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.

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    Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,215 REVIEWS
    An iconic Pillow Talk gloss with the comfort of a balm that visibly plumps and hydrates your lips immediately and over time.
  2. 2
    Sunlit Rose Lip Balm

    Tom Ford

    935 REVIEWS
  3. 3
    Liplights Cream Lip Gloss- Chameleon
    625 REVIEWS
    Your Lips, Your Color, Your Metamorphosis.
  4. 4
    Lip Lustre

    Charlotte Tilbury

    608 REVIEWS
    A lasting lip lacquer for luxe shine and fuller-looking lips.
  5. 5
    Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss

    Bobbi Brown

    294 REVIEWS
    A super-smooth, ultra-hydrating, not-sticky lip gloss in 12 sheer shades from bare to bold.
  6. 6
    Afterglow Lip Shine
    284 REVIEWS
    A comfortable lip gloss formula that effortlessly glides on mirror-like shine and hydrates lips for up to eight hours.
  7. 7
    Lip Glide

    Lune+Aster

    45 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    This restorative and antioxidant-rich peptide lip balm blankets lips in hydration and delivers buildable coverage for a luminous, dewy look.
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    Le Phyto Gloss

    Sisley Paris

    29 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The combination of intense shine and an ultra-sensory caring formula for plumped and smoothed lips.
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    Lip Lustre

    Surratt

    21 REVIEWS
    Gloss grows up.
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    Lust Gloss

    Pat McGrath Labs

    16 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Buildable balm-gloss hybrid with non-sticky feel.

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.