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 Cream Lip Gloss- Chameleon
    621 REVIEWS
    Your Lips, Your Color, Your Metamorphosis.
  2. 2
    Lip Lustre

    Charlotte Tilbury

    605 REVIEWS
    A lasting lip lacquer for luxe shine and fuller-looking lips.
  3. 3
    Afterglow Lip Shine
    283 REVIEWS
    A comfortable lip gloss formula that effortlessly glides on mirror-like shine and hydrates lips for up to eight hours.
  4. 4
    ColorLuxe High Impact Lip Glaze
    82 REVIEWS
    Full-bodied, never-sticky lip glaze delivers lustrous color, supreme shine and a cushiony, comfortable feel.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Le Phyto Gloss

    Sisley-Paris

    28 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The combination of intense shine and an ultra-sensory caring formula for plumped and smoothed lips.
  8. 8
    Lip Lustre

    Surratt

    21 REVIEWS
    Gloss grows up.
  9. 9
    Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur

    Charlotte Tilbury

    957 REVIEWS
    A matte-meets-moisture liquid lipstick that smooths, blurs, and hydrates to create airbrushed-looking lips.
  10. 10
    Extra Lip Tint

    Bobbi Brown

    600 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Lightweight, sheer and ultra-moisturizing, this formula has all the benefits of your go-to balm plus a color-enhancing tint that brings out the best in lips.

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.