Best Maybelline Lip Glosses – Our Top 8 Picks
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With the shiny ‘90s lips making a comeback on the beauty scene, it’s time you take a break from that matte lipstick and make room for some gloss. Ladies, lip gloss is a thing again! After all these years, lip glosses today finally aren’t tacky or goopy the way most of us remember them. Erase everything you think you know about them – because the world has changed, and so has their formula. To help you pick out a gloss, we have put together a list of the best Maybelline lip glosses. Check out the various lip glosses from everyone’s favorite drugstore brand.
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Top 8 Maybelline Lip Glosses
1. Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss
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If you’re looking for incredibly saturated color with a high-shine finish, this Maybelline Color Sensational lip gloss from range is all you need. The formula does not feel sticky and stays put all day long. It also leaves your lips feeling hydrated and moisturized. These lip glosses come in 12 different shades ranging from nudes to reds and also a bunch of blues and purples. This is one of the best Maybelline lip glosses out there.
Pros
- Extremely pigmented
- Suitable for dry lips
- Long-lasting
- Affordable
Cons
- Applicator tends to pick up a lot of product.
2. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss
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The Maybelline Baby Lips lip gloss is perfect for anyone who likes a sheer finish. It adds a natural flush of color to your lips and makes them look fuller and plump. Its formula is quite thick, but it glides on smoothly and is excellent for daily wear. We also love its pleasant fragrance. It comes in 12 different shades ranging from pinks to lilacs. It also works as a great top coat to achieve that wet-lip look.
Pros
- Sheer finish
- Moisturizing
- Easy to apply
- Reasonably priced
Cons
- If you are sensitive to smells, you might not like the lingering fragrance.
3. Electric Shine Prismatic Lip Gloss
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Want to achieve the oh-so-trendy holographic lips? The Electric Shine Prismatic lip gloss from Maybelline delivers iridescent shine for a duo-chrome lip look. This collection consists of six shades ranging from pinks to purples. It has a double-sided flat sponge applicator, which makes it really easy to apply the formula with precision. This Maybelline gloss is inarguably the best drugstore holographic lip product out there.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Easy to apply
- Affordable
- Pigmented
Cons
- Average staying power
4. Glitter Fix Glitter Lip Gloss
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This lip gloss from Maybelline’s Lip Studio range delivers a remarkably lightweight glitter finish that you can either wear alone or pair with your favorite lipstick to intensify its look. Its formula is buildable and easy to apply. It also has a very impressive staying power. This gloss is available in six unique shades.
Pros
- Lightweight formula
- Comfortable to wear
- 2-in-1 product
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Not suitable for parched lips
5. Lip Studio Shine Shot Lip Top Coat
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The Maybelline Shine Shot Lip Top Coat is a fairly thick formula with a gel-like consistency. Although it is not the most comfortable gloss to wear owing to its stickiness, it works well for those with dry lips. It has an opaque, cloudy color combined with micro-shimmer particles that leaves you with a subtle holographic finish. You can either wear it alone or as a top coat over your favorite lip color.
Pros
- Good for dry lips
- Smooth texture
- Adds shine and gloss
Cons
- Slightly sticky formula
6. Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
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This Maybelline shine sensational lip gloss is a sheer formula with a minty flavor. It comes in a range of 12 shades. Some of the Maybelline lip gloss shades are more pigmented, while others are more shimmery – so that’s a win-win for all of us. It comes in a simple tube packaging, and you’ll have to use your finger to spread the product. However, its lasting power is impressive, and it does a good job at adding shine and volume to your lips.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Long-lasting
- Pleasant fragrance
Cons
- Sheer finish
7. Color Sensational Elixir Lip Lacquer
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Want a more saturated color in your gloss? The Color Sensational Elixir Lip Lacquer offers a balm infused formula with intense color pigments. It feels incredibly soft and cushiony on your lips, while its formula moisturizes and hydrates them. Also, there is no added shimmer in this gloss, making it perfect for daily wear. With a range of 10 super-saturated shades, there’s something in Maybelline elixir lip gloss for everyone!
Pros
- Feels comfortable on the lips
- Does not bleed
- Non-sticky
Cons
- Average staying power
8. Color Sensational High Shine Gloss
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The Color Sensational High Shine Gloss applies extremely smoothly and feels very comfortable on your lips. It has no shimmer, but it does have a super shiny finish. The color is buildable and gives you an even finish with just two swipes. The packaging is sleek, and the doe-foot applicator helps you apply the formula with ease and precision. It comes in 12 shades ranging from nudes and pinks to reds.
Pros
- Non-sticky
- Moisturizing
- Very glossy
Cons
- Needs to be reapplied every couple of hours
With the return of lip gloss, you might as well give this trend a shot and see if it works for you. No harm in trying, right? Besides, there really is no look as classic as minimal makeup paired with a glossy pout! That was our round-up of the 8 best Maybelline lip glosses out there. Which ones are you looking forward to trying? Let us know in the comments section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Maybelline lip glosses suitable for sensitive lips?
Yes, the gentle and hydrating formula of the Maybelline lip glosses make them suitable for sensitive lips. However, it is advisable to do a patch test.
Which Maybelline lip gloss shades are recommended for fair skin tones?
Maybelline Baby Lips MoisturiZing Lip Gloss in shade life’s a peach and Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in berry bella are suitable for people with fair skin tones.
Which Maybelline lip glosses are best for a bold, statement look?
The Color Sensational Elixir Lip Lacquer and Glitter Fix Glitter Lip Gloss are perfect for creating a bold, statement look.
Do Maybelline lip glosses prevent feathering or bleeding?
Yes, products like Color Sensational Elixir Lip Lacquer and Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss prevent bleeding and feathering.
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