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.
Dreaming of Dior? This luxury brand doesn’t come cheap, but this trio of DiorKiss minis makes this purchase budget-friendly. DiorKiss’ long-lasting formula loaded with lip-plumping shine is a favorite with beauty editors (not just yours truly), Town & Country magazine named it one of the “75 Best New Beauty Products,” and Cosmo Girl gave it the mag’s coveted “Kiss of Approval.” This limited-edition, triple threat packs Sorbet Meringue (white with metallic sparkles), Red Currant (shimmering hot pink) and Cotton Candy (soft shimmering baby pink) in one set, with each adorned with the designer’s signature “D” charm. Available exclusively at Sephora stores and online at 
Curb your craving for ice cream with this variety pack of flavors from Sugar, the sassy product line known for its addictive lip smackers. This little lucite box packs a flavorful punch with 12 sweet and juicy flavors with shades that smell as good as they look. 
If big things come in small packages then these Buxom Babes are literally bursting out of the box. This collection of four mini lip plumper pin-ups deliver voluptuous pout perfection with dazzling shine and healthy crushed minerals and antioxidants like vitamins A and E to keep your blossoming assets hydrated and healthy. And these petite polish versions of Amber, Candi, Ginger and Trixie easily fit into an evening clutch for glossing on-the-go. Available at Nordstrom and other retailers nationwide, and online at 
Venerable favorite, Smashbox knows it’s not easy to pick just one of its more than two dozen shades of long-lasting luminous gloss. So the brains of this beauty brand compiled four fab sets of three minis that reside inside their own silver wristlet bag. Choose from Sheer Pinks, Nudes, Peachy Pinks and Berry Reds, each with a matching lip pencil. 
Tennessee Williams has nothing on this menagerie. Lola (lust often love always) 
