Rihanna
Lip gloss has made a remarkable comeback in the beauty industry, becoming a must-have for any makeup lover, with current trends leaning towards formulations that combine a traditional glossy finish with added benefits like hydration and plumping.
These days, lip glosses often contain nourishing ingredients like hydrating acids, vitamins, and natural oils to keep your lips hydrated and supple all day long.
From sheer shades to bold, shimmery hues, today’s lip glosses cater to a wide range of tastes and skin tones, making them versatile companions to any makeup look. Here, we’ll explore the latest products that are perfect for everyday use or special occasions.
Dessert Dressing
It’s the season for sweet treats, and Nykaa Cosmetics has launched a range of lip glazes that boast Vitamin C and antioxidant benefits to keep lips hydrated and plump. The jelly-like formula glides on effortlessly, leaving lips with a delightful shine and a delightful scent. The colours are inspired by mouthwatering desserts, including Caramel Pudding (nude), Cherry Custard (red), Raspberry Ganache (dark pink), Pink Meringue (pink nude) and Jelly Jam (translucent pink). From the colour to the pigmented glow to the sweet scent, we loved everything about this affordable product. ₹ 599. Available online.
bomb
Singer, businesswoman and actress Rihanna launched her own cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, in India following her performance at Ambani’s pre-wedding event in Jamnagar earlier this year. The line includes a range of glosses, and we tried out the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Glass Slipper. This luxury product is — Enriched with AHA, Glycolic Acid and Antioxidants — With a non-sticky formula and peachy-vanilla scent, it promises explosive radiance that will suit all skin tones. But with similar products on the market offering equal or better results, we find it hard to justify the hefty price tag. This gloss also comes in five other shades. ₹ 2,050. Available online.
Powerpuff Girls
I recently tried Sugar Cosmetics’ Play Power Lip Lip Gloss and found that the smooth, non-greasy formula hydrates, plumps, and gives lips a jewel-like shine. It’s packed with natural lip-conditioning ingredients like squalane, jojoba, and almond oil. — Packed with shimmering pigments, this tinted lip gloss pampers your lips with juicy shine and eye-catching color. Plus, the highly pigmented shades complement any skin tone to give you the shiniest, glossiest lips ever. Available in six shades, including Mood, Walk, and Valid, including browns, peaches, and plenty of pink. ₹ 399. Available online.
Pinky Promise
The latest addition to the luxury lip gloss collection, which combines the moisturizing benefits of a balm with the amplifying benefits of a lip plumper, is another beautiful pink product from Charlotte Tilbury: Pillow Talk. Combining heat and ice technology with collagen extracted from sweet white lupine, this trio of ingredients delivers intense plumping and long-lasting hydration. Pillow Talk’s pigments promise to create an optical illusion, making your lips appear fuller. We haven’t had a chance to review this product yet, but it has received positive feedback from trusted sources. ₹3,450. Available online.
Shea Showdown
Typsy Beauty’s latest offering, Shade Shifter Sparkle Lip Oil, is a cross between a gloss and an oil lip therapy that combines the comfort of a lip oil with the shine and look of a lip gloss. Packed with ingredients like shea butter and botanical oils, the formula nourishes and hydrates lips for a shimmery, dewy look. This glitter-infused lip oil is available in shades like Magenta Moon and Sunset Glow. — It delivers a highly moisturizing, color-shifting hue that lasts for over 8 hours and is personalized to the pH level of your lips. ₹ 1,099. Available online.
