25 Non-Sticky Lip Glosses We're Wearing Again and Again (2024)

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Hallie Gould

Hallie Gould is Byrdie's editor in chief + GM. She has a decade's worth of experience as a writer and editor, and her bylines can be found in such publications as ELLE, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle.

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Updated on June 06, 2024 12:32PM

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Jaleesa Jaikaran

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Reviewed byJaleesa Jaikaran

Jaleesa Jaikaran is a New York-based makeup artist who specializes in the transformative powers makeup can have.

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Lip gloss is a wonderful thing. It's shiny and shimmery, glinty, and ethereal. It can be sultry or subtle, and oftentimes it'll even plump your lips as you wear it. A lot of the time, lip gloss can also be sticky. So much so that we have horror stories of our hair, faces, and any other opposable limbs getting stuck, smudged, or practically glued to the product on our lips. It's annoying—especially on a windy day—and we're done dealing with it.

Luckily, cosmetics companies have gotten the hint. Brands have started formulating offerings that are lightweight, moisturizing, and, yes, you guessed, non-sticky. So to celebrate, we've rounded up our favorites of the lot, each one offering up long-lasting wear, pretty shades, and a lot less goop. We also spoke with celebrity makeup artist Courtney Hart and makeup artist Renée Loiz, founder of Color May Vary, for their favorite glosses.

Keep scrolling for 25 of our top picks of non-sticky lip glosses that won't stick to your hair, face...and life.

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Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss

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Charlotte TilburyCollagen Lip Bath Gloss$35.00

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Inspired by thefilters certain apps offer to plump up your lips (whether or not you're for or against digitally enhancing your face, you have to admit it's an astute jumping-off point for product formulation), Charlotte Tilbury's formula envelops your lips with firming marine collagen for a hybrid experience that feels just as much like a treatment as it does makeup. Mustard sprout extract hydrates, plumps, and enhances lip volume to define the contours of your lips and create a fuller appearance while a blend of coconut oil and peppermint extract nourishes, softens, and creates a cool, fresh feeling directly after you apply.Then, the pearlescent pigments come into play, offering a milky, pink sheen that reflects light, making your lips look fuller.

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Fenty Beauty by RihannaGloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer$20.00

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"The one lipgloss that is always in my set bag is Fenty Gloss Bomb," says Hart. "It is smooth, hydrating, and adds the perfect amount of color to the lip. My most used colors areFu$$y (a shimmering pink) and Fenty Glow (a rosy nude)."

Conditioning shea butter hydrates throughout the entire time you wear it while the peach-vanilla scent is warm and sweet, drenching your lips in a sparkly party. It's like a dewy highlight for your lips. Then again, would you expect any less? It was handpicked by Rihanna.

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Glossier Lip Gloss

Glossier's lip gloss is a consistently wonderful go-to. It's clear, it's pocket-sized, and gives off a cushiony, crystal clear shine without any of the heavy, gluey feeling other products leave behind. It's also formulated with vitamin E to moisturize as it shimmers.

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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss

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DiorAddict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss$35.00

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For instant volume and shine, try Dior's invigorating lip plumper. It offers a blend of collagen- and marine-based fillers to smooth and moisturize your skin, leaving your lips super glossy and voluptuous-looking after the first application. Then, after two weeks of consistent use, your lips will look noticeably more defined. That and it feels cooling, smells of vanilla mint, and serves up a pretty sheer pink tint.

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Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy

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KopariCoconut Lip Glossy$14.00

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Kopari's balm offers a glossy, melty shine that isn't sticky in the slightest. "Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy is high shine, super smooth, and smells incredible," says Hart. "Love using this when I prep my clients' skin for a red carpet."

It's a blend of coconut oil, vitamin E, and shea butter to keep dryness at bay (no matter the season). I reapply a few times during the day and haven't experienced that dry, chapped feeling since I bought it. It feels like a balm but looks like a gloss, the best type of low-key hybrid product I can think of. Plus, it smells like vacation.

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Chapstick Total Hydration Vitamin Enriched Lip Oil

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ChapstickTotal Hydration Vitamin Enriched Lip Oil$5.00

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I use about a million lip balms in a day (my bag, coat, and desk are filled with them), but this one is my most recent favorite because, like the Kopari option, it applies like a gloss (with none of the goopiness). It's made with vitamins C and E, as well as omegas-3, -6, and -9 to replenish your lip's hydration levels. It also comes in a few different tints if that strikes your fancy.

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Pat McGrath Labs Lust Lip Gloss

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Pat McGrath LabsLust Lip Gloss$28.00

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Leave it to Pat McGrath to cloak your lips in a never-sticky gel formulation lip gloss that offers soothing and smoothing propertiesandepic shades."Pat’s gloss line has an incredible shade range that can instantly transform any lip," says Hart. "A mainstay in my kit and love using these on myself as well."

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WhollyGloss Luxury Lip Gloss

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WhollyGlossLuxury Lip Gloss$18.00

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Loiz loves the WhollyGloss Luxury Lip Gloss Nude lip glosses for their "subtle shimmer" and "healing ingredients like aloe to soothe dry lips."

"No stickiness to be found! These glosses are so smooth and can also be used on the eyes. Love a 2-in-1 product," she says.

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Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm

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Westman AtelierLiquid Lip Balm Clean$38.00

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"Westman Atelier Liquid Lip Balm Clean beauty lip gloss balm has six of the most perfect tinted lip colors," says Loiz. "It has a gel-oil texture and leaves behind no stickiness whatsoever! This is a must-have for those who like the just-bitten lip look and there’s a shade for every skin tone."

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm

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LaneigeLip Glowy Balm$17.00

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balms are the perfect choice for high gloss (yet non-sticky!) color. These balms keep lips hydrated with murumuru and shea butters. "They look and smell incredible," says Hart.

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Tower 28 ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly

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Tower 28ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly$15.00

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"My favorite glosses amongst my clients by far," says Loiz of these juicy glosses that are made with plant-based ingredients. "I’m constantly restocking my kit with these Lip Jellies! We love how easily they glide on and feel so silky on the lips. Comes in five semi-sheer nude shades."

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Saint Jane Luxury Lip Shine

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Saint JaneLuxury Lip Shine$28.00

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"This is a lip gloss that truly nourishes lips while adding just a slight touch of color," says Loiz of the Saint Jane Luxury Lip Shine. "There are only eight ingredients in this luxury lip gloss that soothe and calm the lips. She says these glosses can even be used as a night lip treatment.

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NARS Afterglow Lip Shine

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NarsAfterglow Lip Shine$26.00

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Nars Afterglow Lip Gloss will give you a pigmented look with a high-shine, yet non-sticky, formula. As a bonus, these glosses contain vitamin E-infused raspberry seed oil for soft lips. Hart is a fan of these lip glosses, saying her favorite colors are Giza and Turkish Delight (pictured).

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Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper

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Too FacedLip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper$29.00

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If you want a high-shine, non-sticky lip gloss that also plumps your lips, Hart recommends the Too Faced Lip Injection series. "They have a full color range now as well as the original clear," she says. This formula promises to both plump and hydrate lips.

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MAKEUP BY MARIO MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum

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Makeup By MarioMoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum$22.00

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Leave it to Kim Kardashian's makeup artist to create a line of perfectly glossy, hydrating, plumping, and non-sticky lip glosses....ahem, serums. These shades sell out fast, thanks to their popularity on TikTok.

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About Face Light Lock Lip Gloss

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About FaceLight Lock Lip Gloss$18.00

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Singer Halsey created this line of fun makeup, including these high-shine lip glosses. Infused with coconut oil, peppermint, and lavender, these vegan lip glosses come in 17 shades, ranging from a soft pearl to a translucent blue.

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NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss

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NYX Professional MakeupButter Gloss$5.00

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The NYX Butter Gloss is a best-selling product for several reasons. It is inexpensive, available in a wide variety of shades, offers beautiful glossy color, and is non-sticky to boot. With over 67,000 (and counting!) positive reviews on Amazon, it wouldn't hurt to try out a few shades.

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Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss

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LancômeJuicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss$20.00

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The Juicy Tubes are perfect for throwing into your purse when you want a glossy, yet non-sticky lip shine. Available in seven colors, this product promises four hours of hydrated lips.

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Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss

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RimmelStay Glossy Lip Gloss$2.00

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At just $2 per tube, you can have fun trying out one of the 14 available shades in Rimmel's Stay Glossy Lip Gloss. This bestselling product delivers a high-shine glossy color that won't stick to your hair.

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Milk Makeup Odyssey Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss

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Milk MakeupOdyssey Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss$26.00

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This non-sticky lip oil comes in 8 shades that will nourish your lips with ingredients such as Jojoba Oil and Goji Berry Extract — apply liberally feel your lip hydration goals elevate in seconds.

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Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil

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GisouHoney Infused Hydrating Lip Oil$28.00

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Give your lips a high shine finish without the stickiness, this lip oil glides on like a dream and is formulated with hyaluronic acid and a pretty shimmering finish, too.

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Saie Beauty Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil

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Saie BeautyGlossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil$22.00

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Lip oil meets high-shine gloss in this formulation from Saie Beauty, the 6 shades range from nearly clear to a beautiful berry tone, you might want to grab a few different colors once you see how luxurious this product actually feels on your pout.

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Kosas Plump + Juicy Lip Booster Buttery Treatment

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KosasPlump + Juicy Lip Booster Buttery Treatment$25.00

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Packed with rich, fatty acids to plump and nourish your lips, this lip booster will be a staple in your makeup bag from the start. Apply liberally and live your best lip-plumped life.

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Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss With Squalane

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Armani BeautyPrisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane$38.00

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Lock in hydration with this non-sticky lipgloss infused with hydrating squalane that leaves your lips soft for up to 24 hours. Wear alone or as a finishing topper to any lipstick color for added shine and moisture.

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ILIA Beauty Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil

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ILIA BeautyBalmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil$26.00

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Hyaluronic acid gives this cushiony lip oil it's hydrating benefits while Meadowfoam Seed Oil helps to lock in moisture. Use in place of a lipstick if your lips are especially dry, the color payoff is lovely.

FAQ

  • What Makes Lipgloss Sticky?

    The finish of lipgloss is based on the ingredients included in the formulation. Polybutene and polyisobutene are commonly found in lipglosses that can sometimes cause a sticky finish.

  • Are Lip Plumpers Supposed to Be Sticky?

    Lip plumpers are formulated slightly different than lipgloss and technically aren't supposed to be as sticky as their gloss counterparts. Because plumpers are meant to fully absorb into the lip to start working, they are often missing the silicon and other ingredients lipgloss have that sometimes cause stickiness.

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