Personally, I am not sure when the matte lip phase ended, and juicy, glossy lips returned, but I AM HERE FOR IT. A natural glossy lip is the best addition to an everyday makeup look year-round coming with many benefits to ease dry lips and scaling. Contributing to the inclusivity aspect of Fenty Beauty are the three gloss bombs which claim to be universal for all. Will this take the guesswork out of lip gloss buying? Here’s what I think.
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Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Price: £17/$19
Shades: 6 Universally flattering shades
Available at: Fenty Beauty, Sephora, Harvey Nichols
What it claims: “THE stop-everything, give-it-to-me gloss that feels as good as it looks. Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer delivers explosive shine, now in three universal shades handpicked by Rihanna herself to be the ultimate finishing touch to any look. Drench lips in Fu$$y, a soft romantic pink; glaze them in Diamond Milk, a shimmering wash of milky pearl that’s like a dewy highlight for your lips; or drip in the Fenty Glow, a perfect rose nude – we’re talking the unicorn of nudes that looks good on everyone.
One luscious swipe of Gloss Bomb’s XXL wand gives lips more to love, while conditioning Shea butter enriches from within. Lips look instantly fuller and smoother, with a non-sticky formula that’s super shiny and has an addictive peach-vanilla scent you just can’t get enough of.”
Packaging
The packaging is chic and sophisticated with a classy metallic lid while being the perfect size to keep in your handbag for on the go reapplication. Without a doubt, you would look elegant using this lip gloss out and about. The casing feels quality which can constitute the higher price tag for a lip gloss.
Application
As stated in their description, this lip gloss has an XXL doe foot applicator which makes application as a simple as one sweep. It makes application easy without a mirror when you are away from home. If you apply with the one swipe method, it makes it foolproof to add the perfect amount of gloss for that hit of shine before making your lips feel gloopy.
Formula
The gloss feels smooth and instantly nourishing to the lips, making them feel and look extremely juicy. It not sticky at all if you simply apply with one swipe as suggested! The formula is relatively long-wearing for a lip gloss obviously needing reapplication after eating, but otherwise, it will last for a few hours on it own.
The product also has this yummy sweet scent that is not chemically or over-powering but lingers enough for you to smell after the initial application.
Shades
Although these lip glosses are marketed at ‘universally flattering’ I would say they are subject to personal opinion. For me, I find Fu$$y the most flattering and complementary to most looks I would do followed by Fenty Glow. While Diamond Milk is a gorgeous shade which a lot of people can pull off, I find milky glosses just aren’t cute on me and remind me of the 90s/00s! They have since added three new shades which I am yet to try but very excited for!
Glass Slipper: Clear
Diamond Milk: Shimmering Pearl
Sweet Mouth: Shimmering Soft Pink
Fu$$y: Shimmering Dusty Pink
Fenty Glow: Shimmering Rose Nude
Hot Chocolit: Shimmering Rich Brown
Pros
- Gorgeous high shine that is smooth and not sticky
- Foolproof and super simple to apply on the go
- Premium packaging
- Shade range that suits every skin tone
- Yummy sweet peach-vanilla scent
Cons
- Could be slightly expensive for just a lip gloss especially if used every day
Final Thoughts
If someone were to ask me for a lip gloss suggestion, I would point them in the direction of the Gloss Bomb. I think these glosses are a staple to every girl and guy’s makeup bag and would look stunning on everyone! I adore everything about Fenty Beauty and what the brand stands for, and I will continue supporting, buying and testing their products.
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