19 Best Lip Glosses Ever For A Gorgeous Sheeny Finish In 2023

I think we can all agree that out of all makeup products, lip glosses have always been a mainstay in our beauty cupboards. I'd argue that most of our very first makeup-related memories include some kind of lip gloss (I know mine was). Whether it was a cute tube that came with your favourite magazine (strawberry flavoured or otherwise) or if you managed to snag one out of your older sister's (or mum's) purse, it's safe to assume that we all cherish those precious lip gloss moments. In fact, I'm pretty sure that it's the one product that got me so excited about makeup in the first place – I totally tried to channel J Lo and Britney on my way to school by slathering on an unreasonable amount of lip gloss…

In the name of such Y2K trends, lip glosses are having a major moment right now. Sure, they were de-throned by matte lipsticks or liquid lipsticks for a brief period, but they've made a big comeback and have now become a go-to option for both Gen-Z and millennials. In fact, lip glosses are so big, they're even inspiring nail trends (lip gloss nails, anyone?). Elsewhere, behind the scenes at fashion week, professional MUAs are using clear gloss on top of eyeshadow and cheekbones to achieve that wet, glass-looking skin. It's way more than just a standard lip product.

Need proof? Head over to TikTok and take a look for yourself – the hashtag #lipgloss has over 10 billion views, with products like the Too Faced Lip Injection lip plumper and the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb lip gloss dominating the social media platform.

Back in 2022, top makeup artist Mali Thomas (@malimagic) predicted that lip glosses would be one of the biggest beauty trends to have on your radar – and boy, how right she was. “Lip gloss has made a comeback," she told GLAMOUR. "While clear, shiny gloss has a staying power all on its own, it's being featured with lip liner and glazed over lipsticks.”

Best lip glosses overall – our top picks:

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Pillow Talk

e.l.f. Lip Lacquer

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer

In other words, it seems safe to say that lip glosses have evolved. Most now boast high-tech formulas, with brands such as Morphe, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, NARS, Fenty Beauty and Pat McGrath all throwing their candidacies forward for having some of the best options on the market. Even legacy brands such as Dior have raised their game with the viral Dior Addict Lip Maximizer that definitely deserves its own spot in your makeup bag.

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