High-shine Lipsticks Without the Stickiness

They’re not as lacquered or glazed as their lip gloss cousins, and even the deeper reds and dark plums pack a big pigment punch.

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They’re not as lacquered or glazed as their lip gloss cousins, and even the deeper reds and dark plums pack a big pigment punch. They come in bullet form (no fiddly sponge applicators) and the heat of your lips helps to melt the buttery formulas into a juicy, shiny finish that stays put until your next meal. – CT 

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Lancome L’Absolu Mademoiselle Shine, $47.

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Chanel Rouge Coco Flash, $52. 

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YSL Beaute Volupte Plump-in-colour, $52 

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L’Oreal Paris Nude Nacres by Colour Riche, $19.90. 

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Dior Addict Stellar Shine, $52. 

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