Gist.product intelligenceBuying guides
Buying guide

The Best Lip Glosses

We compared 8 lip glosses on owner ratings and reviews, finding the NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss set for its smooth texture and variety of shades.

Updated

The bottom line

The NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss set (B0B57V5D9S) is our top pick for its buttery smooth texture, non-sticky formula, and wide range of shades. It's priced at $14.99 for three glosses, making it a budget-friendly option. The closest alternative is the LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum (B0DT2JNXP2) at $13.2, which has a hydrating serum with color, but lacks the variety of shades and smooth texture of the NYX set. For a single gloss, the NYX Butter Gloss (B09F3XXDFR) at $5.97 is a budget pick, with similar quality at a lower price.

Top pick
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter GlossNYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss $14.99

Best overall lip gloss set

The NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss set has a smooth, non-sticky application with a range of shades. Priced at $14.99 for three glosses, it's a great value. Tradeoff: those seeking a single gloss may prefer the NYX Butter Gloss (B09F3XXDFR).

Check price on Amazon
Runner-up
LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip SerumLANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum $13.20

Best single gloss for hydration

The LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum has hydrating benefits with color, priced at $13.2. It's a good option for those seeking a single gloss with skincare benefits. Tradeoff: it lacks the variety of shades and smooth texture of the NYX set.

Check price on Amazon
Budget pick
NYX Butter GlossNYX Butter Gloss $5.97

Best single gloss for the price

The NYX Butter Gloss has a non-sticky formula and versatile coverage at $5.97. It's an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers. Tradeoff: it's a single gloss, not a set.

Check price on Amazon

The field, ranked

  1. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss Best for smooth texture and variety of shades. 9.0/10 $14.99 Amazon
  2. LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum Best single gloss for hydration. 8.0/10 $13.20 Amazon
  3. NYX Butter Gloss Best single gloss for the price. 8.0/10 $5.97 Amazon
  4. LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum Good for vibrant color and lasting wear. 7.0/10 $22.00 Amazon
  5. LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum with Plumping Polypeptides Good for scent and feel, but flavor may be an issue. 7.0/10 $18.70 Amazon
  6. LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum Good for high user satisfaction and hydrating formula. 7.0/10 $16.83 Amazon
  7. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss Brown Sugar Good for non-sticky shine and cruelty-free certification. 7.0/10 $6.00 Amazon
  8. LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum Limited evidence, but promising for hydration and plumping. 6.0/10 $26.00 Amazon

What owners say

Owners of the NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss set (B0B57V5D9S) praise its smooth texture and non-sticky formula. Many appreciate the variety of shades and the moisturizing properties. The LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum (B0DT2JNXP2) is also well-received for its hydrating formula and color, though some note uneven color transfer. The NYX Butter Gloss (B09F3XXDFR) is favored for its affordable price and moisturizing effects.

Also-rans

The LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum with Plumping Polypeptides (B0GN3ZW5K1) and the LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum (B0DSLXS4G9) both have hydrating formulas and color, but they lack the variety of shades and smooth texture of the NYX set. The NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Brown Sugar (B09F3W62FN) is a good option for those seeking a single gloss, but it doesn't offer the same variety as the set.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings and reviews from Amazon, totaling over 300,000 ratings. We considered texture, hydration, shade variety, and longevity in our evaluation. No products were tested hands-on, and evidence on some products, like the LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum (B0GYZZ5268), is limited.