Favorite Flavors

 

There are two schools of thought when it comes to flavored tastes and scents in lip gloss. You either love it or you don’t. Never one to leave a stone unturned, I tasted and sniffed out the market’s most delicious and nutritious glosses.


Delectably Luscious

 

Lucky Chick’s Lucky Lips Mimosa Jasmine & Violet Lip Shine is enriched with soothing Vitamin E. While this exciting floral combination produces a smooth high-gloss and a rosy hint of color. But it’s hard not to lick at the sweet taste. Gloss on Vanilla Shine for a delicious, sheer shimmer. $12 at www.luckychick.com.

 

Email stores@luckychick.com to find a store near you.


A Hint of Mint

 

Keeping a tube of minty-fresh Hint of Mint super-shine gloss on you at all times is must. From Boston’s fabulous make-up artist Debra Macki, with one app, you’re fully glossed and your breath is freshened. We’re not sure how that works, but it does. A soft palette of colors works well alone or over lipstick. Color pick: “Juicy”, a rich red. $16 at www.debramacki.com. Call 1.800.463.3272 to for retail locations.

 

Curling Up with a Good Book

 

We’re hanging on every word of AlleyKats Lip Gloss Book. An adorable gift for the teen set (especially if her name is Alison), the notebook opens to reveal a mirror, mini lip brush and two tasty glosses, light pink’s watermelon-strawberry and dark pink’s grape-strawberry. Yum, perfect for when you can’t chew gum in class. $9.50 at www.allykats.com.

 

To find retail locations, call 207.967.9820.

 

In a Rush

 

Victoria’s Secret

Beauty’s Beauty Rush gloss takes the cake literally for a rainbow of lickity-split flavors. From Latte Love and Toasty Almond to Peach Buzz and Piece of Cake, these are as tasty as they are shiny, and at a nice price, you can afford to splurge all your faves. Color pick: Grapefruit Blast. $7 each, 3 for $15 at www.victoriassecret.com.

 

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Lip Smacker

 

Kick those cravings and that oral fixation with Hard Candy’s Lollipop Lip Gloss. In a bevy of flavored swirly combos (we love Raspberry Kiss with Chocolate) we’re reminded of those long-lost Lifesaver swirl suckers we once loved. With creamy textures and moisturizing shine, we’re quite satisfied with this treat. $6 at www.sephora.com.

 

Wear it, then share it

 

In Bubble Gum, Cotton Candy, Butterscotch Toffee, Banana Split, Cotton Candy, Lollipop and Creamsicle, these kissable goodies from Dessert Treats don’t disappoint. And there’s even a plumping component for a perfectly sweet pout.

Flavor pick: Bubble Gum. $11.99 at Walgreens stores and at www.walgreens.com.

 

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gloss·a·ry: n: an alphabetical list of technical terms in the specialized field of lip gloss; i.e. PrettyCity.com's guide to lip gloss from A to Z

 

A = Application, a wand is better than a pot, keeps the fingers clean.

 

B = Burt's Bees Balm, always use a balm at bedtime to lips hydrate overnight.

 

C = Clinique, this department store brand is one you can always count on.

 

D = Delux Beauty, this darling brand is from Hollywood makeup artist Jillian Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy hottie Patrick Dempsey's wife).

 

E = Everyone who comments on our perfect pouts.

 

F = Fresh Lip Sheers, our perennial favorite with flawless texture.

 

G = Glitter, a kiss of glittered gloss puts a sparkly touch on a night out.

 

H = Hard Candy, a kitschy brand for flirty girls, and those who dare to go bold with color.

 

I = "I", as in "it's all about me and my gloss."

 

J = Jane Iredale's PureGlossT for Lips. Organic ingredients impart pucker perfection without preservatives and chemicals we can't pronounce.

 

K = Kiehl's, the brand's Lip Therapy is cold-weather catch.

 

L = Lips and all the things we do to make them luscious.

 

M = Maven, the line's Lip Exotics are a healthy alternative.

 

N = Nars, the Barney's of lip gloss, with such a delicious color range, you can't buy just one.

 

O = Orgasm, the must-have shade from Nars based on the line's famed blush, available exclusively at Sephora.

 

P = Pout, it's not how you do it, but what you do with it.

 

Q = the Queen you are.

 

R = Revlon - a rock-solid drug store brand that's got serious celeb power.

 

S = Smashbox, never tacky, always shiny.

 

T = TheBalm, an excellent brand that packs a lot of punch with its plumper.

 

U = Undeniably Addicted.

 

V = Vincent. Vincent Longo. The make-up artist to models and celebs has a gloss that's super silky.

 

W = Wet. Wet shine, wet slicks, anything wet, that's the look.

 

X = XXX Shine Lip Gloss from Urban Decay, ultra-glassy and minty-fresh.

 

Y = the Yummy flavors infused in Jessica Simpson's Dessert Beauty line, like chocolate, caramel and vanilla.

 

Z = Zipper pocket, where gloss should always be stored.