5 Lip Products All the It Girls Are Wearing Now

These new glosses, liners, lipsticks, oils and tinted balms are so good, they’ve already been spotted on the hottest stars

This summer, the lips have it.

Everywhere we turn —and by that we mean everywhere we scroll — a celeb is out and about with eye-catching lip looks. That’s not news. What is news is that all these products are brand new, meaning we’re already getting a taste of how the latest launches perform IRL. The TL;DR: There are five new products that are rising to the top, and we got the scoop on why. Check out the latest from Merit, Rare Beauty and more, below, plus pro tips and tricks for your best lip look.

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Lip Gloss

Gloss is booming, and none feels more A-list than makeup pro Hung Vanngo’s effortless formula, particularly in the celeb-approved medium-nude shade Nothing to Lose (Anne Hathaway, Cindy Crawford and Rose Byrne have all worn it), which he says “gives the lips beautiful dimension and shine without taking away from the rest of the makeup.” 

Buy It! Hung Vanngo Beauty Glossy Lip Hue in Nothing to Lose, $26;
sephora.com

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Lip Liner

Hoyeon’s look was anchored by this La Beauté Louis Vuitton liner, which epitomizes luxury makeup with a peptide-infused formula that has an incredible texture. And of course the pencil is ultrachic.

Buy It! La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Crayon in 190 Beige Atlas, $58; us.louisvuitton.com

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Lip Oil

Makeup pro Soo Park applied Rare Beauty founder Selena Gomez’s latest creation on the star’s lips for this standout look. It’s got an “impressive pigmentation with buildable color, allowing you to customize the intensity with ease,” Park says. 

Buy It! Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick in Wish, $25; sephora.com

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Lipstick

Misty Copeland makeup pro Mali Boykin says Merit’s formula “delivers rich color while still feeling incredibly lightweight”—which is exactly what makes us reach for a tube again and again. Don’t miss an exclusive chance to win one of 10  MERIT Signature Lip Blush lipsticks in Archival—the same shade worn by Misty Copeland at the Met Gala. Enter here, exclusively on the PEOPLE App.

Buy It! Merit Signature Lip Blush in Archival, $28; meritbeauty.com

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Tinted Lip Balm

Olandria Carthen’s makeup pro Kimora Mulan calls this “the perfect mix of a lipstick and a lip gloss.” She outlined the star’s lips with the violet shade, then put the nude shade in the center. The finishing result: “New lip combo, unlocked!” 

Buy It! Anastasia Beverly Hills Kiss Theory Lip Balm in Phantom and Sunsetter, $18 each; anastasiabeverlyhills.com

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Plus Expert Lip Care Tips

Celebrity makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran (follow her on Instagram, @jaleesajaikaran) shares how she gets her power pout:

Treat Your Lips While You Sleep

The key to the perfect lip? Proper prep. I actually start at night with a lip mask that’s packed with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which creates a smooth, seamless application.

Exfoliate Before You Apply Color

Put on a rich lip balm like Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Sleeping Mask while applying skin care, let it sit while doing makeup, then wipe it off using a washcloth to gently remove dead skin.

Make Lipstick Go the Distance

Apply your formula straight from the tube, blot excess pigment gently with a tissue, then reapply a second thin layer for rich depth and longevity.

Get a Precise Lip Line

Once you’ve got your lip color on, sharpen the outer edges around your mouth by using a small flat brush dipped in a tiny bit of concealer.

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