Sorry, guys, these new Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Shines will do absolutely nothing to keep your socks dry during a torrential downpour.
That’s unfortunate because, as you know, wet socks are the worst!
These Lip Shines can, however, help you in a myriad of other ways. For instance, they can help you stop sounding like a broken record, because if you use them, you won’t have to keep telling people that your lips are perpetually dry… Plus, they can help your ponytail stop getting stuck in your gloss, since they aren’t sticky. And they can even help your lips remain glossy after you have a cup of coffee.
Basically, they’re helpful like that.
Neutrogena recently added these super shiny lippies to their permanent collection, along with the Hydro Boost Tints, which are FANTASTIC, and their Hydro Boost Concealers, which I think are just meh… Thankfully, like the terrific Tints, these are total hits.
Hydration elation
They come in eight shades for $8.99, so they don’t cost an arm and a leg. I really like that they tick the top box on my dry lip lady list, which is hydration.
Normally, I wouldn’t reach for a gloss when my dry lips are like crispy bacon, but I’ll grab these quicker than a tabby can twitch a whisker because they’re mega moisturizing.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, BHT. May Also Contain: Red 7 Lake, Iron Oxides, Blue 1 Lake, Red 22, Yellow 5 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Blue 1 Lake
Look at that pigment payoff!
Especially among the brighter and darker colors like Flushed Coral 30, Vibrant Raspberry 60, Velvet Wine 70 and Deep Cherry 80.
The lighter shades, though — Soft Blush 10, Berry Brown 20 and Pink Sorbet 40 — look pretty similar on my lips, but I’m not hating them. They still apply incredibly smoothly and moisturize like a mofo. Plus, it’s not easy to find light lip glosses that aren’t milky, don’t settle into lip lines, and don’t look weird. And these don’t.
Are they a Chanel dupe?
If you’re a devotee of House Chanel, these might remind you of the Glossimers. They have a similarly smooth, shiny, non-sticky formula, and I swear, they seem more expensive than they are.
Work those biceps!
The only thing I don’t like is the applicator…
The bulky tear-dropped shaped paddle is great in some ways (it covers a large area), but sometimes it’s hard to get it and out of the tube… It’s just plain awkward, but it’s more of a minor aggravation than a major quibble.
The final verdict
These are definitely a DO! For $8.99, I think they’re fabulous. Most of them are potently pigmented, and all of them are comfortable, shiny and smooth. If you happen to want three or four of them, then you, my friend, are my lipgloss spirit animal.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
karen
I love the tint, so I’m definitely interested in these! I’m starting to be not completely averse to lips with a sheen. I’ve been using a Burt’s Bees lip oil I got at Walgreens, but it’s not terribly hydrating. So disappointing.
I just ordered some Korean lip tints, I’ll be excited to get them.
Ooh, how exciting! What’s the brand and where did you order them from?
Moisturizing, non-sticky and great colo payoff? Now these really are helpful. Bummer about those socks though, that would have been extra helpful.
Moisturizing is my #1 as well; I’ll have to check these out!
I bought this in the nude shade today after reading your review. I love how pigmented they are for a gloss and that they don’t feel sticky on your lips. But I totally agree with you about the applicator! I feel like I’m going to break the wand trying to get it back into the tube!
Hi Kristen,
RIGHT!? It’s like a upper body workout just getting the wand back in the tube. I’m so glad you like it! It’s a great gloss and looks and feels so much more expensive than it is. Did you get any other makeup at the drugstore? Happy Tuesday!
Just stocked up on some eye makeup remover at Ulta. I’m also trying to find a perfume I like for my upcoming wedding so if you have any suggestions I’m all ears!
I picked one of these up today after reading your review. I love the formula, color & texture. You are right about the applicator. The picture doesn’t do it justice on how massive it is! It’s like they didn’t test it in the tube before releasing them. It is so tough to get in and out! I’ll look past it for moisture, though!
These are so going on my list, weird applicator or no! Gloss just feels better in spring. That raspberry color is gorgeous!