Summer Beauty: Sheer Lipsticks, Lip Oils & Lip Stains You Need Now

There’s no better time than summer to show off the beauty of your natural lips with just a hit of color. As a matter of fact, the more your lips show a subtle shine, the more luscious the look. We aren’t talking stripper lip shine, though there is certainly a time for that… No, we are talking about a summery lipstick look which you can get with a sheer lipstick, a lip oil or lip stain.

What’s the difference between  a sheer lipstick, a lip oil or lip stain? A sheer lipstick is like a hybrid mix of lip balm and lipstick. You get the hydration of a lip balm combined with the pigment or color of a lipstick.

A lip oil is more nourishing for your lips. Lip oils contain good-for-you hydrating oils like jojoba, rosehip, and coconut oils, all of which are amazing at soothing dry lips. For an ultra sexy look, use a lip stain, as your lips look naturally colored. Lip stains are usually water or gel,  and some include natural plant oils. When you want your lip color to last, try a lip stain as opposed to a lipstick.

We put together a list of sheer lipsticks, lip oils and lip stains we love, and think you will too. From luxe to bargain priced, we’ve got your covered.

FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick $22

An ultra-comfortable sheer lipstick with the perfect amount of nourishing color and shine that is available in a range of easy-to-wear shades for all.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Aqua Beauty Radiant Gel Lip Tint Dewy Berry $4

A refreshing weightless gel tint that provides radiant sheer color and is enriched with purified water that hydrates and feels cool on contact. This long-wear lip color stains the lips for that “just bitten” effect.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in Fuchsia Stiletto $38

A medium-coverage, hydrating lipstick with a high-shine, balm-like texture that conditions and moisturizes the lips.

LAURA MERCIER Stick Gloss in Black Orchid $28

A sheer swipe of moisturizing color.

Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 $24

A cult-favorite hydrating and smoothing lip balm that offers clear, sheer, or effortless color with lasting moisture and essential sun protection.

NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm  $28

A hydrating lip balm with a subtle tint of color, available in six universally flattering shades.

Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lip Stain Frozé $24

An intensely-bold lip stain that’s hydrating, long-wearing, and lightweight, with easy control and waterproof wear.