10 Best Non-Sticky Drugstore Lip Glosses For Ultimate Shine

Thanks to the Y2K revival, lip glosses have become increasingly popular with a wide variety now available to purchase online and in your local drugstore.

When you’re looking for a gloss, your first choice will no doubt be a product that is non-sticky.

You’re also going to want something that feels comfortable, is long lasting, and leaves your lips feeling smooth and plump. 

You’ll be pleased to know the majority of glosses nowadays are made with a non-stick formula and also work to keep lips hydrated and in their very best condition. 

Best Non-sticky Drugstore Lip gloss

Below we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best non-sticky drugstore lip glosses you can find.

Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Just like it says on the tube, this gloss is buttery soft and glides onto lips leaving them feeling nice and smooth.

It’s a creamy, non-sticky formula that comes in a variety of different tasty shades ranging from Angel Food Cake to Tiramisu. You’ll find 32 shades of Nyx’s butter gloss, leaving you spoilt for choice. 

Once applied, you’ll find the formula doesn’t feather and provides a light to medium coverage, depending on how many layers you wish to apply. 

You can wear this gloss alone or apply it over your favourite lipstick for a full glam look. 

Maybelline Lifter Gloss

Maybelline has infused this gloss with hyaluronic acid to ensure that your lips stay feeling smooth and hydrated throughout the entirety of wearing the gloss.

It has been designed to smoothen the lip surface, while also contouring your lips to make sure they look fuller once the gloss is applied. 

It comes with an extra-large applicator, making the wand easy to use and meaning you’re able to apply the gloss with just one quick slide. 

There are twenty shades available in this non-stick gloss, so can be sure to find the perfect shade to match your skin tone. 

Lip Gloss by Revlon, Super Lustrous, The Gloss, Non-Sticky, High Shine Finish

Designed to create a dewy finish and supply your lips with a dose of colour, this lip gloss is the perfect choice if you’re after something lightweight and non-sticky.

Not only does it apply moisture to your lips, but it also leaves them looking fuller and plumper to create a juicy effect. 

Revlon has made the applicator oversized so that you’re able to apply a large amount to lips which enables you to fully coat your lips in the gloss. 

There are also key ingredients such as agave, moringa oil, and cupuacu butter to leave your lips feeling moisturised throughout the day. 

e.l.f. Lip Lacquer

This gloss has been formulated with vitamin E to inject your lips with moisture and stop them from drying out while wearing the product.

The lacquer will create a high shine to the lips without them feeling greasy or sticky.

You can wear this gloss either on its own, or pair it with your favourite lipstick or liner. 

With ten shades to choose from and the low cost of e.l.f’s gloss, you can stock up on all of your favourite shades without having to break the bank. 

Revolution Shimmer Bomb Lip Gloss

Revolution has designed this gloss to leave a shimmery and sheer finish to create a perfect and irresistible pout.

This is a medium coverage lip gloss so you can wear it either on its own or over a lipstick to give it a glittering shine. 

This shimmer bomb gloss has also been infused with vitamin E, which works at leaving your lips feeling nourished and moisturised.

The gloss comes in six different shades and all with a different kind of shimmer, so whether you feel like a warm and golden tone or cool and silver glimmer, Revolution has got you covered.  

To apply, just swipe the wand over both lips and admire. 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizing Lip Gloss

Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost gloss provides vibrant colour to the lips while also injecting some hydration into them, making sure they don’t dry out.

It even works at soothing dry lips and hydrating them for up to 24 hours. With continued use, your lips will soon start to feel hydrated for much longer than this.

It combines the dense colour of a lipstick with the high shine of a gloss to give you a 2-in-1 product that plumps and smoothens lips. 

Thanks to the hyaluronic acid in the product, it glides on without feeling uncomfortable and sticky.

Packaged in a small, convenient tube you can carry it around in the smallest of bags or clothes pockets. 

ChapStick Total Hydration Enriched Tinted Lip Oil

This pink tinted lip oil comes in an easy-to-use tube that glides onto lips with just a small squeeze. 

The oil has been infused with plenty of lip loving vitamins that will keep lips smooth and hydrated throughout the day.

This lightweight formula will effortlessly glide onto your lips without any sticky residue left over.

You’ll find key ingredients such as vitamins E and C and omegas 3, 6, and 9 in the oil.

As well as moisturising the lips, the gloss will also help with reducing the signs of ageing and fine lines. 

Essence Extreme Shine Volume Lip Gloss

This non-sticky lip gloss will work at providing the best possible shine to lips while also making them look fuller.

The clear gloss means that it can go over lipsticks and lip liners to add a high and modern shine to your favourite lip colour.

It can also be worn on its own to enhance your natural lip tone if you feel like something more stripped back. 

The new and improved gloss is also vegan and free from parabens, silicone, and preservatives. It also hasn’t been tested on animals and the packaging is made from 94% recycled plastic. 

Apply as and when you need to use the gloss, leaving your lips looking plump and glowing all day long. 

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Plumper

This hydrating lip gloss helps to plump up lips while also making them appear smoother and softer. It will make all lips appear more supple and help to nourish and enhance. 

If you have sensitive skin, then this product is perfect for you as Physicians Formula have made it hypoallergenic, so it won’t irritate your lips. You’ll be pleased to know, the product is also cruelty free.  

The gloss comes in five different shades including berry tones, radiant pinks or a clear diamond colour. 

Wet n Wild Mega Slicks Lip Gloss

Wet n Wild has created a perfect gloss that is not only low in price but also creates a lustrous shine with a hint of colour.

This moisturising lip gloss has been infused with hyaluronic acid, collagen, sunflower oil, and vitamins to keep your lips moisturised and constantly at their best. 

Created with jojoba oil, you can be sure the gloss will create a smooth glaze across your lips and with 16 different shades to choose from you’ll be more than able to find a colour that matches your persona. 

This gloss has been designed with a small and easy to swipe wand that will deliver glossy lips without feathering or smudging over your lip line. The smaller wand will allow you to easily apply, contour the lips, and get straight into the corners of your mouth. 

This product is also cruelty free and vegan. 

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When looking for a gloss, the last thing you want is something that leaves your lips feeling sticky or cemented together.

Luckily, plenty of drugstore brands have managed to create budget friendly glosses that smoothly glide onto lips, hydrate them, and leave your lips feeling soft all day, all without any stickiness. 

With some glosses costing less than a cup of coffee and coming in a variety of different shades, it’s easy to see why drug store lip glosses have become increasingly popular over time.

The low costs mean you can purchase the gloss in a number of different shades, leaving you with a quality, non-sticky formula and plenty of colours to incorporate into all of your different looks.

So, whether you need a fabulous gloss for an evening out, or a sheer shine for during the day, your favourite drug store brand is sure to have the best gloss waiting for you.