I am a lip balm junkie. I have tried dozens of balms, salves, and glosses, from cheap-o drugstore brands to chi-chi brands that cost more than my dinner. But I’ve never tried an oil. Until now.

Ramy’s Lip Oil is just that: sweet almond, grape seed, jojoba, and corn oil. Beware – this is not 100% natural, but I have allergy-prone lips, and this does not inflame them. The company says the Lip Oil also contains collagen for instant plumping action, but I did not notice this. It is available in three flavors: mint, rose, and orange.

I tried out the mint flavor. It isn’t like typical flavored lip products, loaded with sweetness. It’s just a hint, so you get the feeling of mint more than the taste. I find that the oil absorbed quickly, which is good and bad. Good – no greasiness. Bad – can sometimes absorb and disappear too quickly, requiring another coat. Bonus – not sticky at all. So many companies claim their lip product isn’t sticky, but your hair truly will not stick to this lip oil.

My only complaint is the packaging. Not only is the bottle glass, the applicator is a dropper. You are supposed to apply a few drops to your lips and, I assume, mush your lips together to spread the oil evenly. I usually use the glass applicator to rub it across my lips like any other lipgloss, but it is not ideal.

At $18 a bottle, Ramy Lip Oil isn’t cheap, but a little goes a long way and I feel like I am getting my money’s worth.