15 Lip Glosses That Will Last You All Day and Night

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Merit Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Now 11% Off

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • The tint is very sheer

This lip oil not only delivers high shine but also double as a treatment that is chock-full of nourishing ingredients like shea butter, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, and omega 3, 6, 9, fatty acids. This powerful blend helps to deeply moisturize the lip while also helping build a healthy skin barrier.

Size: .23 oz

Number of shades: 7 shades

A Sephora reviewer says: I love this oil especially for an effortless look. Gives enough color without being too much for those no makeup makeup days.

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Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm

Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm

Pros

  • Thick consistency

Cons

  • Sticky

They say the true test of a long lasting lip balm is whether it can lat through a meal. This Slick Salve balm passes with flying colors. Hyaluronic acid and ceramides hydrates and improve the appearance of your lips while Topicals’ cling technology ensure an enduring shine.

Size: .5 oz

Number of shades: two shades

An ELLE Editor says: I love the feeling of a minty lip gloss, the cooling tingling feeling always makes me feel like the balm is really working to hydrate my lips. This glossy balm feels great on the skin and

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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gloss Balm

Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gloss Balm

Pros

  • Sweet Smell

Cons

  • Can leave an aftertaste

An ultra moisturizing formula doesn’t have to equal an ultra sticky feeling. This glossy balm glides on the lips giving Tham a pillow soft feeling and shiny finish. Infused with hyaluronic acid, a kakadu plum blend, and raspberry extract this balm hydrates and plumps leaving behind a subtle berry scent.

Size: .5 oz

Number of shades: one shade

An ELLE Editor says: I first started using this balms when I had run out of one of my other go-tos. But this one quickly rose in the ranks of my favorite glossy formulas. The texture is thick and smooth which and feels almost like a mask. I like to use this balm overnight to wake up with soft supple lips. —Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb

Gloss Bomb

Now 45% Off

Pros

  • Slightly Plumping

Cons

  • Some feel the applicator is too large

When this gloss was first launched it became and instant viral sensation for its glittery shimmer and universal pinkish nude shade. Now, gloss is still a popular staple for beauty lovers.

Size: .3 oz

Number of shades: eight shades

An ELLE editor says:

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AMI COLÉ Hydrating Lip Treatment

Hydrating Lip Treatment

Pros

  • Comfortable wear

Cons

  • Packaging can leak

​​If you’re looking for the perfect brown lip gloss, this Ami Colé lip treatment should be at the top of your list. The oil-to-gloss formula glides on the lips infusing them with moisturizing ingredients like passion fruit seed oil and baobab seed oil leaving them with a shiny look and weightless non-sticky feel.

Size: .15 oz

Number of shades: seven shades

An ELLE Editor says: For me, this gloss can be used for just about anything. I use it for my everyday makeup looks and for when I just need a boost of hydration or shine. The brown tint is perfect for my skin tone and is my favorite way to finish off my makeup. —Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

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Mac Lipglass

Lipglass

Pros

  • Pigmented color

Cons

  • Small applicator

When it comes to beauty nothing is more enduring than a red lip, and MAC’s RubyWoo has long been leading the charge. Though the matte look will always have its place, a glossy red finish is just as daring and glamorous. This gloss leaves behind a glass-like shine and a vibrant pigment.

Size:

Number of shades: 17 shades

A MAC reviewer says: The color is so vivid and the gloss wears well! So beautiful.

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Saie High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil

High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil

Pros

  • High shine formula

Cons

  • Some don’t like a smell

Getting the feel and nourishment of a lip balm with a glimmering shine is truly the test of a great lip gloss. Queue the Saie High Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil. With hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and shea butter this gloss pulls in moisture and locks it in for long-lasting comfortable wear.

Size: .17 oz

Number of shades: nine shades

An ELLE Editor says: Pink glosses are never usually my go to but this shade gives my usual brown nude lip combo a pinkish flush of color that’s just right. The formula is moisturizing and doesn’t feel filmy on the lips. This gloss has lasted em through countless night out and will likely last me for many more to come. —Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

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Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

Honey Infused Lip Oil

Now 16% Off

Pros

  • Deeply hydrating

Cons

  • Minimal plumping effect

They say you attract more flies with honey, Gisou knows this better than most. Infused with Mirsalehi honey this gloss drenches your lips in hydration and keeps the looking plump for hours before needing to reapply.

Size:

Number of shades: eight shades

A Gisou reviewer says: I loved this lip oil it’s light weight and not sticky! This is my first time trying Gisou and I’m in love I can tell this product is great quality! It feels so luxurious

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Eadem Le Chouchou

Le Chouchou

Pros

  • Steel applicator

Cons

  • Can feel a bit goopy

This lip gloss may have gone viral for its aesthetic packaging and soothing stainless steel applicator but the formula also deserves high praise. Brazilian açaí and African mongongo butters nourish the skin while collagen-boosting peptides reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Size: .5 oz

Number of shades: 5 shades

An ELLE Editor says: I remember seeing this gloss all over TikTok before I finally tried it. After usuing it I started to understand the hype. The steel applicator gives a soothing cooling affect while the formula feels pillow soft. —Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

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Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze Plumping Gloss

PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze Plumping Gloss

Pros

  • Suitable for sensitive skin

Cons

  • Package can cause spillage

Sometimes you want your gloss, your lip balm, and your plumper all in one. You’re not alone, Lady Gaga feels the same way which is why the Haus Labs lip glaze is a fan favorite. Using a polyplumper complex and prickly pear oil, this hybrid gloss leaves you with visibly fuller more moisturized lips.

Size: .25 oz

Number of shades: 6 shades

A Sephora reviewer says: I love this gloss. It’s hydrating and has a beautiful finish and color. It doesn’t dry out my lips and plumps them up a bit without that weird tingling you get from other plumping products I have very sensitive skin and this does not cause.a reaction.

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Tower 28 ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly

ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly

Pros

  • Pigmented shades

Cons

  • Some don’t like the applicator

The jelly-like balm is infused with five plant based oils including rosehip oil, raspberry seed oil, apricot oil to soothe and protect dry lips.

Size: .13 oz

Numbers of shades: 10 shades

A Sephora reviewer says: This lip gloss is literally the best i have ever used. I repurchase the shade pistachio and the shade oat constantly it’s that good. I just recently bought another oat, making it my 6th bottle of this lip gloss. I like to use the oat shade with a lip liner and the pistachio if I need some extra color throughout the day.

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Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Sweet Mint

Lip Butter Balm Sweet Mint

Pros

  • Silky texture

Cons

  • Very sheer color payoff

If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through BeautyTok, you’ve definitely seen the Summer Fridays lip butter balm. The balm which can double as an overnight treatment has a softening formula with a smooth texture and non-sticky finish.

Size: .5 oz

Number of shades: nine shades

An ELLE editor says: This lip gloss is a recent addition to much extensive lip gloss collection and I’ve been finding myself reaching for it more and more. It feels lightweight and silky and doesn’t leave behind any sticky residue. —Tasha Nicole Smith, beauty assistant

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E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil

Glow Reviver Lip Oil

Pros

  • High shine finish

Cons

  • Not suitable for sensitive skin

It’s hard to believe at so many lip loving ingredient can be packed into this little tube but E.l.f. somehow manages. The formula includes ingredients like squalane, avocado oil, and pomegranate oil combo to lock in moisture while coating your lips in a sheer flush of color.

Size:

Number of shades: 10 shades

An E.l.f. reviewer says: I absolutely love this item they definitely went above and beyond! I might have to say it’s better that some pricier lip oils I’ve tried. I love it’s very long lasting and smells so good!

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MAC Cosmetics Clear Lipglass

Clear Lipglass

Now 15% Off

Pros

  • Very long-lasting

Cons

  • Very sticky

MAC’s lipgloss formula is loved across the beauty industry by beauty novices and professional makeup artists alike. A little bit of this gloss goes a long way. The thick formula can be worn on its own or on top of lip liner or lipstick. And even though the gloss clings tightly to your lips—and maybe to your hair when it blows in the wind—the jojoba oil infused gloss hydrates the skin and leave your lips feeling soft and supple.

Size: .5 oz

Number of shades: one shade

An Ulta reviewer says: I bought this gloss to put over my matte lipsticks which I feel are often too dry. This made a world of a difference. When I put this over my matte lipstick it makes it look 100x better; my lips no longer look dry and shriveled and instead look like something out of a makeup catalog!

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Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

Peptide Lip Tint

Pros

  • Great nude shade range

Cons

  • Can leave a gritty feeling

The Rhode peptide lip tint has become one of the biggest beauty phenomenons in the last year. The treatment softens and plumps while replenishing dry skin for kissably soft lips.

Size: .3 oz

Number of shades: five shades

A Rhode reviewer says: I’m happily surprised by this product. It provides a lovely gloss without feeling heavy it gummy. It’s soft & smooth.

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As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, ELLE.com is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, ELLE.com editors poured over customer reviews to find the absolute best long-lasting lip glosses. The authors personally tested a number of these products and scoured reviews for the top-rated products on the market.

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