For those looking for a lightweight, ultra-hydrating lip gloss that won’t break the bank, a recent survey of more than 500 NewBeauty winners has highlighted a clear winner: e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil ($8). With ten shades, including clear and glimmer options, and packed with nourishing oils like squalane, apricot, avocado, jojoba and pomegranate, this gloss-oil hybrid provides hydration without the sticky feel. Here’s what our readers had to say.
Drugstore Price, Luxury Performance
“Not sticky, lasts a long time, pretty colors,” says one devoted makeup enthusiast of the oil, noting this affordable option often outperforms some of her higher-priced favorites. “I’ve been makeup obsessed since I was 13. I’ve spent probably over $100,000 on makeup alone in 14 years. So… I will say a lot of times, the cheaper options are just as good as the ‘high-end’ ones.”
Shine, Hydration + Comfort
Readers love this formula for its beautiful color selection and lightweight feel. “Perfect colors and formula,” one reader, 45, says, while another, 45, praises its texture: “Long-lasting and not goopy.” Another 44 year-old fan says, “It makes my lips shiny and youthful.” Who doesn’t want that?
The hydration factor sets this gloss apart, as one reader, 23, states her favorite factor simply: “Hydration.” Another reader, 51, adds the oil is “light and [has a] good scent with a slight tint.”
The Bottom Line
With a formula that nourishes and a price tag that makes it easy to stock up on multiple shades, it’s no surprise this lip oil is a go-to for beauty lovers of all ages.
*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2025
