If you’re anything like me, you’ve got at least 3 lip glosses floating in every bag and you still keep buying more. This list is for fellow gloss goblins who want the perfect slick, shimmer, and hydration without the sticky middle school flashbacks.
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Under $10 – Gloss That Slays on a Budget
$10–$25 Mid-Range Gloss With Main Character Energy
$25+ Luxe Glosses Worth the Hype (and the $$$)
Under $10 – Gloss That Slays on a Budget
These drugstore legends punch way above their price point. Think non-sticky shine, subtle tint, and juicy hydration without breaking the bank. You’ll find your new everyday gloss here, no dupe hunting required.
💰 ~$3–4
✨ Ultra-glossy, non-sticky shine with squalane + vitamin E
Havana Good Time Clean Fresh Yummy Lip Gloss - CoverGirl
💰 ~$6
🥄 Creamy, non-sticky formula with sheer pigment
NYX Professional Makeup - Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
💰 ~$8–10
💧 Hyaluronic acid for hydration, subtle plumping
Ice Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline
$10–$25 Mid-Range Gloss With Main Character Energy
These glosses deliver premium formulas without designer price tags. Creamy textures, shimmer-free finishes, and color ranges that flatter every undertone. Ideal for those who want something that feels luxe—but won’t make your debit card cry.
💦 Sheer color + cushiony hydration and long-lasting shine
Soul Dewy Lip Gloss-Balm - bareMinerals
💰~$22
🌿 Infused with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants; hydrating and non‑sticky
ShineOn Lip Oil Jelly
💰 ~$22
🔬 Peptide-rich formula delivers cooling plump + high shine
If you’re gonna splurge, do it right. These high-end glosses come with elevated packaging, nourishing ingredients, and the kind of wear time and shine that make people ask what’s on your lips. Think Dior, Tom Ford, and other beauty baddies
My daily lip color - Casablanca
TOM FORD Gloss Luxe Lip with Hydrating Jojoba Oil
💰 ~$40
💧 Custom tint that reacts to your natural lip color
🍒 Packed with cherry oil for 24h hydration
💄 Clean-leaning luxury formula (97% natural-origin ingredients)
💰 ~$38
✨ Hydrating, high‑shine lip treatment with a non‑sticky oil texture, infused with cherry oil for skincare-level moisturization
🌺 Elegant vanilla‑mint scent, gives a glossy finish with a subtle tint—viral favorite on TikTok/Instagr
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil Color-Awakening Gloss | Dior US