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A good lip gloss is an ideal beauty product for both daytime look and seductive evening make-up. This product is literally universal: it creates a light and pleasant shade, has a delicate texture and, moreover, cares for the skin. We will show you how to choose a gloss and how to use it in your lip makeup.

What is the best lip gloss

To choose a shine, you need to pay attention to the color, its intensity, the density of pigments, the texture of the product itself and the features of the finish. For a natural look, options such as:

  • colorless - such a gloss that enlarges the lips makes their natural color more saturated due to the "wet" coating;
  • nude - beige, caramel and light brown shades look beautiful on tanned or dark skin;
  • pink - "universal soldier", persistent shine of pastel or more intense berry shade will suit a girl with any color type.

For a more eye-catching daytime make-up, the peach color is optimal, it will be especially effective with a gloss lipstick that models a denser but lighter coverage. Such a beauty product in the form of a stick is in the Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie collection from NYX Professional Makeup. For an evening or club look, you can safely choose a bright shine, for example, carmine or wine red. Those who follow the trends will definitely love brown, especially the shades of milk chocolate, moccacino and cocoa. Black, dark purple and other "extreme" colors will perfectly fit into grunge or burlesque makeup. The only condition is perfect skin tone and white teeth without any yellowness.

The composition of the lip gloss determines the effects of its application and the possible finish options. For everyday use, you can choose the "classic" - liquid products in a bottle with a sponge applicator. To correct the make-up as rarely as possible, you need to use a glitter tint. It is highly durable and also allows for the most natural finish or bold Wine-Stained Lips. A compromise is a moisturizing lip balm with natural pigments, such as NYX Professional Makeup's Butter Lip Balm.

If you prefer matte or slightly shimmery finishes without a glossy effect, a creamy glitter pencil is worth trying. It lies on the lips with an elastic and light layer with the highest possible concentration of pigments. For a special occasion, liquid lipsticks with a shimmery or shimmering glitter finish like Glam Lip Gloss Aqua Luxe from the NYX Professional Makeup collection are ideal.

By the way, any decorative cosmetics can be used for a limited amount of time. For example, the shelf life of a lip gloss after opening is on average about 12 months. After a year, even an expensive beauty product will begin to change under the influence of oxygen, bacteria entering the bottle from the applicator, and other factors. The result of such changes can be not only an unpleasant odor and a strange "taste", but an allergic reaction.

Transparent lip gloss

For a trendy nude look, you can use a moisturizing gloss with a glossy finish and a very light color. Such a cosmetic product will not draw attention to itself, the make-up, in general, will turn out to be harmonious even without a strong emphasis on the eyes. In the context of a romantic look, a transparent glitter with sparkles is appropriate.

Matte lip gloss

For the correct application of a matte shine, which seasoned fashionista love so much, you need to perform all makeup flawlessly:

  • prepare the skin with a primer, fill in enlarged pores and fine wrinkles;
  • mask imperfections in tone - age spots, freckles, redness;
  • to place very light color accents with blush and highlighter;
  • perform basic eye makeup in natural colors or with a neat, moderately catchy arrow - lips will be the accent in the image
  • adjust the shape, fullness and shade of eyebrows.

So, how to properly paint lips with matte gloss? First of all, it is necessary to moisturize the skin: a product with such a finish is merciless to any aesthetic defects such as dryness, peeling and microcracks. When creating evening makeup, it is worth drawing the outline with a pencil that exactly matches in color. A 'custom' shade can be found in NYX Professional Makeup's Whipped Lip & Cheek Souffle mousse palette. Apply the shine as thin as possible. For a denser color, you need to blot your lips after the first application and "put on" the gloss again. To keep the velvety finish luminous and textured for as long as possible, spray all over your makeup.

Plumping lip gloss

This makeup product is indispensable for elegant, romantic and most sensual looks, for example, with graphic Dior's arrows or classic smoky eyes. Cosmetics of this type have a gel texture, and in addition to pigments, they contain shimmering microparticles similar to mother-of-pearl. This formula provides a dense, glossy finish, while the play of light and color creates a beautiful natural volume that makes lips visually plump and seductive. This is how the Pump It Up Lip Plumper from the NYX Professional Makeup collection works.

Light creamy texture, rich bright color and durability up to 8 hours - what else do you need to be happy? But the main trump card here is different: Kate Moss herself worked on the color palette! So the colors are all very cool and very seductive!

The price is about 380 rubles.

Cream lipstick Round Lipstick, NYX


This lipstick has won the love of millions of fashionistas, and we understand why! A pleasant velvety texture, rich color and high durability make it a real boon for modern girls!

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The price is about 310 rubles.

Matte liquid lipstick Matt Lip Cream Velvet, CIEL


Do you want to be trendy? Run for matte lipstick urgently! And we have found for you a budget option from the CIEL brand, which is in no way inferior to expensive counterparts. The lipstick creates a matte-corduroy effect, lasts up to 10 hours and does not dry out the lips!

The price is about 450 rubles.

Lip gloss Baby Lips Moisturizing, Maybelline


This "baby" from Maybelline is part of the famous Baby Lips series and by this fact dooms itself to success. The gloss is ideal for every day, will make your lips soft and add tenderness to the image, and the pleasant aroma of sweets will cheer you up.

The price is about 180 rubles.

Lip gloss Shine Shine Shine Wet Look Lip Gloss, Essence


Do you want to shine brighter than the stars and fight with radiance on the spot? Then be sure to try this Essence shine. It will give your lips a luxurious mirror shine, will delight you with persistence and a wide palette of shades - from rich and daring to nude and delicate.

The price is about 180 rubles.

Lip gloss "Virtuoso shine", Yves Rocher


The name of the gloss speaks for itself: your lips will shine brighter than precious stones. But the pros do not end there: thanks to cherry seed oil, the shine perfectly moisturizes the delicate skin of the lips.

The price is about 450 rubles.

Color Explosion Lipstick, Mark


Want a lipstick that not only provides cool color, but also moisturizes and nourishes your lips? We found it - Color Burst by Mark. Dense creamy texture, beautiful shades, budget price - what else do you need to be happy?

The price is about 270 rubles.

Lipstick Ombré Two Tone Lipstick, Catrice


Ombre is one of the main trends in the beauty industry, which touched on hair coloring, and manicure, and make-up. Want to create an ombre effect on your lips? Now you don't have to follow complicated instructions: this lipstick from Catrice will do everything for you. One movement - and all eyes are riveted to your lips!

The price is about 360 rubles.

Matte lipstick Velvet Touch Lipstick Matt, Gosh


Thanks to its moderately matte and at the same time very comfortable texture, this lipstick is the perfect solution for every day. Many girls are delighted with it and even compare it with more expensive counterparts. And a chic palette of shades is another reason to purchase it.

The price is about 480 rubles.

Lip balm Care Lip Balm, Eva Mosaic


This balm in a fashionable egg-shaped package will regularly take care of your lips, make them attractive and cheer up with its bright appearance.

The price is about 270 rubles.

Prepared by Alesya Yatskevich

Makeup will not look complete if you do not emphasize the beauty of the lips. Perhaps the best and most versatile tool for this can be considered gloss. Glossy, shimmery, matte, transparent, neon ... There are a lot of options, common is a liquid, gel or cream structure and ease of application. With the help of gloss, you can give your lips a delicate, delicate shine or, conversely, create a bright, evening make-up.

Most of the products also have caring properties; manufacturers add emollients, emollients and nutrients (valuable oils, waxes) to the composition. Thus, the gloss will replace lipstick and hygienic balm in the cosmetic bag.

We've compiled a list of the best lip glosses based on expert opinions and real customer reviews. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors in the beauty industry, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend that you pay special attention to them:

  1. Max factor
  2. The saem
  3. L "Oreal Paris
  4. Bourjois
  5. Vivienne sabo
  6. Ga-De
  7. LUXVISAGE
  8. Clarins
With balm Moisturizing Additional food Volume Lasting color

* Prices are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change without prior notice.

Lip gloss: With balm

With balm / Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • The highlight of this product is a dazzling, glossy shine. At the same time, there is no stickiness on the lips, the shine itself does not spread and does not roll into a white strip at the junction
  • Moisturizing ingredients care for delicate skin and protect it from moisture loss. Regularly using shine, you can forget about peeling and dryness.
  • There are 16 shades in the line, both with and without shimmer. All of them are translucent, give a delicate coating and add visual volume to the lips.
  • The tapered applicator makes it easy to apply gloss without going beyond the lip contour. Touch up your makeup with ease, even on the go
  • The gloss can be used as a top coat for lipsticks, it will add depth to the color, smooth out any irregularities in the application

Additional food/ With balm / Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • Pigmented shine with a glossy finish will replace both lipstick and hygiene balm. Long-lasting, vibrant coverage and lip care in one bottle
  • The line has a division into pearlescent, cream, matte and neon glitters, each mini-collection contains 6 ultra-fashionable shades
  • The professional curved applicator allows you to precisely apply the gloss along the contour and paint over the center of the lips with one stroke
  • Vitamins and conditioning ingredients protect the skin from drying out, moisturize and nourish it. Hyaluronic acid, attracting moisture, smoothes the surface of the lips, visually increases their volume
  • The gloss is applied in an even layer, does not roll down in the center of the lips, does not emphasize cracks and peeling

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Lip Gloss: Supplemental Nutrition

Additional food

The main advantages
  • This glossy tint provides long-lasting coverage all day long. After application, its coloring pigments are absorbed into the skin, coloring it for 8 or more hours
  • The composition does not contain talc and other hydrophilic components that draw moisture from the skin. The product does not dry out and does not provoke peeling
  • The gloss texture is liquid, it can be evenly applied in a thin layer for a delicate, transparent shade, or layered for a rich color
  • With this glitter, it is easy to perform makeup using the fashionable gradient technique. To do this, a dense layer of tint should be applied to the center of the lips and slightly shaded to the edges.
  • Honey extract and hyaluronic acid nourish and moisturize thin lip skin

Additional food/ Long lasting color / Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • Matte gloss with excellent durability and rich color. Immediately after application, the coating is glossy, but after 10-15 minutes the shine hardens and the finish becomes matte, powdery
  • Shine hides peeling, wrinkles, does not fall into folds. No contour pencil needed, the gloss does not spread or smudge
  • The texture of the product is liquid, the applicator is thin and beveled. It is very easy to apply the glitter exactly along the contour and draw the corners. It does not grab immediately, there is time to touch up the lip makeup if necessary
  • The formula is selected in such a way that the product does not dry out delicate skin, but at the same time is persistent
  • Any, even the lightest glosses from this line have a very rich color, in one thin layer they completely cover the lip pigment

Additional food/ Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • Gloss-balm with a glossy finish and excellent caring properties. Shines like shine, nourishes like a balm
  • The product contains squalane, a natural carotenoid found in the skin and the lack of which causes dryness and early aging. Lip skin looks younger and healthier with every application of this gloss.
  • Shea butter, emollients and softeners moisturize, nourish and protect against harmful effects. There is a cumulative effect, even without gloss, the lips remain soft and smooth for a long time
  • The product is in a soft tube with an applicator, this format allows you to apply gloss with one hand
  • This product does not provide a rich, dense coverage, it rather sets off the color of the lips, as well as smoothes peeling and visually adds volume

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Lip gloss: Volume

Additional food/ Volume / With balm / Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • Gloss with a mirror finish immediately adds 3D volume to the lips, making them more expressive and beautiful
  • The texture is creamy, the shine does not spread, it is well layered, the intensity of the shade is easy to vary
  • Instead of an applicator - a soft brush, with its help you can easily apply both a thin and a denser layer. Draws the outline well and accurately
  • The composition contains vitamins C and E, as well as conditioning substances that form a film and prevent drying out. Even on a frosty day, this gloss will protect your lips as well as a balm.
  • The line includes both glossy, varnish glitters, and shimmery ones, with the addition of fine glitter. You can choose both an everyday option and a festive one.
The main advantages
  • This shine contains many small sparkles that shimmer beautifully under electric light or in the rays of the sun. Visually enlarges the lips, smoothes them and adds volume, hides imperfections
  • The gloss is non-sticky, it is easy to apply it exactly along the contour, it does not spread during the day and does not flow into small folds
  • The product has good durability, within 3-5 hours the lip gloss remains unchanged. Leaves a light shade and shine when absorbed
  • The composition contains a complex of oils and waxes that moisturize the lips, protect them from wind and sun
  • The color palette is wide, from transparent top shine to rich dark shades. All products in this series give a beautiful translucent finish

Volume / Long-lasting color / Moisturizing

The main advantages
  • This shine is for stylish women who value every minute of their time. With it, you can paint your lips in any conditions, for this, a mirror is provided on the side edge of the bottle, and small LEDs for illumination are built into the lid.
  • The line includes varnish glosses that create the effect of wet lips, and shimmery ones with fine glitter that shimmers beautifully in the light.
  • The gloss moisturizes well, thanks to the emollients and film-forming substances included in its composition. Lips are protected from wind and sun, do not dry out or peel off
  • Even light shades of gloss do not streak or wrinkle. Dark colors are applied evenly, in a thin, translucent layer
  • The gloss is comfortable to use, has a pleasant aroma and neutral taste.

Despite the emergence of many new textures, lip gloss remains a favorite beauty tool for many of us. At the end of the year, ELLE chose their favorites.

Rouge Coco Gloss

More than just a lip gloss, but a moisturizing and nourishing Rouge Coco Gloss topcoat. It is enough to apply over the lipstick one of three shades in - gold, orange or black caviar - to add shimmer, make the color brighter or darker. This game was invented by international color and makeup designer Lucia Pica, and it is very interesting to play it. In addition to the pleasant, there is also useful: the Hydraboost complex with jojoba, sunflower and mimosa waxes makes lips more beautiful immediately after application and every day.

Dior

The updated Dior Addict Ultra Gloss adds shine and volume to your lips. A generous dose of hyaluronic spheres in each tube retains water, hydrating and filling lips for most of the day. The eighteen shades, created by Dior's Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips, are available in three gloss options: mother of pearl, glitter and gloss. And yes, no hair sticks to any of them.

Limited edition Eclat Minute lip gloss comes in translucent tangerine and pink grapefruit colors. They have a creamy texture and a fresh citrus scent that is comfortable to apply and wear. Mango and shea butter protect from cold outside air and dry air in the office. It is not for nothing that one such bright tube is sold every 36 seconds in the world. We must be in time!

L'Absolu Gloss

L'Absolu Gloss lip gloss comes in 14 shades of pink with a sheer, cream or matte finish. No wonder: the collection is dedicated to Lancôme's symbol, the rose. Intense color paired with a calligraphic precise applicator allows you to create the most trendy effects on the lips, be it ombre or lip art.

Infallible Mega Lip Gloss

L'Oreal Paris has a lot of glitters, as many as two dozen. Among them there are cream, sparkling, matte, and even neon. Each was added with hyaluronic acid, vitamins and antioxidants. With such a company, you can safely count on the absence of dryness and the presence of volume. Vanilla fans will appreciate the aroma.

Lip balm is good, but oil balm is even better. Erborian experts know a lot about care and unusual formats of beauty products. This is how Lip Oil was born. The pink pigments adapt to the individual lip shade, enhancing it. Camellia, sesame and jojoba oils protect lips from bad weather as if you never left the house.

Gloss Terrybly Shine

Limilip Technology combines anti-aging peptides, replenishing ceramides, moisturizing hyaluronic acid and a herbal extract to correct fine lines and wrinkles. That's why the two shades of Gloss Terrybly Shine (ruby with azure shimmer and sparkling copper) are not just makeup products, but a real anti-aging treatment.