Sheer lip gloss was all the rage in the 90s, but the formulas of yesteryear were really sticky. Remember how your hair stuck to your lips all the time? So it makes sense that sheer lip gloss has faded as a makeup trend. But everything old is new again, and now sheer lip gloss is back in force. The good news? Today, you can find a transparent lip gloss that is shiny without being sticky.
In fact, makeup artists agree that clear lip gloss is worth techsupportreviews a spot in your makeup bag. “A good light lip gloss is like the perfect little black dress,” says Heather Hughes, makeup artist and director of product education at Luminess Beauty. "It should be a staple because there are many reasons to achieve it." Shureice Dawn, makeup artist, entrepreneur and founder of Chicago-based Fleeky Friday, is also a fan: "A sheer gloss gives your lips a youthful glow," she says. “My favorite ingredients are natural oils like jojoba and grapeseed oils. The oil helps the lips retain their natural moisture for longer and removes the stickiness of the gloss.
Here, we've rounded up the best clear lip glosses on the
market right now.
Best overall: brighter lip gloss
Brighter lip gloss
This sheer lip gloss is a favorite of Byrdie's assistant
beauty director, Hallie Gould, as well as Dawn, for good reason. The formula is
"soft, long-lasting, hydrating and non-sticky," explains Dawn. It is
loaded with vitamin E and jojoba oil to help keep the crease soft and hydrated
throughout the day. Plus, the applicator on the foot captures just the right
amount of shine that you can apply in one pass.
These 12
ultra-glossy lip glosses put your lips in center stage
Best Budget: Essence Shine Shine Shine Lip Gloss
Backstage Essence Shine Shine Lip Gloss
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For a smaller amount than the price of your daily latte, you
can have super-glossy lips. This sheer lip gloss is the real deal. Users love
the fact that the light shade is perfect for enhancing their daily makeup, and
the formula misleads more expensive products.
Best Pharmacy: e.l.f. Lacquer Lips Cosmetics
Elf. Transparent lip lacquer
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You don't take to spend a lot of money to find a transparent
lip gloss that is glossy and not sticky. A favorite of former Byrdie Senior
Social Media Manager Kelly Gallagher, this sheer lip gloss is packed with
vitamin E for a soft, comfortable fit. Users love its long-lasting hold (keeps
lips shiny for a few hours before needing to be reapplied) and its subtle
glossy finish.
Byrdie's editors
love these drugstore lip glosses
Best Non-Sticky: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip
Luminizer
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Highlighter in Glass
Slipper
4.9
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I thought lip
glosses were sticky until I tried this buttery smooth formula
If you are concerned that sheer lip gloss will turn your
lips into a sticky dry mess, then this is the product for you. Rihanna's
best-selling clear lip gloss has shea butter in the formula to hydrate lips
without leaving them sticky. While it is great on its own, users also like to
wear it over a matte lipstick for a glossy effect.
What our testers say
"I really liked this formula because it wasn't sticky,
but my lips didn't come off and the gloss didn't absorb quickly, as is often
the case with many glosses." - Ashley Rebecca, Product Tester
Best Classic: MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Clear
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We couldn't leave this classic clear lip gloss off our list
- it's a product we've known and loved since high school. This sheer lip gloss
is not for the faint of heart, it is quite sticky. But the ultra-glass sheen it
imparts makes up for the sticky finish; seriously, you'd be hard pressed to
find a lighter, brighter lip gloss.
Best return: Lancôme Juicy Tubes
Lancôme juicy tubes
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If you are like us, you are definitely saving your money to
buy Juicy Tubes lo
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