High shine: The best lip glosses for a perfect pout
Always sparkly, never sticky – frost your lips with these hydrating lip glosses for a glamorous finish
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There was a time when lip gloss was the ultimate makeup hero. Tween girls clutched onto Liquid Lip Smackers while Lancôme Juicy Tubes were an essential for a night out. But as with all trends, its time in the spotlight was short-lived, and when pop culture’s It girls switched from Paris Hilton and Lauren Conrad to Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber, lip glosses were replaced with matte liquid lipsticks and tinted lip balms. But, just like fashion, the beauty world has gone full circle – and glossy lips are very much back in vogue. A world away from Y2K’s syrupy formulas, however, the best lip glosses for 2024 are luxurious, hydrating and packed with skincare benefits.
Whether you’re looking for a subtle coffee shade to layer over lip liner á la Naomi Campbell, or are on the hunt for the perfect sheer glow, discover our edit of the best lip glosses to buy now.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer
The secret to Dior Addict Lip Maximizer’s hydrated plumping effect? Cherry oil and hyaluronic acid. These hero ingredients , combined with a whole host of natural ingredients, offer a plumping effect while also lending lips a dazzling sheen. Available in four finishes and a range of hues, we highly recommend the sheer pink shade for a natural shine.
Rhode peptide lip tint
Rhode’s peptide lip tint is a cult favourite for a reason. As well as creating a sheer glossy tint, the buildable formula is packed with shea butter for added hydration and peptides to help plump lips while reducing the appearance of fine lines. While we love all the shades on offer, the espresso tint is pure autumnal chic.
Glossier Glassy lip gloss
Just like its popular Balm Dotcom lip balms, Glossier’s lip glosses are intensely hydrating. Thanks to plant-based ingredients, such as vitamin E acetate and jojoba oil, its Glassy lip gloss gives lips a long-lasting, soft and shiny finish. Available in clear, holographic and bright red, this is one for a high-impact pout.
Refy high-shine lip gloss
Beloved by TikTok beauty influencers, Refy knows how to serve an elite lip product. Case in point, this alluring red lip gloss that smooths over fine lines for a mirror-like finish. Infused with hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil and shea butter, the long-lasting formula is comfortable and long-lasting while the subtle hue suits a plethora of skin tones.
Chanel Rouge Coco gloss
With glitter flecks peppered through the formula, Chanel’s Rouge Coco gloss is reminiscent of the aforementioned Noughties icons. However, its advanced formula is non-sticky and enriched with natural waxes and coconut oil to ensure lips are moisturised and nourished.
Yves Saint Laurent Glaze lip gloss stick
If you prefer a lipstick consistency to a liquid gloss, Yves Saint Laurent’s Glaze lip gloss is for you. Packaged in a convenient stick for on-the-go shine, you won’t need to worry about leaks or sticky residue here. Pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E provide moisture and nourishment while a jelly-like texture promises high colour all day long.
Victoria Beckham Posh Gloss
Given Posh Spice was the poster child for glazed lips in the Nineties, you can trust VB knows a thing or two about great lip glosses. This shimmering champagne pink gloss is created with lip-loving ingredients including blackcurrant oil, aloe butter, a plant-derived lipid complex and vitamin E for a soft, long-lasting and truly posh pout.
Sisley Paris Le Phyto gloss
Sisley excels in creating skincare-infused makeup and the Le Phyto lip gloss is no exception. Formulated with a unique Hydrobooster complex which combines hyaluronic acid and konjac glucomannans to soften and plump, the creamy gloss melts onto the lips, coating them in a vivid, silky sheen. Whether you pick a shimmery finish or a shiny glaze, every gloss is enriched with mother-of-pearl for a subtle yet sparkly statement.
