Metal Lip Applicators: The Newest Beauty Tool

Jun 10, 2025

Sleek, cooling and luxe— meet the future of lip products

In the ever-evolving industry of beauty, a new player has quietly emerged and is slowly making way into many makeup bags— the metal lip applicators. Unlike the usual doe-foot or plastic tip wands, metal applicators feature a smooth, cooling touch metal tip designed to guide effortlessly over the lips.

What makes the metal applicator stand out is its ability to give a more precise, hygienic and soothing application experience, especially for glosses, lip oils and balmy textures. It offers a cooling sensation on contact and distributes product evenly. The metal is also easy to clean and maintain, reducing the chances of bacteria buildup– a common issue with the fabric applicators.

While still niche in use, a handful of forward-thinking brands have started to incorporate this new applicator for their lip products, setting the stage for what could become a key breakthrough in the future of the beauty industry. This sleek tool adds a touch of understated luxury to everyday routines, and chances are we’ll be seeing a lot more of them soon. Here are some beauty brands putting metal lip applicators in action.

Refy was the first brand that made the metal tip applicator feel iconic. Its lip gloss delivers a juicy, high shine and hydrating finish with a cool touch tip that instantly soothes the lips while applying.

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The Luxe Shine Lip Gloss brings that fresh, just-kissed vibe with a glossy finish and a lightweight, non-sticky feel. Packed with hydrating ingredients and bold-to-bare shades for every skin tone, it’s your go-to for effortless, on-the-glow glam—cruelty-free, paraben-free, and totally skin-friendly.

Eadem combined skincare and sensorial beauty in their peptide lip balm. The sleek metal applicator adds a refreshing sensation while coating lips in a peptide rich formula.

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This TikTok viral lip gloss made waves for it metal tip and glassy finish. Judydoll’s ice watery lip gloss is loved for delivering instant shine and a chilled feel perfect for the summer.

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Another hit from Judydoll, this lightweight and hydrating lip glaze paired with a metal applicator gives luxe on a budget feel. Its quickly gained social media love for its glow-on-the-go effect.

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This current cult-favourite beauty brand’s luxe lip oil with a gold metal tip soothes, hydrates and dispenses its nourishing serum-like oil, elevating your lip care ritual in one swipe.

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Ariana Grande’s r.e.m beauty put its on spin on the tool. While not necessarily a full metal tip, the lip oil features a metal ball at the centre of its applicator, offering a cooling and glide-on feel while giving a juicy glazed result.

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