15 Best Brands of Lip Gloss With Shimmer

Lip Glosses are back in trend. And with a lot more glam, shimmer and oomph! The new generation lip glosses are less gluey obviously, but also offer the right amount of mega-watt shine, blend, shimmer, and moisture when worn. Given we are spoilt for choices, finding the one for you might be a tad bit difficult. Fret not, for we have done all the research for you to save you the hassle, the next time you are looking for one. Check out our list of the best brands of lip gloss with shimmer to help you shine your way through every event. Here you can also check best brands of lip gloss In India.

List Of 15 Best Brands of Lip Gloss with Shimmer

1. Lakme Absolute

The Lakme Absolute Pump and Shine lip gloss is a highly pigmented lip stain with a glossy shine. It is shimmery, gives a delicate coating on your lips, and is suitable for all skin tones. Moreover, It has a good staying power and is dermatologically tested. Its smooth gliding consistency with a revolutionary 3D gloss all packed in a reasonable pricing starting Rs 400 onwards, makes it our favourite find.

It is available in trendy and glamourous shades of:

• Candy Shine
• Rose Shine
• Beige Shine
• Plum Shine
• Cherry Shine

2. Colorbar Cosmetics

Colorbar cosmetics was launched in 2004 and has since then taken the beauty industry by a storm. It boasts the largest colour portfolio, innovative products, and a dedicated cruelty free range to boost user experience.

Colorbar’s Starlit Lip Gloss Glare is a dermatologically tested lip gloss. Despite its lustrous high pigment finish, this gloss is super lightweight and can be easily worn over your usual lipstick to perk up your party looks. It is enriched with lotus flower extracts and the creamy formula stays on your lips with a smooth finish. Best of all, it is free from parabens and is a cruelty free product that is priced at Rs 337 onwards.

This lip gloss is available in a variety of colours to choose from:

• Champagne
• Gold
• Pink
• Silver
• Red

3. Sugar Cosmetics

Launched in the year 2012, Sugar has garnered huge success – thanks to its versatile palette and affordable pricing. From eye makeup to face and lip care products, Sugar Cosmetics has it all in their kitty.

The Sugar Cosmetics Princess Aurora lip gloss features a non sticky formula and delivers an intense shine and colour payoff. Besides its opaque nature and pigmented shine, this gloss is teeming with Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E to keep your lips nourished and hydrated. It lasts through the day and gives your lips a fuller look to ace the pout in your selfies. This golden beige lip gloss is priced at Rs 499.

4. My Glamm

My Glamm products are formulated with natural actives to deliver a nourishing and smooth high impact make up. Additionally, their products are cruelty free.

The Hi Shine lip gloss by My Glamm is a fruity lip gloss with a long lasting shine. It features a new generation film former that creates a veil over your lips when applied. This lip gloss is infused with pearls that create different shades when light hits your lips. Additionally, it is free from preservatives, and mineral oils. You can get them in between Rs 410 – 900 as per the shade.

It is available in some glamourous shades of :

• Copper Rose
• Ravishing Red
• Gold Dust
• Retro Romance
• Modern Muse
• Rose Lustre

5. Renee

Renee is Aashka Goradia’s venture that came into being in the year 2018 and since then has contributed massively to the cosmetic world with its wonderful offerings. This is cruelty free brand that makes sulphate and paraben free products.

Its See Me Shine lip gloss shades give your lips a plump, and fuller look. The gloss delivers translucent shine and moisturises the lips when worn. These sultry shades are available in a range of Rs 299 to Rs 569 on Amazon. You can choose from 4 exquisite colours :

• Pink Pow Wow
• Bloody Red
• Nice and Nude
• Pucker Up Peach

6. Rimmel London

Founded in 1834, Rimmel London is a British cosmetic brand that was known for its perfumes and mascaras. What started as the first non-toxic mascara brand, has now pushed its boundaries to create new cosmetic products for the beauty world.

Their Stay Glossy Lip Gloss is available in 14 shades to elevate your looks for very mood and style. These glosses are designed with an Advanced Shine Extend technology that gives your lips a polished shiny look that offers a staying power of 6 hours. Aside the diva look it offers, this lip gloss pampers your lips with its deep moisturising formula. You can get the 120 Non Stop Glamour for Rs 1574.

7. Revlon

A blowup of weightless colour with the right amount of glow, shimmer, and silkiness which outshines everything but you! It can be your daily go lip gloss brand because of its natural colours. It contains Agave, Moringa oil, and Cupuacu butter, all of which hydrate the lips while adding a glossy shine. This lip gloss is available in 24 delightful shades.

• Snow Pink (205)
• Super Natural (215)

These are the most recommended natural shades for you.

8. M.A.C

They have the perfect day-look lip glosses for you ranging from Rs 1,000-1,200. Choose your tint and shimmer according to your skin tone. The shimmer in M.A.C lip-glosses is like a gold powder soaked in a gloss, which feels completely weightless on your lips.

If you have a natural beige to honey glow complexion, you should run for the bright pink and orange shades. Some of the conventional shades for your skin tone are:

• Girl About Town
• Morange
• Rebel
• Russian Red
• Baby’s A Vamp

On the other hand, if you have a slightly darker to bronze tone complexion you should go for the darker shades, which are:

• Dirty Dark Martini
• Purple Mocha
• Saucy Little Thing
• Chestnut
• Desire

That’s not all, M.A.C has a wide range of lipgloss shades suitable for quirky to office looks. Choose wisely and shine on.

9. Maybelline New York

Glitter Up Lip Gloss gives a statement glitter look with all the quirky popping shades for your lips.

Not only do they have these quirky shades but also cute, and elegant shades for you to highlight your lips. Buy these fantastic shades in the most reasonable price range of Rs 400-500.

For an edgy look, look out for the mentioned tints:

• Gold Boost
• Shadow Hunter
• Steamy Nights
• Spell-Struck

10. Kylie Cosmetics

The Kylie Cosmetics Lip Gloss tube itself shows the shimmer as a very light golden hue. It comes in a price range of Rs 700-1,000 The brush applicator is quite easy to use and creates a balanced finish with one swipe. The gloss formula has a mild fragrance and a very cream like texture.

Here’s a list of lip gloss shades from Kylie Cosmetics for you:

• Cup Cake
• Glitz
• Literally
• Snow Sparkle
• Klear
• Posie K (Highly recommended for all skin types and occasions)
• Naughty
• Cinnamon
• Juniper
• Jolly

11. Huda Beauty

The Huda Beauty Lip Strobe collection has 16 shades according to your preferences. The gloss has a light touch and a shimmery texture overall. The gloss gives you an even coverage with minimal settling. The Lip Strobe comes in a range of Rs 1,200-1,300.

This set has a sheer base coverage to all its shades. Choose yours according to the sheer base list given below:

Semi- Sheer:

• Posh – a semi-sheer white gold
• Enchanting – a semi-sheer prismatic white with pink reflections
• Ritzy – semi-sheer champagne with gold and pink shimmers

Sheer:

• Snobby
• Shameless
• Saucey
• Foxy
• Moody

12. Fenty Beauty

Rihanna’s glass bomb category has two beautiful universal shades that are uniquely gorgeous and full of shimmer –

• Diamond Milk: Shimmering pearl
• Fenty Glow: Shimmering rose nude

These two shades are intended to look desirable on distinct skin colours. And indeed, it’s unquestionably superb and lustrous with loads of shimmer.

13. Chanel

The new Rouge Coco Gloss range of lip glosses ranging from Rs 2,000 to 2,200 is the improved version that is more hydrating with a shimmery polish and plump feeling. The lip glosses can either be applied on their own or as a layer of top coat over your lipsticks to change its shade.

Some of the recommended shades from this lot are:

• Decadent
• Amuse Bouche
• Caramel
• Bourgeoisie
• Caresse

 14. Covergirl

If you are looking for a lip gloss in the range of INR 400-500 plopping with shimmer, you should go for Covergirl Lipglosses. It gives you the perfect radiance, shine, and intense true-to-tube tone without all of that stickiness. The conditioning formula of these lip glosses moisturizes your lips and gives you the adequate silkiness. The formula is also weightless.

Shades that we highly recommend to you are:

• Craving Cranberries
• Berrylicious
• Juicy Fruit
• Sweet Strawberry
• Fruitylicious

15. Nykaa

Last but not least, Nykaa Cosmetics are new in the running but are effectively an outstanding and promising brand. The Nykaa High Shine Lipgloss is a value for money deal at Rs 500 onwards. It is glossy with an adequate amount of shimmer for the everyday look.

FAQs Answered about The Best Brands of Lip Gloss

1. What is shimmer lip gloss?

Shimmer lip glosses are the usual lip glosses with transparent shimmer and glitters. Shimmer lip glosses are a perfect pick for adding some oomph to your looks for a late night party or a cocktail event.

2. How do I make my own lip gloss?

DIY lip glosses and balms are slowly catching up on us. With just a few items available in your pantry, you can customise a lip gloss for yourself.

You will need:

• Beeswax
• Plant based oil such as coconut, olive, sunflower
• Vitamin E capsules or oil
• If you wish to add some fragrance and colours – add essential oils, a food flavouring extract
• You can also add juice of beet, old lipstick nubs for an added colour

Method:

• Microwave the beeswax till it melts.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the plant oil.
• Now mix the vitamin E oil
• If you wish to add an essence, add 1-2 drops of the essential oil.
• Stir well and pour it into the tubs. Your DIY lip gloss is ready.

3. What is the purpose of lip gloss?

As opposed to loud lipsticks, a lip gloss works like a balm and highlights your lips in a very understated way. A lip gloss does it all in a small stick. It gives your lips a shine, keeps them hydrated, gives them a fuller look, and goes with almost every dress and style. With lip glosses being reinvented with new formulas, you can also get them with natural actives that provide nourishment to your lips, add colour, and last for a long time.

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