WELL PEOPLE’s Lush Lip Tinted Oil captures the spirit of clean beauty—not just in formula, but in design. Well People is a brand that was co-founded by a cosmetic dermatologist. The company is headquartered in California, however since the brand was acquired by e.l.f. Cosmetics in 2020, it seems many (though not all) of their EWG-verified products are manufactured in China, including the Lush Lip Tinted Oil.
Yes, if you’re looking for an affordable lip oil the formula is what you’d hope for: vegan, cruelty-free, dermatologist-developed, and fragrance-free. It’s enriched with a vegan alternative to lanolin, shea butter, and a touch of Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, which adds a light cooling effect that’s subtle and wearable, though perhaps not for those who typically avoid tingling ingredients.
The Lush Lip Tinted Oil comes in seven shades total. I purchased the shade Cherry Blossom, a delicate pink that gives a soft tint of color, perfect for everyday wear, even if my own interest in lip oils is limited.
The Applicator That Makes the Product
What truly sets this lip oil apart is the applicator, which might help explain the broader appeal of lip oils in general.
The wide, plush doe-foot wand glides on like velvet, delivering just the right amount of product in a single swipe. It’s the kind of applicator that makes you pause and appreciate the design: precise, satisfying, and somewhat luxe for a $12 lip oil.
Curious, I looked into who invented this particular style of applicator, but there doesn’t seem to be a single credited genius. Even searches through Korean, European, and international patent databases came up short. It’s likely that the design evolved over time within the beauty industry, especially in innovation-forward markets like South Korea. While more novel or multifunctional applicators tend to be patented, simple, elegant designs like this can’t be patented.
Bottom line: this is a lip oil that works well and respects your skin. The Mentha Arvensis gives it a subtle refresh, but the real joy is in the application.
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