Finding a lip gloss that delivers hydration, shine, a wash of color and comfort can be a challenge. But according to real NewBeauty readers,* it’s possible, and it doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. According to our beauty-enthusiastic readers, NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip ($9) is a must-have.
Available in a whopping 18 shades, Fat Oil Lip Drip is packed with hydrating ingredients like cloudberry oil, raspberry oil and squalane and delivers a universally flattering wash of color that’s never sticky or tacky.
It’s no wonder this gloss-oil hybrid is winning fans for its nourishing formula—more than 7,000 tubes have been sold on Amazon this month alone. Here’s what readers had to say.
A Gloss That Hydrates, Not Dries
“Most lip glosses have a habit of drying my lips out, but this combo lip oil/gloss is perfect,” shares one 27-year-old reader. “My lips get hydrated and look fabulous at the same time. Love that the formula isn’t sticky.” Another 33-year-old reader praises its silky formula: “Love it! Not sticky.”
Shine, Hydration + Affordability
Readers in their 40s also love the oil, with one reader, 46, sharing, “I love the NYX Fat oils. Not sticky, no weird smell or taste, shine, hydration, and affordable.” Another reader, 41, loves its versatility, noting it’s “sheer and non-stick—perfect over lipstick.”
With an unbeatable price and a formula that combines the best of a lip gloss and lip oil, it’s easy to see why this product is a reader favorite.
*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2025
