15 Unusual Lipstick Formulas You Haven't Tried Yet

These lipsticks function largely like a tinted balm, but with one standout difference: the formula. It's almost as if a witch solidified a gloss into a stick, creating a magical, jello-like bullet. Linda Cantello, the international makeup artist for Armani Beauty, had one of these in her long-discontinued eponymous line, and both Maybelline and Clarins produced similar products in limited-edition runs. Therefore, see-through lipsticks can be hard to find but are worth snapping up — if not for the cool factor alone.

Chosungah 22 Flavorful Lipstick ($18)

DuWop IcedTeas Lip Treatment ($19)

Catrice Ultimate Lip Glow ($6)

If your pout is in need of serious hydration, turn to one of these formulas. They'll make your lips shine like a gloss but provide major benefits that many glosses do not — namely deep, nourishing moisture. Natural oils (brands offer options including coconut, apricot kernel, and olive oils, to name a few) soothe parched puckers and plump fine lines. They're also just fun to reapply!

Yes To Coconuts Cooling Lip Oil ($5)

Hourglass N° 28 Lip Treatment Oil ($42)

Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil ($32)

The cushion makeup trend quickly expanded out of the compact foundation category to other makeup products, but I'm especially fond of how they work on lips. Lip colors with cushion tips have two obvious (and glorious) benefits. The flocked tip offers major control when it comes to application (no errant pigment anywhere!), and they make you feel like a soft teddy bear is using its paw to put on your makeup. The formulas inside aren't restricted to full-coverage mattes — they apply gloss just as beautifully.

Sephora Collection Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream ($8)

Peripera Peri's Cushion Lips ($14)

Lancome Juicy Shaker ($21)

You'd think that powder and lips don't go together, but the newest products prove otherwise. Many of them boast unusual formulas that transform into a cream once applied. They feel slightly . . . dusty at first, but then melt into a matte liquid texture. Because powder tends to have more longevity than liquid makeup, these lip colors leave durable stains behind, rendering reapplication unnecessary.

RiRe Lip Powder ($18)

Touch in Sol Chroma Powder Lip Tint ($20)

Ciaté London Lip & Mix Lip Pigment ($10)

Sadly, these quirky Peel-Off products have gotten a bad rap. They require intense exfoliation before you apply — otherwise, they'll peel away chapped parts of your pucker, which could be painful. But when used correctly, they are awesome. The formulas are applied like a standard squeeze-tube gloss and impart rich pigment to your lips. However, the color dries (very unlike a gloss), allowing you to peel it away and reveal the longwear stain beneath. Learn how to DIY your own peel-off lip stain here.

Berrisom Oops My Lip Tint Pack ($16)

Cailyn Cocoon Lip Stain ($22)

Monomola Magic Lip Tattoo ($10)