Best Lip Glosses (2026)

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Best For
1	FENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Cream	Best Overall
2	Maybelline Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid	Best Drugstore
3	NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss	Best Shade Range
4	FENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Heat	Best Plumping

The best glosses give high shine without feeling tacky, and many now include hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or oils.

Wear gloss alone, over liner, or on top of lipstick.

#1 · Best Overall

🏆 Non-sticky glow

Fenty's Gloss Bomb line is famous for non-sticky, high-shine wear. The Cream version adds more color.

A cult favorite that flatters many skin tones.

Finish: Glossy shimmer Feel: Non-sticky Brand: Fenty Beauty Best for: Splurge

#2 · Best Drugstore

💧 Hydrating shine

Lifter Gloss combines high shine with hyaluronic acid for a fuller-looking, hydrated lip.

Affordable and available in many sheer shades.

Key ingredient: Hyaluronic acid Finish: High shine Price: Budget Best for: Everyday

#3 · Best Shade Range

🧈 Smooth, buttery feel

NYX Butter Gloss is a long-time favorite with a smooth, non-sticky texture and a wide range of nudes and pinks.

A great value with lots of shades.

Feel: Buttery Shades: Wide range Cruelty-free: Yes Best for: Value

#4 · Best Plumping

🔥 Plumping shine

Gloss Bomb Heat adds a plumping sensation to Fenty's high-shine formula.

Choose it for a fuller-looking pout.

Finish: High shine Effect: Plumping Brand: Fenty Beauty Best for: Fuller lips

We compared popular glosses on shine, comfort, and shade range from drugstore to prestige.

Apply liner first and reapply gloss as needed.

They're generally safe but may tingle. Avoid them on chapped or irritated lips.

Yes, for extra shine.

Choose non-sticky formulas like Gloss Bomb or Butter Gloss and apply a thin layer.