7 Red Lip Glosses That’ll Make You Feel Like That Girl

Y’all, let me put you onto something that’s been flying under the radar! As I demonstrated in my YouTube swatch video, Kiko Milano’s 3D Hydra Lipgloss in Cherry Red is that perfect “treat yourself” gloss that feels way more luxe than its price tag suggests. The cherry red shade glides on like butter, giving you that expensive-looking 3D shine effect that makes your lips look like they’ve been professionally filtered.

The packaging alone is giving luxury with its metallic cap, but it’s the precision applicator for me – it hugs your lips in all the right places, making application a breeze. And when I tell you this formula is packed with nourishing ingredients like cotton seed and linseed oils? Your lips stay looking juicy and feeling comfortable all day long. Trust me, once you try it (peep the swatches in my video!), you’ll understand why this has become a staple.

If you’ve been sleeping on Fenty’s Cream Gloss Bomb in Fruit Snackz, consider this your wake-up call! As I showed in my YouTube video (where I swatched the entire collection), this berry red shade is absolutely everything Rihanna promised and more. The cream formula gives you that medium-to-full coverage sweet spot, with a shine so good you’ll catch yourself using your phone camera as a mirror all day long.

That XXL wand? One swipe and you’re serving pure glossy perfection. The formula hits different with vitamin A that keeps your lips looking plump and juicy, while that signature peach-vanilla scent will have you reapplying just because you can. And unlike some glosses that only look good on the ‘gram, this shade was truly made with melanated queens in mind. Don’t believe me? Check out my swatches in the video – the proof is in the gloss!

This shimmer cherry red shade is giving high-end luxury, but the price tag? Totally reasonable. The watermelon seed oil-infused formula and precision applicator make sure your lips stay hydrated and perfectly lined throughout your day, while the clean, non-sticky formula means you can actually enjoy wearing it. Whether you’re headed to a coffee date or meeting up for drinks, this gloss delivers that mirror-like shine that makes people wonder if you’ve got a professional makeup artist on speed dial.

This isn’t just another red gloss – it’s that perfect buildable red that lets you go from subtle tint to full-on glam depending on your mood. The formula lives up to its name, feeling like literal butter on your lips, and the price point? Let’s just say you can cop a few backups without your bank account coming for you.

The real tea is in the versatility – wear it sheer for that “just bitten” look, or layer it up for when you’re trying to serve looks. And unlike some glosses that disappear faster than your ex, this one actually stays put through your morning coffee and lunch meetings. The non-sticky formula means you won’t have to worry about your hair getting caught in your lips every time the wind blows (iykyk!)

e.l.f.’s Lip Lacquer in Cherry Bomb is the kind of find that makes you question why you’ve been spending your coins on luxury brands. That cherry red tint hits different with its buildable color, letting you go from “lunch with the girls” subtle to “date night” drama without breaking a sweat.

The real flex? This gloss comes through with a formula that’s giving expensive. The new lip-hugging applicator makes sure you get that perfect application every single time, while vitamins keep your lips looking plump and juicy. And the best part? No more having your hair stuck to your lips when the wind hits – this non-sticky formula stays exactly where it needs to be. Period.

Meet the lip gloss that’s about to be your new best friend for those “I need to shut the room down” moments. Juvia’s Place really understood the assignment with their shade Culture – a rich, blue-toned red that hits different on melanated skin. The formula strikes that perfect balance between high shine and serious staying power, while keeping your lips hydrated and plump. And when they say “wet look,” they mean it – this gloss gives you that glazed donut finish that’s been all over your FYP, minus the sticky drama. Layer it over your favorite red lip liner for that extra pop, or wear it solo when you want your lips to do all the talking.

MAC’s Ruby Woo Lipglass is giving everything it needs to give! If you’re already obsessed with the iconic matte lipstick (and honestly, who isn’t?), this glassy version is about to be your new fave. Think of that same show-stopping blue-red shade we all love, but now with a mirror-like shine that hits different.

Ruby Woo Lipglass actually shows up and shows out on melanated skin. True to its name, this lipglass serves up that wet-look finish that makes your lips look like they’ve been glazed to perfection. Packed with jojoba seed oil and coconut oil, it’s not just sitting pretty – it’s keeping your lips moisturized and smooth through all those coffee runs and impromptu selfie sesh.