Saint Jane swapped the star ingredient in their Luxury Lip Oil — and the internet has opinions. Hard ones.
The old formula was a lightweight dream that evaporated in 45 minutes. The new one? It’s thicker. Sticks around for 3 hours. But does it actually hydrate, or just sit there like a greasy film?
🔬 **The Specs**
$28 for 0.17 oz. The claim: “Intense hydration that lasts.” I bought it because the old version was my desert-island gloss — and I was scared they ruined it.
Shea Butter Base
Smoother than the original, but definitely heavier on the lips.
Jojoba + Sunflower Oils
These absorb fast. The shea? Not so much. It sits on top.
New High-Shine Finish
Glossier than before — borderline lacquer. Catches light like wet glass.
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📝 **Ingredients That Matter**
Old formula was all lightweight fruit oils. New one leans into butters and waxes. The trade-off: more staying power, less absorbency.
- Shea Butter: Locks moisture on the surface, not into skin
- Jojoba Oil: Mimics skin’s natural sebum — helps it sink in slightly
- Sunflower Seed Oil: Anti-inflammatory, but low concentration here
- Vitamin E: Antioxidant protection, mostly cosmetic
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👄 **The Feel Test**
First swipe: thick, almost balmy. Slick, not sticky. Smells like expensive vanilla — not the fake candy kind. It cushions your lips like a pillow.
Week two: I noticed my lips felt softer in the morning, but the oil itself never fully disappears. It’s a film, not a drink. That bugged me at first — now I kinda like it as a protective shield.
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⚖️ **Did It Work?**
No more peeling edges after 5 days. But the plumpness? That’s just the shea butter swelling the surface — not actual hydration. My fine lines looked softer, but only while wearing it.
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🧴 **Final Call**
It’s not better — it’s different. The new formula is for people who want a durable gloss, not a disappearing act. I keep it in my desk drawer for dry days. But I’m not repurchasing.