Cold-Weather Lips: 6 Hydrating, High-Shine Picks for Fall/Winter

No outfit is complete without a lip, and I’m obsessed with this season’s range of gorgeous shades and formulas. From balms to creams to glosses, it’s all about nourishing your lips during the colder, drier months. Whether you’re looking for an effortless statement or a breezy balm, these on-trend lip colors will complete all of your looks this fall and winter.

Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Tinted Lip Balm

Price: $9.97

Low-maintenance but chic, buttery balms are a welcome, hydrating break from high-glam looks — and Revlon’s new Glass Shine Balm absolutely delivers. A 2025 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner, it went viral this year for its sheer but buildable coverage, dreamy texture, and eye-catching shine.

I grabbed the Honey Shine shade, but I’ll be grabbing more in the near future. Wear it with dewy foundation, cream blush, and brushed brows. Neutral balms and dewy skin are a winning combination.

Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick

Price: $6.87

A rich berry lip is a cold-weather classic, and the Black Cherry and Porto Please shades from Revlon are channeling cozy sweater, mulled-wine vibes. It pairs perfectly with crisp autumn leaves and festive winter nights.

I love wearing a berry lip with soft, matte skin and minimal eye makeup — I’m partial to a crisp wing, but a few flicks of mascara will also do the trick!

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balm

Price: $16.95 $21.50

Another beauty trend this fall and winter is a pouty, wind-kissed look. The sheer tint, comfortable and hydrating wear, and light shine of Clinique Chubby Sticks are perfect for everyday use. Pair this lip color with rosy blush high on your cheekbones and soft, luminating highlighter to enhance that fresh, just-off-the-slopes vibe. Use your blush for your eyeshadow to tie it all together.

I’ve gone through multiple tubes of these balms, and the Whole Lotta Honey shade is one of my absolute favorites.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 8 Hour Pro Hydrating Lip Gloss

Price: $9.12

This Barely Nude shade from L’Oreal is the perfect complement for full-glam looks, another trend we’re seeing for this fall and winter. Perfect for holiday parties, it delivers high shine with staying power. The finish was certainly the stickiest of this lineup, but it was also the most long-lasting.

I love wearing a patent nude gloss when I go all out for the rest of my look, so add a smoky eye or pile on the sparkle!

Neutrogena High Shine Glossy Lip 

Price: $9.97

The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a deep, glassy lip. Neutrogena’s Nearly Neutral is a flattering shade for all skin tones and leaves a juicy, voluptuous finish. The click-pen applicator delivers the perfect amount of product. Be sure not to click too much or press too hard — a little goes a long way!

Similar to the dark berry lips, I like to pair a deep gloss with a subtle, defined eye, and groomed brows.

Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Gloss

Price: $9.97

Yes, a glittery pink gloss is a year-round classic, but there’s something about this classic warm nude that makes it the ultimate fall-to-winter staple. Revlon’s Glimmer Gloss in Glazed Almond is breezy and glamorous — perfect for when you’re tired of overthinking the details.

I love the shine of the gloss and the glitter in this formula, and I appreciated that it wasn’t too sticky. While I didn’t love the fragrance, I’ll still be excited to wear it for special occasions.