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Nars Lip Lacquer"Luscious lips day or night" accurately describes what this super-shiny gloss delivers. Dark colors, when blotted, can double as a low- or no-shine stain. Rich, concentrated shades ranging from sparkly Galactica to vampish Bewitched are so beautiful, you may cry when you reach the bottom of the pot. But I did find...More |
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Bourjois Effet 3D LipglossYes, the claims are true: "Glossy, oui! Sticky, non!". But these high-shine glosses aren't built for long wear. The small brush makes reapplication slightly difficult, but the bright color is worth the trouble and the stick-free formula means it isn't a hair magnet. Lipstick lovers who are into sheer shades will b...More |
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Shu Uemura Gloss UnlimitedWith 15 shades of Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited, there's something for everyone. And since the formula coats lips and adds moisture, high shine and shimmer without making lips look tacky, it's even more lovable. Some might be turned off by the high price and the awkward feeling of the oddly solid wand applicator. Others may di...More |
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LORAC Mocktail Lip GlossNot to kill your buzz, but this delish-smelling gloss doesn't taste like a tropical drink -- it has no taste at all. Not a reason to dismiss it; after all, it's still super glossy, slightly shimmery and not sticky. And the chubby brush-tube is squeezable, giving you total control of the amount of gloss you dispense. Just do...More |
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Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip GlossLike Lancôme Juicy Tubes? Then you'll love this look-alike (but cheaper) gloss. Those put off by fruit flavor should stay away. Me? I like flavor, and the pinky red Juiced Berry tastes like a raspberry Jolly Rancher. All 19 shades are extremely sheer, with just a touch of color and sparkle -- not chunky glitter, d...More |
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Stila Lip GlazeGlaze like the frosting that drips from a Krispy Kreme? That's what comes to mind as this gloss oozes out of the click brush pen. Though it really stays on, the wear is goopy. Apply too thickly and the gloss creeps outside your lip line. Still, the 27 colors are perfection and deliver lacquer shine. And if it's nominated fo...More |
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Burt's Bees Lip GlossAs a "kissable," shiny lip balm, I love it. But as a gloss? I expect a lot more shine. Because it's in a tiny, screw-top jar, the colorless (bees)wax must be applied by finger, but ingredients like cocoa butter make leftovers a great cuticle conditioner. The company's claim that the product is 96.64 percent natura...More |
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DuWop Lip Venom 2nd SinWhile I don't really need a plumper, I do like this gloss. The sensation is tingly when first put on. This helps the circulation in the lips. The tingles don't bother me at all, my lips look very glossy. They get slightly pumped with this gloss....More |
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Urban Decay XXX Shine GlossIs that name "extra, extra, extra shiny" or, um, porn star-y? Both exist in the vast 12-shade menu. We're gaga over its insanely long wear, beating Stila and Smashbox in our trials, but we subtracted points for its goop-prone round tip, the less-than-sturdy tube, and sticky texture. (My husband wipes his cheek and...More |
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Estee Lauder High GlossWith the launch of this tube gloss, Estée Lauder took a step out of the "your mom's brand" territory into more fashionista-friendly terrain. It's non-sticky, delightfully glossy and comes in 15 classic shades. (Tip: Blush is a nice neutral.) Although it's one step in the fashionista evolution, they have...More |

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