Rating of the best lip gloss for 2020

In order to buy a good lip gloss, it is not enough to pay attention to the brand and the color of the product. It must be understood that the quality directly depends on the gloss composition. When choosing, it is better to focus on the content of beneficial nutrients and moisturizers in the list of ingredients. It is also good if the composition includes protective substances such as UV filters.

Composition

Lip gloss is an indispensable product for everyday makeup. Most of the products have caring properties and adequately complete any look, have the consistency of a rather viscous, homogeneous gel with a tint effect.

Packaging features

Many manufacturers produce products in a plastic tube with a convenient brush. With such a product it is easy to apply lipstick even with one hand. They are sometimes sold in small jars without an applicator, and a separately purchased brush can be used to apply the product.

Content of nutrients

To improve the consistency and enhance the nutritional properties of the product, most manufacturers add a small amount of specially refined natural oils to the product: jojoba, avocado, almond oil, or shea butter. It also contains vitamins: C, A, E and others. Vitamin D strengthens skin turgor, while vitamin E is responsible for hydration.

Protective properties

Modern, high-quality cosmetics are often available with UV protection. For this, SPF filters are added to the product. When choosing funds for the summer season, it must be borne in mind that the numerical indicator of protection must be at least 15 units. This is a necessary minimum for an urban environment, preventing the formation of such skin trouble as keratosis.

The composition should not contain substances hazardous to health and life. Therefore, it is important that ingredients such as sulfates, gluten, or phosphates are not included in the ingredient list. It is also better if the composition does not contain too many preservatives and a minimum of fragrances.

When applied, a high-quality shine should not tighten delicate skin or dry it out. Also, it should not leave a tinted surface with difficult-to-remove pigment, unless stated by the manufacturer.

How to choose the right one

Massively, these funds appeared in our country just over 20 years ago. Because of their ease of use, they quickly gained popularity and became one of the top-selling beauty products. All stores offer a wide range of products for every taste and wallet.It's quite simple to pick it up, you just need to pay attention to a few points:

1. Textures range from gel-like in a tube with a brush to an almost butter-butter-like sheen in small jars. It is convenient to take a product in a tube on a trip, but at home you can use a balm from a jar.
2. The composition of the product should be selected based on the desired functions: the products in oil-based jars perfectly soften the skin, and to get the effect of lip augmentation, you can use plumpers - products with menthol or pepper and ginger extract in the composition.
3. Shades are often very close to natural pinks and reds. There are also nearly sheer products that can be combined with matching lipstick for extraordinary effects.

Liquid texture products, pros and cons

Lip gloss is an irreplaceable cosmetic product in any cosmetic bag. Gives the lips color and a radiant shine through fine, shiny particles. It is applied using a built-in felt tip applicator (sponge) or a brush.

• versatility - you can choose both bright colors with a varnish finish, and delicate, nude shades that are suitable for the office or study;
• convenient application that does not require a contour;
• Can be used alone or over your favorite lipstick to add shine.

• not everyone likes the sticky texture;
• do not have high durability;
• can roll down, flow into the corners of the lips.

Tips for choosing from makeup artists

To avoid selection mistakes, you do not need:

1. Choose a shade based only on the image, for example, in a glossy magazine. The pigmentation of the skin is different for everyone, so the result from the purchase can be very disappointing.
2. Choose bright shades with a lacquered or shining effect for plump lips. Glitter like this will add even more volume.
3. Acquire shine in transitions. The price will probably please, but the composition may contain harmful components. In the best case, the product will not fit well, will have a too strong "chemical" smell. At worst, you can get allergies.
4. Pay attention to the composition. For winter, it is better to choose a product containing oils; for summer, options with moisturizing ingredients are suitable.
5. The product looks beautiful only on well-groomed lips. Otherwise, it will only accentuate peeling. To prepare your skin, you can apply a nourishing chapstick or balm. Leave for a few minutes, then blot with a napkin.

Below is a list of the best lip glosses that have been highly praised by customers in beauty stores. The review was compiled on the basis of positive reviews from users, bloggers and beauty experts.

Best liquid gloss with applicator

Pure Color Gloss by Estee Lauder

Available in a palette of 23 shades. It has a pleasant aroma and thick texture.
When applied, it creates the effect of liquid glass, thanks to the smallest shining particles in the composition. Visually enlarges lips, adds seductive volume.

The formula of the product contains moisturizing ingredients, so the shine is comfortable even in winter.
Economical, thanks to the dense sponge, easy and even application, does not leave streaks.

• many shades;
• moisturizes the skin;
• good durability of a similar product - 2-3 hours.

• price.

Levres Scintillantes by Chanel

Levres Scintillantes entered the TOP according to Cosmopolitan magazine. The palette has a large selection of shades. From translucent to wine, berry.

Levres Scintillantes has a dense, gel-like texture thanks to its polymer. The product is moderately sticky, comes off evenly, does not spread. But when choosing bright colors, it is better to trace the outline with a pencil.

Contains moisturizing ingredients that care for delicate skin. No fragrances or flavors.

There is a lot of glitter, but they are very small, so they are practically not felt on the skin. But at the same time they create a beautiful, radiant effect.

• does not flow into the folds of the lips, evenly comes off;
• comfortable, practically not felt;
• without fragrances;
• gives shine, increases volume;
• convenient applicator.

• cost;
• low durability.

Pupa Ultra reflex

This cosmetic contains rare Cristalline particles that create a magical 3D shine and reflect light. Thanks to this, according to the creators, Ultra reflex gives lips an amazing shimmer.

The structure of the product is relatively thick and rich. Ultra reflex is enriched with oils, thanks to which the gloss is evenly distributed on the lips. It does not dry the skin, does not spread, and shimmers attractively in the sun. Unfortunately, the cosmetic is not persistent enough. After 2-3 hours, the makeup will have to be renewed using a convenient brush applicator.

• protects lips from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays;
• economical.

• viscous texture;
• after application, the gloss disappears after a few hours.

Solid lip gloss

IsaDora Twist-up Gloss Stick

The IsaDora trade mark has launched the production of an extraordinary cosmetic product with hyaluronic acid in the form of a pencil. It smoothes the skin, visually makes the lips plump. The pencil does not need sharpening, as you use it, like lipstick, you need to twist it.

Twist-up Gloss Stick has a melting texture and a vanilla scent. At first, it seems quite hard, but in the process of use it quickly warms up from contact with the skin, becomes softer and lays down evenly. It does not stick and has a beautiful pearlescent sheen. The richness of the shade is regulated from light delicate to rich.

• ideal for field use as it has a convenient format;
• easy to apply;
• enough for a long time.

• medium durability.

Maybelline Baby Lips balm & blush

Most recently, the Maybelline NY brand impressed with the newfangled 2-in-1 cosmetics. This is a blush and lip gloss in one bottle that resembles a roll-on deodorant. Manufacturers have developed Baby Lips in 5 colors, light and delicate.

Has a dense, gel structure. It is desirable to use it as a tint agent. The product has a non-intrusive berry smell, it is convenient to apply, it does not roll, and is quite economical. Has unsaturated pigmentation, more transparent than colored.

• affordable price;
• unusual format;
• a universal tool.

• too oily if used as a blush.

L`Oreal Color Riche Lip Palette

Fans of L'Oreal cosmetics are pleasantly surprised. The world-famous French company has released a set of decorative lip care products - glossy red, juicy shades, as well as those close to natural color.

Each set contains 6 vibrant yet natural shades. Also included is a comfortable mirror and a comfortable brush. The pigmentation is good, it lays on the skin evenly, thanks to the soft, enveloping texture. But there is also a minus - weak stability.

• convenient packaging;
• wide range of shades in one set;
• the presence of a brush and a mirror included.

• each time before applying a different shade, you must wash the brush;
• the product does not stay on the lips for long;
• fingerprints remain on the palette.

Top 3 Lip Gloss & Balms

Color Quench Lip Balm by Clarins

French manufacturer Clarins has released a balm product. This product perfectly moisturizes the skin, and hyaluronic acid, jojoba wax, oil of a fruit such as mango, and mimosa help it in this.

The texture is viscous, shimmery. Moisture is felt after application. If there are golden particles in warm colors, then in cold ones they are already silvery. Women feel comfortable using the balm, and others like the pleasant caramel shade.

• the balm not only decorates, but also cares for the lips, preventing dryness;
• due to the viscous structure, the product is consumed economically.

• lack of durability, due to which you have to renew your makeup;
• the plastic tip is considered by some to be unhygienic and inconvenient.

Infaillible Sexy Balm by L'Oreal

The highly sought after product from L'Oreal comes in lipstick form. He attracted the female sex with a pleasant and natural scent of fruit. Many people like the fact that the lip product combines beautifying and caring functions. The palette is presented in twelve shades. Among them, each girl can choose a color to her liking, be it a translucent, semi-matte or matte tone.
It is similar in texture to a balm or gliding cream. Girls praise the product for the fact that it is perfectly applied, does not roll off during wear and does not allow the skin to dry out. Sexy Balm feels soft and light on the skin. However, his durability is average - the makeup element lasts up to two hours.

• easy to apply;
• cares for the lips;
• used sparingly;
• budget price.

• medium durability;
• the cap is often scratched during storage in a cosmetic bag or purse.

Color Elixir Gloss by Max Factor

The Max Factor company in Poland is represented by makeup artist Erika Sokolska. It was she who dedicated a whole video to lip gloss on her Instagram page. She showed how famous Polish actresses and singers use the product to create professional makeup for their performances.

Delicate, thick and almost non-sticky Gloss is liked by many girls. The line is presented in rich, juicy shades with a small shimmer, thanks to which the lip care shimmers softly and seductively under the sun's rays and the light of the spotlights. Due to the low content of caring components, the lips become soft. The product is distributed evenly, without lumps.

• a large line of colors;
• good price;
• lips become soft, hydrated.

• if you overdo it when applying gloss, it spreads ugly;
• medium durability.

Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Color and Primer

An interesting product format was presented by the American company Clinique. The cosmetic product is produced in an original rectangular bottle. Its appearance resembles a manicure varnish, representing ten beautiful shades. The newest Pop Lacquer Lip Color formula is endowed with amazing durability, allowing you to stay in the original application for up to six hours.

The varnish gives the lips additional volume and has a rather pleasant light texture. The finishing base has a radiant effect, the pigmentation is very rich, the color is neatly distributed on the skin of the lips after a single application. A handy device - the applicator - helps to mark the precise contour. The composition contains a base component that gives the skin of the lips a beautiful and elegant look.

• remarkable durability;
• moisturizes the skin;
• performs several functions of both gloss and base.

• significant cost.

Art Deco Hydra Lip Booster

Hydra Lip Booster features mint and menthol content. After application, there is a slight coolness and a pleasant aroma with a gentle tingling sensation. Glitter is becoming incredibly popular due to its magnifying effect.

The slightly jelly and stretching mass of Hydra Lip Booster is a non-sticky with a pleasant feel and a glossy finish. It fits perfectly, does not flow, with a soft enveloping and moisturizing effect, long-term preservation. It is removed the same way, without residues and traces.

• is resistant;
• helps to care for the lips;
• gives a plummer effect.

• leaves residue on the neck of the bottle.

Bourjois Effect 3D

The manufacturers mark the best-selling product Effect 3D. Statistics show that within a minute at least one beauty purchases a product for her set of cosmetics. Its formula contains 90% of substances that can provide the necessary care for women's lips, thanks to the content of crystalline wax, which gives them sensuality and seductive plumpness.

The lipstick contains a soft and dense brush with an applicator. Quite airy micro-texture, medium density, saturated with fine shimmer, giving incredible play of diamond dust. A pencil for a contour is well suited to a bright tool so that it does not spread.

• shimmer and glossy base increase the visible volume;
• inexpensive cost;
• gentle care and softening.

• spreads slightly;
• unstable.

Cosmetologists are convinced that the acquired lipstick should be several shades darker than the natural lip pigment. Fashion trends show the opposite, saying matte reds, shimmery fuchsia and translucent nude hues burst in this season. Fashionistas face the choice of a suitable scale, the main rule is pleasure and a charming smile when looking in the mirror.