Lip gloss – naturally glossy lips

Natural cosmetic lip gloss: Shine and care for your lips with carefully selected plant oils

Shiny lips that not only look good but also feel good—that’s what a natural cosmetic lip gloss makes possible. With a touch of color, intense shine and nourishing oils, it transforms your lip look in seconds. Depending on the formula, the finish ranges from sheer and subtle to bold and mirror-like. Many lip glosses combine a decorative effect with plant oils, butters and other nourishing ingredients.

What makes lip gloss shine?

Lip gloss gets its characteristic shine from ingredients that form an even, light-reflecting layer on the lips. Conventional cosmetics use mineral oils, paraffins, silicones and other polymers for this purpose. Mineral oils and paraffins come from petroleum refining; they form a protective film that can reduce moisture loss. If you prefer plant-based oils and waxes for lip care, natural cosmetics offer a wide range of alternatives with an equally beautiful shine.

Natural cosmetic lip glosses often rely on plant-based ingredients to create a radiant shine. Oils such as castor oil, cherry oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil or coconut oil soften the lips and can help retain moisture. Castor oil is especially popular because it helps create a glossy, comfortably smooth texture. Plant-based waxes such as carnauba wax and candelilla wax give the gloss consistency and form a nourishing film. Vitamin E is added to many formulas as an antioxidant. In some shades, mica—a mineral, light-reflecting ingredient—provides glitter or shimmer. Natural cosmetic lip glosses can easily match conventional products when it comes to shine and shimmer.

How do you apply lip gloss correctly?

Applying lip gloss may seem simple, but a few tips can make the result even more impressive:

1. Preparation: Well-cared-for lips are the foundation. A gentle lip scrub can remove loose flakes of skin and create a smooth surface.
2. Base: If your lips are dry, apply a little lip balm first and dab off any excess if necessary. This helps the gloss spread evenly.
3. Precise application: Use the built-in applicator or a lip brush for an even result. Start in the center and work your way toward the edges.
4. Layering: For a more intense look, you can apply several layers or apply the lip gloss over your favorite lipstick.

Our lip gloss recommendations

Our range includes a selection of natural beauty lip glosses that leave your lips with a beautiful shine while nourishing them with high-quality oils.

• The Liplights Cream Lip Gloss by RMS Beauty is a true multitasker: it combines the nourishing properties of a balm with the shine of a gloss, while also providing a subtle plumping effect. Botanical butters, jojoba oil, and peptides shape the formula.
• The Legendary Lip Oil, also by RMS Beauty, combines nourishing oils with the high-gloss finish of a lip gloss. Its shades were created by Rose-Marie Swift and named after legendary supermodels she encountered in her work.
• The Fruit Pigmented Lip Gloss by 100% Pure gives your lips a silky-soft, semi-sheer shine. With vitamin E and real fruit pigments, it keeps lips soft and supple.
• The Knutzen Lip Gloss by Und Gretel adds shine and beautiful color to the lips. With castor oil, vitamin E, and, depending on the shade, beeswax and lanolin, it nourishes the lips and feels comfortable to wear. This means Knutzen Lip Gloss is not vegan.
• The brand PURE U. specializes in natural makeup for sensitive skin. The Balmy Lip Tint is a moisturizing gloss-balm hybrid in a range of flattering shades. Its fragrance-free, vegan formula with ceramides and pomegranate sterols provides a non-sticky, glossy finish.
  

Naturally glossy lips with natural beauty lip gloss

Natural beauty lip glosses offer brilliant shine and care for the lips with selected plant-based ingredients such as castor oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Whether a delicate shimmer, sheer color, or a striking high-gloss finish, the different formulas pair beautiful lip colors with comfortable care and make every look a little more special.