Four Degrees Of Lip Shine

From barely there glimmer to bombshell glassy, lip glosses are back in every way and come in varying levels of glossiness. These ones marry multi-dimensional shine in a comfortable formula that smooths and soothes lips.

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From barely there glimmer to bombshell glassy, lip glosses are back in every way and come in varying levels of glossiness. These ones marry multi-dimensional shine in a comfortable formula that smooths and soothes lips.

Level 1: Barely There

For that touch of sheen on lips that still look natural.

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1. Burberry Kisses Lip Lacquer in Oxblood, $47

2. Marc Jacobs Enamored Hydrating Lip Gloss Stick, $42

3. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss, $50

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Level 2: Clearly Glassy

It’s more than just a subtle shimmer – others will be able to tell you’re wearing a lip gloss.

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1. Shiseido Crystal Gel Gloss, $35

2. Chanel Coco Rouge in 762 Heartbeat, $50

3. Hera Sensual Spicy Nude Gloss in #422 Lingerie, $43

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Level 3: Super Lacquered

A brilliant, glassy gloss that makes lips look glistening and shiny.

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1. Tom Ford Gloss Luxe in #14 Crystalline, $72

2. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Sweet Mouth, $32

3. Milani Ludicrous Lip Gloss in #120 She’s All That, $19.50 

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Level 4: Explosive Shine

These deliver a polished glaze to your lips – like you’re wearing a highlighter. 

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1. Pat McGrath Labs Lust: Lip Gloss in Bronze Venus, $44

2. Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss, $50

3. Becca Glow Gloss in Champagne Creme, $32

PHOTOGRAPHY FRENCHESCAR LIM

ART DIRECTION SHAN

MODEL MEI YIU/MANNEQUIN

HAIR JIMMY YAP/KEMISTRY SALON, USING L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL

MAKEUP ZOEL TEE, ASSISTED BY EDWIN CHOO

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