After years of matte lipsticks and lip stains dominating the makeup scene, I'm genuinely delighted to see that clear lip glosses are finally making a comeback. Despite the fact that they're are typically passed over in favour of a pigmented formula, they're once again getting the recognition they deserve
Forget the tiny tubes that used to come with your favourite magazine when you were a kid, glosses these days have been expertly developed to provide a whole host of different benefits — whether that's plumping the lips, infusing them with moisturising and nourishing ingredients or simply giving off a gorgeous high shine. Whether you're looking for a glossy top coat to finish off your carefully sculpted red lip or you're applying it to a completely bare face to make you feel a little more put together as you head off to an exercise class, a good clear lip gloss always comes through when you most need it.
Best clear lip glosses at a glance:
- Best Overall: REFY Clear Lip Gloss, £16, REFY
- Best Plumping: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Gloss, £24, LookFantastic
- Best Everyday: Anastasia Beverly Hills Crystal Lip Gloss, £19, Cult Beauty
- Best Affordable: e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Lacquer, £4, Beauty Bay
- Best Premium: Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumising Lip Gloss, £30, Space NK
REFY Clear Lip Gloss
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Gloss
Anastasia Beverly Hills Crystal Lip Gloss
e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Lacquer
For "no make-up" make-up days when you want something that stands out a little more than a standard lip balm or oil, a gloss is truly your go-to gal. For me, it's the one makeup item that you can guarantee I'll always have on me — even if it's simply hidden right at the bottom of my handbag. You just never know when you could do with a little bit of shine.
Not sure where to start when it comes to picking the perfect clear lip gloss for you? Don't worry — we've assessed all the top contenders, and looked at everything from how easy their applicator is to use, to how long their formulas last on the skin, and carefully curated this edit of glosses that are well and truly leading the way. From budget buys to premium picks, there's bound to be at least one clear lip gloss in this list that makes you want to get that perfect pout.
Scroll to view our edit of the best clear lip glosses to add to your makeup bag ASAP…
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