But before the rise of dewy skin and patent leather lids, there was lip gloss. Slick, thick, and never ceasing to deliver maximum shine, lip glosses were the ultimate beauty accessory—and they ...

When it comes to maintaining a soft, hydrated pout, finding the right lip balm can be a challenge. From treating naturally dry lips to combating harsh weather, a lip balm that nourishes throughout a ...

The buzz around back-to-school beauty—from 5 a.m. skincare routines and professional first day makeup to controversial 30-inch wigs—has hit an all-time high. As a FAMU alumni, The Lip Bar ...

Launched this week, the makeup artist's latest product, the Legendary Longwear Lip Liner, will last all day long.

Right now, we’re obsessed with Bite Beauty’s Opal Lip Gloss, which can be found in the March 2016 ESSENCE Beauty Box. Not only will it take your lip color from matte to high shine; it can also ...

We recently asked our readers which beauty product they never leave home without; and you answered with a resounding "lip gloss!" We weren't surprised. Gloss inspires all kinds of emotions in ...

Smashbox has come to the rescue with their new Smile-Brightening Lip Gloss! This glistening, sparkly-sheer pink shade is spiked with tons of light-reflecting pearls that instantly give the ...

found a new standard set by indie brand EADEM with its Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm. EADEM is known for its stellar products and formulas that work for everyone, but specially cater to the ...

No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them. The latest Puffer Gloss by Valentino dared to knock on my door. Once, a girl who swore off lip ...

When we first laid eyes on Lorac’s Tie Dye For Gloss Collection, it was instant lipgloss love. The set comes with five lip slicks, each one featuring a juicy swirl of scintillating color ...

Not a balm, gloss, or overnight mask ... Of the three categories of peptides, the experts tell ESSENCE that the most common type used in lip products are signal peptides.