The best lip glosses still make a statement, even 11 years after rapper Lil Mama [1] declared her love for the beauty product. We've come a long way from the early 2000's lip gloss [2], as brands have made strides to include more moisturising and skin-softening ingredients, and to make them feel less sticky, more hydrated. Included on this list you'll find clear lip gloss with glass-like finishes, lip gloss sets that make great gifts, and amazing drugstore lip gloss options. Ahead, check out our picks for the best lip glosses — the ones we'll still be singing about a decade later.
As serious lip product [3] lovers, we've curated the 17 best of the best. These options are guaranteed to become your new go-to's. Lip gloss is one of our desert island beauty products [4], and some of the only makeup we've consistently worn throughout our lives, so we know a thing or two about a great formula. Keep on reading to shop our picks.
— Additional reporting by Jesa Marie Calaor
A Universal Gloss: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Everyone looks amazing in the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer [6] (£18). Not only does the vanilla scent smell like literal heaven, but the rose gold hue enhances your natural lip colour.
A Clean Lip Gloss: Kosas Clean Wet Lip Oil Gloss
The Kosas Clean Wet Lip Oil Gloss [7] (£20) is an editor favourite. It's super hydrating, vegan, cruelty-free, and looks great on everyone. It comes in five pretty shades.
A Cooling Lip Gloss: Fenty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer Cold Heart'd
If you're looking for a gloss that's both cooling and plumping, go for this Fenty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer Cold Heart'd [8] (£20). It's a perfect lip topper and goes with everything.
An Editor Favourite Lip Gloss: Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm
This Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm [9] (£16) is both shiny and hydrating. Our editors love it.
A TikTok Famous Lip Gloss: Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil
Ok, so this Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil [10] (£30) is technically an oil, not a gloss, but it gives a glossy, hydrated finish you're going to want all the time. This product is sold out everywhere, but we found it for you, so run, don't walk, and shop before it's inevitably gone again!
A High Quality Lip Gloss: Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss
The formula of this Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss [11] (£20) has been a winner for years, and it never fails to impress us. Our favourite shade is "In the Buff," a universally flattering beige rose.
A Nostalgic Lip Gloss: Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss
Do we even need to explain the obsession with the Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss [12] (£21)? We're just happy they're back.
A Glossy Lip Balm: Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
We love a product that does double duty. This Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm [13] (£35) has the shiny finish of a gloss with the hydrating properties of a balm, and it looks so gorgeous on the lips.
A Lip Gloss Set: Charlotte Tilbury Mini Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss
Makeup sets make the best gifts, and they're also ideal if you've got a little purse, and need something compact to throw in your bag. These Charlotte Tilbury Mini Collagen Lip Bath Lip Glosses [14] (£20) are slightly plumping, which is always a plus.
Best Shimmery Lip Gloss: Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine
One swipe of the beautifully packaged Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine [15] (£19) will give your lips exactly that — a major glow. It contains moisturising oils to leave your lips feeling balmy and never sticky.
Best Lip Gloss Under £10: Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss
Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss [16] (£5) leaves lips with a vibrant, vinyl-like coat of colour. Plus, it's gone viral on TikTok, so grab it while you can!
A Cult Favorite Lip Gloss: MAC Lipglass
MAC Lipglass [17] (£17) was our first high-end lip gloss, and we still love the classic formula. The product gives lips a reflective finish with a subtle hint of shimmer.
A Vegan Lip Gloss: Tower28 Beauty Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss
The Tower28 Beauty Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss [18] (£15) has a bit of a cult following. It comes in 10 pretty shades, but we love this fun pink.