Why Glossy, Barely-There Lips Are Replacing Lipstick This Season
And it's not just about convenience. These balms are loaded with bioactive ingredients like hyaluronic acid, murumuru butter, and antioxidant-rich seed oils that plump, hydrate, and shield the delicate lip area from environmental stressors. Unlike traditional lipsticks, which often contain waxes and pigments that can dry or settle, the latest formulations melt seamlessly into the skin, offering a custom tint and a luminous, barely-there finish. It's makeup, yes, but it's also treatment.
Culturally, the shift toward a more undone, natural lip aligns with a broader trend in beauty that is embracing what's real. From Sofia Coppola's capsule collaboration with Augustinus Bader to Hermès' poetic Rosy Lip Enhancer, these formulas don't overwrite your features. They softly frame them.
With wellness at the forefront and multitasking formulas now the gold standard, these are the new lip essentials worth the space in your handbag. From nourishing actives to refillable couture packaging, these five tinted balms are leading the takeover, one swipe at a time.
Hermès
A whisper of pink, a wash of light, this weightless lip enhancer from Hermès delivers effortless elegance with every swipe. The ultra-fine, milky texture glides on like second skin, smoothing and softening lips while leaving a luminous, barely-there flush. Inspired by the softness of Milo leather and designed as a refillable object of beauty, its luxury that lingers.
The Formula
Lightweight, nourishing, and delicately scented with floral notes.
Key Ingredients• White Mulberry Extract: Enhances softness and elasticity.
• Sesame-Seed & Raspberry-Seed Oils: Hydrate and smooth. Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancer in 27 Rose Confetti Rose AED320
Summer Fridays
Summer Fridays unveils Pink Guava, a bright, sheer pink Lip Butter Balm with a sweet tropical scent that instantly transports you to sunnier days. Juicy, playful, and universally flattering, it's your new go-to for a wash of summer colour and shine. Silky, vegan, and ultra-hydrating, the balm delivers buildable pigment and buttery moisture with every swipe, perfect for beach bags, beauty kits, and everything in between.
The Formula
100% vegan, ultra-nourishing, and non-sticky with a smooth, glossy finish.
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