Lip gloss has a reputation for being sticky and drying. Newer formulations are anything but that, though. Instead, they're chock-full of nourishing ingredients. Think hyaluronic acid and aloe butter. Which actually do a great job hydrating your lips. This is especially good news as winter quickly approaches and our lips start to get parched.
Keep reading for our favorite moisturizing lip glosses that offer major shine without leaving your lips a dry, sticky mess. (Check out these hydrating lipsticks while you're at it.)
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This ultra reflective clear lip gloss cushions lips with zero stickiness. Inside the chic glass tube, you'll find a hydrating, plumping formula that imparts loads of shine without drying out your pucker.
When it comes to skin care, hyaluronic acid is one of the most effective moisturizing ingredients. It also has a hydrating effect on lips. Available in 13 flattering shades, this lip gloss combines the softening benefits of a lip balm with the shine you expect from a gloss.
With butter in its name, how could this lip gloss be anything but conditioning? Choose from 31 shades that offer sheer to medium coverage. The nonsticky formula glides on like butter leaving your lips oh so soft and supple.
Reach for this lip gloss when you want to achieve a glassy finish. It's formulated with vitamin E and jojoba oil to keep lips moisturized even when the shine fades. Plus, the fuzzy doe-foot applicator imparts the perfect amount of gloss so you only have to swipe it once.