Beauty Editors and Celebrity MUAs Swear These 15 Lip Glosses Are the Only Ones Worth Buying RN

Pros: Plumping, hydrating, good color payoff

Cons: Pricey

Size: 0.17 oz. | Shades: 23 | Finish: Shiny, plump | Key ingredients: Cherry oil, hyaluronic acid | Benefits: Gently plumps, hydrates

The longer-lasting version of Dior's viral skincare-forward lip oil, this lip gloss is the perfect addition to your lip combo. Usually, the oils in a lip oil will break down the lip liner or lipstick you apply beforehand, but this gloss sits atop your base smoothly. Its formula packed with cherry oil and hyaluronic acid nourishes the delicate skin while plumping your lips without a lick of pain.

Customer review: "Gorgeous color, amazing shimmer without being gritty, and plumping without setting your lips on fire."

Pros: Cushiony, good color payoff, long-wearing

Cons: May not be hydrating enough for very dry lips

Size: 0.19 oz. | Shades: 12 | Finish: Shimmery, shiny | Key ingredients: Coconut oil, peptides, vitamin E | Benefits: Moisturizing

"My favorite gloss is the Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss. It's super shiny without being sticky. It also comes in the most beautiful colors and keeps your lips moisturized." — Katrina Klein, celebrity makeup artist

Editor review: "I received this lip gloss as a bridesmaid gift and haven't stopped using it since. The shade Melted Honey offers a deliciously gold-flecked glaze that makes my lips look like they got filler—without the pain of needles or aggressive plumping formulas. If you're in the mood to splurge, this is the one to do it on." — Alyssa Brascia, associate beauty editor

Pros: Glossy finish, tons of colors, moisturizing

Cons: Formula can feel tacky

Size: 0.27 oz. | Shades: 32 | Finish: Buttery | Key ingredients: Not listed | Benefits: Buildable coverage, conditions lips

"You're not going to find a better $6 gloss, I promise. I have this in multiple colors but always come back to Éclair. It's the perfect pinky nude that looks just as good on its own as it does layered over lipstick. It glides on smoothly, isn't sticky, and conditions lips while giving them a hint of color and shine." —Caitie Schlisserman, group executive director, branded content and beauty

Customer review: "It's smooth, light and long lasting. This is my go to gloss for anything and everything. Whether it be a busy work day, date night or just a trip to the grocery store, this gloss is the perfect completion to any look. I highly recommend it!"

Pros: High-shine and shimmer finishes, hydrating formula

Cons: Wish the doe foot was thicker (but we're being picky)

Size: 0.11 oz. | Shades: 9 | Finish: Shimmery, high-shine | Key ingredient: Squalane | Benefits: Good for dry and/or chapped lips

Its luxe packaging will draw you in, but its impeccable formula will make you stay. This hydration-forward lip gloss imparts a gorgeously glassy sheen with just one swipe along the top and bottom lips. Its base is powered by squalane, which drenches the dermis and works to heal dry, chapped lips. Plus, it comes in a bunch of stunning colors and finish options.

Editor review: "I've become addicted to this lip gloss formula since it first landed a spot in my collection around one year ago. I tend to have dry lips, so this gloss is my go-to when I need to throw something in my purse that will get me through the day since it's basically a hydrating balm and shimmery gloss rolled into one. Quick tip: Nude Glow looks gorgeous atop a brown liner." — Brascia

Pros: Serves as both a skincare product and volumizer

Cons: Most expensive pick

Size: 0.10 oz. | Shade: 1 | Finish: Shiny | Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, niacin, vitamin B5, ceramides | Benefits: Protects lips from sun, plumps

"I'm very passionate about any kind of lip product, and while it's hard to choose a favorite, I never escape questions and compliments when I wear this gloss from renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan. Not only does it intensify your natural lip color, but it also mega-plumps your lips and leaves the prettiest glossy finish. It's infused with lip-saving SPF and tons of other strategic ingredients like ceramides and vitamin B3. Yes, it's expensive, but it's also like getting five different lip products in one sleek tube," — Erin Jahns, beauty director

Customer review: "I look like I just got my lips done with the Dr. Lara Devgan lip plumper. It tingles a tad and I saw a big difference after waiting 10-15 mins. My lips looked fresh and hydrated, and I had more definition around my lip lines which gave it that 'just done' look."

Pros: Rich color, comfortable wear, non-painful plumping sensation

Cons: Packaging feels slightly too clunky

Size: 0.18 oz. | Shades: 3 | Finish: Shimmery, high-shine | Key ingredients: Collagen complex, hyaluronic acid | Benefits: Gently plumping, hydrating

Perhaps the mother of the plump lip, Charlotte Tilbury's Plumpgasm Plumping Lip Gloss is beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock's go-to. It comes in three high-shine shades in shimmery and glassy finishes, offering a plumping effect that feels gentle on your lips but delivers noticeable results. Its formula is also infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid for comfortable wear.

Customer review: "Fell in love with the GORGEOUS Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm Plumping Lip Gloss the second I applied it! You feel an immediate plumping/cooling sensation and it's wonderful! The component is absolutely STUNNING. Makes a lovely top coat over a lipstick."

Pros: Several gorgeous shades, ample product, gentle plumping

Cons: On the pricey side

Size: 0.20 oz. | Shades: 6 | Finish: High-shine, shimmery | Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, ceramides | Benefits: Irritation-free plumping, moisturizing, softening

A lip plumper made with skincare in mind, this new Valentino gloss is not only capable of delivering fuller, lusher lips with a single swipe, but it's also engineered to leave your lips feeling better than before. Its vitamin-boosted formula is essentially your favorite plumper, lip oil, and gloss rolled up into one—even Charli XCX trusted this tube to tackle the desert heat during her 2025 Coachella set.

Editor review: "Plumpers tend to really irritate my skin if they skew too strong, creating a red, angry ring along the outer edges of my lips that looks (and feels!) not fun. I didn't get a whiff of that with this gentle plumper, which has the tiniest tingles and a whole lot of hydrating, bouncy shine. I wore this to a concert, where one application hydrated my lips through a night of eating, drinking, and scream-singing—I wasn't even scrambling to find my lip balm on the way home like usual because of how nourished my lips felt. Plus, they looked amazing." — Brascia

Pros: Cushiony, hydrating, long-lasting

Cons: Some reviewers experience goopiness

Size: 0.11 oz. | Shades: 20 | Finish: High-shine, shimmery | Key ingredients: Shea butter, rose hip oil | Benefits: Gentle plumping, hydrating

"Lawless Forget the Filler gives your lips such a lush, plump look so instantly. I also love the formula and shades. It's really dewy without being overly sticky and still lasts really long. I have a lot of favorite shades, but I'd have to go with Rosy Outlook or Annie as my go-tos." — Shawna Hudson, former associate beauty editor

Customer review: "I love this gloss! It's not too sheer and deposits a beautiful color! I'm going back to buy a second color!"

Pros: Comfortable wear, pigmented color payoff

Cons: Expensive for small amount of product

Size: 0.05 oz. | Shades: 20 | Finish: High-shine | Key ingredients: Conditioning complex, menthyl lactate | Benefits: Hydrating formula, nonsticky wear

Somewhere between your favorite ChapStick, lipstick, and lip gloss exists this luxurious lip formula: Hourglass's Phantom Volumizing Lip Glossy Balm, which conditions and plumps the lips while depositing a glorious amount of color. This product is a favorite of associate beauty editors Maya Thomas and Brascia, who reach for this gloss when they're headed out on the town and want to wear a comfortable yet statement-making lip.

Customer review: "Love the color of these lip balms! Very natural, not super pigmented but I think they're perfect. They leave a cool, minty freshness on the lips and it makes my lips look nice and plump."

Pros: Ultra-hydrating, ideal for chapped and dry lips

Cons: More of a buttery finish than a high shine

Size: 0.5 oz. | Shades: 9 | Finish: Buttery | Key ingredients: Shea butter, murumuru-seed butter, vegan waxes | Benefits: Hydrating, locks in moisture

A favorite of McLintock and Thomas, the TikTok-viral Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a mainstay in editors' collections for a few good reasons. It comes in so many stunning shades (with delicious scents to match), is pumped full of dry skin loving ingredients, and offers watercolor-like pigment with its tinted shades.

Customer review: "I've had this lip balm for a little over a year and still have plenty left! I use this product generously especially during the colder months and a little goes a long way. It's long lasting, super glossy and smells delicious. It stays on even when drinking water and my lips always feel moisturized even after it's been on all day."

Pros: Nonsticky, shiny gloss with impressive hydration benefits

Cons: None

Size: 0.17 oz | Shades: 12 | Finish: Shiny, shimmery | Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, shea butter | Benefits: Hydrating, conditioning, smoothing

Looking for something with a little more slip? This oil-gloss hybrid might be exactly what you need. Available in both shiny and shimmery finishes, this hydrating gloss comes in a bevy of light to deep shades and is packed with jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to soften and smooth the lips while providing a glassy finish. It's your favorite lip treatment, oil, gloss, and mask wrapped up into one.

Customer review: "I love how it makes my lips look plump and glossy without feeling heavy or greasy. It's become my go-to for a natural, everyday look. Seriously, if you're looking for a lip product that combines color, shine, and hydration, this is it! Five stars from me!"

Pros: Lip-loving formula, soothes dry skin, locks in moisture

Cons: Some shoppers experience grittiness in the formula

Size: 0.30 oz. | Shades: 4 | Finish: High-shine | Key ingredients: Shea butter, peptide, cupuaçu, babassu | Benefits: Moisturizing, good for dry lips

We're big fans of Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty products here at WWW, and the viral Lip Treatment is no exception. McLintock singles this formula out as one of her favorites for its lip-nourishing benefits and a candy-glaze effect, looking as shiny as any go-to lip gloss (just with a nonsticky formula that leaves your pout smoother and more moisturized than before).

Customer review: "I am a lip gloss/balm/treatment fanatic and this is my absolute favorite! Not too thin, not too thick, not too sticky, not too glossy, not too matte. Just PERFECT!"

Pros: Cushiony, glossy finish, good color payoff

Cons: Reviewers cite some stickiness

Size: 0.10 oz. | Shades: 16 | Finish: High-shine | Key ingredients: Jojoba oil | Benefits: Moisturizing, buildable color

"My favorite lip gloss has always been MAC Lipglass because it is just slick enough and just viscous enough, not too tacky, and really, really shiny. It's my most dependable lip gloss." — William Scott, celebrity makeup artist

Customer review: "I'm not a very bold color makeup girl, but the colors of these lip glosses are simply gorgeous! They are great to layer with others and last. I will be looking for my next color!"

Pros: Very hydrating, gorgeous shade range, glassy finish

Cons: None we can think of

Size: 0.17 oz. | Shades: 11 | Finish: High-shine | Key ingredients: Sodium hyaluronate, pomegranate extract, jojoba oil | Benefits: Hydrating, moisturizing

If you're hunting for a gloss that never feels sticky, makes your lips look fuller, and delivers a glass-smooth finish, look no further than the Makeup by Mario SuperShine Lip Gloss. Its highly hydrating formula is packed with skin-repairing ingredients that nourish dry skin and seamlessly fill in every line, making this a great option for mature skin and those with chapped or dry lips.

Editor review: "If this Makeup by Mario lip gloss has no fans, I am dead. I was lucky enough to receive every shade in a mailer, and I've greedily kept them all because I cannot get enough of the formula. It feels like a lip oil (read: hydrating and lightweight) but doesn't make my lip liner disappear. One swipe makes every line in my lips disappear like magic, and the formula is so hydrating that I often swap my balm for it. Obsessed!" — Brascia

Pros: Comfortable wear, stunning finish, good pigmentation

Cons: Some reviewers report a heavy feel

Size: 0.17 oz. | Shades: 8 | Finish: Shimmery | Key ingredients: Shea butter, hyaluronic acid, castor-seed oil | Benefits: Moisturizing, cushiony texture

Assistant beauty editor Sabrina Talbert loves this eye-catching gloss from Serena Williams's Wyn Beauty, and we can understand why. Not only does each swipe impart stunning, fractal glitters that make your lips look dimensional and full, but the formula is also hydrating enough for all-day moisture thanks to its shea butter and hyaluronic acid infused base. When your lips look this good, it's no wonder your gloss is named "Acceptance Speech."

Customer review: "This gloss is great! It's comfortable, non-sticky (yet still lasts decently for a gloss) and has beautiful pigment. It stands out to me among a lot of other glosses on the market."