lip gloss
noun
plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip gloss …—
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The roomy main compartment fits full-size products, while small interior pockets along the sides help keep lip glosses and mini products nice and organized.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
The front features one larger and one smaller flap pocket compartments, ideal for storing earbuds and lip gloss, while your larger items like a wallet, a phone, and sunglasses can also be stashed away in the main compartment.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The multi-hyphenate kept the drama going with her glam look, embracing ‘90s beauty with a bold brown lip liner, a neutral lipstick, and a lip gloss on top.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick has slowly been gaining popularity as the better alternative.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
The front features one larger and one smaller flap pocket compartments, ideal for storing earbuds and lip gloss, while your larger items like a wallet, a phone, and sunglasses can also be stashed away in the main compartment.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The multi-hyphenate kept the drama going with her glam look, embracing ‘90s beauty with a bold brown lip liner, a neutral lipstick, and a lip gloss on top.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick has slowly been gaining popularity as the better alternative.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lip gloss
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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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