6 best lip glosses available right now – the best budget option, our star buy, best clear gloss and more
WANT your mouth to make a statement without actually speaking?
Easy. Invest in the best lip gloss for head-turning colour and shine.
Lip glosses have come a long way since the days when there was practically only Juicy Tubes to choose from (still lovely, btw).
Top glosses are now highly-pigmented with many offering that ultra-glam vinyl, patent-look finish.
Other lip slicks also condition as they colour, with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and vitamin E providing a smooth-surface finish.
So whether you’re looking for a high-shine lacquer, a moisturising balm gloss, or just want to know which gloss is boss among beauty insiders, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best lip glosses below.
1.Best star buy lip gloss: Charlotte Tilbury’s latex love lip gloss
- Charlotte Tilbury Latex Love Lip Gloss, £17 from John Lewis – buy here
It’s not hard to see why these are our favourite new lip glosses. Intensely pigmented, luxuriously glossy, and super-sexy, these liquid lacquers will impart a mesmerising mirror shine.
Moisturising and long-lasting, the colours make a gorgeous statement perfect for dazzling after-dark glamour.
These rich, creamy glosses will certainly let your lips do all the talking.
2. Best clear lip gloss: Smashbox’s Gloss Angeles extra shine
- Smashbox Gloss Angeles Extra Shine, £15 from eBay – buy here
If you don’t fancy making a statement and want to opt for a natural look, a clear lip gloss is just the thing.
Smashbox’s Gloss Angeles is a lightweight, non-sticky, serum-like treat for your lips.
Giving a glass-like shine, it glides on easily and is perfect for wearing on its own or adding extra punch to your pout by layering over lipstick.
3. Best lip gloss for dry lips: Clinique’s superbalm moisturising gloss
- Clinique Superbalm Moisturising Gloss, £18.50 from Look Fantastic – buy here
We all have those days when our lips are flakier than our morning pastry.
What do you need? A hydrating, soothing, moisturising lip gloss that doesn’t sit in the cracks.
Enter this thirst-quenching beauty from Clinique, which is packed with protective antioxidants for a pampered pout.
Comes in a range of soft, sheer colours, perfect for wearing on their own or over you fave lippie.
4. Best drugstore lip gloss: Max Factor’s colour elixir lip cushion gloss
- Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Cushion Gloss Nude Glory, £9.99 from Superdrug – buy here
Looking for the perfect nude? Call off the search.
This Max Factor beauty has just the right amount of pigment for a lovely sheer coverage – it’s hydrating and luxurious, it’s long-lasting without having to reapply every five minutes and the cushion applicator ensures a little goes a long way.
Snap it up quickly – before we buy them all!
5. Best lip gloss for beauty buffs: Bare Mineral’s gen nude buttercream lip gloss
- Bare Minerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lip Gloss, £18 from Look Fantastic – buy here
Beauty bloggers and MUAs alike adore this gorgeous glow-giving gloss.
The Bare Minerals Gen Nude collection not only has a lovely range of wearable shades, but it also leaves your lips silky-smooth and gleaming, thanks to jojoba and shea butter.
What’s more, it’s all wrapped up with a lovely vanilla fragrance.
The only hard part is choosing which colour to go for.
6. Best cheap lip gloss: Nyx’s professional makeup butter gloss
- Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss, £5.50 from Cult Beauty – buy here
You don’t have to splash the cash for a luxury lip gloss.
This non-sticky, creamy gloss is conditioning and delivers good colour while offering a glowing finish.
What’s more, it comes in 34 candy-inspired shades – from orange-red Cherry Pie to pink-nude Creme Brûlée – so you can get a sugar fix that’s actually good for you.
What is the point of lip gloss?
Women tend to use lip gloss when they want some colour on their lips without the intense, solid lip colour effect.
The gloss reflects and absorbs light, making your lips appear fuller than they actually are.
For those ladies looking for a voluminous touch, opt for a gloss to get you there.
How do I get glossy lips?
You can get those glossy lips by applying a lip scrub to get rid of any chapped skin and then rinse.
Add a light layer of moisture using a balm.
Grab a stain and carefully apply it to your lips.
Top it off with a gloss to get a shiny finish.
How can I make my lip gloss last longer?
The best way to make your lip gloss last longer is to lightly pat your usual foundation or concealer on top of your lips.
The simply swipe some gloss over the top.
Don’t forget to use a matching lipstick, especially in a matte formula, to help your gloss last longer.
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