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I like the best lip gloss more than the average person.

Photo: Courtesy of Glossier
My penchant for slick, high-shine finishes started as a child.
I felt very grown up!
Armed with this new sense of maturity, I moved onto other glosses.

A LOreal here or a Covergirl there got me through high school.
While others moved onto various satin, velvet, and matte formulas, I stayed committed to the gloss.
And fast forward 10 years, everyone seems to be moving back into my lane.

Needless to say, Im excited about the industrys return to lip gloss.
It feels like an ode to my younger self.
There are a few things that separate a good lip gloss from a great one.

Heres what to look for.
Rub the bottom to the top for a more natural look and softer shine.
Per Beecham, lip liner can also helpcreating a barrier between the gloss and the lips.

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