Is Lip Gloss On-Trend Again?

Is it just me or is everything that was big in the 90s suddenly on-trend again?

Brown lipstick came back in a big way, chokers became the must-have accessory and now it’s been predicted by make-up artists that lip gloss will be making its return in 2016.

So who’s ready to dust off their favourite M.A.C Lipglass and get their high-shine pout on?

Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande certainly are, after they both included a Lipglass in each of their collections with M.A.C.

If you’re an avid lipstick lover (like myself) I know you’re probably thinking that you’re going to give the shimmery, slippery lip product a miss - but don’t be so quick to dismiss it.

I’m the first one to admit that when I think of lip gloss, it’s more in a nostalgic sense; pulling the tube out of my off-the-shoulder backpack, applying a nice thick coat so I could taste the watermelon flavour and then elegantly getting my hair stuck in it as soon as the wind picked up.

BUT while it may have that 90s feel about it, the way we’ll be wearing it will be much different.

The runway, as always, shows us exactly how it’s done - and there’s nothing glittery or fruity-flavoured about it. It’s more of a muted gloss; clear, no shimmer, just lips that look deliciously wet.

Emilio Pucci

Fendi

Diane Von Furstenburg

Dolce & Gabbana

As for the formulas? You can expect those to be different too.

"The new formulas are a lot easier to work with and wear than the tacky, full-on lip glosses of the past. The precise applicators and smooth texture of the new generation of glosses makes them super easy to manipulate and build upon," says make-up artist Suzy Gerstein.

Celebrities are certainly jumping on the bandwagon, with a few recently stepping out on the red carpet with gloss-covered lips.

So if you too are ready to welcome gloss back with open arms, here are our top picks to put on your wish list for the perfect ‘wet’ look:

And similar to matte-finish lip products, the key to long-wearing, flawless-looking gloss is to prep the lips with a good scrub (like Lush Lip Scrub).

So what do you think? Will lip gloss make a comeback? Do you like the look of the trend so far?

71 Member Comments

Am1851 13 Nov 2019 7:55 AM

I wasn't aware the glossy pout even went away. Using a gloss highlights the lips as well as moisturising them, providing you are using a good gloss.

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Fefe 5 Nov 2019 10:55 PM

I love the glossy lip look. Not a fan of the new Matt lippy's as they make the lips look dry and cracked.

Margi59 19 Aug 2019 4:57 PM

Absolutely love lipglosses always wear a small dab of lipgloss on top of my lipstick. Will certainly look at the product brands mentioned.

S-P 18 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

I don't think that this look suits everyone, but it looks great on those who suit it.

Pinkalicious 9 Nov 2017 2:55 AM

Haha I am currently wearing a glossy pout while I’m reading this. I’ve used revlon- ultra hd lip lacquer in the shade sandstone. Love it and thank god the glossy pout is back

Goddess..... 7 Nov 2017 3:13 AM

Whether it's in trend or not I always wear lip gloss must keep my lips moisturise at all time's. Some of the cheaper one's are really good like Avon I've been using that one for a while now & it has good colour too. Beautiful blonde up top in photo & Kate Hudson is always gorgeous in her photo's.

caitlins_beauty 6 Nov 2017 1:49 PM

Awesome produtc reccomendations, should totally try these out.

onlyoni 19 Oct 2017 9:03 AM

I love lip gloss and have quite a few. I much prefer a gloss to a matte lipstick.

AndreaJW 19 Oct 2017 4:19 AM

It never went away

Chicklet 18 Oct 2017 11:46 PM

I like gloss as long as its not too sticky - I hate it if it sticks to my long hair!

KKDC 22 May 2017 11:43 PM

I love that Bobbi Brown Crystal Gloss. Super sticky. Stays on forever. I stay away from thin glosses. They only last minutes! Although you'll probably always catch me with a matte red lip.

annieleem 24 Apr 2017 10:30 AM

I like lipglosses its just a pain when it's a windy day haha

brooklynsmith 10 Jan 2017 9:05 PM

great read!

ashbyemma 20 Sep 2016 9:47 PM

Excellent news!

Pixie96 9 Sep 2016 3:34 PM

Gloss is good.

Jannz 15 Jun 2016 9:09 PM

Gloss is probably much easier to wear than lipstick as it suits even those with thin lips.

Shop A Everyday 6 May 2016 6:13 PM

There are lots of different types of lip glosses

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annieleex 3 Apr 2016 1:27 PM

Great article!

talk-a-lot 2 Apr 2016 4:23 PM

I have to admit lip gloss is a product I use quite a lot, I have clear, coloured and tinted gloss. It never went out of trend with me.

amaliarose 16 Mar 2016 7:54 PM

Lightly glossed natural lips are always a favourite of mine

Stensen 8 Mar 2016 6:55 PM

Glossy lips are nice, but with colour.

Karenelle 1 Mar 2016 12:10 PM

Thank gawd for that! I cant stand matt lip shades, or anything flat and dull. Bring the glossy lips ON! :)

akira 29 Feb 2016 9:21 PM

I've been getting into glosses lately again, and you're definitely correct about the formulas being much better these days! Gone are the days of the super sticky lip glosses to where your hair gets stuck to them... one of my favourites at the moment is Clarins Instant Lip Perfector :)

JL 28 Feb 2016 7:55 PM

I never stopped wearing lip gloss. To me the whole matt lip thing was a re-run of an 80's trend.

Petal 27 Feb 2016 6:08 AM

I don't think that people ever stopped wearing lip glosses. Companies are always bringing out new formulations.

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