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When it comes to shopping for lip gloss, everyone has different preferences. Some don’t like lip gloss because of how sticky it can be, while others feel that it can be too drying on their lips. Not all lip glosses are created equal and there are so many choices, from subtle formulas to glitter-packed ones. If you’re stumped on what type you might like and having trouble navigating all the different types of lip glosses on the market, don't despair: here are my top 5 best lip glosses available.

Best Overall: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Rihanna created Fenty Beauty to bring more diversity and inclusivity into the beauty sphere. With her customers in mind, Rihanna developed this lip gloss to be a universal color that looks amazing on all skin tones and undertones. Its rosy nude shade complements every skin tone regardless how light or dark you are. This non-sticky formula glides onto your lips with an extra glossy look, while also moisturizing with the shea butter infused that's infused in the formula. The extra large doe foot applicator picks up the perfect amount of product, making application a breeze while the minimal-yet-luxe packaging will look great in your makeup collection or in your bag. Rihanna also made this product cruelty free and free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

 

Best Drugstore: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 8 HR Pro Gloss

 

If you’re looking for a long-lasting lip gloss with high pigmentation, definitely look into this L’Oréal fan favorite. This wallet-friendly option gives you that high shine you want from a lip gloss, but doesn’t disappear quickly as many glosses do once they have absorbed into your lips. The pigmentation is sheer, so you get a more subtle look, especially with the darker shades offered. The sheer nature of these glosses make them perfect for layering and pairing with other lip products like a liquid lipstick or a matte lipstick.

There are 20 different colors to choose from, and most are variations of pinks and nudes. As the name implies, the gloss stays on for up to eight hours without dulling or feeling sticky. For extra pigment, L’Oréal recommends applying on top of a lipstick or lip balm.

Best Oil: Yes To Miracle Oil Calm And Soothe Primrose Lip Oil

    

Yes, this product is technically an oil, not a gloss, but Yes To created this product to give extra moisture to your lips while also creating a high shine look just like a lip gloss. Because it’s super sheer with just a hint of pink, you can either pair it alone for just an added shine or use it over a lipstick for a more comfortable, glossy wear. The product promises to nourish and soothe your lips without any stickiness. All Yes To products are Leaping Bunny certified, meaning they don’t test on animals. Each lip oil is also formulated without parabens, SLS, and silicone.

 

Best Plumping: Buxom Full-On Lip Polish

 

With almost 9,000 five star reviews on Sephora, this lip gloss comes highly recommended. It comes in three different finishes—high shine, metallic, and shimmer—to satisfy every need and look. Buxom infused this product with vitamin A and E to moisturize and repair the lips while also enhancing your lips for a fuller look. The peptide and hyaluronic acid booster within the product boosts natural collagen creation, which is what gives your pout a plumper apperance. Your lips will tingle while using this product, but the brand promises it's just the plumping magic in action.

 

 

Best Sheer: Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss

 

Sometimes all you want is just a little bit of color to add to your lips, nothing extreme. Finding a sheer gloss could be the answer. Urban Decay created this formula as a part of their beloved “Naked” collection to enhance your natural lips with a high shine finish and 5 different soft pinks and nudes to choose from. Not only does it look delicate and pretty, but it’s also good for you. With traces of vitamin E, avocado oil, rosehip seed oil, and shea butter, your lips will look nourished and healthy. The rosehip seed oil gives you extra elements of vitamins A and C for lusher looking lips that stay smooth.