I Tried Huda Beauty’s Faux Filler Gloss—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Hype

Remember that scene in “Insecure” when Molly finally got her work-life balance together? That’s the energy She Fire is serving. This beige-brown comes through with subtle pink sparkles that hit different from your usual nude gloss collection – it’s giving “I might be answering emails from a yacht” vibes without trying too hard.

What sets this apart from your drawer full of nude glosses is how it actually delivers on the no-liner-needed promise (we’ve all heard that before and been disappointed). The formula works with your natural lip tone like it’s been taking notes on what melanated skin actually needs. Perfect for those days when you’re bouncing between Zoom calls and coffee runs but still want your lips to look like they’re ready for your BeReal to pop off.

This isn’t your typical shimmery gloss – it’s that perfect mix of sophisticated sparkle and grown-up glam that gives you the kind of lips that make it into beauty tutorials. The pink shimmer reads more luxe than Temi Otedola, hitting that sweet spot between subtle and statement-making.

Layer it over your favorite pink lip combo for that glazed donut finish Hailey Bieber wishes she trademarked, or wear it solo when you want that “I drink two gallons of water a day and never skip my lip mask” glow. It’s the kind of product that makes people slide into your DMs asking for your lip routine, and for once, you won’t have to lie about using a filter.

If Miranda Priestly was looking for a pink that’s actually groundbreaking for spring, She Flirty might be it. This cool-toned muted pink manages to do what most milky glosses fail at – it gives that ethereal “cold girl” aesthetic that’s all over your FYP. Think less Y2K frost and more “I just stepped off a photoshoot for a luxury skincare brand.”

The key to making She Flirty work its magic? Don’t skip the lip liner – I’m thinking NYX Rebel Kind or MAC Root For Me! for that perfect lip line. Once you’ve got your base sorted, this transforms into that editorial “barely there but definitely expensive” lip moment that’s been dominating everything from runway shows to Reels. It’s not your everyday throw-on-and-go shade, but when you want to serve face in that crisp white button-down? This is your girl.

if you’ve been hunting for that perfect 90s supermodel brown that doesn’t give chocolate milkshake vibes, Coco might be your new hero product. This deep, rich brown strikes that perfect balance between statement and sophistication that we’ve been seeing all over Fashion Week beauty looks. Think Iman’s signature lip but make it 2025.

The formula can play a little hard to get with some patchiness, but here’s the hack: pair it with a brown liner (check out my brown lip liner edit), and you’ll unlock that full-coverage moment that’s giving grown woman luxury.

If that “my lips but better” trend and the 90s supermodel aesthetic had a baby, Foxy would be it. This warm peachy-brown strikes that perfect balance between statement and subtle, delivering the kind of nude that works seamlessly with melanated skin without trying to reinvent the wheel. The high-shine formula is giving vintage Naomi Campbell meets modern Lori Harvey energy, and I’m here for it.

While your collection probably has a few brown glosses in rotation, Foxy hits different with its peachy undertone that brightens without washing you out. This is that rare gloss that transitions effortlessly from corporate to cocktails without needing a touch-up or liner check. The coverage is rich enough to wear solo but plays well with your favorite brown liner when you’re in full glam mode.

Meet your new ride-or-die clear gloss that’s about to make your other lip products work overtime. Think of it as your lip’s equivalent of a costly clear coat manicure – it elevates everything it touches with that expensive-looking shine.

Layer it over your favorite brown liner for that your-lips-but-drenched effect, or use it to add dimension to any matte lipstick in your collection. And unlike those sticky 2000s glosses we’ve all tried to forget, this one gives you that mirror finish without catching your bundles every time the wind blows. Consider it your lip’s insurance policy – it makes every look better.

Ready for that perfect date night lip that hits just as hard for brunch the next morning? Bombshell is serving that “naturally flushed” coral-pink that’s been all over your Pinterest board, but actually delivers on melanated skin. While most coral-tinted glosses can read either too orange or too pastel, this one hits that perfect sweet spot that makes it look like you’ve been sipping rosé at a rooftop party.

It’s built to be versatile – wear it solo for that “just got a facial” aesthethic, or pair it with your favorite neutral liner when you’re going for full glam. Consider this the lip gloss equivalent of finding the perfect silk slip dress – effortlessly elegant but never trying too hard.

Channel your inner Y2K queen with Sugar Baby – but make it 2025. This high-shine baby pink gloss delivers that nostalgic frosted look that’s been all over your FYP, just with a modern twist. The formula’s mirror-like finish catches the light beautifully, creating that glazed lip effect we’re all double-tapping on our feeds.

Let’s keep it real – this isn’t a swipe-and-go situation for melanated skin. But styled intentionally with your favorite brown liner and using the gloss as more of a topper, you can create that perfect ‘model off duty’ lip that looks editorial without trying too hard. Think Duckie Thot meets Devon Windsor’s viral lip combo, but customized for us.