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When it comes to travel, lipstick doesn’t always cut it and you might want another option that’s a bit more moisturizing or lighter looking. Check out these TFG options for a high shine lip gloss that won’t wear off!

 

The Best Lip Gloss That Stays On

 

 

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While a lot of ladies like to take travel lipstick, there may be occasions you want a lighter touch and something not quite as heavy, which is when a gloss will do!  

The formulation of a sheer lip gloss gives you moisture, color, and glossy lips for a look that is low maintenance but still classy and polished too.

I’m someone who doesn’t travel with lipstick, but I usually take a tinted gloss with me and a lip pencil. I find my lips stay moisturized while looking plump and glossy for a day to night transition.

 

 

Wearing my fave Too Faced lip gloss! 

 

Luckily, gone are the days of lip glosses being overly ‘sticky’, brands have revolutionized their glosses to be long-lasting, to stay on your lips, and not on your wine glass!

 

Check out our fave TFG picks for the best shiny lip gloss that will look good all day!

 

 

Best Moisturizing Lip Gloss

That Lasts 

 

 

Shop: Sephora | ULTA | Too Faced 

 

Editor’s Pick: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper

 

I like to have plump looking lips and my fave is Too Faced, a good lip gloss that has a lip volumizing formula. And it totally keeps my lips hydrated, especially if I’m on the go from site to site, or if I’m running around at a conference all day. The subtle color means I have just enough tint without it being overdone, so I feel less need to touch up or worry about it

One fan says, “Nice plumper and love this color,” while another user raves about this shiney lip gloss, “I have had the Too Faced lip injection plumper before but not this pink one that smells like bubblegum. It is really pretty and smells so good. I love the look of slight pink and the plumpness that it delivers.”

Just be forewarned that your lips will likely tingle a little when applying, that’s the plumping action taking effect!

 

 

Shop: Sephora | Glossier 

 

Glossier Lip Gloss Shine 

 

Glossier lip gloss seems to be on the lips of all beauty influencers (pun intended!) with them raving about the shiny, long-wearing nature of this gloss. It’s enriched with vitamin E and jojoba oil to make your lips lusciously soft.  It comes in three shades, Glossier red lip gloss, a holographic color, and their popular best clear lip gloss.

Users rate this vegan and cruelty free lip gloss but say it can feel sticky, one gives this review, “My new favorite gloss! I absolutely love it! It’s so shiny and it actually hydrates my lips too! It is a bit pricey for a gloss but it’s so worth it!“

 

 

Shop: Nordstrom | ULTA | MAC

 

MAC Shiny Pretty Things Mini Lip Glosses

 

For handbag sized tubes you can take on the go, check out MAC lip gloss sets, containing four pretty lip gloss colors in mini sizes that are long-lasting and nourishing. Plus they are cruelty-free. 

One user gushes over this lip glosses set, “I want them all full size now, I love them!! I find them better than lipstick and other lip gloss. They mix amazingly with lipstick, you know when the color is just off a bit, this is the fixer.”

For the full-sized MAC lip gloss colors, check here. 

 

Read this post to find out our tips for packing travel makeup!

 

 

Shop: Sephora | Fenty Beauty | ULTA 

 

FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Lip Gloss 

 

For ultimate lip shine, try this Fenty Beauty lipgloss. Enriched with shea butter, these glosses come in lots of gorgeous tones in a non-sticky formula. The gloss has a peach-vanilla scent that users adore! Plus they say how long-lasting it is. 

Users LOVE this Fenty lipgloss, one wearer shares, “It doesn’t have those sticky, tacky, old school, gloss properties. This gloss has great shine, makes your lips look and feel luscious! I love it! My lips never felt dry.”

 

 

Shop: ULTA | Beauty Bay 

 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss

 

The Anastasia lip gloss are fan favorites, they deliver a high-shine look in a creamy formula that has a delicious vanilla scent. The hardest part will be choosing between the many Anastasia lip gloss swatches to find your perfect color, with a whole host of neutral and pink lip gloss tones to choose from.

Users love the glossy colors and moisturizing qualities, but some users warn it can be a little ‘too’ glittery, and advise against it if you don’t like sparkle. One share, “I LOVE this lip gloss. The color stays on for so long, and the formula is super silky and makes my lips feel amazing. Also, the smell is incredible.”

 

 

Shop: Amazon  | Walmart

 

Stila Beauty Boss Shiny Lips Gloss

 

Shimmer like a star with the iridescent light of these Stila shiny lip gloss tubes; they add volume without stinging or burning textures that some other glosses have. They come in a range of gorgeous and long-lasting shades (including a blue lip gloss, which sounds bizarre but works wonders layered over a lipstick color).

One user explains, “This is honestly the best gloss I’ve ever used. I am SUPER picky when it comes to lip products (because I have tiny lips), and glosses tend to either feel like glue or disappear in five seconds. This product is super hydrating but stays in place for hours. I also thoroughly enjoy the pleasant scent.”

 

Find out what our readers ranked as the best long-lasting lipstick for travel!

 

 

Shop: ULTA | ColourPop | Target

 

ColourPop Ultra Glossy Lip

 

Prepare for high shine with ColourPop lip gloss, This smoothing and nourishing formula is vegan and cruelty-free, and comes in a ton of glossy shades, that look good over lipstick or straight onto your bare lips. It swipes on in a perfect layer with its brush applicator, but some users find this can be a little coarse and not as nice as a doe-foot applicator that glosses usually come with. 

Wearers adore this ColourPop gloss, raving about the color selection and super shiny lip finish, one says, “LOVE this formula. it’s beautiful and I get compliments about my lips often!”

 

 

Shop: Amazon | ULTA | e.l.f.

 

e.l.f. Cosmetics Plumping Tinted Lip Gloss

 

Make your lips feel plump and full with this elf lip gloss. It’s enriched with vitamin E and coconut oil to hydrate lips, and this brand celebrates being 100% vegan and cruelty-free. 

The plumping effect of this lip gloss comes with a tingle sensation that has mixed reviews among users, but if you can cope with that, wearers say the colors are great and long-lasting.

One user explains, “This has the perfect amount of color pay off and shimmer, not too sticky, low cost, and just enough plumping action. Definitely worth trying.”

You can also get an elf clear lip gloss too; if you prefer a non-tinted version. Or if you want a gloss without the plumping tingle, try the elf lip lacquer natural shades, for a tinted shine.

 

 

Shop: Amazon | ULTA | Walmart 

 

NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss

 

If you’re looking for the best drugstore lip gloss, then look no further than NYX lipgloss. For only a few dollars you can enjoy butter-soft lips with a sweet and kissable feel. The formulation glides on in a silky smooth way with good coverage.

Wearers rave about these well pigmented lip gloss colors. One shares, “I love these butter glosses so much! So creamy, have a really nice color payoff, and actually super moisturizing! I have so many of them. Highly recommend!”

 

Here are the perfect red lipstick recommendations that our readers swear by!

 

 

Shop: Amazon

 

New York Color Big Bold Lip Gloss

 

This NYC lip gloss is another plumping favorite, that has a mild tingle action. Users love it for its colors and lightweight, non-sticky formula. 

One shares, “This is my favorite lip plumper. The colors are great. There is no flavor. It does have that initial sting that lip plumpers have.“

 

 

Shop: Sephora 

 

Sephora Favorites ‘Give Me Some Shine’ Lip Gloss Collection

 

If you STILL can’t decide which of the best lip gloss brands to choose, why not try this Sephora lip gloss set. Sephora has collated some of the best brands in the business and created a collection filled with five ‘must-haves’ for you to try out. With full-sized NARS and Fenty products, plus a Lancome Juicy Tube flavored lip gloss, Too Faced lip gloss clear color, and Patrick Ta Lip Shine, all at an unbelievable price!

There’s a gloss in here for every occasion, and the cute box they come in makes this set a fab gift for your makeup loving friends! 

Reviews are amazing for this Sephora lip collection, with one user raving, “This set is simply lovely. Every piece is gorgeous and generously sized. The full-sized products make it a phenomenal value. I bought this as a special treat for myself and am totally thrilled.”

Great for travel too, as you can pick and choose which tubes to bring with you!

 

 

Shop: Nordstrom | Bloomingdale’s 

 

Chanel Rouge Coco Glossimer

 

A Chanel lip gloss oozes luxe and this formula is full of enriching and nourishing goodies, including coconut oil, vitamin E, and an exclusive Hydraboost Complex for hours of moisture, 

The curved applicator allows for precision application and even coverage. 

Fans love this best non sticky lip gloss and the wide range of lasting colors. One user shares, “You can never go wrong with a Chanel lipgloss. It’s not sticky and stays on for a while. It goes on smoothly and the color is gorgeous.”

 

We’ve got some great tips on choosing essentials for a capsule makeup collection!

 

 

Best Lipgloss

Product Comparison Chart

 

BRAND | MODEL

FEATURES | REVIEWS

RATING | PRICE

Best Moisturizing Lip Gloss That Lasts  Editor’s Pick: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper "It is really pretty and smells so good. I love the look of slight pink and the plumpness that it delivers.” Check Price Glossier Lip Gloss Shine “My new favorite gloss! I absolutely love it! It’s so shiny and it actually hydrates my lips too! It is a bit pricey for a gloss but it’s so worth it!“ Check Price MAC Shiny Pretty Things Mini Lip Glosses I want them all full size now, I love them!! I find them better than lipstick and other lip gloss. They mix amazing with lipstick, you know when the color is just off a bit, this is the fixer.” Check Price FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Lip Gloss  “It doesn’t have those sticky, tacky, old school, gloss properties. This gloss has great shine, makes your lips look and feel luscious! I love it! My lips never felt dry.” Check Price Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss “I LOVE this lip gloss. The color stays on for so long, and the formula is super silky, and makes my lips feel amazing. Also, the smell is incredible.” Check Price Stila Beauty Boss Shiny Lips Gloss "This product is super hydrating, but stays in place for hours. I also thoroughly enjoy the pleasant scent.” Check Price ColourPop Ultra Glossy Lip “LOVE this formula. it's beautiful and I get compliments about my lips often!” Check Price e.l.f. Cosmetics Plumping Tinted Lip Gloss “This has the perfect amount of color pay off and shimmer, not too sticky, low cost, and just enough plumping action. Definitely worth trying.” Check Price NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss “I love these butter glosses so much! So creamy, have a really nice color payoff, and actually super moisturizing! I have so many of them. Highly recommend!” Check Price New York Color Big Bold Lip Gloss “This is my favorite lip plumper. The colors are great. There is no flavor. It does have that initial sting that lip plumpers have.“ Check Price Sephora Favorites ‘Give Me Some Shine’ Lip Gloss Collection “This set is simply lovely. Every piece is gorgeous and generously sized. Check Price Chanel Rouge Coco Glossimer “You can never go wrong with a Chanel lipgloss. It's not sticky and stays on for a while. It goes on smoothly and the color is gorgeous.” Check Price

 

 

What Is Lip Gloss

?

 

Coming in a tube, with usually a wand-style applicator, a lip gloss is a formula that plumps and makes your lips look fuller, but also shinier. Though it can be worn for a more casual occasion, where a full lip color is ‘too much’; you can select some darker, more dramatic shades for a glam night look. A dark red is always a winner!

Overall, lip gloss lips are shiny and have a nourishing softness. Their formulation has developed over the years and they aren’t the same sticky goo as in the 90s, so you can apply it on for a high shine look that will wow!

 

 

Lipstick vs Lip Gloss

 

Lip gloss is designed to give your lips a glossy luster, rather than a bold color as given by lipstick or liquid lip color. Often a lip gloss has a plumping or iridescent sparkle that can be worn layered over lipstick for the best of both worlds. 

Try a tinted color or a clear gloss over your usual lip shade for an extra shiny lip look.

 

 

Watch this video to see how to downsize your makeup for travel!

 

How to Downsize Your Make Up

 

Only pack what you think you really will need and use. Watch the video above for tips on how to downsize your beauty products.

However, if something does happen to your makeup or beauty supplies or you forget something, you can buy products at your destination.

 

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The Gen Z tribe has spoken. Matte lipsticks that stay put after hours of wear can stay in 2016 — the reigning lip product of the year is lip gloss, and we’re so here for the way it adds a dewy glow to your face while looking completely effortless. The only downside to the new (yet borrowed from the ‘90s) trend? It tends to feel way too sticky on our lips and get caught in our hair on windy days. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to find the perfect non-sticky lip gloss for you.

“When looking for a non-sticky gloss you want a formula that is not too loose — if it’s not dense enough it will bleed and most likely be sticky,” says J. Brandon Correa, a YSL Beauty makeup artist. “Something slightly denser will provide stability and a more balm-like glaze. I also look for any gloss containing either hyaluronic acid or vitamin E … If you can treat your lips and have the shine, why compromise?” He appreciates that the YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick, for example, features an applicator akin to that of a standard tube of lipstick instead of a doe foot, making for an all-around cleaner and less sticky lip gloss application.

Samantha Cutler, makeup development expert and founder and CEO of Petite ‘n Pretty, says the base of a gloss formula is generally sticky in order for it to have some sort of body or feel substantial, “but you need to add in waxes or clays in order to give cushion and comfort to the overall texture.” She says to look for waxes and clays to help the formula feel more creamy and less sticky on your lips, like synthetic beeswax and stearalkonium bentonite respectively.

For added comfort, she says to stay away from large particle pearls or chunky glitters that cause your lip gloss to feel gritty on your lips and opt instead for oils that promote color clarity, vibrance and comfort. A solid oil base to look for includes jojoba oil since it’s light and hydrating, according Tara Gold, a Montreal-based makeup artist. Additionally, Cutler says you’ll want to look for hydrocarbon resin, which is a “hard resin that gives the formula its structure [and] it allows the formula to hold a high level of pearls without interrupting the texture and comfort on lips.”

Now for the fun part: shopping for the best expert-approved non-sticky lip glosses to add to your everyday makeup routine.

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm

Sephora

Rare Beauty lip products are quite literally a rare find in that they’re frequently sold out, so if you happen to see them in stock, grab Gold’s favorite non-sticky lip gloss stat. This glorious cross between a gloss and a balm nourishes lips like a mask using soothing ingredients like lotus, gardenia and white water lily, and comes in five neutral and bright hues.

$20 at Sephora

$20 at Rare Beauty

Sephora Colorful Lip Gloss Balm

Sephora

This lip gloss is a stellar option for its price point and glossy-meets-balm formula that won’t stick. It comes in a whopping 41 shades that boast either a satin, high-shine or shimmery finish while mango and grapeseed oils both nourish and hydrate your lips.

$10 at Sephora

Kylie Cosmetics High Gloss

Ulta

You’ll be one swipe closer to Kylie’s signature plump pout with this vegan high-shine gloss that uses stearalkonium bentonite clay to create a non-sticky feel. It comes in 17 versatile hues that look stunning alone or paired with your favorite lipstick. 

$18 at Ulta

Live Tinted Unity Balm Gloss

Credo

Thanks to the addition of synthetic beeswax, this multipurpose balm-meets-gloss will look and feel delicious on your skin — both on your lips, and anywhere you need some extra TLC. It’s packed with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane and vitamins A and C.

$20 at Credo

Refy Lip Gloss

Sephora

This no-fuss, no-stick lip gloss uses jojoba oil to keep things looking and feeling slick, hyaluronic acid to instantly plump and caprylyl glycol to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Its clear formula looks as luscious paired alone as it does layered over your favorite matte lip color.

$20 at Sephora

Glossier Glassy High-Shine Lip Gloss

Sephora

For a pillowy pout without the stickiness, opt for Glossier’s lip gloss infused with smoothing jojoba oil and hydrating vitamin E. It comes in three must-have hues from clear to holographic and sheer red.

$19 at Sephora

$15 at Glossier

Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lip Gloss

Amazon

For a lip product that glides on smooth, opt for Lady Gaga’s dramatically high-shine lip gloss made with synthetic waxes, stearalkonium bentonite and vitamin E. Its built-in reflective details deliver a natural plumping effect while its 20 sheer colorways are vibrant yet buildable for a customizable color.

From $7 at Amazon

Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy

Ulta

Beyond its mouth-watering tropical scent, this non-sticky moisturizing lip gloss feels smooth against your lips thanks to nourishing ingredients like squalene, shea butter and vitamin E for a versatile gloss that’s incredibly comfortable for all-day wear.

$16 at Ulta

Ourself Lip Conditioner

Ourself

This lip conditioner prioritizes keeping lips soft and moisturized with hyaluronic acid and cupuaçu seed butter, with the added benefit of a glossy, non-sticky finish. Layer it on top of Ourself's plumping Lip Filler for an enhanced lip look.

$45 at Ourself

$45 at Nordstrom