lip gloss
noun
plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip gloss …—
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At the end of each day, empty your wallet, keys, lip gloss, mints, and other must-haves into the bowl.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Following the brand’s inception in 2022, Rhode has grown rapidly, thanks to highly shareable product aesthetics, and also cultivated a world beyond products with the lip gloss phone case, traveling photo booth, and pop-ups, alongside the sheer influence of the founder herself.
—Nateisha Scott, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Unlike lip glosses, lip oils tend to be thick and hydrating, as well as have more of a sheer wash of color.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Notably, Fenty Beauty is launching an exclusive lip gloss shade available only through its Roblox experience.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Following the brand’s inception in 2022, Rhode has grown rapidly, thanks to highly shareable product aesthetics, and also cultivated a world beyond products with the lip gloss phone case, traveling photo booth, and pop-ups, alongside the sheer influence of the founder herself.
—Nateisha Scott, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Unlike lip glosses, lip oils tend to be thick and hydrating, as well as have more of a sheer wash of color.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Notably, Fenty Beauty is launching an exclusive lip gloss shade available only through its Roblox experience.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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