While there’s always a time and place for a strong red lip, our goal for the next few cold months ahead is to keep our lips chap-free. Our secret weapon? Clear lip gloss.
The undervalued lip gloss shade is a great way to moisturize our puckers while adding some shine. And clear glosses are key players in our no-makeup makeup looks. Today’s clear lip glosses aren’t the gooey ones you used back in the day. Brands have reinvented and perfected them to give us all the shine without the mess.
So we took it upon ourselves to put together a shopping guide of the best ones around. Whether you rock them solo or over your favorite lipstick to up the shine factor, these clear glosses have you (and your lips) covered.
Best Clear Lip Glosses
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Glossier
Lip Gloss in Clear, $14 at Glossier
We're big fans of Glossier and this clear lip gloss is one reason why. Its doe-foot applicator helps you apply the right amount of gloss for the perfect transparent crystal finish.
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NARS
Lip Gloss in Triple X, $24 at NARS
Looking for shine with a hint of shimmer? Meet your new BFF. This nonsticky lip gloss is enriched with good-for-your-skin ingredients. Like you needed another reason to try it.
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MAC Cosmetics
Lipglass Clear, $17.50 at MAC Cosmetics
MAC's clear lip gloss lets you control the shine. Want look-at-me lips? Layer it on for a glass-like finish. Or go the barely-there route with a subtle sheen. The choice is up to you.
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Bobbi Brown
Crystal Lip Gloss, $27 at Bobbi Brown
A clear gloss in an easy-to-use tube, wear it on its own for natural-looking dewy lips. Or swipe it on over your lipstick to up the ante.
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Shiseido
Crystal Gel Gloss, $22 at Nordstrom
This ultra clear formula actually creates the illusion of fuller lips. It also boasts a blend of moisturizing oils to keep your pucker happy.
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Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb in Diamond Milk, $18 at Fenty Beauty
We can always count on Rihanna to make us shine like a diamond. The dewy tint not only looks good, it feels good on your lips. Win-win.
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Maybelline
Lip Studio Shine Shot Lip Topcoat in Clear Vinyl, $5.99 at Maybelline
This clear gloss lives up to its vinyl name by delivering mirror-like shine. The formula goes on smooth and really lasts.
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Lime Crime
Wet Cherry Lip Gloss in Disco Cherry, $18 at Urban Outfitters
Lime Crime's clear gloss is lightweight and won't cause creasing. And it has a sweet scent.
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Kevyn Aucoin
Glass Glow Lip Gloss in Crystal Clear, $26 at Sephora
Featuring vitamin E and a mixture of emollients, this gloss nourishes your lips while adding shine. Its nonsticky formula delivers a 3-D glassy finish.
