Lip gloss may seem like a throwback to your high school or middle school years, but like tiny sunglasses and fanny packs, lip gloss is back in a big way. And the latest high-shine, non-sticky formulas are perfect for brides.
In addition to their luster, glosses are moisturizing, flattering, and lightweight—making them just the product to have stashed in your makeup bag for your summer wedding or bachelorette party. And regardless of your personal bridal style, there's a gloss to suit every bride's beauty look. There are shimmery and sheer formulas—perfect for layering over your favorite lipstick—and pigmented, opaque formulas for brides who want to skip the lipstick, but still want a rich color. You could also rock a barely-there gloss all on its own. After all, what better way to top off a glowing, natural wedding-day look than with a bit of extra shine?
Below, we've rounded up our favorite non-sticky, ultra-glossy formulas at every price point—including some picks that clock in at under $5! Keep scrolling to see our favorite lip glosses for brides.
Glossier Lip Gloss
Glossier, known best for their "no-makeup" makeup, introduced this glassy gloss that can be worn alone or slicked on top of your favorite lip color. The clear gloss contains vitamin E, so lips stay soft, moisturized, and super shiny.
SHOP NOW: Glossier, $14
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Made to flatter every skin tone, this shimmering, sheer formula goes on glossy with one easy swipe. The non-sticky and lightweight gloss is also enriched with shea butter for soft, smooth lips.
SHOP NOW: Sephora, $18
NYX Butter Gloss in Angel Food Cake
Brides-to-be know that wedding planning can get pricey—but your wedding-day makeup doesn't have to be. Case in point? NYX's Butter Gloss is just under $5! While the mauve shade looks great on its own, it's also perfect for layering on top of pink lipstick shades.
SHOP NOW: Target, $3.79
Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer in So Hot
This vivid orange-red shade is perfect for brides who want a bold hue, but aren't necessarily into the look or feel of lipstick. The opaque, pigmented gloss glides on smooth and stays put without feathering or drying.
SHOP NOW: Target, $6.89
Lime Crime Wet Cherry Lip Gloss in Sweet Cherry
This sheer mauve hue is lightweight enough to be comfortably worn alone or on top of a similar shade. These cherry-scented glosses are ultra shiny for a glistening, wet finish.
SHOP NOW: Ulta, $18
ColourPop Ultra Gloss Lip in Flying Horses
If you're on the hunt for a natural gloss, look no further. This barely-there dusty rose gloss provides the perfect amount of color and shine. The formula is infused with jojoba oil to moisturize and plump lips, leaving you with a natural, full, and glossy look.
SHOP NOW: ColourPop, $6
Pat McGrath Labs Lust Lip Gloss in Divine Rose
Legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath is constantly expanding on her runway-worthy (and wedding-worthy) makeup line. The latest launch from her brand is a collection of high shine glosses in a gel formula that prevents stickiness. Our pick, Divine Rose, is a sheer rosy hue with subtle shimmer that can be layered over your favorite lipstick or liner.
SHOP NOW: Sephora, $28
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Sepia
If you're a fan of Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipsticks, you'll be happy to learn that the brand also has glosses to pair with some of their shades, allowing you to mix and match. Our personal favorite is Sepia, a warm brown that also comes in the liquid lipstick formula.
SHOP NOW: Sephora, $16
Milani Amore Shine Liquid Lip Color in Crush
Milani's glossy liquid lip color provides full, pigmented coverage and mirror-like shine. The pigmented gloss comes in 12 shades, but our favorite is Crush, a soft pink perfect for brides.
SHOP NOW: Ulta, $8.99
