I am a lip gloss gal through and through. I have a few lipstick formulas that I enjoy but I reach for lip glosses more than anything else. That being said, I have had to rethink my collection now that I am in my late 40’s. My lips are drier and have more lines so I have had to seek out formulas that can help with this. I have amassed a group of glosses, tinted lip oils and liquid lip balms that I really love for mature lips. I lump them all together in the same lip gloss category but there are certain distinctions for each formula. In today’s post, I am going to share the 9 formulas that I love for mature lips along with swatches of me wearing each one. I will have listed in the swatches which shade I am wearing for reference.
Lip Glosses I Love for Mature Lips
Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
Westman Atelier products are an absolute must try for mature skin types. The formulations really impress me while the shade options are absolutely beautiful. This Liquid Lip Balm is a buildable formula that gives great color payoff while feeling weightless on the lips. It’s the perfect mix between a lip gloss and lip balm that makes the lips both feel and look great.
Sarah Creal Beauty No Further Questions Smoothing Peptide Lip Gloss
This lip gloss has become my all time holy grail formula. It’s creamy and intensely nourishing while the pigment is just opaque enough to give the perfect amount of color. They are designed to be slightly plumping but with no tingling or stinging. The finish is very glossy and reflective. But it doesn’t move around throughout the day settling into lines or bleeding past my lip line.
Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss
The most blurring formula out of this entire list is the Lawless Forget the Filler Line Smoothing Gloss. The name is spot on because it truly does smooth out any lines. All of the shades are a jelly-like texture that provide a sheer glass-like finish to the lips. While the formula is thicker than some of the others in this list, it doesn’t feel tacky or heavy on the lips.
Jones Road Beauty Lip Recharge
For the tiniest bit of color, the Jones Road Beauty Lip Recharge is a great option. They are similar to the Lawless gloss in that they give a very glassy finish to the lips but with only a hint of color. There is a minty fresh scent which I personally love + a metal applicator that feels amazing on the lips.
Ilia Beauty Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss
Closer to a lip oil than a gloss, these feel like virtually nothing when on the lips. If the feel of something on your lips is not appealing, this could be a great option. With the texture of a lightweight lip oil, these feel comfortable and moisturizing on the lips while providing the perfect amount of tint. Not quite a stain but they do dry down a bit on the lips leaving color without a ton of shine.
Hung Vanngo Beauty Glossy Lip Hue Hydrating Lip Shine
While not technically a lip gloss, I still wanted to include this in the list. I refer to this as a lip lacquer because of it’s intense color payoff and thick formula. Almost like a liquid lipstick but a tad bit less heavy. But even with such a rich formula, this still feels weightless on the lips. The trick to loving this lip hue is to apply a small amount and build up slightly if needed. Less is more with this product.
Colourpop So Juicy Plumping Glossy Lip Oil
This is a plumping lip oil that feels more like a gloss. You can feel the plumping effect in a cooling way rather than a burning way. It’s not uncomfortable at all so I hardly notice it. This is one of the most opaque lip glosses I own! The formula really hugs the lips making it one the longest wearing formulas in this list. High shine, great pigment and a blurring formula make this one of my all time favorite lip gloss formulas.
Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
If you do not prefer a traditional lip gloss but still want a bit of shine, a tinted lip oil is a great option. The Merit Shade Slick applies like a gloss but has a ton of slip to it so you immediately feel the oil texture. It’s comfortable and hydrating though not incredibly long wearing which I don’t mind. They are a great “no makeup makeup” option for those who want something nourishing with only a hint of shine.
mph Top Coat Hydrating Lip Gloss
Even though I just began testing this, I already knew I wanted to add it to the list. There is a “grip” to this gloss which I really love because it allows the product to last a bit longer than most glosses. The color payoff is close to opaque with just one swipe but doesn’t feel too thick. The finish on these is moderately shiny though they feel incredibly moisturizing which I love.
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