lip gloss
noun
plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip gloss …—
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The 32-year-old also teamed up with NYX Professional Makeup in 2024 and filmed a commercial for the brand's Duck Plumping lip gloss.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Unlike the familiar lip glosses, the lip oil is packed with hydrating and conditioning ingredients like Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Hyaluronic Filling Spheres, and Passionfruit Oil, providing a hint of color while acting as a lip conditioner.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2019, while accepting the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, the Glitter queen kept it classic in loose waves and her signature lip gloss.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Unlike the familiar lip glosses, the lip oil is packed with hydrating and conditioning ingredients like Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Hyaluronic Filling Spheres, and Passionfruit Oil, providing a hint of color while acting as a lip conditioner.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2019, while accepting the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, the Glitter queen kept it classic in loose waves and her signature lip gloss.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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