Makenzie Miller

Lip gloss is a crucial part to many people’s everyday looks. Their glosses give them the effect of having fuller and more elegant looking lips. Most makeup brands have a lip gloss that they carry, but the big question is which one is the best. There are different plumping, sparkly, and shiny lip glosses out there and there is definitely one for everyone. Many gloss lovers have very strong opinions on the brand and type of lip gloss that they prefer.

Sophomore Mary Ferguson stands strong behind her lip gloss because that is just how much she loves it. She uses the Gloss Glam lip gloss and may just be its biggest supporter. Ferguson gets her lip gloss at the beauty supply store and will make special trips there just for one item: her lip gloss. She loves this lip gloss because it keeps her lips very moisturized throughout the day. This gloss gives her the right amount of shine with no plump because she is not the biggest fan of plumping gloss. “I feel like my lips are big enough without any plump, but if that’s what works for you then you should use it,” Ferguson said. She does not want to try any new glosses because she feels as if she has already found the perfect gloss for her. 

You will never catch senior Sophie Wilson without her favorite lip go-to on. She uses the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. “I chose this gloss because it keeps my lips from getting chapped and also gives me a shine like gloss,” Wilson said. This balm is on the pricier side of $24, but if you ask Sophie it is worth the price. She gets this balm at Sephora and loves how hydrating it is along with its sweet smell. It is labeled as pink sugar, but Wilson thinks it smells like a cupcake.  The butter balm does not have any sparkle, which makes it perfect for Wilson because she feels like sparkly gloss is tacky. The next balm that Wilson is very excited to try is the Rhode Butter Balm. 

Sophomore Mccall Hollie is a lip gloss supporter for life. She always has her favorite lip glosses on her, ready to use, at all times. Her favorite gloss has to be either the Covergirl Yummy gloss in the shade My Strawbooty or the shimmery Diamond Lip Plumper by Physicians Formula. Hollie loves these glosses because it doesn’t give her too much shine, but still gives her the full effect she is looking for. “I prefer clear lip gloss with just a slight tint so it looks natural,” Hollie said. She always goes to Target when she is searching for a new tube of either of these glosses, and they come at very affordable prices. They are both under $10. Hollie would love to test out the Fenty Beauty lip gloss that is sold at Ulta next time she is on the hunt for a new signature gloss.

Junior Nicole Phelps has been using the Dior Lip Glow Oil that she saw on social media and has not regretted her choice of purchasing it. Phelps loves this lip oil because it is very smooth yet is very long-lasting so you do not have to waste product. The Dior oil is not cheap by any means, but all of its positive reviews and popularity prove that it is worth the expense. You can find this product at Sephora and other beauty stores for about $40. Phelps loves to have a tinted lip product because she feels as if it brings color to her face. She does like a sparkly gloss, but only a little or she feels as if it is too much. “I like wearing lip gloss because it makes my lips look shiny, and it gives them a tint of color,” Phelps said. The next lip product that Phelps would like to introduce to her everyday routine is the Fenty Beauty Lip Gloss.

Sophomore Carleigh Setliff has been using the NYX Fat Oil lip gloss, and she feels as if it is one of the best out there. She is not a supporter of sparkly gloss, which makes this gloss even more perfect for her because it is all shine. She had heard about this brand on TikTok and loved the effect that it gave to others, which only made her want to try it more. She often buys the NYX gloss at Walmart, Target, and sometimes Amazon if she can’t find the time to shop. “I’m a tad broke, so I go for the cheaper ones that still work and last,” Setliff said. She feels that even though this gloss is only $10, it still has everything she is looking for in a lip gloss. The next lip gloss that you will see Setliff wearing is the Beauty Creations Plump and Pout gloss. 

We have many lip gloss lovers at THS that you can always count on to have the latest trendy gloss on them. There are many brands and lines to choose from at very affordable prices. There are companies like Maybelline, NYX, Physicians Formula, and many more that sell good quality glosses. Whether you are looking for the right shine, color, or sparkle there is always something out there that will suit your needs.