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Your lips go through a lot. Air-conditioning, caffeine, long hours, endless talking, the occasional biting (we’ve all been there). They’re probably the most overworked and least pampered part of your face—which is wild when you think about how much time we spend choosing the right lipstick or gloss. Some of them make your lips look good but, feel, not so great. Sticky, drying, gone in an hour—the usual suspects.
That’s why this new launch from Akind caught our attention. The Take A Shine Lip Gloss Oil isn’t just another gloss that promises hydration and then ghosts you after lunch. This formula makes your lips look plump, soft and shiny, without the heavy, gluey feeling. It’s skincare dressed up as makeup, and it genuinely treats your lip barrier while making you look great. Here’s why it’s living rent-free in our makeup bags right now.
Let’s start with what’s inside, because that’s the real flex here. A Peptide 3 Complex helps boost collagen and strengthen your lip barrier, while hyaluronic acid locks in hydration. Then there’s the botanical blend—sunflower, olive, sweet almond, jojoba, sesame, gooseberry, soybean and rapeseed oils—basically a smoothie for your lips. Together, they keep your pout soft, soothed and slightly glowy, even on dry-weather days.
It’s not one of those high-maintenance glosses that demand a full face of makeup to make sense. There are six shades, all sheer and buildable, so you can go from barely-there shine to “who needs lipstick?” in two swipes. The texture is smooth, never sticky and it melts into your lips like a balm. Think, your lips, but juicier.
If you’ve ever felt your gloss drying up halfway through the day, you’ll get the hype. This one stays soft, cushiony and hydrated from morning coffee to evening plans. It doesn’t cling, it doesn’t crack and it doesn’t demand hourly touchups.
The applicator glides perfectly. One pass from the centre out, and you’re done. It’s the kind of product you can use in a car, a lift or mid-Zoom call without worrying you’ve coloured outside the lines. For a bit of shape, pair it with a lip liner, but it looks lovely on its own too.
It’s tiny, chic and reliable, which is a rare trio. Throw it in your tote, your jeans pocket or the random zip of your clutch. The formula doesn’t leak or melt, even when life (or weather) gets hectic. Whether you’re on a flight, at work or just running errands, your lips stay hydrated, glossy and put together.
A lip product that looks like makeup but acts like skincare is pretty much all we want right now. Akind Take A Shine Lip Gloss Oil ticks that box beautifully. It’s glossy, juicy and barrier-boosting. It’s the sort of everyday staple that doesn’t shout for attention but always delivers.
Let’s start with what’s inside, because that’s the real flex here. A Peptide 3 Complex helps boost collagen and strengthen your lip barrier, while hyaluronic acid locks in hydration. Then there’s the botanical blend—sunflower, olive, sweet almond, jojoba, sesame, gooseberry, soybean and rapeseed oils—basically a smoothie for your lips. Together, they keep your pout soft, soothed and slightly glowy, even on dry-weather days.
It’s not one of those high-maintenance glosses that demand a full face of makeup to make sense. There are six shades, all sheer and buildable, so you can go from barely-there shine to “who needs lipstick?” in two swipes. The texture is smooth, never sticky and it melts into your lips like a balm. Think, your lips, but juicier.
If you’ve ever felt your gloss drying up halfway through the day, you’ll get the hype. This one stays soft, cushiony and hydrated from morning coffee to evening plans. It doesn’t cling, it doesn’t crack and it doesn’t demand hourly touchups.
The applicator glides perfectly. One pass from the centre out, and you’re done. It’s the kind of product you can use in a car, a lift or mid-Zoom call without worrying you’ve coloured outside the lines. For a bit of shape, pair it with a lip liner, but it looks lovely on its own too.
It’s tiny, chic and reliable, which is a rare trio. Throw it in your tote, your jeans pocket or the random zip of your clutch. The formula doesn’t leak or melt, even when life (or weather) gets hectic. Whether you’re on a flight, at work or just running errands, your lips stay hydrated, glossy and put together.
A lip product that looks like makeup but acts like skincare is pretty much all we want right now. Akind Take A Shine Lip Gloss Oil ticks that box beautifully. It’s glossy, juicy and barrier-boosting. It’s the sort of everyday staple that doesn’t shout for attention but always delivers.
Let’s start with what’s inside, because that’s the real flex here. A Peptide 3 Complex helps boost collagen and strengthen your lip barrier, while hyaluronic acid locks in hydration. Then there’s the botanical blend—sunflower, olive, sweet almond, jojoba, sesame, gooseberry, soybean and rapeseed oils—basically a smoothie for your lips. Together, they keep your pout soft, soothed and slightly glowy, even on dry-weather days.
It’s not one of those high-maintenance glosses that demand a full face of makeup to make sense. There are six shades, all sheer and buildable, so you can go from barely-there shine to “who needs lipstick?” in two swipes. The texture is smooth, never sticky and it melts into your lips like a balm. Think, your lips, but juicier.
If you’ve ever felt your gloss drying up halfway through the day, you’ll get the hype. This one stays soft, cushiony and hydrated from morning coffee to evening plans. It doesn’t cling, it doesn’t crack and it doesn’t demand hourly touchups.
The applicator glides perfectly. One pass from the centre out, and you’re done. It’s the kind of product you can use in a car, a lift or mid-Zoom call without worrying you’ve coloured outside the lines. For a bit of shape, pair it with a lip liner, but it looks lovely on its own too.
It’s tiny, chic and reliable, which is a rare trio. Throw it in your tote, your jeans pocket or the random zip of your clutch. The formula doesn’t leak or melt, even when life (or weather) gets hectic. Whether you’re on a flight, at work or just running errands, your lips stay hydrated, glossy and put together.
A lip product that looks like makeup but acts like skincare is pretty much all we want right now. Akind Take A Shine Lip Gloss Oil ticks that box beautifully. It’s glossy, juicy and barrier-boosting. It’s the sort of everyday staple that doesn’t shout for attention but always delivers.
Let’s start with what’s inside, because that’s the real flex here. A Peptide 3 Complex helps boost collagen and strengthen your lip barrier, while hyaluronic acid locks in hydration. Then there’s the botanical blend—sunflower, olive, sweet almond, jojoba, sesame, gooseberry, soybean and rapeseed oils—basically a smoothie for your lips. Together, they keep your pout soft, soothed and slightly glowy, even on dry-weather days.
It’s not one of those high-maintenance glosses that demand a full face of makeup to make sense. There are six shades, all sheer and buildable, so you can go from barely-there shine to “who needs lipstick?” in two swipes. The texture is smooth, never sticky and it melts into your lips like a balm. Think, your lips, but juicier.
If you’ve ever felt your gloss drying up halfway through the day, you’ll get the hype. This one stays soft, cushiony and hydrated from morning coffee to evening plans. It doesn’t cling, it doesn’t crack and it doesn’t demand hourly touchups.
The applicator glides perfectly. One pass from the centre out, and you’re done. It’s the kind of product you can use in a car, a lift or mid-Zoom call without worrying you’ve coloured outside the lines. For a bit of shape, pair it with a lip liner, but it looks lovely on its own too.
It’s tiny, chic and reliable, which is a rare trio. Throw it in your tote, your jeans pocket or the random zip of your clutch. The formula doesn’t leak or melt, even when life (or weather) gets hectic. Whether you’re on a flight, at work or just running errands, your lips stay hydrated, glossy and put together.
A lip product that looks like makeup but acts like skincare is pretty much all we want right now. Akind Take A Shine Lip Gloss Oil ticks that box beautifully. It’s glossy, juicy and barrier-boosting. It’s the sort of everyday staple that doesn’t shout for attention but always delivers.
