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Happy Birthday to the OG Lip Oil!

Fun fact: Clarins was the original mastermind behind the shiny pout phenom. Long before glossy glazed smiles were a TikTok trend or beauty buzzword, the iconic French brand pioneered this skin care-meets-makeup hybrid with the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. And, this year, the cult favourite celebrates its 10th anniversary with a glow-up moment worth noticing.

Ten years ago, the beauty world was introduced to a totally fresh way to nourish and shine lips. Clarins’ Lip Comfort Oil was the first to combine the glossy allure of a lip product with the nourishing power of skin care. The result was a luscious, hydrating lip oil packed with 98% skin care ingredients, carefully crafted from plant-based formulas that make your pout look irresistible and feel ultra-soft.

Over the past decade, the beauty industry may have caught on to the lip oil trend, but arguably none have matched the original magic of Clarins’ formula. This iconic oil is still the brand’s best-seller, adored by beauty lovers worldwide, and now available in 10 gorgeous shades to suit every mood — from soft nudes to juicy berries.

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

And, here’s where it gets even more exciting: to celebrate this milestone, Clarins has launched a limited-edition Iconic Red shade exclusively at Sephora. Imagine that perfect pop of red that’s both timeless and modern, wrapped in the signature nourishing, glossy finish you’ve come to love. It’s the kind of shade that instantly elevates any look, whether you’re heading out for brunch or a night on the town.

So, why has Clarins Lip Comfort Oil stood the test of time in an era where trends fold as quickly as a cheap blue eye shadow? Perhaps, because it’s more than just a lip gloss; it’s a skin care essential. It hydrates, nourishes, and protects lips while adding a subtle shine that feels natural, never sticky or heavy. Plus, its plant-based ingredients make it a beauty choice you can feel good about.

Marie-Antoinette Issa

Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.