These Under-$12 Lip Glosses Give High-End Ones a Run for Their Money
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The entire Who What Wear beauty team has nothing but good things to say about Milani's lip products. This plumping gloss from the brand delivers extra hydration, plumpness, and an ultra-glossy finish. My favorite shade is Soft Rose, but Champagne is a close second.
If you like a bit more of a dramatic plumping effect, try Maybelline's Lifter Gloss. It's highly rated for its color selection and ability to give the lips long-lasting fullness. You can thank ingredients like hyaluronic acid and coconut oil for this.
This clear gloss is so shiny your friends might need sunglasses. It's not too thick or sticky, so you can wear it with a bare face or super-light makeup for a little extra something.
This creamy, opaque gloss is perfect for creating a full-coverage lip look without having to commit to wearing a full-on lipstick. The buttery texture gives you soft, silky lips but is designed to never teeter on sticky.
This gloss is so lightly tinted you'll barely know it's there. It's a "hydrogel" formula that soothes the lips, moisturizes with glycerin and chamomile, and leaves a beautiful shine.
This gorgeous gloss gives you that high-impact, almost-holographic kind of lip shine. It's not sticky, lasts for up to six hours, and glides onto the lips smoothly and easily.
This L'Oréal gloss is another great pick if you want something long-lasting. It's soft, lasts up to eight hours, and dries down to the softly shiny finish of your dreams. This gorgeous nude shade has a bit of extra shimmer in it that pops but isn't over-the-top.
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I never shut up about how good Essence Cosmetics products are. This gloss from the brand gives the lips a natural glow, plumps them up, and adds some serious shine—all for the incredibly low price tag of $4.
Hello, gorgeous! This gloss is so extra in the best way possible. It's lightweight on the lips but offers a 3D luster that's hard to beat. It's an instant confidence booster.
This Sephora Collection gloss feels like a pillow for your lips. It's nonsticky and super hydrating and offers so much extra shine.