Lipglosses | 2022 Editor's Favorites
Over the course of 2022, I reviewed just over 75 lipglosses, which was a solid number given last year was slightly less, but glosses have continued to take up less space in the industry (at least with new releases). This year, rather than split up my picks between sheerer and more pigmented (often how I select a gloss), I’ve decided to just have one list.
I noticed I had several favorites from these formulas: Fenty Poutsicle, ColourPop So Glassy, and ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer.
Temptalia’s Favorite Lipglosses | 2022
ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...
ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...
Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.
- Semi-sheer...
Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.
- Semi-sheer...
ColourPop No Joke So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark, slightly warmed-up pink base with lighter pink shimmer throughout. It had...
ColourPop No Joke So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark, slightly warmed-up pink base with lighter pink shimmer throughout. It had...
Fenty Beauty Strawberry Sangria Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a...
Fenty Beauty Strawberry Sangria Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a...
Fenty Beauty Zesty Bestie Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, deeper orange-red with warm undertones and a high-shine,...
Fenty Beauty Zesty Bestie Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, deeper orange-red with warm undertones and a high-shine,...
ColourPop It's Grr Time Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, cherry red with cooler undertones and a jelly-like, cream finish....
ColourPop It's Grr Time Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, cherry red with cooler undertones and a jelly-like, cream finish....
ColourPop Leaf Me Alone Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream-like...
ColourPop Leaf Me Alone Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream-like...
ColourPop Poplar Culture Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a vivid, medium pinky-red with cooler undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had...
ColourPop Poplar Culture Glossy Lip Stain ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a vivid, medium pinky-red with cooler undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had...
Fenty Beauty Berry Banger Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a high-shine,...
Fenty Beauty Berry Banger Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a high-shine,...
ColourPop It's On Me Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish....
ColourPop It's On Me Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish....
ColourPop Set Free So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) had a subtly, gold-tinted base color that was packed full of multi-colored shimmer and...
ColourPop Set Free So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) had a subtly, gold-tinted base color that was packed full of multi-colored shimmer and...
MAC Nippy's Shimmery Cinnamon Lipglass ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark, cooler plum base with contrasting, light-medium gold pearl throughout.
- Semi-opaque...
MAC Nippy's Shimmery Cinnamon Lipglass ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark, cooler plum base with contrasting, light-medium gold pearl throughout.
- Semi-opaque...
Glossover Averages
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Your Year in Review: Lipgloss Edition
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- What was your most used lipgloss? Least used?
- Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
- Was lipgloss a big part of your routine in 2022?
What was your most used lipgloss? Fenty Gloss Bombs in Fenty Glow, Cheeky, Chocolit and Cold Heart’d, ColourPop Glacier Lake and Tinkerbell, PML Faux Real, Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve and Nearly Neutral, MAC Li-Li’s Motor City, Marble Faux and Would Rather Lounge.
Least used? All my gorgeous reds, burgundies and super deep vampy shades! Masks will make a mess out of those!
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new? Not really seeking out anything at the moment…but that could change with a good release of something neutral or more sheer!
Was lipgloss a big part of your routine in 2022? Yes! The ones I listed above did quite well even under a mask, kept my lips hydrated and gave me a polished look even on very minimal makeup days. Just line ’em beforehand, and BOOM!
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST USED LIPGLOSS?
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bombin Fenty Glow (Universal)
LEAST USED? Not sure
WILL YOU REPURCHASE IT OR WILL YOU LOOK FOR SOMETHING NEW?
I will definitely repurchase. It’s my absolute favorite.
WAS LIPGLOSS A BIG PART OF YOUR ROUTINE IN 2022?
I mostly wore lipgloss this past summer.
Nice, the Temptalia best of list!
What was your most used lipgloss? Least used?
Hi Bald, a clear lip gloss by Trixie Cosmetics – I have always wanted model-glossy lips and this is it. Just a fantastic clear lipgloss. Least used was Urban Decay Fireball, gorgeous, love the peppermint flavor, but the funky bottle leaked.
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new? I’ve repurchased Hi Bald, and will buy again. I’m using Pale Fire Nectar from Pat Mcgrath in place of UD Fireball.
Was lipgloss a big part of your routine in 2022?
Yes. It feels more like skincare than lipstick and 2022 was all about skincare for me and a lot of people.