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CARGO Lip Gloss DuoEach tin carries two finger-applicable glosses that can be worn separately or blended if you're feeling crazy. Available in an ample 23 shades, each duo delivers sheer color that's light enough not to raise eyebrows around the office. But it does suffer from that age-old gloss conundrum: It leaves no sticky residue (hooray)...More |
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Bourjois Fresh Kiss Minty Lip Gloss"Ultra sheer, shiny lips" is a close-to-perfect description of this long-lasting glossy import. The smooth-gliding brush takes a single coat to keep lips -- and anything it touches -- shiny (even after a drink or two). The menthol tingles briefly after application (although nothing like a lip plumper) and the lig...More |
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MAC LipGeleeThis non-sticky sister of the beloved Lipglass feels more like a soothing, lip-softening treatment than a basic gloss. Each of the 21 high-shine shades go on very sheer with just a tint of juicy color. On a sad note, the gloss doesn't stay on -- prepare to reapply constantly. And it's similar in texture to a product from Co...More |
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Aveda Lip ShineLooks like Lancôme Juicy Tube; feels like Vaseline Lip Therapy with a mild, peppermint tingle. Environmental advocates will want to hug the recycled, egg carton-like package that houses each tube of super-shiny goo. Certified organic/organically grown ingredients hydrate and soothe, but not every ingredient fits t...More |
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Global Goddess Moroccan Mystique Lip VeilsI'm addicted to gloss but also have to wear SPF on my lips, so I'm always thrilled when a lip gloss contains SPF. Unfortunately, only one of these six neutral shades, Desert Jewel, contains it, which is odd. Also, that shade goes on clear despite looking bright pink in the tube -- a bit disappointing if you're expecting a ...More |
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Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip PolishMost plumping lip glosses don't truly enlarge lips. If they did, celebs wouldn't flock to plastic surgeons for filler injections. This stick-free, ultra-shiny gloss does give a cooling effect that makes you feel like something's happening (it does contain a ceramide that helps boost natural collagen production), but it's no...More |
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Philosophy The Supernatural Lip GlossThis thick, slightly sticky gloss has enough pigment and shine to replace lipstick when you want some (but not a ton of) color. The brush applicator is easy to use, but after a few days in my purse (which, granted, is an inhospitable environment), the tube leaked a little. One application lasts a few hours but doesn't hold ...More |
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Bonne Bell Vita Gloss 2 0Those who've grown out of Lip Smackers but still want yummy scents may like Bonne Bell VitaGloss2O. The six strong fruity flavors are reminiscent of Hi-C, but the shine and is decidedly grown up and the vitamin-enriched formula starts off as a treat for dry lips. The only (major) downside is that the effects don't last long...More |
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LORAC Lip PolishThis vanilla-minty moisturizing lip gloss has lovers -- and haters. Some say it's sticky, icky texture is too much; others rave about its high-shine glossing power. The major gripe is the nail polish-style bottle. Sure, it's clever, but it's not remotely practical. The brush gives you no control over application and makes i...More |
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Clarins Gloss AppealClarins Gloss Appeal offers high shine, a sheer, pretty wash of color (in 10 different shades) and a spatula-like sponge that makes for easier application -- a good thing, because it only lasts about five minutes, making multiple applications essential. The shimmer is subtle but you can still feel some glitter grains on lip...More |

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