Lip Glosses Are Back In Full Force And We’re Totally Living For Them!

Although the lower half of our faces are covered with a face mask these days, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy our favourite lip glosses! Plus, they’re a great way to jazz up your lips for a Zoom date or a virtual party with your besties! We usually look for three things in a good lip gloss. It has to feel comfortable (read: non-sticky) on the lips, look amazing on different skin tones and give the lips a plump and juicy effect. These days, high-shine and hydrating lip glosses are gaining newfound popularity. Instead of the usual matte lips we’ve been seeing over the years, glossy 3D lips are now making their presence known.

The Best Lip-plumping Lip Glosses For A Juicy Pout

To help you on your quest for the perfect pout, here are our favourite lip glosses that both hydrate and plump up your lips in just one swipe!

1. Vase Creation Crème Brûlée Luxe All-Natural Lip Glosses

Recently, we’ve been loving homegrown beauty brand Vase Creation for their natural lip care essentials. So we were thrilled when we got to try their all-new halal Crème Brûlée Luxe All-Natural Lip Gloss for ourselves! Besides smelling good enough to eat, this luxurious lip gloss comes in 3 delicious shades – Jewel Milk, Winter in Paris and Lavande. Inspired by the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris, this collection of lip glosses are non-sticky and look great on all skin tones! In addition to nourishing plant-extract squalane, these lip glosses also contain castor oil, jojoba oil and Vitamin E to thoroughly hydrate your lips throughout the day. Moreover, it also contains peppermint and eucalyptus extract to energize and plump up your lips for a luscious pout.

Why we love it:

• Complements all skin tones
• Non-sticky formula
• Cruelty-free and halal-test certified
• Free of sulfates, lead and parabens

Price: RM56.00

Where to buy: vasestudio.com

2. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Now, who hasn’t heard of Fenty Beauty’s game-changing Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizers? Like its namesake, it is universally flattering lip gloss that looks gorgeous on all skin tones. In addition to its iridescent pearlescent sheen, the Gloss Bomb also comes in 6 pout-perfecting shades. Aside from their classic translucent Glass Slipper gloss, we’re also particularly fond of the shades Fu$$y and Fenty Glow. While the former is a shimmery pink that looks gorgeous on cooler undertones, the latter is the ultimate pinky nude gloss we’ve been searching for all our lives.

Why we love it:

• Contains nourishing shea butter for all-day hydration
• Non-sticky formula
• Addictive peach and vanilla scent
• Universally beautiful shades

Price: RM115.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Emina Glossy Stain and Watercolor Lip Serum

Get the luscious lips of your dreams with the cult-favourite duo of Emina Glossy Stain and Watercolor Lip Serum. These highly pigmented products are formulated to envelope the lips with a plush veil of colours in just one swipe. The Emina Glossy Stain imparts a glossy finish that accentuates the puckers with a gorgeous shimmer that feels exceptionally lightweight thanks to its easy-melt-gel texture. Available in five trendy colours, it features a proprietary blend of ingredients, including avocado oil, apricot oil and natural beeswax to keep your lips moisturised without any stickiness. 

The Emina Watercolor Lip Serum is steeped in skin-loving elixirs that protect and nourish your lips effectively. Powered by vitamin C, this first-ever lip serum from Emina works beyond just brightening dark lips, as it is fitted with a UV filter to shield the lips from harmful UV rays. While wild apple oil is packed with essential nutrients that can deeply hydrate chapped looking lips. It comes in four colours such as Dawn, Mist, Dusk and Haze that are perfect for daytime and nighttime looks.

Why we love it:

• Formulated with nourishing and hydrating ingredients
• Highly pigmented shades
• Ultra-lightweight

Price: RM22.50 (Emina Glossy Stain)  and RM17.00 (Emina Watercolor Lip Serum)

Where to buy: Watsons, Shopee and TikTok

4. Catrice Generation Plump & Shine Lip Glosses

Next, here’s a lip gloss that gets the job done at a fraction of the cost! Because of its luxurious formulation and affordable price point, it really offers the most bang for your buck. Additionally, you can easily find it in our local drugstores and we love how well it performs for daily use. On top of that, the Catrice Generation Plump & Shine Lip Gloss is also 100% vegan and cruelty-free which is a huge plus in our book! One of our absolute favourite shades is 110 Shiny Garnet – a decadent jewel-toned gloss that wonderfully complements all skin tones.

Why we love it:

• Vegan and cruelty-free
• Long-lasting and lightweight formulation
• Light to medium coverage
• Luminous pearlescent sheen

Price: RM18.72

Where to buy: Care to Beauty

5. Dior Lip Maximizer Hyaluronic Lip Plumper

Another lip gloss we love is Dior’s iconic Lip Maximizer Hyaluronic Lip Plumper. In addition to giving your lips long-lasting volume, this makeup artists’ favourite also comes in 13 stunning shades and offers 24-hour hydration. Because of its high concentration of hyaluronic acid, it effectively draws moisture to the lips and gives them an instant plumping effect. Moreover, reviewers online also report that their lips look smoother and less wrinkly after 4 weeks of continuous use.

Why we love it:

• Ultra-hydrating formula
• Smooths out fine lines
• Comes in 13 shimmery shades
• Instant lip-plumping effect

Price: RM162.00

Where to buy: Sephora

6. Desi Rose Cosmetics Lip Gloss

Want to know a fresh face to revamp your lip gloss game? You HAVE to check out Desi Rose Cosmetics. This local brand creates the trendiest lip gloss shades accompanied by amazing formulas. The creamy lip glosses not only add a beautiful shiny finish to your lips but they are so pigmented, you could wear them alone!

They recently launched this collection and it’s already a hot topic. With 5 shades to rock with, it’s the only thing you need to make your pout game strong!

Why we love it:

• Non-sticky formula
• Intense pigmentation
• Vegan and cruelty-free

Price: RM35.00

Where to buy: Desi Rose Cosmetics Instagram

7. Jill Stuart Jelly Lip Glosses

If you grew up obsessed with Sailor Moon like we did then you’re going to love the Jelly Lip Glosses by Jill Stuart! Besides their kawaii packaging and pink rhinestone embellishment, these lip glosses deliver an instant burst of hydration to the lips. In addition to nourishing rosemary leaf extract, it also contains an soothing blend of lavender and avocado oils. Our favourite shades include Melon Pink, Ruby Ring and Diamond Dew – marvelous names for marvelous lip glosses!

Why we love it:

• Hydrating jelly-oil texture
• Kawaii packaging for anime lovers
• Long-lasting coverage

Price: RM92.00

Where to buy: Sephora

8. Pat McGrath Labs Lust Lip Gloss

One can’t help but lust over Pat McGrath Labs’ majestic lip glosses! Besides their amazing range of shades that suit a variety of skin tones, these Lust Lip Glosses by celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath contains a luxurious blend of oils to hydrate and nourish the lips all day long. We love that it has the non-sticky texture of a hydrating lip balm and the gorgeous colour of a lipstick. Furthermore, you can even pair these lip glosses with Pat McGrath’s Permagel Ultra Lip Pencils to create your own customized lip colors!

Why we love it:

• Luxurious lip-plumping 3D effect
• Intense hydration
• Non-sticky
• Sumptuous shades for all skin tones

Price: RM115.01

Where to buy: Selfridges & Co

9. Hourglass Unreal™ High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss

Yet another favourite of ours, this volumizing lip gloss by Hourglass certainly delivers Unreal™ volume with an intense shine to the lips. Currently, it is available in a whopping 18 shades for a variety of skin tones. From muted mauves to fire engine reds, there’s something for everyone! In addition to nourishing hyaluronic acid, shea butter and avocado oil, this lip gloss contains a unique Hourglass formulation known as Volulip™ to visibly amplify the lips for a long-lasting pout. Although it is on the pricier side, the texture really is quite amazing and it leaves your lips feeling soft and supple all day long.

Why we love it:

• Visible plumping effects
• Ultra-hydrating and non-sticky formula
• A wide variety of shades to choose from

Price: RM160.00

Where to buy: Sephora

10. Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Lip Gloss

Who can resist Bobbi Brown’s universally beautiful shades and ultra-hydrating formulations? Here, their lip gloss certainly ticks all the boxes in terms of hydration, color compatibility and a non-sticky formula. Because of its rich blend of botanical oils like apricot kernel oil, avocado and jojoba seed oil, it glides on like butter on the lips and keeps them moisturised throughout the day. From pinky nudes and fresh corals to bold plums, you can transform your look from day to night in just a few swipes!

Why we love it:

• Wearable everyday shades
• Ultra-hydrating non-sticky formula
• Free of parabens, phthalates and mineral oil
• Cruelty-free

Price: RM130.00

Where to buy: Sephora or Bobbi Brown outlets nationwide

11. Nudestix Plumping Lip Glace Lip Gloss

We’re no stranger to Nudestix’s incredible formulas and wide range of shades for all skin tones! Aside from their fuss-free daily eyeshadow sticks and cheek colors, we’ve also been loving their Plumping Lip Glace Lip Gloss! It comes in 4 glossy nude shades and a fun Cherry Lollipop shade to suit different skin tones. Additionally, it also works as an excellent My Lips But Better daily lip enhancer. On top of collagen-boosting peptides, Nudestix’s Lip Glace also contains a potent blend of Vitamins A and E as well as coco, shea, avocado and murumuru butters to heal and hydrate the lips.

Why we love it:

• Comes in a portable matte black tin with a cosmetic mirror
• Free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates
• Free of artificial preservatives
• Gives a natural and healthy sheen to the lips

Price: RM126.00

Where to buy: Sephora

12. Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer Lip Glosses

Last but not least, we’ve also been loving Marc Jacobs’s Beauty’s head-turning Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquers for days when we want an extra touch of glamour. Thanks to its unique Triple Shine Complex, it gives a high-shine appearance to mimic the finish of 30 coats of lacquer. With 24 shades to choose from, this mint-scented gloss gives the lips a long-lasting volumizing effect for a hyperreal 3D finish.

Why we love it:

• Hydrating and non-sticky formula
• Luxurious high-shine finish
• Refreshing mint scent
• Long-lasting lip-plumping effect

Price: RM113.00

Where to buy: Shopee

13. NARS Afterglow Lip Shine

NARS Afterglow Lip Shine bestows a superb, lacquer-look finish with a glossy colour that won’t keep you glued to your glass while combining a dreamlike feeling with delicious shine. The dramatic, wet-look texture gives the appearance of plumped-up, voluptuous lips while the spectrum of sheer shining colours from pale peach to deep fuchsia is ideal for putting a spring in your makeup collection. Raspberry and pomegranate seed oils are added to moisturise and protect the lips. With each application, the gloss delivers a substantial dose of nutrients and glides without any stickiness, simply sparkling.

Why we love it:

• Long-lasting shine
• Deep, vibrant hues

Price: RM115.00

Where to buy: NARS

14. Maybelline New York Lifter Gloss

This Maybelline New York drugstore lip gloss comes in over 10 lovely colours, including Pearl, an iridescent clear gloss, and Crystal, a copper shimmer hue. It offers lips a super-shiny sheen that’s pleasant without ever feeling sticky. We adore its sizable doe-foot applicator in particular. You’ll enjoy the Lifter Gloss whether you use it alone or over lipstick. Additionally, it contains a lot of hyaluronic acids, which moisturise the lips and combine the benefits of a lip balm with a gloss’ shine.

Why we love it:

• Affordable
• Contains hyaluronic acid

Price: RM55.00

Where to buy: Shopee

15. Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm leaves a nourishing gloss on the lips and glides on like butter. It may seem a little deceptive to call this a “lip balm,” but it is still very much a gloss. This ultra-cushiony, soft product embraces lips with nourishing moisture while significantly plumping them with buildable colour and shine. It also works to relax, calm, and nourish lips since it contains a botanical combination of lotus, gardenia, and white waterlily.

Why we love it:

• Contains botanical extracts
• Ultra-moisturising

Price: RM100.00

Where to buy: Sephora

16. Tower28 ShineOn Lip Jelly

Tower28 Beauty’s ShineOn Lip Jelly provides remarkable volume and a healthy glow with the shine of a gloss and the sheerness of a balm. This ground-breaking recipe ushered in a new era of lacquers that produce lips that are never sticky but always shining. It’s a novel spin on standard lip gloss. This ultra-conditioning solution, which contains a special combination of five nutritious oils, including apricot, avocado, raspberry, and more, soothes and protects your lips while providing a slick of subtle colour.

Why we love it:

• Super hydrating without stickiness
• Contains nourishing oils

Price: RM69.44

Where to buy: Tower28

17. Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump

This all-in-one plumping balm, gloss, colour, and treatment provide a plump effect without tingling. The Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump resembles a hybrid of lipstick, gloss, and balm. Although it may appear to be a lip crayon at first glance, you’ll be able to feel its glossy texture as soon as it glides across your lips. Additionally, it is abundant in antioxidants, including vitamins A, B, C, and E.

Why we love it:

• Formulated with antioxidants
• Ulta-moisturising

Price: RM110.00

Where to buy: Sephora

18. Honest Beauty Gloss-C Lip Gloss

The Gloss-C Lip Gloss is loaded with plant extracts to offer shine, colour, and comfort to all skin types while boasting a high-gloss finish without the bothersome sticky sensation. This lip gloss is incredibly hydrating, loaded with vitamin C, and uses the moisturising, nourishing, and plumping properties of coconut oil, pomegranate extract, and jojoba seed oil. Hyaluronic acid offers long-lasting hydration, and this vegan, skin-loving product is free of silicones, synthetic scents, and beeswax.

Why we love it:

• Contains vitamin C and hyaluronic acid
• Comfortable for long wear

Price: RM65.06

Where to buy: Honest Beauty

19. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss

Charlotte Tilbury’s Collagen Lip Bath gives your lips the greatest possible appearance by bathing them in hydration. This ingenious product is filled with firming marine collagen to plump up your lips, define their contours, reduce small wrinkles, and produce the fullest look imaginable. In order to provide a cold, fresh experience, the delectable, glossy liquid is additionally enhanced with moisturising sprout extract, conditioning coconut oil, and reviving peppermint extract. Pearlescent pigments give lips an even fuller, broader, and more glamorous appearance by adding a light-reflecting gloss.

Why we love it:

• Soothing sensation
• Boosts collagen

Price: RM151.90

Where to buy: Charlotte Tilbury

More of a lip balm kind of lass? Then check out our favourite nourishing lip balms here! For more beauty info, make sure to follow Beauty Insider Malaysia on Instagram and Facebook. 

Author: Clara Siew | Date: 12th Jan 2021