Not all glosses are built the same—and that’s the beauty of it. Today’s lip gloss formulas do more than add sine. They can hydrate, nourish, plump, cool, smooth, tint, shimmer and bring major shine without that sticky throwback feel.

Here are the main gloss types to know.

This is the classic high-shine lip gloss: juicy, reflective and always in rotation. It adds instant dimension and glow with a slick finish that works across every skin tone and makeup mood.

Fenty Beauty’s original lip gloss energy shows up in Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, the boss of all glosses. It serves explosive shine, universal shimmer shades and moisture-barrier-strengthening care that helps lips look fuller and juicier. The formula is infused with Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Peptide-powered lip care, so it feels as bomb as it looks.

Wear it solo, over liner or on top of lipstick when you want to turn the shine all the way up.

A shimmer lip gloss is all about shine with extra dimension. Light-catching pearl and shimmer help lips look more radiant and can make them appear lusher by reflecting light along the natural curves of the mouth.

The key is finding a shimmer that matches your undertone and your mood. Warm shimmer gives a golden glow. Cooler shimmer feels fresh and unexpected. Neutral shimmer keeps it effortless.

This type of lip gloss is especially clutch when your makeup is minimal but you still want your lips to stunt.

If you want gloss shine with richer color, cream lip gloss is your lane. It gives you a smooth, juicy finish with more pigment, usually without shimmer, making it a strong pick when you want color payoff without going full lipstick.

Gloss Bomb Cream Silky-Color Peptide Gloss brings milky, silky color and explosive shine in one swipe. The cushiony formula feels smooth and comfortable while Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and Shea Butter help nourish lips.

Reach for cream lip gloss when you want your lip look to stand out a little more. It’s easy, polished and drippin’ with hydration.

A lip-plumping gloss is made to give lips a fuller-looking effect, usually with a warm, tingling feel. It’s not filler and it shouldn’t feel painful. The right formula gives you that spicy little experience while keeping lips glossy and comfortable.

Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper brings together explosive shine, a hint of tint and an instant plumping effect for a juicy-looking pout. Powered by Plump Job Complex with Ginger Root Oil and Capsicum (Pepper) Extract, it delivers that signature tingle while Shea Butter and Vitamin E help lock in moisture.

Reach for this when you want lips to look smoother, plumper and more defined with minimal effort.

If heat is not the mood, go for a cooling lip gloss. A mint lip gloss gives lips a fresh, icy feel with a wet-look finish that looks instantly juicy.

Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer takes that bestselling Gloss Bomb shine and adds an instant minty cooling effect. It delivers a glassy look without the sticky feel and helps condition lips with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, while peppermint brings the refreshing chill.

This is the pick when you want clear shine, a cooling sensation and a fresh finish.

A lip oil gloss brings together the hydrating comfort of a lip oil and the sparkly shine of a gloss. It’s ideal when you want lips to feel nourished and lightweight while still serving shine.

Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil ‘N Gloss blends the lightweight feel of an oil with glass-like shine and multidimensional sparkle. It comes in sheer brights and neutral shades for all and is infused with Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Passionfruit Oil and Hyaluronic Filling Spheres for immediate hydration and moisture that locks in for up to 8 hours.

If your lips feel dry but your look still needs shine, sparkle and comfort, this hydrating lip oil gloss is the move.

Lip gloss and lipstick are not the same thing. Lipstick usually focuses on color and coverage, while gloss is all about shine. A lip gloss stick brings those two worlds together.

Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick gives you glossy shine and medium-pigment color in one twist. The non-sticky formula is loaded with Squalane, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Kiwi Oil to help condition lips and lock in moisture for up to 8 hours.

Use it when you want polished color with gloss-level shine.

Start with the finish. Want glow and dimension? Go shimmer. Want creamy color? Go cream. Want plump-looking lips? Go heat. Want fresh and clear? Go ice. Want sparkle with comfort? Go oil. Want color in a stick? Go gloss stick.

Next, think about the feel. If your lips run dry, look for ingredients like Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane and oils. If you hate heavy formulas, go for lightweight gloss or lip oil gloss.

Then, think about your routine. Lip gloss can be a final step, a full lip look or a midday refresh. The best gloss is the one that five you what you want in the moment. 

Need application tips? Peep this guide on how to apply lip gloss. If your lips need extra prep before gloss, learn why a lip mask can help keep them soft, smooth, and ready for shine.

The best lip gloss is not one-size-fits-all. It’s all about what kind of shine, feel and finish you want. From OG shine to creamy color, icy freshness, spicy plump, sparkly oil comfort and glossy stick pigment, there’s a Gloss Bomb for every mood and every look.

Build your gloss squad the same way you build your makeup bag: with options. Keep one for shine, one for hydration, one for color and one for when you want to be a little extra.