What to look for in lip gloss

Choosing the right lip gloss can enhance your look and keep your lips feeling comfortable all day. Here are some key considerations when shopping for the best gloss for lips.

1. Finish and Shine

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Lip glosses come in a variety of finishes, from subtle sheen to high-impact shine. Decide whether you want a natural glow or a glass-like effect to match your style.

2. Hydration and Ingredients

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Look for glosses with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, or natural oils to keep lips soft and moisturized without feeling sticky.

3. Color Payoff

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Some glosses offer sheer tints while others provide more pigmented color. Consider how much coverage you want, whether it's a clear gloss, a hint of tint, or bold color.

4. Longevity and Comfort

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Choose a formula that feels comfortable on your lips and lasts throughout the day. Non-sticky, lightweight textures are ideal for all-day wear without frequent reapplication.

  1. 1
    Liplights

    RMS Beauty

    2,075 REVIEWS
    A skin-nourishing, dewy-textured, 3-in-1 layer of glow.
  2. 2
    Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,237 REVIEWS
    An iconic Pillow Talk gloss with the comfort of a balm that visibly plumps and hydrates your lips immediately and over time.
  3. 3
    Collagen Lip Bath

    Charlotte Tilbury

    933 REVIEWS
    A high-shine, lip gloss with skincare ingredients to create fuller-looking lips!
  4. 4
    Lip Lustre

    Charlotte Tilbury

    612 REVIEWS
    A lasting lip lacquer for luxe shine and fuller-looking lips.
  5. 5
    Afterglow Lip Shine
    300 REVIEWS
    A comfortable lip gloss formula that effortlessly glides on mirror-like shine and hydrates lips for up to eight hours.
  6. 6
    ColorLuxe High Impact Lip Glaze
    88 REVIEWS
    Full-bodied, never-sticky lip glaze delivers lustrous color, supreme shine and a cushiony, comfortable feel.
  7. 7
    Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss
    45 REVIEWS
    The ultimate lip gloss that breaks all the rules. An innovative formula infused with powerful active ingredients for instant hydration and long-lasting volume.
  8. 8
    Brilliant Gloss

    Chantecaille

    32 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Hydrating, high-shine lip gloss.
  9. 9
    Le Phyto Gloss

    Sisley Paris

    31 REVIEWS
    The combination of intense shine and an ultra-sensory caring formula for plumped and smoothed lips.
  10. 10
    Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm
    13 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    An innovative all-in-one lip gloss-balm that nourishes, hydrates, and plumps lips while delivering full-bodied color with a dewy, high-shine finish.

What to look for in lip gloss

Choosing the right lip gloss can enhance your look and keep your lips feeling comfortable all day. Here are some key considerations when shopping for the best gloss for lips.

1. Finish and Shine

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Lip glosses come in a variety of finishes, from subtle sheen to high-impact shine. Decide whether you want a natural glow or a glass-like effect to match your style.

2. Hydration and Ingredients

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Look for glosses with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, or natural oils to keep lips soft and moisturized without feeling sticky.

3. Color Payoff

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Some glosses offer sheer tints while others provide more pigmented color. Consider how much coverage you want, whether it's a clear gloss, a hint of tint, or bold color.

4. Longevity and Comfort

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Choose a formula that feels comfortable on your lips and lasts throughout the day. Non-sticky, lightweight textures are ideal for all-day wear without frequent reapplication.