Summer is the season for fresh skin, sun-kissed cheeks, and lips that shine with hydration and playful colour. This year, beauty brands are serving up an irresistible buffet of balms, glosses, tints, and oils that don’t just look good—they work overtime to nourish, protect, and adapt to your unique glow. From SPF-packed lip oils to pH-adaptive tints and flavour-inspired balms, here’s a look at the best summer lip products making waves this season. —Ashley Harris
If you’re on the hunt for a multitasker that combines sun protection with a juicy pop of colour, look no further than Riversol’s Broad Spectrum SPF 40+ Tinted Sunscreen Lip Oil. This vegan, cruelty-free, and silicone-free formula delivers a glossy finish and a soft stain while shielding your pout from UVA/UVB rays—all with the clean feel of a mineral base and a hint of juicy colour.
For a fun, budget-friendly pick that smells as good as it looks, essence’s Juicy Bomb Gloss Butter Balms are a delicious go-to. Available in scents like Chocolate, Kiwi, and Coconut, these balms bring a pop of colour and moisture. Soft, plump, and shiny lips are practically guaranteed, making them a summer staple you’ll want in every bag.
The “jam lips” trend is showing no signs of slowing, and NYX is leading the way with its glossy, high-shine Lip IV shades that mimic the juicy, berry-stained finish dominating social feeds. From the vivid Bubble Gum Burst to the subtle but stunning Blush Rush, these glosses are perfect for layering or wearing solo. Their non-sticky, hydrating formula makes achieving that just-bitten, lacquered effect easier than ever.
If you’re a skincare devotee who wants hydration that feels more like treatment than makeup, Omy Lab’s new Lip Drinks are your next obsession. A trio of balms—Affogato, Lemonade, and Matcha-Coco—brings scent and skincare together in one beautifully Canadian-made product. Infused with hyaluronic acid, moringa oil, and plant-based wax, these Lip Drinks don’t just nourish; they smooth, protect, and feel like a summer treat for your lips.
Over at Glow Recipe, their latest drop is inspired by a Korean dessert and promises the same sweet, fruity refreshment. Glass Balm is the brand’s first-ever tinted lip treatment. Expect sheer tints, long-lasting hydration, and micro-sized hyaluronic acid spheres that plump and perfect your pout for up to 12 hours.
For a tropical twist on a cult classic, the Pink Guava Lip Butter Balm from Summer Fridays launches in Canada this June. Packed with shea and murumuru seed butters, it delivers a silky texture and just enough tint to make your lips look effortlessly sun-kissed. With a juicy scent and buildable pigment, it’s the ultimate beach bag essential.
Fenty Beauty also joins the summer party with its newest Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil. Available in Passion Fruit and Coconut, these lip oils nourish with jojoba seed and rosehip fruit oils while visibly improving lip texture over time. The plush doe-foot applicator and mouthwatering scent combo make this one feel as luxurious as it is effective.
For fans of personalization and pH-powered beauty, Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water pH Jelly Tint in pHreeze is a game-changer. This pinky-coral tint adapts to your skin’s unique chemistry, giving you a one-of-a-kind lip flush that develops within two minutes. Bonus: it also works beautifully on cheeks, offering a refreshing, bouncy formula packed with aloe, seawater, and vegan collagen.
Launching in June, NARS introduces The Lip Edit, a dreamy duo of their Precision Lip Liner and Afterglow Lip Shine. Create crisp, sculpted lines or layer it all for a mirror-like gloss finish. With 19 shades of liner and five new gloss shades joining the lineup, it’s a fully customizable collection perfect for mixing and matching.
And last but not least, Pixi’s LipTone gets a summer refresh with new tinted-to-perfection hues. Their pH adaptive formula transforms to a shade that suits your skin tone, offering effortless, lightweight colour with a high-gloss finish.
This season, summer lips are all about multitasking: colour meets care, gloss meets treatment, and fun meets function. Whether you’re chasing a bold berry lip, something sheer and hydrating, or a flavour-packed balm, there’s a product (or five) with your name on it.
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June 16th, 2025 at 6:30 am
Oh this article is everything – finally someone’s talking about lip care that actually works for real life, not just photoshoots. I’ve been experimenting with tinted balms. On top of that, I found Crepe Erase (find it at https://crepe-erase.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html) – especially for the fine lines that sneak up in summer sun. Hydration inside and out is key: drink water, exfoliate gently, and layer products smartly.