Got 99 lip balms and none of them work? (That's how the classic JAY-Z song goes [1], right?) Allow us to introduce you to your new obsession: lip oils.

While balms often sit on your lips, hydrate for a second, and the — poof — disappear, oils actually absorb into your skin. That means you're covered on the moisture front for longer. The first time you try a lip oil, you'll probably wonder where it's been all your life. The answer? In the drugstore aisle.

While lip oils can get fancy [2] (read: pricey) if you go the department store route, there are plenty of affordable options that retail for a very cool $10 or under. See our favourites ahead.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Oil

What makes this Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Oil [3] ($6) different is its pen-like applicator, which will make Type-A'ers happy from their neat chignon all the way down to their clean, white sneakers. This brush means you can get a very precise application, so you won't have to awkwardly pout to smear around an even layer of oil.

Milani Milani Moisture Lock Coconut Oil Infused Lip Treatment

The colours of this Milani Milani Moisture Lock Coconut Oil Infused Lip Treatment [4] ($8) are broken down by concern. Want moisture? Reach for the almond-scented clear gloss. In need of plumping? That's what peach mango is here for. Over the humidity? Pomegranate will serve as a protective barrier from the elements.