(Makeup)

This $6 Lip Tint Is The Ultimate No-Makeup Makeup Essential For Summer

Just a hint of tint.

March 28, 2022

When the temperatures heat up (and honestly, even when they don’t), few seasonal switch-ups compare to trading out those heavier, more pigmented lipsticks, pencils, and lacquers for a more subtle lip tint. With no worries about your color of choice traveling down your face, taking away focus from your outfit, or requiring too-frequent touchups, a lightly-shaded lip tint or lip balm bathes your lips in just enough color while simultaneously soothing and hydrating that delicate, sensitive skin. The best lip tints out there are equal parts lip care and makeup, never sacrificing pigment for moisture — or vice versa.

Below, TZR’s shopped out some of the best low-key lip tints available right now, all of which are ideal for on-the-go application, worry-free color, and the sort of effortless sheen and plumping that comes with an ingredient list that makes lip care and nourishment a real priority. No matter your preferred color, finish, or packaging aesthetic, there’s a perfect lip tint out there — and this list makes sure of it.

We only include products that have been independently selected by TZR's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.

Sisley Paris

Phyto-Lip Twist Tinted Balm

$55

A true hybrid product delivering the hydration of a balm, the pigment of a lipstick, and the magnetic shine of a gloss, this lightly-tinted twist-up stick is one of those rare grab-and-go finds perfect for applying on the fly — even when no mirror is available.

Facile

Tinted Lip Jelly - Rouge

$15

As much a lip care product as it is makeup, this sleek tube houses the best shades of your-lips-but-better color infused with plenty of nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil. Leaving lips looking plumped-up and kiss-ravaged, it’s a go-to choice for makeup minimalists.

PYT Beauty

So Extra Tinted Lip Balm

$16

A bright, glossy balm with happy-go-lucky packaging to match, PYT’s take on the subtle lip tint trend is perfect for a long, hot summer. Made with lip-boosting ingredients like coconut oil, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid for a natural-looking plump effect, the gentle wash of color brightens up any look.

Indie Lee

Nourishing Lip Tint

$26

For delicate color that perks up the face without ever overwhelming it, this Indie Lee lip tint is always a safe bet. Complete with just enough lip care ingredients like soothing vitamin E and ever-moisturizing squalane, the product’s shade library ensures there’s a color option for every look and vibe.

Natasha Moor

Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil - VoLIPtuous

$30

If TikTok’s any indication, this spring and summer will be ruled over by color-boosting lip oils of all sorts — and this one by Natasha Moore is one of the best out there. A decadent experience with every swipe of the wand, camellia oil softens and moisturizes while lightly pigmented color enhances your features.

ELF Cosmetics

Ride or Die Lip Balm

Though this pretty-colored tube may look more like a cheek tint, its semi-sheer formula (itself made with ultra-hydrated jojoba oil) deposits the best hint of color on the lips. Available in seven shades including a minty-fresh clear option, this is a drugstore favorite with the potential to go viral any week now.

Chantecaille

Lip Tint Hydrating Balm

$34

Chantecaille as a whole is already practically synonymous with the airy, subtle makeup so beloved by the most sophisticated celebrities but this moisturizing wash of color might rank among the brand’s best. The user-friendly pen shape makes in-a-pinch application easy while rose fruit extract helps those lightly-pigmented shades glide right on.

Saie

Liquid Lip Balm

$16

Though Saie’s cult-favorite tinted balm is available in just one shade, it’s so universally flattering that keeping one in your makeup bag is a no-brainer shortcut to minimalist glam. A light coconut scent activates the senses while the pretty pearlescent pink color adds shine and dimension to lips.

Byredo

Lip Balm

$45

The world’s coolest makeup aficionados have been raving about Byredo’s art house-funky lip balms since they debuted — but what many don’t realize is that the undeniably chic packaging is only the second-best thing about it. Three universally-flattering shades of semi-matte color swipe on sheer for a subtle tint, but can also be built up into a classic high-intensity lipstick. Now that’s versatility.

Somewhere between a true lip balm and a traditional lipstick is this lightweight, whipped-finish tint available in a whole host of color options. A dip of the ring finger in the sunflower oil-enhanced balm adds delicate radiance — plus, each one can be built up for added pigment intensity or blended together to make your own signature shade.

TZR Shop is The Zoe Report’s shoppable guide to editor-approved buys in fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. Here, you’ll find the picks we can’t get enough of and think you’ll love, too. Best of all, you can checkout right on this page — no clicking out to multiple retailers required. We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through this article.