A few weekends ago, I drove three hours to a wedding only to realize—I’d forgotten my entire suitcase. Not ideal considering I was completely bare-faced and planning to do my makeup at the hotel. To make matters worse? I ended up sprinting through town to buy a new dress and shoes an hour before the ceremony. With zero products on hand (and a slight wave of panic setting in), I dug into my purse and found the one thing I did pack: my Aurora Glow Lip Oil.
Between a borrowed foundation from my boyfriend’s mom, a swipe of mascara, and that single lip oil, I pulled together a look that was fresh, glowy, and—dare I say—Hailey Bieber–level radiant. In the pictures? I was gleaming in the best way—like I’ll be repeating that look again and again.
It was the ultimate reminder: why weigh down your bag with 20 products when a few intentional staples can do it all? (Think of it as your own lazy-girl routine.) Here’s how to get an (almost) full face from one little lip oil.
1. As a Glossy Lip Oil
Aurora Glow is technically a lip oil, so of course it does this one flawlessly. Think juicy shine, lightweight hydration, and the kind of soft, stardusted shimmer that sparkles like crushed up crystals (because, yep, that’s literally what’s inside).
How to wear it:
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Swipe on for instant hydration and a glossy, moonlit finish.
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Reapply throughout the day—it nourishes while it gleams.
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Want more pigment? Pair Aurora Glow with our Desert Rose Lip & Cheek Oil Stain. Together, they strike the perfect balance of rich color and luminous glow.
2. As a Dewy Highlighter
Highlighter stick? You can skip it. Aurora Glow gives you the same lit-up effect—without adding another product to the mix. Just tap a little onto cheekbones, brow bones, or the bridge of your nose and it instantly sinks into skin for that fresh, dewy, crystal-infused luminosity.
How to wear it:
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Dot a tiny amount on fingertips and tap along the cheekbones, over the brow bone, down the bridge of the nose, and just above the cupid’s bow.
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Keep it soft and dewy for daytime, or build it up at night for a shimmery sheen that catches the light just right.
Why it works:
Unlike powders that sit on top, Aurora Glow melts seamlessly into skin—weightless, dewy, and crystal-infused—leaving you luminous without the heavy shimmer.
3. As a Glossy Eyeshadow
Glossy lids instantly feel editorial, and Aurora Glow gives you that high-shine, dimensional effect—minus the sticky mess.
How to wear it:
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Swipe a sheer layer directly onto bare lids for that glossy lid look you love
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Tap over a layer of shadow for a delicious high-shine finish. Dip into a lavender shade from our Rose Quartz Crystal Eyeshadow Palette for a dreamy, pastel moment or start with a metallic gold from our Summer Solstice Palette for a 24kt gilded shine.
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Pair with our Big Bang Mascara for brow-grazing lashes and extra contrast.
Pro tip: A little goes a long way—apply sparingly to avoid creasing. Think tap, not rub.
Why We’re Obsessed with Aurora Glow Lip Oil
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It multitasks like a dream. Lips, cheeks, lids—Aurora Glow does it all in one sleek, skin-loving tube.
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It’s clean to the core. Always clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and talc-free—because healthy skin is glowy skin.
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It’s crystal-charged. Infused with skin-loving oils and shimmer that feels more like energy than makeup.
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Travel-friendly: Lighten your bag with one product that does it all.
Your Lip Oil Questions, Answered
Can you use lip oil as highlighter?
Yes! Aurora Glow’s glossy finish makes it perfect for tapping onto cheekbones and brow bones for a dewy highlight.
Is lip oil safe to use on eyelids?
Clean, non-toxic formulas like Aurora Glow are safe for light application on lids. Just be mindful—avoid lip oils made with fragrance, menthol, or peppermint oil, since those can be irritating on the delicate eye area.
What’s the difference between lip oil and lip gloss?
Lip gloss = shine. Lip oil = shine + skincare benefits. Aurora Glow hydrates while delivering a crystal-charged shimmer that goes beyond basic gloss.
One Tube Wonder
Your lip oil doesn’t need to stay in its lane. With Aurora Glow, you get less weight in your bag and more light on your skin—hydrating lips, highlighting cheeks, and glossing lids with one clean, crystal-charged tube.
