Best of Beauty July 2026: Pucker & Pout

A lip of faith.

In the market for a new lip product? Boy, do we have some for you. We’ve discovered a treasure trove of new lip beauty products this July 2026, ranging from brand-new hybrid formulations to modern remakes of beloved icons from a decade ago. What all these new releases have in common is a commitment to making sure every formula—even the mattes—remains hydrating and never dries out your lips.

M.A.C Cosmetics Lustreglass Collection

An OG makes a return, reinterpreted for the new generation of makeup wearers. M.A.C Cosmetics launches the Lustreglass collection comprising the Lustreglass StainGlass Lip Tint and Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick, two formulas for two occasions. The lip tint provides a lightweight lip colour with a juicy shine for natural, plumper-looking lips minus the sticky feel. Its formulation with raspberry seed oil helps support the lip barrier, providing comfort and moisture. Available in 12 sheer, buildable colours, you’d best pop one in each bag for touch-ups throughout the day.

On the other hand, the lipstick has the brand’s best-selling hybrid formula that’s a cross between a sheer lipstick and tinted lip balm. Like the lip tint, this one also is also buildable, so you can choose to have a light wash of colour on the lips or a higher-intensity colour. Formulated with jojoba, raspberry seed, coconut, and organic extra virgin olive oil, this lipstick is a godsend for those with dry lips. And with 35 shades to choose from (including the TikTok-viral ‘Alone Time’), you’ll be spoilt for choice.

From RM110 | Available at all M.A.C Cosmetics stores nationwide

Anastasia Beverly Hills Kiss Theory Lip Balm

It’s balmy, it’s glittery, and it’s glossy—what’s not to love about the new Anastasia Beverly Hills Kiss Theory Lip Balm? It features a plush balm formula that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to really hydrate those lips, and the colour payoff is pretty amazing for what’s categorised as a “lip balm”. The girls with sensorial will love that this lip balm has a lightweight, non-sticky feel despite its maximum glossy finish.

RM94 | Shop here

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick

If you’ve ever found the concept of lip oils a tad messy, Rare Beauty addresses this issue with a new release: the Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick. Joining the ranks of the Soft Pinch collection, this 3-in-1 hybrid combines a lip oil, gloss, and lipstick all in one handy, transportable stick. With a one-swipe, bold colour application, the Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick apparently delivers eight hours of hydration thanks to its apple seed oil formulation, while the light, fresh apple scent adds continuity to the product. There are eight shades available.

RM115 | Available at Sephora outlets nationwide

Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Mousse

Good news—it’s not just all gloss and shine this month. Huda Beauty is bringing back what made her big a decade ago: matte lippies. The Liquid Matte Mousse is the brand-new, next-gen formulation liquid lipstick with all the plush that the OG lacked. Featuring a squeezable tube with an angled, cushion applicator, this liquid lipstick has an airy, whipped texture with a soft matte finish. They’re not going for precise lips here: it’s all about the soft-blurred effect. There are eight nude shades to choose from, so don’t let anyone gaslight you into thinking they’re “basically the same.”

RM130 | Shop here

Hourglass Cosmetics Phantom Blur Balm

Another matte-ish lippie to join this month’s lineup is the Hourglass Cosmetics Phantom Blur Balm: a silky, gel-based formula for that perfect blurred lip look with a plush cashmere texture. It glides on smoothly with a one-swipe colour intensity, while its gel base and hyaluronic acid formulation reduce the appearance of lip lines. Its emollient and oil blend texture also helps nourish the skin barrier for up to 12 hours, so you don’t dry out. Available in five neutral shades, it’s the perfect daily MLBB lipstick to have in your bag.

RM200 | Shop here

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