Butterfly clips, roll-on glitter, and gooey lip glosses— these were the ingredients for the ‘cool girl’ aesthetic of the 2000s. It’s 2023 and, while we’re glad that the comeback of both butterfly clips and glittery roll-ons fizzled out, we’re also thankful that lip glosses remain as relevant as before. No, we’re not talking about those sticky, hair-magnet formulas packed in a ‘juicy tube’ (ring a bell, millennials?)
We’re talking upgraded formulas that pack all the shine without weighing down your pout. They’re pigmented, glossy, moisturising, plumping, and so much more sans any extra stickiness. They have been deemed as the ‘it’ girl’s go-to and are giving classic favourites like matte and liquid lipsticks a whole lot of competition. Check out our picks of the best lip glosses to take with you to brunch:
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1. Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper - Clear
Instantly stealing the spotlight, Too Faced’s Lip Injection is a cult classic and one of social media’s most viral and beloved lip plumper glosses. The formula contains swell-inducing irritants (they’re all safe, don’t worry) that tingle and cause your pout to swell up, leaving you with fuller lips. But that’s not it—the formula is also loaded with moisturising ingredients like emollients and humectants that lock in moisture. The transparent lip gloss can be used by itself or over any other lip makeup to give your lips a boost.
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss - St. Tropez
If colour is on your mind, then this Anastasia Beverly Hills lip gloss will deliver. Get a mirror-like glossy finish packed with an opaque pigment. Although the formula is quite thick, it applies smoothly onto your lips and, for a gloss, is surprisingly long-lasting and stays put through a meal. It’s even free of sulphates and phthalates. The shade St Tropez is a glitter lip gloss with a rose gold hue that will instantly add a pop of shine to your look.
3. M.A.C Mini Lipglass - Oyster Girl
When it comes to lip glosses, how can you give MAC’s iconic LipGlass a miss? A freshwater pink gloss that leaves your lips with a glass-like finish, this one is a go-to for many. High-shine gloss paired with a baby pink pigment that is buildable, this lip product can be as sheer or as intense as you’d like it to be. The formula contains jojoba oil, which almost instantly nourishes, softens, and conditions your lips as you flash that shine. The sponge tip applicator allows for easy and quick application, while the mini size makes this lip gloss a perfect handbag staple—you can swipe it on anytime and anywhere.
4. Simply Nam Ultimate Timeless Lip Gloss - First Love
When it comes to lip makeup, you can’t help but rely on the professionals. Simply Nam’s lip gloss gives you full coverage with a formula that’s creamy yet super light on your lips. One single coat is all you need. It has a non-greasy and non-sticky finish that keeps your lips hydrated and soft and can be worn by itself or as a top-up with your everyday lipstick. The best part? It is infused with nourishing ingredients like castor oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin C that help hydrate your lips while also plumping them up.
5. FAE BEAUTY Clickable Roller Ball Pen High Shine Lip Gloss - Sizzling
Beauty is fun, especially when it’s packaged in something as cute as this clickable roller lip gloss. Fae Beauty’s High Shine Lip Gloss has an ultra-hydrating, non-sticky formula that comes in a cool clickable pen that makes application a whole lot easier (plus you can control the amount you use). This lip gloss is loaded with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and passionfruit oil. Leaving your pout with a hyper-glossy finish, the shade Sizzling is a beautiful red tint. It also doubles up as a glossy eyeshadow or an iridescent blush, making it one multi-purpose product worthy of your makeup kit.
