If I’ve helped you to perfect the glow on your body, then it’s only right I help you do the same for your lips. Of course there are so many factors you have to consider when looking for that gloss finish: Do you want a gloss? With or without the sticky gloss feel? How about color? Perhaps shimmer? If you’re done with the questions and want to know exactly what products to look for, we’ve created a guide to obtaining the ultimate gloss on your lips.
Honorable Mentions: Naturium Photo Glow Lip Balm (latte), Saltair Lip Oil Balm (buff), The Outset Lip Oasis
the best lip gloss guide
hydrating
Glosses that actually make my lips feel nourished and plump. Even when that gloss is gone, my lips are still moisturized and refreshed.
scented
I can’t leave the house without at least one scented lip gloss in my bag. It adds a extra flare to your lips.
spf
Your body isn’t the only thing needing protection from UV rays. Glosses with SPF are essential for your lips.
oil
For those who want that high-gloss finish without the thick, sticky gloss. Lip oils function the same way as body oils – they help retain moisture in your skin while creating a lasting glow.
shimmer/tinted
Glosses that have a high-shine finish but with an added sparkle. Or glosses that have a tinted finish. An added color – whether that be pink, mauve, red, or brown.
hydrating (unscented)
topicals – slick salve
hydrating scented – fruity (berry)
laneige – lip głowy balm (berry)
oil
fenty beauty – hydrating + strengthening lip oil (cherry)
tinted
rhode – peptide lip tint (espresso)
exfoliating
eadem – le chouchou lip softening balm (bissap glaze)
hydrating scented – gourmand (vanilla)
summer fridays – lip butter balm (vanilla)
spf
cay skin – isle lip balm spf 30
oil + tinted
merit – shade slick (sangria)
shimmer
fenty beauty – gloss balm universal (fu$$y)
