-haves

The crisp winter air might have you reaching for cosy knits and steaming mugs of hot chocolate, but it also brings an unwelcome dryness—especially to your lips. And that is where your trusty lip saviours come into play. From lightweight tints to high-shine glosses, and velvety lipsticks, the right products don’t just add a pop of colour; they keep your lips soft, hydrated, and plump all season long.

This winter, lip trends are all about high-shine finishes and nourishing formulas. Think glossy tints, luxurious lip oils, and timeless, velvety reds and deep berry hues. And let’s not forget the magic of hybrid formulas. Infused with skin-loving ingredients such as nourishing oils, these are proof that lip care and glam can go hand in hand.

But winter isn’t just about function; it’s also about indulgence. There’s something deeply satisfying about uncapping a brand-new lipstick or gliding a buttery balm onto your lips. Below, we’ve curated the perfect winter-friendly products. Whether you're opting for a sheer, tinted oil for an effortless day look or a bold matte lip for an evening out, these must-haves deliver both style and care.

Read on to discover our curated selection of hydrating, trend-forward lip products to keep your pout perfect all winter.

Nars Explicit Lipstick

This satin-finish formula delivers vibrant, high-impact pigment with a creamy texture that glides effortlessly and stays smudge-resistant for hours. Infused with rosehip seed oil and hyaluronic acid, it hydrates and smooths lips while locking in moisture. Designed with a precision-tip bullet, it allows for unmatched definition and effortless contouring.

Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Tinted Lip Serum

Enriched with the richness of hyaluronic acid and six botanical oils in every swipe, this gloss combines skincare and makeup for the ultimate lip treatment. With plumping properties and a rich texture, it smooths fine lines while delivering a juicy finish. Think of it as your winter lip rescue in a tube.

Simply Nam Satin Soft Lip Crème

Opt for a potent blend of hydration and vibrancy available in five hues formulated carefully for brown skin tones. Infused with sodium hyaluronate for deep hydration, squalane to lock in moisture, and green tea extract for protection, these lip crèmes leave your lips soft, supple, and nourished. The creamy satin finish ensures all-day comfort with a one-of-a-kind luxurious feel.

indē wild Lip Tint 

Building on the success of its viral Dewy Lip Treatment, indē wild now offers it in two gorgeous shades that deliver the same smooth, nourishing formula with a subtle tint. Infused with hydrating ingredients, this lip tint provides a natural flush of colour while maintaining the lips’ softness and moisture. Perfect for those who love a fresh, effortless look, these tints offer the ideal balance of care and colour, elevating your lip game with ease.

Typsy Beauty Pout Polish Peptide Lip Balm

Add a flush of colour with lasting hydration through this vibrant lip tint. The lightweight formula delivers buildable coverage, while its moisturising ingredients keep your lips soft and supple. Perfect for a quick touch-up when you’re out and about.

Etude House Glow Fixing Tint

A glowy tint with a lightweight, smooth formula that also leaves behind a lip-nourishing stain sounds too good to be true, but this tint proves it’s possible. The formula gives your lips a high-shine finish with just a hint of colour and hydrates them, making it perfect for the winter. It’s non-sticky and perfect for achieving that effortlessly dewy pout. Brownie points for its adorable, glowy packaging!

Indulgeo Essentials Pout It Lip Oil

A true multitasker, this lip oil is a burst of hydration in a sleek bottle. Packed with nourishing ingredients, it glides on effortlessly, leaving your lips feeling plump and glossy without any sticky residue. Perfect for both a bare-faced day out or layered over your favourite lipstick for added shine. 

Blur Cosmetics It's Giving Honey Juicy Lip Oil

Blur Cosmetics’ newly launched lip oil is a treat for your lips and your senses. This lightweight formula delivers a glossy finish while keeping your pout soft, supple, and hydrated. Available in four stunning shades, it’s perfect for adding a subtle tint or layering over your favourite lipstick for an extra touch of shine.

Flurth AM & PM Lip Care Trio Bundle

Bookmark this travel-friendly, Korean-origin product to fit seamlessly into your day and night skincare routine. This duo ensures your lips are nourished around the clock. The AM formula preps and hydrates, while the PM balm repairs and deeply conditions overnight.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Satin Lipstick

A statement lip, if there ever was one, this lipstick is all about bold, unapologetic colour. With a smooth, velvety finish and a long-lasting formula, it’s the ideal companion for winter soirées and festive gatherings.

LoveChild by Masaba Shooting Star Hyper Hydrating Gloss Balm

Infused with jojoba oil and shea butter, this 3-in-1 gloss delivers a high-shine finish while keeping your lips moisturised. Perfect for a swipe of hydration and shine in a jiffy.

Diam Beauty Soft Filter Blurring Pot

This viral, velvety-soft matte formula delivers a diffused, blurred effect for lips that look effortlessly chic. The lightweight texture glides on smoothly, offering buildable coverage and a plush finish without drying out your pout. Perfect for creating that softly blurred lip look popularised by K-dramas, that’s equal parts modern and chic.

Kea Cosmetics Sweet Talks Lip Gloss

Infused with shea butter for a soft, non-sticky feel, this formula is your new go-to for a playful, colourful pout. Inspired by desi sweets, each of the five shades brings a burst of vibrant, irresistible colour. From Jalebi Syrup to Chocolate Barfi, these glosses are a must-have for every brown girl’s beauty arsenal.

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