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5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick

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5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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For most of us, our introduction to beauty products began with a tube of lip gloss. Its high shine colors were a staple in our middle school lockers, but eventually replaced with lipstick. Over time, the latter has evolved to include its own rolodex of variations, leaving gloss in the dust and our faint memories. We’ve spent the past couple of years infatuated with matte formulas in particular, but there aren’t enough lip kits in the world to block our need for nostalgia. Lip gloss has made an unexpected comeback and now, a host of our favorite brands–like Glossier– are getting in on the craze. If you’re here for the latest beauty resurgence, pucker up to five other brands that are selling the latest and greatest lip gloss lines.
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BECCA Liquid Crystal Glow Gloss

This limited edition line of holographic lip glosses are your unicorn dreams realized. Inspired by raw gemstones melted into liquid form, each shade includes a custom mix of colors that create a multi-colored finish and flatter all skintones. 

5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
available at Sephora $22 Buy Here
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Jane Iredale PureGloss® Lip Gloss

The self-proclaimed “skincare makeup” brand is also in on the gloss craze. Their summer 2017 collection includes a line of creamy glazes that are infused with vitamin E, moringa butter and avocado oil for added hydration and protection. 

5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
available at Jane Iredale $26 Buy Here
03
MAC Fruity Juicy Cremesheen Lip Glass

MAC has long been in the lip gloss business, but its newest summer collection is dedicated to high shine. The Fruity Juicy line includes a set of non-sticky formulas that provide a subtle luster when worn alone or on top of color. The “Summer Succulence” shade will pair perfectly with your choice of nude lipstick. 

5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
available at Nordstrom $21 Buy Here
04
Jay Manuel Beauty® The Ultimate Lip Gloss

The makeup artist and former America’s Next Top Model judge is also the creator of one of our favorite Black girl-approved beauty brands. Its lip products include a line of luxurious glosses that are not only long-wearing, but available in a plethora of truly unique shades. 

5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
available at HSN $20 Buy Here
05
Flirt Cosmetics CHIC Happens Ombre Lip Kit

This fairly new (and totally Instagrammable) beauty brand has brilliantly blended our obsession with lip kits and longstanding love for lip gloss. This handy duo takes the guess work out of matching shades by allowing you to blend and highlight the formulas or use each of them alone. 

5 New Lip Glosses That May Replace Your Matte Lipstick
available at Flirt Cosmetics $24 Buy Here
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