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 singer opted for a classic French manicure in a cool angled lipstick shape, and stuck to warm, bronzy tones on her eyes and cheeks, finishing with lip gloss, lots of jewelry, and red stiletto heels to match the fire engine red gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 June 2024
Formulated to achieve both 16-hour wear and extraordinary shine, the packaging features a rich and comfortable base color on one side and a smoothing lip gloss on the other.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Supergoop Lip Screen Shine SPF 40 Buy on Amazon $22
As a mom who likes a bit of sparkle in my life, this moisturizing Supergoop lip gloss is my personal go-to SPF lip balm.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 June 2024
The shell doesn’t offer flexibility like a fabric bag would, but the interior is still spacious enough for the essentials—my iPhone 13 Pro, a heavy duty portable charger that’s just as long as my phone, a slim wallet, and lip gloss.
—Patrice J. Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
The backpack has more than enough room for a phone, wallet, lip gloss, water bottle and all those other festival necessities.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
Her glam consisted of tousled curls, a glossy pink lip gloss and frosted silver eyeshadow, which really reminded us of Hurley’s days as Vanessa Kensington in the Austin Powers movies that came out over 20 years ago.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
In an era saturated with more-than-suggestive marketing (somehow even lip gloss ads require a glance over the shoulder), salacious video games and hypersexualized TV shows, nudity might lean more toward banal than radical now.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Find it on Amazon City Beauty’s Lip Gloss Smooths Your Lips With Its Hydrating Ingredients
Bring a bigger and brighter look to your lips with this lip gloss.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 June 2024
Formulated to achieve both 16-hour wear and extraordinary shine, the packaging features a rich and comfortable base color on one side and a smoothing lip gloss on the other.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Supergoop Lip Screen Shine SPF 40 Buy on Amazon $22
As a mom who likes a bit of sparkle in my life, this moisturizing Supergoop lip gloss is my personal go-to SPF lip balm.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 June 2024
The shell doesn’t offer flexibility like a fabric bag would, but the interior is still spacious enough for the essentials—my iPhone 13 Pro, a heavy duty portable charger that’s just as long as my phone, a slim wallet, and lip gloss.
—Patrice J. Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
The backpack has more than enough room for a phone, wallet, lip gloss, water bottle and all those other festival necessities.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
Her glam consisted of tousled curls, a glossy pink lip gloss and frosted silver eyeshadow, which really reminded us of Hurley’s days as Vanessa Kensington in the Austin Powers movies that came out over 20 years ago.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
In an era saturated with more-than-suggestive marketing (somehow even lip gloss ads require a glance over the shoulder), salacious video games and hypersexualized TV shows, nudity might lean more toward banal than radical now.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Find it on Amazon City Beauty’s Lip Gloss Smooths Your Lips With Its Hydrating Ingredients
Bring a bigger and brighter look to your lips with this lip gloss.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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