Gone are the days of lip glosses that catch every stray hair, dry out your mouth and turn into gloopy clumps after a short while of wearing them. Today lip glosses are designed with a little more effort. If you’re still hesitant in trying or don’t know where to start this list is for you. Below are a variety of lip glosses that are perfect for summer and will make your lips kissable, not mushable. There are clear glosses, colored glosses and of course hydrating glosses that will treat your lips right.
This is the new Jeffree Star lip gloss that launched this month. The gloss below is in the shade Safe Word, it’s described as being a sheer bronze, gold tint with bronze & green pearls. You may be hesitant to purchase this simply because it’s new but all of his cosmetics are quality, despite being so new.
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The next lip gloss is from famed makeup artist Pat McGrath. This is in the shade Astral Moon Flower, an ethereal sheer gloss that will have your mouth looking like you just kissed a star formation. McGrath may have pricier items but they’re definitely worth them.
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You can’t have a lip list without including something from the queen of lips, Kylie Jenner. Below is a lip gloss from her High Gloss collection. This is in the shade Slept On, a mostly sheer gloss with specks a shimmer finish. Despite what some may say about her other cosmetics her High Gloss line is quality. They don’t make your lips dry, they aren’t sticky and, in fact, they make your lips feel better than they did before you put them on.
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Milk Makeup is known for being a cosmetics line that thinks outside of the box, which is why it’s no surprise their gloss is a bit unique. This is their Kush Lip Glaze, described on their website as being a high shine lip mask with several beneficial attributes. This gloss is promised to not just make your lips look good but to also make them feel good by being pretty much a serum.
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Rihanna may be one of the only, if not the only, celebrities who managed to have a successful makeup launch. An integral part of her Fenty Beauty line is her Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer. This is in the shade Diamond Milk, one of three different colors and it is said to be a shimmering pearl. Similar to her other products this gloss has high praise from the beauty community.
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Glossier is the brand for minimalists who are straight to the point with no fuss. Their clear, lip gloss is literally called It’s the Glossiest, and promises a tried and true payoff. Glossier promises their gloss especially made to be lightweight and is infused with Vitamin E.
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A lot of the brands on this list may be a bit pricey if you’re looking to try something without breaking the bank consider Colour Pop’s Ultra Glossy. Below is in the shade My Pet. This brand is a great opportunity to experiment with different shades and formulations because it’s so wallet friendly. They’re also cruelty-free, an added bonus for a cosmetic line that is so cheap.
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Buxom is a brand that has been in the gloss game for a very long time. That means they have had plenty of time to perfect their Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss. Granted no lip product will make your lips actually resemble Angelina Jolie but Buxom does manage to give you some plumping perks with this gloss. Some lip glosses are a little too harsh and can irritate your lips but this one is gentle enough to tingle without burning. Below is in the shade Rose Julep, a slightly tinted gloss in a pink punch shade.
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Another great brand to experiment with is NYX. Below is their Pro Makeup Butter Gloss in the shade Grape expectations. You can find this brand at Target, which is a smidge more accessible than some of the other lip glosses on this list.
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On the other side of the spectrum is Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine. Below is in the shade French Tickler, described as being an iridescent peach shimmer finish. This is an expensive product but one that is widely celebrated.
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The Hot Sauce Lip Gloss in the shade Her Exhalation is a dusty mauve color. This lip gloss proves just how far lip glosses have come, it manages to create a beautiful color without losing the integrity of the gloss.
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Dior’s Addict Lip Maximizer is another celebrated product. Below is their shade Holo Purple, described as being a light purple holographic. This product has a wide variety of shades. A welcome attribute from a luxury brand.
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Becca doesn’t just shine with highlights, they also have a pretty successful Glow Lip Gloss you should try. Below is in their shade Champagne Crème, a soft gold with pink and gold pearl flecks throughout the product.
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Last but certainly not least is a gloss that is anything but boring. Below is Hourglass’s Unreal High Shin in Icon. A blue-red color that will blow everyone away and will look fantastic on anyone.
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