11 lush lip glosses that deliver beautiful shine without the stickiness

As if the Ciaté London Pump Plump Plumping Gloss needs any introduction right? Well, technically this is a reintroduction because this gloss has had a little bit of work done. Yep, that’s right this makeup kit favourite had a revamp. The hyaluronic acid formula has been boosted with a triple R complex that replenishes, renews and rejuvenates your pout. If we were you, we’d snag some quick; this stuff has a tendency to fly off of shelves with lightning speed. 

$29 at MECCA

We may not all be able to pull off Billie Eilish's green hair, but we can swipe on her favourite lip gloss. The singer recently revealed her love for this non-sticky balm-gloss hybrid via an Instagram Live, and considering it's loaded with shea butter and coconut oil and smells like coconutty-vanilla-y heaven, it's no surprise she's a fan.

$19.68 at Revolve

Reach for this one if you’re after a luxurious clear lip gloss, nourishing lip balm and pout-plumping formula in one single swipe. You'll get glossy sheen, a little help in the volume-enhancing department, and a subtle tint that boosts your lips' natural colour, thanks to the formula's ability to respond to your skin's unique chemistry. Fancy, huh?

$50 at Sephora

We came for the oil-enriched formula and multi-dimensional shine factor, but we stayed for the fact that there are 32 shades in every colour (from frosty blue to gleaming toffee) and finish (high-shine, shimmer, glitter, you name it) under the sun. Picking a favourite is near impossible, but this iridescent purple sure comes close.

$46 at Sephora

There's zero need to feel guilty re: ditching balm for gloss with this formula – it offers all the lip-conditioning benefits of vitamin E and murumuru butter along with the glimmering sheen of a gloss packed with light-reflecting pigments. The shades are also designed to complement the brand's highlighter and blush ranges, so if you're into a tonal vibe, you know where to go...

$38.95 at Kogan

This creamy gloss smells like straight-up sugar and offers just the right amount of shine (AKA somewhere between super subtle and Vegas showgirl), so it's basically everything you've been craving. Despite its buttery smooth formula (that's delightfully non-sticky by the way), it actually lasts for hours, but hey the cute mini tube sure doesn't hurt in terms of toting it around for touchups.

$9.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty

If it’s megawatt shine and a touch of plumping you’re after, this one definitely delivers; it contains the brand's Volulip™ technology to amplify natural shape without the sting-factor of most plumping glosses. Its shade range spans from everyday neutrals to statement brights, so there's something for everyone, and the formula is beautifully hydrating, thanks to avocado oil and hyaluronic acid.

$43 at MECCA

A wash of colour with wet-look shine packed in? Yes, please. It pulls plumping benefits from hyaluronic acid spheres, so the fullness factor is definitely there, too. It looks stunning solo, there's no doubt, but it also offers an impressive smoothing effect that means it's gorgeous layered over lipstick (especially if your fave formula tends to settle into lip lines).

$55 at MECCA

Harbouring some fears about peachy pink being more girly than grown-up? This option will help you shake them off once and for all; it's shimmery but doesn't look 'cheap' in the slightest (that's the Patrick Ta effect for you). Camila Cabello also shared with GQ that it's one of her handbag essentials; a ringing endorsement.

$35.52 at Cult Beauty

This outrageously silky formula has been the MVG (most valued gloss) in many a beauty editor's bag over the years, and it still stands strong as one of our very favourites. Why? It's comfortable, nourishing as hell, and the shade lineup is wildly versatile. FYI, this colour is called 'Orgasm'; you may have heard of it's blush bestie...

$34 at MECCA

The perfect non-sticky option that adds just the right amount of shine to any lip look, it also happens to be Olivia Rodrigo's go-to gloss. And hey, considering her perfectly shiny pout (and the fact that her lips never stick together even when she's singing), that's enough for us.

$22.39 at Revolve