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…
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.
