10 Lip Glosses You Need This Summer

Summer is all about lightweight beauty—think bronzed skin, dewy finishes, and lips that gleam in the sun. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or headed to rooftop cocktails, the right lip gloss can pull your whole look together. This season, we’re reaching for glosses that hydrate, plump, and deliver serious shine without stickiness. From cult classics to modern multitaskers, these are the 10 lip glosses you absolutely need in your rotation this summer. —Alexandra Aulicino

Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss

A true icon. Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes have made a big comeback with unbeatable shine, nostalgic packaging, and just the right amount of color, we totally understand why. This gloss brings a juicy, glass-like finish to your lips and comes in a range of fruity tints. Bonus: it’s ultra-hydrating and easy to reapply.

Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss

For a luxurious, reflective finish, Armani’s Prisma Glass gloss is a standout. It combines mirror-like shine with a weightless, serum-like texture that melts into lips. Infused with hydrating oils, it leaves your lips looking fuller and smoother without any heaviness.

Saie Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil

Part gloss, part lip oil, Saie’s Glossybounce is a clean beauty hero. The cushiony formula glides on effortlessly and is packed with nourishing ingredients like jojoba and sunflower seed oils. Expect a natural tint, high-impact shine, and lips that feel softer with every use.

Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil

This gloss is a favorite for a reason—it gives the juicy payoff of a gloss with the comfort of a balm. Tower 28’s ShineOn Lip Jelly is vegan, non-sticky, and loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like raspberry seed oil. The shade range is summer perfection, from sheer nudes to bold pops of color.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss

If you want volume and hydration, Dior’s Lip Maximizer delivers. The formula includes hyaluronic acid for moisture and a subtle plumping effect that enhances your natural lip shape. With a luxurious feel and a slight minty tingle, it’s a summertime essential.

Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

Rhode’s Peptide Lip Tint is a modern multitasker: part treatment, part tint, all shine. This product delivers a soft wash of color with the same nourishing benefits as the original treatment with peptides, shea butter, and cupuaçu—but with a juicy tint that makes lips look effortlessly flushed. It’s perfect for those “no makeup” makeup days.

Merit Shade Slick Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil

This minimalist gloss-balm hybrid is perfect for low-maintenance summer days. Merit’s Shade Slick delivers a wash of sheer color and a glossy finish that enhances your natural lips. With ingredients like rosehip oil and shea butter, it’s skincare and makeup in one.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil

A new product that has quickly become a fan favorite. Summer Fridays’ Dream Lip Oil offers the shine of a gloss with the hydration of a lip oil. The formula is non-sticky, plush, and smells subtly sweet—ideal for tossing in your beach bag.

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Lip Glossy Balm

For a more high-tech gloss experience, Hourglass’ Phantom Glossy Balm delivers volume, pigment, and hydration in one swipe. It’s got a buttery, balm-like texture that feels luxe and leaves lips looking plush and radiant.

Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss Moisturizing Glossimer

You can never go wrong with Chanel. The Rouge Coco Gloss is hydrating, silky, and delivers an elegant shine with zero tackiness. It’s the kind of gloss that makes your lips look effortlessly polished, whether you’re wearing no makeup or going full glam.