Lip Glow Oil Balm 10ml, honey

Say goodnight to the endless choice between a glossy pout and actually moisturised lips, because this oil balm is both at once. Some days you want that high-shine finish but your favourite gloss leaves your lips feeling tight by lunchtime; other days you need serious hydration but don't want to look like you applied balms three times in one sitting. Lumene has answered the prayers of everyone who wants a glossy lip without sacrificing comfort, and this honey shade is particularly lovely for those mornings when you just reach into your bag for whatever works instantly. It gives that luscious shine while letting moisture settle in rather than evaporating off the surface, so it's essentially a gloss and an intensive treatment having babies together.

The honey colour sits in that sweet spot between sheer nude and warm golden, which means it reads well over bare lips but also plays beautifully as a topper to whatever lipstick you happen to be wearing that day. If your lip routine has been anything like mine the last year or two, you already know the value of an all-rounder - something that goes on in one swipe and doesn't need constant reapplying. The texture is where it really earns its keep; oil balms are designed to feel smooth rather than sticky, which means no worrying about your drink container sticking to your lips mid conversation. It glides on effortlessly, leaving a soft glow instead of a tacky film. You get the sheen you want with none of the aftertaste and no feeling like there's something sitting uncomfortably between your teeth. One little tube that works for coffee runs or nights out - simple, effective, and honestly one of those products that makes you feel slightly more put together just by owning it in your handbag.