I ordered this because I’m tired of reapplying lip gloss every time I take a sip of iced coffee. Revlon promised 16-hour wear on a gloss — I called bullshit.
It survived a turkey sandwich and a nap. No joke. The gloss film didn’t peel off in one gross strip like the sticky ones do — it just faded evenly over 6 hours.
It’s $9.99 at Target. Called “Face Gloss” which is hilariously confusing — it’s for lips. The claim is a “glass-like finish” that locks color in place.
Cushion applicator
Feels like a tiny memory foam pillow. Doesn’t dump product on your chin.
Shine-lock technology
Sounds made up but the glossiness holds for 3+ hours before fading to a satin. That’s insane for drugstore.
12 shades
Barely any nudes. Mostly berries and reds. The shade “Glossy Mauve” is the one you want.
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This isn’t just pigment and sticky oil. They put actual skincare-grade stuff in here — which explains why my lips didn’t peel after wearing it all day.
- Vitamin E: stops that tight, cracking feeling after an hour
- Jojoba Oil: sinks in fast, doesn’t sit on top like a grease slick
- Shea Butter: makes it feel like a balm that happens to be glossy
- Hyaluronic Acid: weirdly in a gloss — but my lips looked fuller after 2 weeks
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First swipe: it’s slick but not sticky. Like melted butter on glass. It smells faintly like vanilla frosting — not chemical candy. Sinks in within 20 seconds.
Week 2: I wore it to a wedding. Through champagne, cake, and a sweaty dance floor — still had a mirror-like shine at midnight. One thing I didn’t expect: it stains my coffee cup less than any gloss I’ve ever used. That’s a small win I’ll take.
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After a month of daily use: my lips feel softer, not drier. The shine lasts through lunch. But it’s not a stain — you’ll need to touch up after a full meal.
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This is the drugstore gloss that should scare the high-end brands. It looks expensive, stays put, and doesn’t destroy your lips.