Lip products might seem like low-stakes skincare, but Hyram has strong views here. He has looked at more than 20 of them, and fewer than half made the cut. Hydration that actually lasts is the thing he comes back to again and again.
What does Hyram recommend in lip?
When Hyram approves a lip product, it is almost always because it genuinely keeps lips moisturised without constant reapplication. He praised the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment as one of Rhode's best products, saying it always makes his lips look glowy and plump, and he named it a personal winner. The Glossier Balm Dotcom got the same treatment: he said he only needs to apply it about three times a day and called it a product he recommends all the time. Rich, cushioning formulas come up in nearly every positive take, whether it was the luxurious feel of the Glow Peach Peptide Lip Balm or the lightweight but effective CNP Laboratory Propolis Lip Serum. He also singled out the COSRX AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper as probably the only lip plumper he actually likes.
In his words
"That's the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment. In my opinion that's like Rhode's best product, it's definitely the one I've reached for the most and repurchased, I absolutely love the peptide lip balm. I know some people say they didn't have a positive experience with it, which is kind of crazy to me because it's one of my favorite lip treatments, it [...] always makes my lips look really glowy and plump."
"It is so so good. I literally have it right here, it lasts for a long time, and while it doesn't necessarily leave your lips looking glowy and plump, I only have to apply this like three times a day, maybe I don't have to apply it very much. It works so well. This is the unscented one, but I'll be honest with you guys, the mango one is my favorite because that smell, it's so good. But I'm absolutely obsessed with this one. I recommend it in my videos all the time. It's just such a good product."
"It's kind of like a lightweight gel which makes me a little bit nervous because for me I need super rich formulas for my lips to stay moisturized throughout the day. [...] It feels really nice though and it tastes good too. It's like a nice level of gloss, not super super glossy but it definitely makes my lips look more plump and moisturized. I like it."
"For a lip product, I haven't used this one in a while but it's the CosRx lip plump. If you guys follow me on Flip, I did a whole review on this one. Probably like the only lip plumper I like."
"I have to mention one of my personal favorite products from the brand, the Peptide Lip Balm. I mean, there's a reason why it is so popular. I have always loved it. I actually need to purchase more as well."
"It is a luxury experience for a lip balm. I freaking love the spatula that they have. It definitely reminds me of the Tatcha lip mask but it's a little better for daytime wear as the Tatcha one can be a little thick. This one is just a very luxurious one that I have been using during the daytime and nighttime, just adds like a nice plump glow to the lips. The packaging is just so cute and luxurious. I love it."
How many lip products has Hyram reviewed?
Hyram has reviewed 21 lip products, for an approval rate of 38%. 8 approved, 6 mixed, and 7 skipped.
What has Hyram skipped in lip?
The products Hyram skipped tend to share one fault: they look or sound nourishing but do not deliver lasting moisture. He gave the Sephora Collection Coconut Lip Balm one star, saying he applied multiple layers and his lips still did not feel moisturised. The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm got a similar verdict: he said he went through two bottles and kept reapplying because it was not hydrating his lips at all. The Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm drew his sharpest words. Hyram said it did absolutely nothing for his lips and that the glow was completely non-existent. Price did not protect a product here either: several of the ones he skipped sit at a premium price point.
"I applied multiple layers but it's not really [...] working, [...] the formula feels very dry, not nourishing or hydrating, and even though I applied a bunch of layers my lips still don't feel moisturized. [...] I'm not a fan of this formula at all. I'd give it one star, and I'll give it that one star for the sustainable cardboard packaging, [...] but besides that, this isn't good."
"I went through like two bottles of them and I had to keep reaching for it over and over just because it was not hydrating my lips at all. Honestly, if you're going to spend that much on a lip balm, I would recommend the Tatcha Kisu Lip Mask that one is incredible, yes luxurious but it lasts a really long time and gives me way more hydration and moisture than the Summer Fridays one does."
"My personal experience with the Jack Black lip balm is like, it's not that great. I wasn't even impressed enough with it to include it in my lip balm video that I just did."
"When I tell you that this product did absolutely nothing for my lips, I can't believe they put glow in the title because the glow was non-existent. There was no glow with this balm. I don't even know if it lasted 10 minutes. This is one of those products that I kept putting on over and over and over again within the span of like a few minutes because I was like I don't see any difference and my lips don't feel any better. What is going on?"
What should you take from Hyram's picks?
If you want to know what Hyram actually reaches for himself, his named winners say it clearly: the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment and the Glossier Balm Dotcom. His approval rate of 38% tells you he holds this category to a high standard. The pattern across his takes is consistent: a formula either delivers real, lasting hydration or he is not interested.
Watch Hyram say it
Every verdict here comes from a video. These are the moments themselves, each one jumping straight to the bit about that product.
- Rhode Peptide Lip TreatmentNamed a winnerWatch at 17:26
- Glossier Balm DotcomNamed a winnerWatch at 16:52
- Sephora Collection Coconut Lip BalmSkipped itWatch at 13:19
- Summer Fridays Lip Butter BalmSkipped itWatch at 9:14
- Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25Skipped itWatch at 14:06
- Dior Addict Lip Glow BalmSkipped itWatch at 10:29
- Fresh Sugar Lip TreatmentSkipped itWatch at 14:24
- Lancôme Lip Sleeping Mask GrapefruitSkipped itWatch at 13:14
- Laneige Lip Sleeping MaskSkipped itWatch at 21:50
- CNP Laboratory Propolis Lip SerumRated itWatch at 14:38
- COSRX AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip PlumperRated itWatch at 5:56
- Rhode Peptide Lip BalmRated itWatch at 20:11
- Glow Peach Peptide Lip BalmRated itWatch at 9:03
- Fenty Beauty Overnight Lip MaskRated itWatch at 1:30
- Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Recovery Lip MaskRated itWatch at 3:30
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This guide reflects what Hyram said across his videos about 21 products in lip, aggregated by The Guru Index. Sponsored takes are excluded. The approval rate is the share of these products he approved. It is general information, not medical advice.