Spring Is Officially the Season of the Improved Lip Gloss—Here Are the Ones Celeb Makeup Artists Love Right Now

L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Lip Oil ($14)

Hart counts this minty-fresh drugstore “do” as easily one of her “new faves.” Available in 10 shades and infused with hyaluronic acid and tripeptides, the volumizing lip hydrator delivers instantly smoother, plumper-looking lips.

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm ($38)

Celebrity makeup artist Sarah Uslan says this gloss is one of her top personal picks and specifically calls out its unique design. “I love the way the rich colors like Rouse and Lure translate and work for all complexions,” she says. “The application is lovely—since it’s not a typical sponge tip—and it feels amazing on the lips!”

Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly ($16)

Tower 28’s gloss-balm hybrid is a top choice for celeb makeup artist Archangela Chelsea. “The color range is nice, and it has a great price point!”

Dior Addict Maximizer Plumping Gloss ($40)

Offering a massive variety of shimmer, glittery and high-shine varieties, Hart says her ultimate luxury go-to is the Holographic Lavender shade. Chelsea also counts it as a kit-keeper. “It’s a gloss with a maximizer effect. I love that it gives volume to the lips and it lasts.”

Wonderskin Wonder Blading Gold Glitter Lip Gloss ($23)

Makeup artist Emily Wood (sister to The White Lotus’ Aimee Lou Wood) displayed her love for this high-beam shine of multidimensional sparkle in a now-viral TikTok where she did her famous sibling’s makeup. The 3D-glitter gloss provides buildable color and coverage, making lips look glossy, gorgeous and as pigmented as you prefer.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer ($22)

Hart gives rave reviews to this Rihanna-approved pick, as does Uslan: “Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer is the best clear lip gloss,” Uslan says. “It can be added to make any lipstick/color pop and be used on its own to enhance your natural lip color.”

A happy Sephora shopper seems to agree: “Awesome lip oil, barely any scent, very nice glossy and hydrating feeling, super cute packaging. Great lip shine. Color is great!” Chelsea is also on the team: “This is still my all-time favorite. It has the perfect range, [and] the texture of it makes your lips look plumper. The best!”

Makeup By Mario SuperShine Lip Gloss ($26)

With 11 shades, this hydrating, non-sticky formula cushions lips in a glass-like sheen that celeb makeup artist (and creator) Mario Dedivanovic describes as delivering the “highest shine.” Uslan also counts herself as a devotee: “I am obsessed with Makeup by Mario’s SuperShine lip gloss. Midnight Mauve, Cocoa and Bare are the best nudes and the texture is hydrating and smooth!”

Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss ($25)

Hart gives her high remarks to this long-standing holy grail in a sentence: “It’s a classic that never stops being perfect, and it smells divine!”

MAC Lipglass Air & Lipglass Blow ($25 + $26)

When MAC dropped two new Lipglass formulas on April 1, it was no prank. The soon-to-be iconic innovations—which MAC team members from around the planet have been loving—include the Lipglass Air non-sticky gloss and the Liplgass Blow plumping oil, both of which skip the “ick from the stick.” Giselle von Eye, national education manager and MAC creator, Brazil, also praises the magic: “The product has the lightness of a lip oil, and the finish and durability of a gloss. I love it because it’s very comfortable, the colors are gorgeous and it delivers a bespoke shine, which enhances any look.”

BUXOM Full-On Plumping Glossy Lip Oil ($26)

David Birdwell, makeup artist and executive director of Global Education and Artistry at BUXOM, considers this lip oil a total game-changer. “The lightweight, non-sticky formula glides on effortlessly, giving lips a glossy, high-shine finish while drenching them in hydration. I love that the Unique Peptide Complex works to visibly and clinically plump lips instantly and over time, making them look fuller, smoother and more defined with continued use.”

He also gives big props to the oversized applicator. “It makes application a dream—just one swipe gives the perfect dose of juicy color and shine. Plus, the signature sugared vanilla scent adds a luxe touch to every application. Whether I’m prepping a client for a big event or if they just want a comfortable, glossy finish that lasts all day, this lip oil is a must-have in my kit. It’s skin care and makeup in one, so that my clients can get the best of both worlds.”

Armani Beauty Prisma Glass ($38)

Chelsea considers the texture of this gloss, in a word, perfect. “It’s so hydrating, and the color range is great, too.”