19 Long-Lasting Lip Glosses That Are Actually Comfortable to Wear (2024)

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We love having shiny, glossy, and plump lips just as much as the next person. But, what we don't love? The frequent reapplication that most lip glosses require. No matter how careful you are not to swipe any excess formula off while talking, eating, or kissing, lip gloss has the habit of wearing down and coming right off.

But, thanks to the Y2K resurgence we're seeing in the beauty sphere, lip glosses are back on top, and brands are formulating them to last longer. Plus, this new generation of lip glosses is comfortable to wear and doesn't impart a sticky, tacky texture. To help you discover the durable lip gloss of your dreams, we tapped expert makeup artists Merav Adler, Natalie Dresher, and Kate Synnott for their top picks.

Keep scrolling for long-lasting lip glosses you’ll want to add to your makeup stash ASAP.

Meet the Experts

  • Merav Adler is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist who specializes in beauty and special effects looks.
  • Natalie Dresheris a Miami-based makeup artist. She has over eight years of experience in the industry.
  • Kate Synnott is a bi-coastal makeup artist in New York and Los Angeles.

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Pat McGrath Labs Lust: Lip Gloss

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The mother of makeup, Pat McGrath, hit the nail onthe head again with this winning formula that's far from sticky. Imagine a silky veil of color swept across your lips that lasts for hours. And the vast shade range? Magnifique.

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Rhode Peptide Lip Tints

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Hailey Bieber's beauty brand dropped these buzzy new lip tints in the fall of 2023. Representing Rhode's first foray into color cosmetics, the tints come in four lip-smacking colors: Ribbon (light pink), Raspberry Jelly (magenta), Toast (brown-toned pink), and Espresso (rich brown.)

“One of my favorite things about our new Peptide Lip Tint is that I get the same nourishing formula as our Peptide Lip Treatment, but with a hint of color," Bieber previously told Byrdie. "We spent years formulating to get the perfect four shades.”

The formula in question is packed with nourishing ingredients —including shea butter, peptides, and babassu —that keep lips hydrated and plumped for the long haul. You don't have to reapply it throughout the day, but you won't risk chalkiness if you just can't help yourself: The buildable tint was made for layering.

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Trinny London Lip Glow

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Trinny London, the buzzy UK beauty brand, has a gorgeous lip color that has the lightweight feel of a balm and the glistening finish of a gloss. With a sheer, buildable tint, the long-lasting formulation has a light watermelon scent —apply it with your finger or a brush, then go about your day. Whether you choose the gloss in a soft-shell pink, a sheer orange red, or another one of its peppy hues, the color will last from your first morning meeting to your last nightcap.

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Glossier Lip Gloss

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Sometimes you want a glossy lip sans glitter. This crystallized finish will give your lips a light-catching shine and is filled with skin-first ingredients. "This is like a lip stain and a gloss love child," says Synnott. "It leaves a hint of color on the lips with a super shiny finish."

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Fenty Beauty has had inclusivity at its core since the brand launched. This high-shine gloss's first and most popular iteration is a universal rose nude that stuns on all skin tones. RiRi and her team have since released more shades, including a clear option for those looking for a colorless shine. Even the glittery shades aren't the least bit gritty, and the texture locks onto your lips for hours. Adler touts the gloss as one of her favorites for its conditioning, non-sticky formula. "The applicator is great, too, so you don’t need a separate brush to apply," she says.

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Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy

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Kopari created a hydrating formula full of coconut oil and shea butter. This one is more like a balm than a gloss. Don't get us wrong: It has a gloss effect. But, the primary benefit is that it packs a serious moisturizing punch. Plus, it won't melt off, smear, or dry up.

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Nyx Butter Gloss

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This cult-favorite line of glosses is super inexpensive but offers a major color payoff. In an array of neutral, wearable shades, this smooth texture lives up to its name.

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Polite Society Polite Pout Glossy Lip Balm

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For those who love the comfort of a lip balm but prefer the look of a lip gloss, Polite Society's Polite Pout is the answer. With buildable color and a nourishing formula of hazelnut, peony, vitamin E, and plant-based omega-9 oils, expect your plump, moisturized lip look to last hours.

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Laura Mercier Lip Glacé Blush

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"This is one of the few lip glosses that doesn’t make your lipstick (especially darker colors) bleed when applying it on top," says Adler. "I like to use this with a small lip brush when applying." Plus, it's versatile: wear it layered on top of matte lipstick for extra shine, or wear it alone for a sheer, high-shine look.

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Buxom Full-On Lip Polish

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Blended with vitamins A and E, this lip gloss has a serious plumping effect and it gives your lips a lustrous shine. Just know that the plumpers are definitely active—you might get surprised by how tingly your lips are.

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Nars Lip Gloss

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This nourishing formula has a doe-foot applicator that makes gliding it on easy.It also has moisturizing ingredients and is very long-lasting. "One of my favorite shades is Orgasm," says Adler. "It's so pretty on its own or under a pinky coral lip."

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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss

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This enhancing gloss will give you instant volume and a noticeable shine. It's a makeup kit staple for Synnott, who says you can wear it with or without liner and it'll look gorgeous either way.

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Roen Beauty Kiss My…Liquid Lip Balm

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"This is my go-to gloss for the red carpet because it looks shiny like a gloss but feels more like a balm on the lips," says Synnott. "The formula isn’t sticky so it's perfect for special events. Plus, it's clean and full of nourishing ingredients that hydrate the lips."

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Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss

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If juicy lips are the goal, this pick by Hourglass is a game-changer. "The formula is so highly pigmented that it’s like a lipstick, lip gloss, and lip liner all in one," raves Synnott.

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Smashbox Gloss Angeles

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Look to this iconic pick from Mac Cosmetics for a classic glossy pout. "This stuff is no joke. It's formulated not to seep into the lips, so it plumps up lines on the lips and makes any lip color look so juicy," Dresher says, "The thick consistency also makes lips look and feel plumper."

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Jane Iredale PureGlossLip Gloss

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Gone are the days of gritty lip glosses. Jane Iredale's ultra-creamy formula offers just a hint of color in a glossy, nearly sheer wash. PureGloss lasts all day—through breakfast meetings to Happy Hour—and even quenches dry lips when temps drop.

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Be a 10 Belong to Me Lip Gloss

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We can't decide what we love more about this gloss: its angled tip for seamless application, the opaque color, or the no-feather formula that doesn't budge.

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Tower28 ShineOn Lip Jelly

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Tower28's ShineOn Lip Jelly is lightweight and buildable, which is likely why it has achieved icon status on social media. Think of this formula as a hybrid of your favorite lip gloss and lip oil. The texture is smooth as can be, with no tackiness. Plus, the blend of rosehip, raspberry, and apricot kernel oil gives your lips an extra dose of hydration with every swipe.

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Dibs Beauty Go To Glossy Balm

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"This lip balm/lip gloss hybrid has the prettiest pearly flecks in it, making it a unique combination for both lip care and lip beauty," Dresher says, "My favorite part? The lasting power of the color and shine compared to other brands."

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