Best Lip Gloss November 2026
Find the ideal lip gloss to complete your everyday makeup routine. This independent guide lets you compare popular formulas across finishes, applicators, and hydrating benefits to find the best match for your lips.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Lip Gloss: Top 5
1
Maybelline Lifter Gloss
from £5.3212 stores
from £5.32
12 stores
2
Clarins Lip Perfector Tube
from £10.409 stores
from £10.40
9 stores
3
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss
from £9.067 stores
from £9.06
7 stores
4
NYX Lip I.V. Hydrating Gloss Stain
from £6.437 stores
from £6.43
7 stores
5
Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss
from £1.294 stores
from £1.29
4 stores
Maybelline Lifter Gloss delivers a high-shine finish with a noticeable plumping effect. Its wand applicator allows smooth and precise coverage across a wide range of neutral and vibrant shades. The formula leaves lips feeling soft with a subtle flavor.
Pros
Plumping effect for fuller lips
Wand applicator with brush
Multiple shades from clear to pink
Cons
Bulkier tube to carry around
Contains flavor which not all prefer
Clarins Lip Perfector is a nourishing lip gloss packaged in a portable squeeze tube. It combines high shine with lip-softening hydration and a subtle plumping effect. The formula features pleasant fragrance notes and comes in diverse shades, including purple and rosewood tones.
Applies until 8 Nov
£13.00
£10.40
In stock
Pros
Moisturizing formula softens lips
Easy squeeze tube applicator
Pleasant scent and flavor
Cons
Squeeze sponge tip requires cleaning
Priced higher than drugstore alternatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss offers rich color payoff and diverse finishes ranging from glitter to matte. Packaged in a compact pot, it suits detailed application using your own tools. The range includes distinct hues such as silver, brown, and deep purples.
Pros
Wide shade selection including silver
Available in shimmer and matte finishes
Flavored formula
Cons
Pot container requires brush or finger
Less hygienic for on-the-go touch-ups
NYX Lip I.V. Hydrating Gloss Stain blends the nourishing feel of a lip oil with the lasting color of a lip stain. Applied via a brush wand, it provides a glossy sheen without feeling overly heavy. The scented formula comes in versatile colors including red, beige, and purple.
Pros
Infused with nourishing lip oil
Combines gloss shine with stain tint
Convenient wand applicator
Cons
Contains added fragrance
Fewer finish variations
Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lip Gloss is a compact squeeze-tube gloss designed for quick and easy wear. It delivers an ultra-shiny finish with plumping shimmer across vibrant shades like pink, orange, and purple. The pocket-sized design makes it a practical everyday choice.
Pros
Compact squeeze tube design
Contains plumping glitter finish
Bright color options
Cons
No neutral nude or beige shades
Lacks a wand brush applicator
Compare specifications
| Type | Tube with brush | Squeeze tube | Pot | Tube with brush | Squeeze tube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Brown, Red, Orange, Transparent, Beige, Pink | Brown, Red, Orange, Beige, Pink, Purple | Silver, Brown, Red, Orange, Transparent, Beige, Pink, Purple | Brown, Red, Orange, Beige, Pink, Purple | Red, Orange, Transparent, Pink, Purple |
| Features | Flavour, Glitter, Matte, Lip plumper | Fragrance, Flavour, Glitter, Matte, Lip plumper | Flavour, Glitter, Matte | Fragrance, Lip oil | Glitter, Lip plumper |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
