There have been countless nights where I cover myself in contour, the perfect gold eye shadow, and apply a sharp liquid liner just to spend 10 minutes throwing things around in my drawer searching for a nude gloss to complete my masterpiece.
Discovering I had hoards of reds, pinks, mauves, and purples but not a single nude shade in sight, I headed to the Sephora Beauty Insider Community [1] for reviews of gloss to add to my beauty stash. I searched the community archives for recommendations in both sheer and opaque formulas, and found a variety of brands and hues worth trying.
Ahead you'll find five of the best hues and formula to add to your collection now so you'll always have the perfect finishing step to your makeup look.
Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Lip Gloss
The Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Lip Gloss in Beach Bum [3] ($22) is a brown-beige sheer hue with hydrating ingredients like vitamin C and E.
Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss
We love how ultra-shiny and super saturated in colour the Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss in Fuel [4] ($20) is.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Sepia
The warm reddish-brown hue of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Sepia [5] ($16) looks gorgeous on deep skin tones. The formula feels lightweight on your lips while delivering major amount of colour.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminiser
The shimmery rose-brown shade of Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminiser [6] ($18) looks flattering on all skin tones and smells delightfully of vanilla and peach.
Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish in Sarah
The Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish in Sarah [7] ($20) has a mirror-like shine and light shimmer that blur lines on your lips. It's a warm brown hue that feels comfortable on your lips without ever being sticky.