Cue the '90s nostalgia: wet-looking, juicy lips are officially back! Dewy vibes are transitioning from the skin to the lips. Perfect for summer’s no-makeup makeup looks, a glossy lip is the low-maintenance touch-up that takes you from poolside to happy hour with minimal effort. Here are our favorite new glosses that just hit the market.
Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow, $26
Named Glass Glow for a reason, this gloss will give your lips the ultimate 3D reflective glaze. Whether you opt for the clear or pigmented gloss, the non-sticky, antioxidant and Vitamin E-filled formula will moisturize and condition your lips while giving them a glass-like shine that can’t be ignored.
Stila Beauty Boss Lip Gloss , $15
Featuring the next generation of light-refracting, iridescent technology, this gloss creates intense shine and an amped up dimensionality. It’s the boss of gloss. Take your pick of finishes: a duo-chrome shimmer or more subtle, no-shimmer shades. Plus, with hyaluronic acid, luminous oils and soothing aloe, you’ll achieve natural-looking volume and a healthier glow.
Hourglass Unreal High-Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss, $30
Meet the lip gloss that does it all: deep hydration, long-lasting volume and multi-dimensional shine. The innovative formula includes shea butter and avocado oil to hydrate and nourish lips, while hyaluronic acid delivers intense moisture to amplify the natural shape of lips. Choose between high-shine, shimmer or pearl finishes, and give your lips intense moisture from the inside out.
Sugarpill Lip Gloss , $18
If you’re searching for a more pigmented gloss, look no further. Introducing the perfect blend of high-shine color in a lightweight, moisturizing formula that features multicolored sparkles. Bonus: the gloss features a non-sticky base that won’t catch your hair. Breezes at the beachside bar? No problem.
Kjaer Weis Gloss (in new shades: Admire and Intimate), $38
The softer side of gloss—this one features the perfect shiny, semi-sheer application without heavy stickiness. Plus, organic ingredients, including castor seed, sunflower seed, and rosehip oils, leave lips hydrated and conditioned. Bonus: two newly-launched, perfect-for-summer shades include Intimate, a medium plum, and Admire, a rose-colored, true pink.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss , $18
The lip gloss so good that Jeffree Star calls it “sickening”. It possesses a semi-sheer and high-shine, all without ever feeling sticky. It comes in a wide range of shades that go from soft and subtle to vibrant and bold. Bonus: the gloss features a delicate crème brûlée scent that’s delectable without being overpowering.
