Color. Care. Confidence: MAC’s Best Hydrating Lip Picks

Hydrated-looking lips start with smart prep and buildable, comfort-first color. From Prep + Prime Lip to Glow Play Lip Balm and Lipglass Clear, to Lip Conditioner, these MAC Artist staples make it easy to get a natural, comfortably colorful look that lasts.

1. Prime to cushion, smooth, and improve appearance of wear

A clear primer fills in fine lines so color glides and grips without skipping. Swipe on MAC Prep + Prime Lip before any balm or color to create a comfortable, even base.

  Quick Tip: Let primer sit for 60 seconds before layering on color.

2. Start with a soft-focus liner to prevent color from traveling
A creamy liner can help blur at the lip border and help color stay put. Trace and slightly smudge MAC Lip Pencil in a tone close to your natural lip, then layer balm or sheer color on top.
Quick Tip: Sketch just outside the natural edge for a fuller look that still reads natural.
3. Pair with a tinted balm for sheer, healthy-looking color

Tinted balms can help hydrate and give a fresh wash of color that looks like your lips, only better. MAC Glow Play Lip Balm delivers easy, buildable tint with a soft, cushy finish.

Quick Tip: Press, don’t rub — use your ring finger to tap color into the center, then blend outward.

4. Seal with a conditioning gloss for cushy comfort

A thin layer of gloss softens the look of texture and adds a subtle sheen. MAC Lipglass Clear can be dabbed on the center of lips or mixed with any lipstick to boost comfort and shine.

Quick Tip: Use the smallest amount and focus on the middle of lips to avoid stickiness at the edges.

5. Top up smartly during the day

Dry lips lose moisture faster, so reapply in thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Keep MAC Glow Play Lip Balm in your bag for quick, comfortable touch-ups.