The 25 Best Lip Glosses Out There To Suit Every Budget, According To Our Beauty Editors

Verity Clark Acting Beauty Director: 'This is everything a lip gloss should be; dewy, juicy and a little bit shimmery. I whip this out and swipe it on when I'm feeling a little bit extra. The addition of shea butter helps to soften lips and the subtle shimmer gives the illusion of plumper lips. Great worn alone or slicked over a nude lipstick. An all time favourite!'

Rachael Martin Beauty Editor: 'I was never a lip gloss girl until I tried the Nars Afterglow Lip Shine at a press event - and now this one is an every day favourite. It’s nourishing without ever being sticky thanks to the moisturising blend of jojoba oil and pomegranate exact. The shade Orgasm is my go to - it’s the perfect blend of shimmery pink and it really flatters my skin tone. It’s always in my make-up bag.'

Sameeha Shaik Beauty Writer: 'My every day glossy lip comes courtesy of Dior's iconic, and viral, Addict Lip Glow Oil. It's my favourite example of how the glosses of our teen days have evolved into much more sophisticated, comfortable, non-sticky versions of their former selves. I've taken to 001 Pink, but it's available in eight suit-all shades that adapt to your pH levels to provide a custom hue, thanks to Dior's colour reviver technology.'

Renee Washington Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant: 'I'm a lip combo type of girl, but this is one gloss I love to wear alone - it nourishes and instantly softens. I will never stop raving about the applicator, because swiping this on feels like butter on the skin. It's good for lips long term too. Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil encourage the natural production of collagen so lips are left looking healthier long after the gloss has worn off.My go-to shade is Fawn, a universally flattering nude!'

Gavrielle Weiss Fashion Assistant: 'When I'm rushing from shoots to press events after work I need one lip product that will work for me all day. This lip oil ticks all my boxes giving, colour, shine, moisture and a subtle plumping effect. When the gloss wears off it leaves a tint on my lips which is perfect for busy days where you can't always retouch. I usually wear in the shade Serenity which feels like a deeper shade of my natural colour.'

Jess Evans Fashion Bookings and Production Coordinator: 'Chanel's Rouge Coco Gloss in icing is my absolute go-to, I used to steal my mum’s gloss from her makeup bag whenever she wasn’t looking, until she finally bought me my own for my 21st birthday. These glosses come in a huge range of colours and the glossy finish gives lips a glamorous sheen. Fast forward 9 years later and I don’t go anywhere without a Chanel lippy - I’m obsessed.'

Shopping Editor Julia Harvey: 'I love a red lip if i'm going out and whilst lipsticks are great, I prefer the easy application of a gloss. Lancôme's L'absolu gloss is my go-to as the colour is really strong after just one quick very easy application (easily done sans mirror) plus it won't dry out your lips like lipsticks can. The finish is pearlescent which I think looks very glam '

Dayna Head of Social Media: 'This is is my top two and reader it's not number two. When I was first introduced to this product I was so shocked by the pigment - it's bold and lasts for a really long time. Blush dreams is my fave colourway and it can be best described as a soft pink. It not only looks good, it feels good too which is all down to the hefty dose of antioxidant rich vitamin E. Mwah no notes.'

Whitney Jones Editorial Assistant: 'I managed to snap these glosses up during a sale and haven't let go of them since. I'm fully stocked for a few months. Cassis is my favourite at the moment it's a rich plum colour, that is subtle, but you can easily build for a stronger look! The best part about it is that it's not sticky, very smooth and hydrating and coming from someone who suffers with dry lips that is a big plus. Theres's tonnes of skin-loving ingredients including peptides, ceramides and shea butter to keep lips healthy and hydrated. I always get compliments on it.'

Natalie Hammond Senior Fashion News Editor: 'Glossier’s is the gold-standard of lip gloss because of it's perfectly balanced formula that somehow manages to be shiny but not remotely sticky. It’s also a brilliant choice if your lips, like mine, tend to dry out during the day because it’s formulated with jojoba oil and Vitamin E. Glossier describes the finish as ‘glassy’, which it absolutely delivers, creating perfectly smooth coverage whether you opt for an everyday clear, night-time shimmer or va-va-voom red.'

Jada Langola-Walters Social Media Assistant: 'I LOVE a gloss which gives a shiny, wet lip look and this Kiko 3D Hydra Lip gloss always comes up top for me. Coming in under £12 and leaves my lips feeling soft and plumped. I usually use the shade 01 clear over a brown lipliner to achieve a 90s brown lip look.'

This Elf gloss is stocked up in our beauty cupboard and is one we always make a play for when its time to film some video content. It's cute, compact and instantly moisturising. Plus it delivers a silky sheen without breaking the bank. Our favourites are Crystal Clear, Coral Fixation, Pink Quartz and Honey Talks.

Roisin Savage Associate Art Director : 'I love Maybelline's Lifter Gloss in Topaz. It's a great dupe for the Fenty Gloss Bomb, except I actually prefer the scent of this one. The hyaluronic acid boost is a welcome relief for parched lips. Unlike a lot of high street glosses this doesn't have a sticky consistency and applies really smoothly. The subtle shimmer is one of my favourite things about this gloss!'

Beauty klaxon alert, rollerball lip glosses are back in vogue and we're pretty happy about it. This one from Charlotte Tilbury allows for easy application and seamlessly spreading the product over your lips. It leaves the lips plump and blurs our lip lines, it's also great as an overnight lip treatment.

Renee Washington Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant: 'This sheer - medium lip gloss is always in my bag on a night out, Praline paired with MAC Chestnut and a clear gloss is a hero combo. I'm never without.'

If you suffer from dry lips the best thing about this lip oil is that it can be used as an overnight treatment. It is infused with hazelnut oil and jojoba oil to care for lips, we really love this brown shade.

One trusted review said: 'Like most girls I've tried my fair share of lip products and over those many years I've determined I don't like a tacky or sticky finish to a gloss. This wasn't. At all. It was silky, gorgeous and glossy. I highly recommend this! While the colour may not have been the one that I was supposed to get, I liked it anyways. It's light and doesn't fade into nothing after a few minutes of wear.'

'Never sticky, always shiny lips', is Tower 28's slogan. This formula delivers on that promise thanks to a unique blend of five nourishing oils - including apricot, avocado and raspberry. The colour is subtle but lips are soothed and smoothed.

One trusted review said: 'Really nice lip gloss, the shine is amazing, it's like what you see on social media. Feels good on the lips, does not fall into the lines. Simply the best gloss. And it also has some treatment ingredients, which is also great.'

This may be a balm but we had to include it because it's just as glossy. Laneige's unique 2-in-1 formula has been cleverly blended with shea and murumuru butters that help nourish dry lips and seal in moisture.

One trusted review said: 'Gorgeous texture with a very slight “your lips but better” tint. Smells beautiful too (not overpowering). I’ll definitely be trying some of the other flavours.'

The tingling sensation is real but doesn't burn too much. The irritation causes a slight swelling to the lips hence the plumping promise.It's a clear gloss with a hint of pink and is infused with vitamin E and avocado oil to soften.

One trusted review said: 'This lasts for a good while on the lips. It's not sticky but you can definitely feel something kind of thick on your lips. The shade, 'Stars Align' is a gorgeous clear gloss with teeny sparkly flecks. (no horrible clumps of gritty glitter that you can feel thank goodness!) And the tingle is minty and not too severe. Kind of refreshing! Love it. Great on its own or as a topper.'

This gloss not only hydrates and plumps, but also offers a range universally flattering shades. Infused with a blend of nutrient-rich botanical oils, it leaves your lips looking good with just one swipe.

One trusted review said: 'I love all Bobbi brown products and this oil infused lip gloss is no exception. It applies really nicely and is a lovely natural colour. I have many of these lip glosses in different shades and I am happy with them all.'

A versatile gloss that can be layered over a lipstick or simply worn alone. It has flat doe-foot applicator that seamlessly distributes the product across the lips giving it that natural wet look.

One trusted review said: 'I’m in love with the formula of this gloss, it’s super shiny but not sticky at all. goes on super buttery smooth it almost feels like a mix between a lip balm and lip gloss. also, it has a hint of a kind of fruity fragrance that is very subtle but nice.'

The oil-rich formula almost feels like a balm, it's rich in pigment and looks great on a night out.
One trusted review said: 'I love the shimmer this gloss gives as well as the consistency. It lasts well and isn’t too sticky.  It was my first time trying Pat McGrath lipglosses and I’m not disappointed.'

A nice dewy gloss infused with collagen-oil for plumper and smoother looking lips. Our favourite shade is nude nectar. We love the sheer, balmy finish.

One trusted review said: 'This is perfect. No irritation just glossy, without any stickiness. This plum naked colour is gorgeous and I love it so much I've ordered the nude one. This plumps the lips and leave them really smooth and dare I say, kissable!'

Renee Washington Digital Fashion & Beauty Assistant: 'This is a gorgeous thick gloss and the colour payoff is insane. I use Coco to outline my lips and place Sugar Baby in the middle, to create the perfect ombré. I love the taste and smell of it so I find myself reapplying again and again. The applicator also makes sure everything goes on so smoothly.'

This product bridges the gap between an oil, gloss, and balm in one convenient swipe.The formula is infused with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid, which immediately set to work healing my dry, chapped lips. I find that all the shades are universally flattering as well. My favourites have to be Dip, Bounce and Push. The only downside is the smell, which is a bit off-putting, but the benefits far outweigh this minor con.