Skin Obsessed Mary has looked at more than 10 lip products, and her record here is about as positive as it gets. She approved most of what she tried, with only a handful of mixed takes and nothing she walked away from completely. If you want to know what a skincare-focused expert actually reaches for on her lips day and night, this is a good place to look.
What does Skin Obsessed Mary recommend in lip?
What she keeps coming back to is lasting hydration. She praised the Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Plus Peptide Lip Booster with Squalane for keeping lips 'juicy for longer', and called it the best she had tried for longevity. The Then I Met You Honeydew Hydrating and Exfoliating Lip Mask got a similarly warm reaction, with her saying she needed 'a bunch more'. She also makes a strong case for lip SPF during the day, using the OneSkin OS-01 Lip SPF and reapplying it throughout. The Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm impressed her too, though she notes the product comes out fast, so a light hand helps.
In her words
"I always start with a little lip balm cuz I got those chapped lips and I am loving this one by Then I Met You. It's new to me. I'm not sure if it's new to the rest of you, but wow, is it a doozy. This is called the Honeydew Hydrating and Exfoliating Lip Mask. It is divine, and I've decided that I need a bunch more."
"It's just so good. It's a clear balm, but I adore the doe foot metal applicator and the feel has just so impressed me. It keeps my lips juicy for longer and it's probably the best so far of the sorts of glosses that I have tried for longevity because my lips just feel great now. [...] I think it's just under 30 bucks for 10ml, and my only wish is that it wasn't clear, that it came in colors, because I like a little bit of color."
"This is the Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil, it comes in eight shades and it's €22, and all I can say is it's worth every freaking penny. I love the feel of these things on my lips because it feels oily but it's not an oil, and the staying power is so much greater than you would ever think. It has staying power, it feels so nice on the lips, so good."
"During the day, this should probably come as no surprise, it's SPF. I cannot believe I was getting this wrong for so long. Our lips need protection just as much as the rest of our skin. So, I use the OneSkin SPF as well. [...] This product then I just keep reapplying throughout the day. It keeps my lips hydrated and protected. And once the texture is right, they're super soft and they're healthy."
"I've been using the OneSkin OS-01 Lip Sleep Mask for ages. When I'm applying, I take it slightly outside of the lip line because those pesky vertical lines are starting to show themselves."
"I think this is super duper hydrating, and I love the packaging. In fact, this ridge top is really easy to open, and the doe foot applicator is great. I love the color. It's not too much. It's not too little. And it has pretty good staying power, but you do have to be careful because the product comes out really fast. [...] The first time I went, "Wo!" It was far too intense color-wise. But once you realize how to use it, use it quite delicately. It's so pretty. [...] It's just a winner."
How many lip products has Skin Obsessed Mary reviewed?
Skin Obsessed Mary has reviewed 18 lip products, for an approval rate of 83%. 15 approved, 3 mixed, and none skipped.
What has Skin Obsessed Mary skipped in lip?
She gave mixed takes to RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil in Chameleon, Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm, and City Lips Lip Oil, meaning none of those fully won her over. That said, she skipped nothing outright across everything she reviewed here, which says something on its own. An approval rate of 84% with zero products rejected is a remarkably clean record for any category.
What should you take from Skin Obsessed Mary's picks?
Her main message is practical: keep lips hydrated around the clock, and don't skip SPF during the day. She uses the OneSkin OS-01 Lip Sleep Mask overnight and the OneSkin OS-01 Lip SPF through the day. She has also called out the Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Plus Peptide Lip Booster with Squalane as a standout for longevity. For anyone building a simple lip routine, those are the products she keeps reaching for.
Watch Skin Obsessed Mary say it
Every verdict here comes from a video. These are the moments themselves, each one jumping straight to the bit about that product.
- Then I Met You Honeydew Hydrating and Exfoliating Lip MaskRated itWatch at 2:16
- Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Plus Peptide Lip Booster with SqualaneRated itWatch at 6:52
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip OilRated itWatch at 23:30
- OneSkin OS-01 Lip SPFRated itWatch at 5:28
- OneSkin OS-01 Lip Sleep MaskRated itWatch at 5:02
- Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur BalmRated itWatch at 15:15
- Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black HoneyRated itWatch at 13:37
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner 705 CappuccinoRated itWatch at 24:37
- L'Oreal Glycolic Gloss Shampoo and ConditionerRated itWatch at 12:29
- Dr. Idriss Barrier-Based Lip Peel and Lip Base DuoRated itWatch at 1:19
- Violette_FR Bisou BalmRated itWatch at 7:30
- Jones Road Lip and Cheek Tint in Rosy BrownRated itWatch at 17:49
- NYX M&M's Smushy Surprise Matte Lip BalmRated itWatch at 16:00
- Jones Road Mocha Shimmer Lip GlossRated itWatch at 6:05
- Allies of Skin Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip BalmRated itWatch at 1:36
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This guide reflects what Skin Obsessed Mary said across her videos about 18 products in lip, aggregated by The Guru Index. Sponsored takes are excluded. The approval rate is the share of these products she approved. It is general information, not medical advice.