Is R.E.M. Beauty Eclipse Lip Oil Worth It Without Fame?

Celebrity Check

Ariana Grande’s lip oil costs $20 — but does the formula outshine drugstore rivals once the spotlight is off?

Expert Analysis · Honest Reviews · Real Results

1.💄Ari’s Gloss, Real Talk

Okay, I caved and bought the damn R.E.M. Beauty Eclipse Lip Oil because my FYP wouldn’t shut up about it. $20 for a lip oil better make my lips look like I just got paid to cry in a couture gown.

The reality check? It’s a gloopy, glittery situation that smells like a vanilla cupcake had a baby with a highlighter. It’s not *bad*, but it’s not magic, either.

2.🔍The Specs & The Hype

It’s a “lip oil” but honestly, it wears more like a liquid balm with shimmer. The claim is 12-hour hydration, which is a bold-faced lie for anything that isn’t a lip mask.

The Applicator

It’s a huge, squishy doe-foot that deposits way too much product—you’ll be wiping half of it off.

The Shimmer

It’s finely milled, so it looks like wet glass rather than chunky glitter, which is the only thing saving it.

The Scent

Strong vanilla sugar. Think frosting, not subtle. If you hate sweet scents, run.

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3.💧Inside The Tube

The formula is actually decent on paper—it’s packed with oils that actually soften, not just sit on top. But it relies on the shimmer to give the illusion of plumpness rather than any stinging pepper juice.

Jojoba Oil: Sinks in fast, gives true moisture
Moringa Oil: Lightweight barrier that doesn’t feel greasy
Vitamin E: The antioxidant that keeps it from going rancid
Peppermint Oil: A tiiiiny tingle to fake the plump

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4.🧪The Wear Test

First swipe: thick. Like, honey-thick. It glides on clear but settles into a sticky film that catches my hair when the wind blows. Not cute.

Two weeks in? I only reach for it when my lips are already smooth. If they’re chapped, this just sits on top of the flakes like a shiny band-aid. It *does* last through a coffee without needing a re-up, which is rare.

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One Thing: Exfoliate first. Seriously. This oil highlights every dry patch like a spotlight—use a lip scrub 10 minutes before or skip it entirely.

a pink lipstick with a brown cap on a pink background

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5.💸The Verdict Math

My lips stayed soft for about an hour after wiping it off, but it didn’t transform my texture. It’s a pretty topper, not a treatment. The shine is gorgeous, but the stickiness is a daily annoyance.

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Buy if

You want a glitzy, glass-like effect for nights out and don’t mind the tacky feel.

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Skip if

You hate sticky textures or need actual repair for dry, cracked lips.

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Worth it?

Only 50% worth it. You’re paying $10 for the tube and $10 for the name.

woman receiving facial mask treatment at spa

Photo: Rosa Rafael / Unsplash

6.⭐Final Call

It’s a pretty lip gloss with a fancy title. If you want the aesthetic, get it, but don’t expect skincare results.

6.5/10

Gorgeous shine, sticky texture, average hydration.

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Where to Buy: Ulta is your best bet—grab the mini set first if they have it so you’re not stuck with a full tube you hate.