If you’ve been reaching for glosses this year for something easy to apply but offers some hydration and comfort, you’ll find this guide to the best lipglosses (2021 edition) will give you a lot of insight into the top-performing lipgloss formulas that I’ve tested and tried over the years. I was sad to find a few of my favorite formulas discontinued this year, and while I’m not surprised, there weren’t too many new formulas in lipgloss-land this year.
Every product recommended below has been tested and reviewed by me, your resident Editor-in-Chief, and I test thousands of products every year–so these are truly the best lipgloss formulas I’ve tried and they’ve earned their spot on this list. To read more about a specific shade or view swatches, make sure to use the drop downs and buttons below, as we’ve tried to make this guide comprehensive and easy to use!
ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
It's supposed to have the "long-lasting powers of a lip stain" with the "shine of a gloss" paired with "medium to buildable coverage" that is "non-drying." The initial texture was almost watery, overly spreadable (and the applicator often picked up more product than necessary, so take care during application) but dried down to a more satiny shine that was less glossy and more like a satin lipstick with some translucency. Read more...
Tom Ford Beauty Gloss Luxe
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-medium coverage" with a hydrating base that feels like a "liquid balm." The impressive feature of the formula was the smooth, cushion-like consistency that was spreadable, plush, and comfortable to wear with no tackiness. Read more...
Pat McGrath LUST Lip Gloss
The formula is supposed to have "multidimensional shine" with a "non-sticky texture" that "nourishes" with "exceptional adherence." The opacity ranges from "opaque to transparent." The color coverage really does vary quite a bit, but most of the shades I've tried are sheer to medium in coverage--the brand could be clearer on which shades are opaque. Read more...
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer
The formula is supposed to have a “peach-vanilla” scent (I’d agree–sweet, lightly fruity) and be “conditioning.” It was designed to be worn alone or layered over other lip products. The consistency was very smooth, light-to-medium in weight, non-sticky, and comfortable to wear. It had a plusher consistency that helped it stay out of most of my lip lines. The shimmer was moderate but noticeable, and it distributed evenly across the lips. They last about three hours on my lips but are hydrating.
Pat McGrath OpuLUST Lip Gloss
The formula is supposed to "seamlessly glide" onto lips with "multidimensional sparkle with a smooth, non-sticky finish" that has a "shimmering, move-resistant glasslike finish" and "otherworldly opacity." The pigmentation varied from semi-sheer to mostly opaque depending on the shade, and "otherworldly opacity" combined with the brand's promotional images and swatches all points in the direction of "pigmented'," and I think there are at least a couple of shades that were designed as sheerer on purpose but lack any description suggesting they were different than other shades in the range. Read more...
ColourPop Ultra Glossy Lip
The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste. Read more...
Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss
The formula is supposed to be "ultra-shiny" (it is) with a "cushiony, comfy feel" (nailed it) that has a "burst of color" (sheer to medium coverage) that is "ultra-hydrating." It has more of a smooth, gel-like texture, which is where it gets that "cushiony, comfy feel," and it spread easily over my lips and felt comfortable to wear. Read more...
Huda Beauty Lip Strobe
The Lip Strobe formula is supposed to be “sheer to full coverage” depending on the shade and can be worn “alone or layered.” Per the brand, the semi-sheer shades are: Posh, Enchanting, Ritzy, Snobby, Shameless (sheer base), Mystical, and the full-coverage shades are: Boujee, Saucey, Foxy, Fearless, Moody (Angelic’s coverage was not described). Read more...
Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine
The formula is supposed to have a "high-shine" finish that has the "cushion and slip of a lip balm" without being tacky designed to be sheerer. If you love a balmy, gel-like gloss that isn't tacky, has a lot of shine, and a bit of sparkle to it (without being gritty), it's a very comfortable, easy-to-apply formula. It's not particularly long-wearing (three to four hours) but definitely hydrating and glass-like in its shine. Read more...
NARS Velvet Lip Glide
It's supposed to be a hybrid between lipstick and lipgloss that is hydrating, richly pigmented, and comfortable to wear. They have stronger color payoff, a non-tacky consistency, and a smoothness to their consistency that is a lot like a good lipstick, while they have a plusher, thicker texture that gives lips a plumper, fuller look along with a glossy sheen that is more like a gloss. Read more...
Our Methodology
The way I approach my guides is by focusing permanent formulas that have stood the test of time–they are high quality, consistent, and all formulas that have performed well. Every shade is thoroughly tested and reviewed, and these are formulas where I’ve often tested every shade in the line of, so I really grasp each formula’s strengths and weaknesses!
More product guides: Best Blushes, Best Highlighters, Best Eyeshadow Palettes, Best Single Eyeshadows, Best Lipsticks, Best Blush Brushes, Best Eyeshadow Brushes.
Top Rated Lip Glosses from 2021
Check out the current top 10 highest-rated lipglosses (individual shades) reviewed by the editor in 2021–this list will update automatically!
ColourPop Roll Out Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright coral with warm, orange undertones and a glossy finish. It ended up looking...
ColourPop Roll Out Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright coral with warm, orange undertones and a glossy finish. It ended up looking...
ColourPop Berry Ripe Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a soft, glossy sheen. It had...
ColourPop Berry Ripe Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a soft, glossy sheen. It had...
ColourPop Cherry Up Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a more muted, medium red with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. The...
ColourPop Cherry Up Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a more muted, medium red with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. The...
Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip BalmRare Beauty Nearly Mauve Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted,...
Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip BalmRare Beauty Nearly Mauve Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted,...
ColourPop Love Bite Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with cooler, pink undertones and a soft sheen. The glossiness...
ColourPop Love Bite Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with cooler, pink undertones and a soft sheen. The glossiness...
ColourPop Double Cherry Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...
ColourPop Double Cherry Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...
ColourPop Big Apple Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a glossy finish. It had medium, buildable...
ColourPop Big Apple Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a glossy finish. It had medium, buildable...
ColourPop Twice Shy Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) appeared as more of an orange-brown initially, but the underlying stain was pinky-red and...
ColourPop Twice Shy Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) appeared as more of an orange-brown initially, but the underlying stain was pinky-red and...
Lisa Eldridge Delilah Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss ($25.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl...
Lisa Eldridge Delilah Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss ($25.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl...
Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip BalmRare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted,...
Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip BalmRare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted,...
ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
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