When your lips are dry and chapped from too much time in the hot summer sun, the wrong lipstick formula can make moisture matters worse and even draw attention to dry, flaky patches.
Your solution doesn't necessarily have to be ditching your lipstick completely either. Apart from loading up on lip balm and drinking plenty of water, purchasing a product that delivers your desired colour (a summery coral, perhaps?) along with a boost of hydration may help you out.
You can do this on a budget too. Ahead, find four of our favourite hydrating lipsticks that all ring in at under $15.
W3LL People Optimist Lipstick
Available in eight shades, the W3LL People Optimist Lipstick [1] ($12) is made with ingredients like jojoba oil, shea butter, and silk to create a highly moisturising, comfy effect on your lips — while still providing impressive colour payoff. All the options are beautiful, but all the proceeds from sales of Brave (and orangey red) will be donated to Lipstick Angels, a nonprofit that provides beauty services and products to those going through cancer treatments.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine
The vitamin E-infused e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine [2] ($6) delivers a soft, more natural-looking shine and the perfect wash of subtle colour. It's available in eight different shades, all of which are named after moods.
e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick
The e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick [3] ($3) is offered in 10 different shades and is perfect for anyone who really wants wow-worthy colour. Bonus: it's packed with jojoba oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and macadamia seed oil to deliver hydration and keep it there.
W3LL People HydroLip Gloss
If lip gloss is more your speed, give the W3LL People HydroLip Gloss [4] ($14) a try. On top of delivering moisture via jojoba oil, it provides a plumping effect.