Lip gloss is one of the easiest and most affordable beauty products to have on hand. Which a simple application, lip gloss can liven up a look and help you look your best, whether on the go or in the comfort of home. The hardest part about purchasing lip gloss is weeding through hundreds of brands and thousands of colors to find the exact right shade, scent, and feel. From barely-there gloss to pigmented products in dozens of hues, shoppers are sure to find the best lip gloss for their trend-setting looks. We've reviewed several of the top-selling lip glosses, and our three favorites are Maybelline New York Shinesensational Lip Gloss, Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Shine, and Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss. But which one is right for you? Read on to learn more about choosing the best lip gloss in 2018.
Bonnie Bell products still deliver, which is partly why they are so popular. Still available in delicious flavors, this lip gloss retails for less than $3 in a variety of retail outlets.
Aside from clear or pigment, the most important part of lip gloss is the wand. These are ideal for full coverage with precision, especially for the corners of the mouth and edges of lips. With sheer lip gloss, touch ups can be done without a mirror.
Some brands of lip gloss come in squeeze tubes, which are small enough to fit in a pocket or wallet for necessary touch ups when out on the town.
While there are some lip glosses with strong scents, there are others that are lightly scented or fragrance free. Natural scents, such as fruit-based fragrances, are not as strong as perfumes.
Our obsession for dewy looks has shifted to lips, which means juicy, heavily-glossed lips are all the rage for 2018. This look is also referred to as, “Glass Lips.”
For 2018, it’s less about the perfectly-lined lip and bold hues and more about enhancing the natural lip color. Go for lip gloss colors that offer a softer look just a couple of shades darker than the natural lip pigment.
The Cupid’s bow part of the upper lip is the ideal place for extra color, especially for those going for fuller, juicier lips. One of the trends for 2018 is to apply one color of lipstick to both lips, a lighter shade to outline the Cupid’s bow, and cover all with a layer of lip gloss.
In the recent past, a trendy look was pairing a shockingly red lipstick with cat-eyes or bold makeup. Now the trend is to wear bright red lipstick or lip gloss with barely-there makeup.