
The plane was delayed. The gifts arrived late. The food was overcooked and I couldn’t get the dog to stop barking.
That sounds like the beginning of a horrible Christmas story…something like Home Alone!
But, it gets worse. I was ready to have the most wonderful Christmas ever until I realized that in no way, shape or form was I ready for that special moment that I would share with my cherished loved one.
You know…The kiss under the mistle toe.

I’m talking about berry flavored, buttery, scented long wear, bombgirl pink lipstick that I wouldn’t dare wear because my lips are not winter proof. That was my biggest fear.
If you’re into going the extra mile to make sure your lips don’t feel like cardboard during the winter and even more importantly during those magical holiday moments, here are a few of the top lipsticks, glosses and lip oils recommended by the experts at Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Allure, Vogue, Ulta Beauty, Lifestyle of Beauty & Skin, and Byrdie.

Top Lipsticks of 2025
1. Dior Rouge Dior 999 Velvet Lipstick — Dior
Source: Marie Claire – Best Lipsticks 2025
2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick — Charlotte Tilbury
Source: Marie Claire – Best Lipsticks 2025
3. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick — MAC
Source: Allure – Best of Beauty (Lips) 2025
4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick — Revlon
Source: Ulta – Best Lip Products 2025 (editorial/bestseller pick)
5. Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick — Glossier
Source: Marie Claire – Best Lipsticks 2025

Top Lip Gloss / Gloss-Oil Hybrids of 2025
1. MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss — MAC
Source: Vogue – Best Lip Glosses 2025
2. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer — Fenty Beauty
Source: Harper’s Bazaar – Best Lip Glosses 2025
3. YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss — Yves Saint Laurent
Source: Allure – Best of Beauty (Lips) 2025
4. Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil — Summer Fridays
Source: Lifestyle of Beauty & Skin – 2025 Glazed Lip Guide

Top Lip Oils of 2025
1. Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil — Dior
Source: Byrdie – Best Lip Oils 2025
2. e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil — e.l.f. Cosmetics
Source: Allure – Best of Beauty (Lips) 2025
3. Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil — Fenty Beauty
Source: Lifestyle of Beauty & Skin – 2025 Glazed Lip Guide
4. Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil — Gisou
Source: Lifestyle of Beauty & Skin – 2025 Glazed Lip Guide
With these dreamy winter lip tips you’ll be thoroughly prepared for some serious mistletoe action this year. Just don’t get caught with Santa!






