#LipglossList: 3 Drugstore Lipglosses That Aren’t Sticky

Don’t waste your time with sticky, foul smelling, expensive lipglosses. Instead try one of these drugstore favorites that will allow you to create any entire lipgloss collection for less than $30.

The perfect lipgloss is easy to apply on the go, not to sticky, and doesn’t settle into the lines on your lips. Any lipgloss should have the ability to be worn alone for a sheer look or paired with a lipstick that is a similar shade. Here are 3 lipglosses that make the grade.

Photo by Katie Weilbacher

Photo by Katie Weilbacher

NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss, $5

This is one of the best formulations of creamy lipgloss and it only cost 5 bucks. The constancy is creamy and the color is almost opaque. It won’t settle in lip lines and it has a sweet smell that isn’t too strong. The doe foot applicator is standard size and it distributes a lot of product. My favorite shades are Strawberry Parfait and Peaches and Cream.

L’oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Gloss, $6

If you want a lipgloss with a little bit of shimmer, this is a product you need to try. It is available in 16 shades including a clear shade. Some of the ingredients include Vitamin E and Argan Oil, which is why this gloss leaves your lips feeling soft and smooth. The squeeze tube applicator makes it a little messy to use, but it’s perfect for layering on top of lipstick. My favorite shade is Saucy Mauve and Natural Nude (Clear).

NYX Cosmetics Mega Shine Lip Gloss, $5

It will be hard for you to choose a favorite out of the 39 shades available. There are opaque, sheer, glittery, and shimmery shades. It can be hard to see if the shades have glitter or shimmer through the packaging, so you should research the shades online before you purchase them.  The applicator is a large doe foot and the wand is long.  Mega Shine Lip Gloss is their signature lipgloss and it has 4.7 out of 5 star rating on their website.