Lipglosses | 2016 Editor's Favorites
What kind of gloss do I like? I tend to prefer really opaque coverage or else very sparkly, sheerer coverage–and if you can combine both for me, I’m even more pleased!
What were your favorites?
Anastasia Warm Bronze Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish-copper with...
Anastasia Warm Bronze Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish-copper with...
Berry is a rich, dark reddish plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was fantastic--fully opaque--and distributed...
Berry is a rich, dark reddish plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was fantastic--fully opaque--and distributed...
Unspeakable is a muted, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and a creamy finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that went on evenly and...
Unspeakable is a muted, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and a creamy finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that went on evenly and...
Tom Ford Infamy Patent Finish Lip Color ($52.00 for 0.07 fl. oz.) vibrant, medium-rask fuchsia pink with cool...
Tom Ford Infamy Patent Finish Lip Color ($52.00 for 0.07 fl. oz.) vibrant, medium-rask fuchsia pink with cool...
Tom Ford Red Corset Patent Finish Lip Color ($52.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, plummy red with subtle, cool...
Tom Ford Red Corset Patent Finish Lip Color ($52.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, plummy red with subtle, cool...
Raisin is a muted, medium-dark pinky mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones paired with a cream finish. The consistency seemed a bit thicker, and it...
Raisin is a muted, medium-dark pinky mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones paired with a cream finish. The consistency seemed a bit thicker, and it...
Carla is a bold, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. The texture was smooth, fairly lightweight, and spread evenly across...
Carla is a bold, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. The texture was smooth, fairly lightweight, and spread evenly across...
Cle de Peau Chenille (12) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream-like...
Cle de Peau Chenille (12) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream-like...
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium mauve-pink with warm...
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium mauve-pink with warm...
ColourPop Furry Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.09 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark berry-red with cool undertones and pink and violet pearl. It had nearly...
ColourPop Furry Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.09 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark berry-red with cool undertones and pink and violet pearl. It had nearly...
Urban Decay Shadowheart Revolution High-Color Lipgloss ($22.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "brown with gold shimmer." It's a muted, dark,...
Urban Decay Shadowheart Revolution High-Color Lipgloss ($22.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "brown with gold shimmer." It's a muted, dark,...
MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass ($18.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and lots of shimmer and micro-sparkle throughout. ...
MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass ($18.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and lots of shimmer and micro-sparkle throughout. ...
Chanel Super Coral (157) Rouge Allure Gloss ($37.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a slightly bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish....
Chanel Super Coral (157) Rouge Allure Gloss ($37.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a slightly bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish....
Bound is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. This shade is part of the permanent range. It had nearly opaque...
Bound is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. This shade is part of the permanent range. It had nearly opaque...
You’ve got two repeats! I’ll have to go over this list and make a purchasing list 😛
Also, have you checked Unspeakable full size vs the Sarah Moon Mini of it?
I’m so sorry, Erin! There was a bug in the code causing some to duplicate, and it should be fixed now, but it was outside of what I am able to fix myself so it took longer to get it done.
I did not find that there was much variation between the minis and the full-sizes.!
fyi Nars Unspeakable is listed twice as 5 and 6 and Nars Bound is listed twice as 17 and 18
Yes, I’m really sorry about that, Betty! I feel so stupid, but it’s a technical issue 🙁 I only put in 16 shades, but it is displaying two of them twice. Unfortunately, the person who handles the errors is out sick today, so I don’t know how long it will take to get this fixed. I’m so sorry!
not a problem at all, just thought you’d want to know, no apologies needed – Happy New Year Christine!! Thanks for all you do for us day in and day out.
5&6 and 17&18 are showing up the same for me!
I’m not a huge fan of gloss, but i like the nars lip glide formula as well – it wears email evenly without having to worry it will leave a weird outline!
I’m so sorry, Aradhana! I am deeply embarrassed and so ashamed to have put up this post when there is an error in the code. Unfortunately, I can’t fix it, and I’m trying to get my brother in law on it, but he is out sick today so I am not sure when it will get fixed. I just feel terrible!
I sort of discovered lip glosses all over again this year. My favorites this year, all new to me — Revlon HD Ruby Quartz (still the most perfect color on me of any I have tried in years), Bobbi Brown Bare Sparkle, and NARS Risky Business. Anastasia will be next to look into.
The Revlon HD Glosses are great! I love the pearl in them!
Well, I got 4 out of 16! Two of which came in my Nars Sarah Moon Velvet Lip Glide kit, plus Colourpop Furry and MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom coming next week. Having seen it in person yesterday, I am really excited to finally be getting it!
Nice, Nancy! 🙂
Not much of a gloss girl, but my fave is the MAC Vamplify formula. Also love the CP Ultra Glossy lips!
Vamplify is a great formula!
Love those VLGs. The cps are a little loose and don’t hold the line w/o liner, but they make a good topper, esp over the less than emollient mattes, if you don’t mind the loss of flat. Wasn’t Le palace an A+? I could have more vlgs, but really don’t have much lipstick hole-in-stash. I do see you looking for a balance of shades in these eoy top list.
Don’t remember offhand – if it was reviewed twice and there were any discrepancies, the rating gets averaged!
Unspeakable and Furry are two of my top as well! Wore Furry today!
YAYYY! Furry is fun!
I have Unspeakable, so I’m happy to see it featured in the list!
Yayy!
Our preferences in lip glosses are completely opposite, Christine! I prefer sheerer formulas with maybe a little shimmer and tint. These are still beautiful, though!
How do you normally wear gloss, Allison? Alone or layered over other products?
These days, I think I tend to wear them alone, which drives my desire for greater pigmentation/shimmer!
Alone, for some shine and maaaaybe a hint of color. I haven’t tried many formulas, but my go-to is the Laura Mercier Lip Glaces.
I *HAD* the ABH Raisin shade but I lost it a couple of weeks ago. It was my favorite from the set, I’m so sad! Don’t carry limited edition items in your purse, kids. 🙁
Love these end of the year reviews! Thanks for all you do!
Oh, poor Raisin! 🙁