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LipSense Moisturizing Gloss review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

LipSense Moisturizing Gloss is the half of the LipSense system people forget to budget for. It’s the top coat that seals the color, and it decides the finish you see: shiny, satin matte, glittery or prismatic. SeneGence says it has shea butter and vitamin E, and it’s what keeps long-wear color comfortable instead of tight. If you wear LipSense Liquid Lip Color, you need at least one.

The color does the lasting. The gloss decides whether it looks glossy, satin or sparkly.

The real choice is the finish. Glossy, the clear one, is the classic. Satin Matte tones the shine down for a softer look. The glitter and prism options add sparkle over any color, and with 30 on sale, from Bella Glossy to Mauve Moment and Toffee, there’s plenty to play with. Remember the lasting power comes from the LipSense underneath. The gloss is the finish, not the color.

At $25 for 0.14 fl oz, it’s likely the piece you’ll go through fastest, since you refresh it through the day. I’d start with clear Glossy or Satin Matte, because both go with every shade. If you want shine without the LipSense system, Glowify Sheer Silk Lip Oil or LipSense pH Glossy Tint is the easier fit.

LipSense Gloss vs pH Glossy Tint vs Plumping Gloss: which one should you get?

	LipSense Moisturizing Gloss My pick	LipSense pH Glossy Tint	Glowify Juicy Plumping Lip Gloss
Main job	Seals LipSense and sets the finish	Sheer tint that reacts to pH	Sheer tint with a plumping look
Finishes	Glossy, satin matte, glitter, prism	High shine	Sheer tint, cooling feel
Shades	30 on sale	2	8
Price	$25	$26	$35
Pick it if	You wear LipSense	You want a personal pink or coral	You want fuller-looking lips (SeneGence)

Where it fits in your lip routine

1Lip Lineroptional2Liquid Lip Colorthree thin layers3Moisturizing Glossyou are here4Ooops! Removerat night

Gloss goes on last, once the third layer of color is dry. Through the day, refresh the gloss instead of adding more color. At night, Ooops! takes everything off without scrubbing. New to the system? The LipSense guide walks through each step.

What’s in it, in plain words

• Shea butter: a plant butter that softens and adds moisture.
• Vitamin E: a familiar conditioning ingredient SeneGence lists in the formula.
• A range of finishes: glossy, satin matte, glitter and prism, so one LipSense color can look different day to night.

Sets that include LipSense Gloss

• Mauve LipSense Duo: Mauve Harmony LipSense, Mauve Moment Gloss and a bag, $57
• Prismatic LipSense Gloss Collection: Pink, Amethyst and Amber Prism glosses and a bag, $75
• Sunday Brunch Lips Collection: LipSense, LipSense Cream and Mimosa Gloss, $92
• Rosy Rendezvous Collection: Bella LipSense, Satin Matte Gloss and two shadows, $113

My tips

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LipSense Moisturizing Gloss FAQs

Do you need gloss with LipSense?

Yes. SeneGence designed LipSense to be sealed with Moisturizing Gloss. It locks the color in and keeps it comfortable. Skip it and LipSense can feel tight and wear unevenly.

What's the difference between Glossy and Satin Matte gloss?

Glossy is the clear, shiny classic. Satin Matte is also a LipSense gloss, just with a softer, lower-shine finish. Both work over any LipSense shade, so pick by the look you want.

How often should I reapply LipSense gloss?

Whenever your lips start to feel dry or the shine fades, often after meals. Reapply gloss only. Adding more color layers on top is what tends to cause flaking.

Which LipSense gloss should I buy first?

Clear Glossy or Satin Matte, since both go with every shade. Add a glitter or prism gloss later, or get three prisms at once in the Prismatic Gloss Collection.