elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil At A Glance
The e.l.f. Glow Revivier Lip Oils are high-gloss lip oils with a sheer wash of color and minty flavor.
• Shades: 7 available for $8 each.
• Key Ingredients: Apricot, avocado oil, joboba ool, and pomegranate plus squalene.
• Feel: Lightweight and not sticky.
• Finish: Sheer wash of color with high shine.
The elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil line is breaking the internet for its low price while duping high-end options. I have all of the shades to give you a comprehensive review with swatches.
Details & Claims
First, let’s start with where to buy this oil. Whether you shop Amazon, elf’s website, Target, Walmart, or Ulta, you will have access to all seven shades. They are priced at $8 each, and you get 0.25 fl oz or 7.6 mL of product. You get an oversized, cushion doe-foot applicator to make your lips super juicy!
These oils claim to be non-sticky, yet hydrating with a high-gloss finish. They are infused with lip-friendly ingredients to nourish. You can wear them alone or over lip color. They provide a sheer wash of color, plus minty flavor.
Swatches & Shades
Below you can behold the shine in the swatches of the full set!
Crystal Clear
Pink Quartz
Coral Fixation
Red Delicious
Rose Envy
Honey Talks
Jam Session
Ingredients
The key ingreidients are a variety of oils (of course!): apricot, avocado, joboba, and pomegranate. Squalene is also included. This lineup is where the hydrating and nourishing aspects come into play, plus the hyper shine. Below is the full ingredient list:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Squalane, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol.
May Contain: Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499).
Review
I am forever a full-coverage, matte, all-day long-lasting lip color girl. I am just as shocked as you are that I have become obessed with these oils. My life story is that I dest lip gloss, mainly for the sticky and heavy feel. These oils are more shiny than most lip glosses that I have tried, and, believe me, I have been through a lot as a beauty reviewer over the years. This formula is so lightweight and nourshing. My lips feel good after wearing this product. While these will not exaggerate dryness or get dry and chunky, it is never a bad idea to exfoliate first. Be sure to check out my elf Lip Exfoliator review as a companion review.
Since these are oils, you will need to re-apply them as you desire – it is not possible to have them be long-wearing. The miny scent/taste is not overbearing and quite enjoyable. No toothpaste scent here! The huge applicator does hug the lips and lets me overline the oil just a bit to give a super juicy pout. I cannot get over the shine that emits from the glow of my ring light when I do video calls and photography. While I wear them alone, they would be SO beautiful worn over just a lip liner, or any lip color of your choice. I work from home, so I love a quick makeup grab that makes me look put together with zero effort.
Please keep in mind that the tints are super sheer. No matter which color that I wear, they all look clear on my lips. With that being said, you probably do not need to buy all seven shades like I did for the sake of review. You can get away with the clear, then maybe the two darkest shades for a hint of something special. The swatches above in this elf lip oil review emphasize this point. For a stronger and lasting tint, I recommend my elf Glossy Lip Stain review.
Amanda’s Review: ★★★★★
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extremely shiny—more than most lip glosses
- Lightweight, non-sticky formula
- Nourishing and moisturizing on the lips
- Doesn’t exaggerate dryness or get chunky
- Large applicator hugs lips and makes overlining easy
- Beautiful alone or layered over other lip products
- Mild minty scent/taste is pleasant and not overpowering
- Makes lips look plump and polished with zero effort
- Reflects beautifully under lighting for photos and video calls
Cons
- Needs frequent re-application (not long-wearing)
- Tints are very sheer—most shades appear nearly clear
- No need to buy every shade unless you’re a collector
- Requires lip exfoliation for best results
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lip Glow Oil good for your lips?
Lip Glow Oil is good for your lips. It contains healthy ingredients that nourish and hydrate your lips. The key ingredients are Squalane, apricot oil, avocado oil, joboba oil, and pomegranate oil.
What does the elf Lip Oil do?
elf Lip Oil provides a sheer wash of color along with super shine to the lips. The formula hydrates and nourishes the lips.
What is the difference between lip oil and lip gloss?
The key differences between lip oil and gloss is the ingredients. Lip oil usually contains actual nourishing oils that are healthy for your lips. Lip glosses often feel heavy and sticky thanks to ingredients such as beeswax and petroleum jelly. Both products usually give your lips a high shine. They serve different purposes in your beauty routine.
Shop The Oil
These oils rival high end while being healthy for your lips. If you want crazy shine and glow without that heavy, sticky feeling, go for this affordable oil. Start out with the clear shade (a must-have), then gradually build from there. Are you into gloss, oil, or neither? Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
