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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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