The early 2000’s brought us high-shine lip gloss, and in the (er, many) years since, those goopy tubes have evolved into some of the best lip oils your cosmetic case has ever seen. We’re talking hydrating, glossy formulas with dreamy sheen and none of the stickiness that gets stuck on your hair. And now that the matte lip look has finally taken a backseat, more people are favoring these pretty lip oils. To find the best options, we put over a dozen popular ones to the test, checking for long-lasting moisture, shine, and color. Our top pick is the Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss because it has just about everything we want in a lip oil: hydrating ingredients, lightweight feel, and comes in a wide array of shades. Below find all our tried and true favorites that kept our lips moisturized for hours, without the need for constant reapplication.

To put it simply, a lip oil is a lip balm or tinted lip balm alternative that helps keep your pout ultra hydrated. “Lip oils create a protective barrier that helps seal in moisture, which is essential for protecting the delicate skin on your lips,” says Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Entière Dermatology in New York City. “They make lips soft and supple and add pigment and shine,” says Kasey Spickard, a NYC-based makeup artist.