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 TikTok star wore her blond tresses in a wavy lob, while her makeup consisted of taupe eyeshadow and lip gloss.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Over the years, the Clinique Black Honey collection has expanded to include a variety of other makeup products, including lip gloss, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and blush.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Biel wore her brunette tresses in a sleek bob, while her makeup consisted of gold eye shadow and lip gloss.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
That weekend, at the grocery store, Eliza hovered near the cosmetics wall and, almost without looking, tossed in mascara, concealer, lip gloss, and sped to the checkout, feeling furtive.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Over the years, the Clinique Black Honey collection has expanded to include a variety of other makeup products, including lip gloss, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and blush.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Biel wore her brunette tresses in a sleek bob, while her makeup consisted of gold eye shadow and lip gloss.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
That weekend, at the grocery store, Eliza hovered near the cosmetics wall and, almost without looking, tossed in mascara, concealer, lip gloss, and sped to the checkout, feeling furtive.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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