Sheer Lipglosses | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000

2021 was definitely not the year of lipgloss! I reviewed around 70 glosses in total, so here’s a short ‘n’ sweet list of some of my sheerer favorites! I’ve split them into sheer/pigmented favorites because I find that’s how I categorize or look for a gloss. Sometimes I want something quite pigmented, and other times, I want a sheerer effect, whether to put on top of a lipstick or as a grab-and-go shade.

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 2021, 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 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Sheer Lipglosses | 2021

01.

01. Sippy Sippy ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.16 oz.

ColourPop Sippy Sippy Lux Gloss ($8.00 for 0.16 oz.) has a subtly, copper-tinted base with flecks of gold and copper sparkle throughout paired with a...

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ColourPop Sippy Sippy Lux Gloss ($8.00 for 0.16 oz.) has a subtly, copper-tinted base with flecks of gold and copper sparkle throughout paired with a...

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02. Nearly Neutral Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.12 oz.

A-

Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium caramel brown with moderate, warmer...

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Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium caramel brown with moderate, warmer...

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03.

03. Nearly Rose Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.12 oz.

A-

Rare Beauty Nearly Rose Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a jelly-like finish....

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Rare Beauty Nearly Rose Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a jelly-like finish....

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04.

04. In the Buff Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $57.00/0.24 oz.

A-

Tom Ford Beauty In the Buff Gloss Luxe ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a light, peachy gold with a dusting of gold sparkle and a high-gloss finish. It had...

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Tom Ford Beauty In the Buff Gloss Luxe ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a light, peachy gold with a dusting of gold sparkle and a high-gloss finish. It had...

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05.

05. Honeyed Coral Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $57.00/0.24 oz.

A-

Tom Ford Beauty Honeyed Coral Gloss Luxe ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with flecks of gold and pink sparkle throughout. It had...

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Tom Ford Beauty Honeyed Coral Gloss Luxe ($57.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with flecks of gold and pink sparkle throughout. It had...

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06.

06. Frantic Romantic MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $21.00/0.1 oz.

A-

MAC Frantic Romantic Lipglass ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, orange-peach base with green-to-gold shifting pearl and lots of it. It had semi-sheer...

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MAC Frantic Romantic Lipglass ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, orange-peach base with green-to-gold shifting pearl and lots of it. It had semi-sheer...

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07.

07. Works Like a Charm MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $21.00/0.1 oz.

B+

MAC Works Like a Charm Lipglass ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, pinky-lavender with warmer undertones and cooler, icy lavender pearl throughout....

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MAC Works Like a Charm Lipglass ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, pinky-lavender with warmer undertones and cooler, icy lavender pearl throughout....

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

91%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

91%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

91%

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 2021?

Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm