Huda Beauty's New $19 Lip Gloss Is Viral For a Reason

From buttery lip balms and lip oils to glosses galore — it's the era of the lips. Recently, the lip category has gotten a much-needed upgrade with more skin-loving ingredients and products that are actually moisturizing. It's the perfect marriage between lip care and lip color, and as someone who has stubbornly dry lips that no amount of water drinking can solve, a quality lip product is a must.

My purse has no less than four different lippies in it at any given moment, and I'm pretty picky about texture, color payoff, and hydration. As I scrolled through TikTok one day, I saw Huda Kattan claim she made "the world's best gloss" with the launch of the new Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss ($19). As a fan of the brand (and a lip product connoisseur), my interest was piqued. The product is supposed to visibly smooth and blur fine lines while delivering a "glass-like" shine, and I had to see if it's worth the hype.

Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss

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$19

$19 at Sephora

Keep reading for my full review, including swatches of the shades.

Kattan describes the gloss as a non-plumping formula that fills in lip lines, and as someone with really dry lips, I find these lines to be very pronounced. To test whether it delivers on its claims, I compared my bare lips to the clear shade Glassy. As you can see, my lips look significantly smoother. The glossy shine also comes through, giving my lips a fuller, juicer appearance. Beyond the actual look of the gloss, I was more impressed with its texture. It's a true balmy gloss without the stickiness. It's thicker and almost feels like the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which I appreciate for my dry lips. After applying it, it feels like the hydration is sinking in to nourish my skin, not just sitting on the surface.

After seeing how the formula held up, I was even more excited to try out the other colors. Of the six shades, I absolutely adore Bombshell, Foxy, Posh, and Coco. Overall, the range of colors is universally flattering. These lip glosses have just the right amount of pigment to be worn alone, making it easy to streamline your routine.

The best part about these lip glosses is that they are quite affordable at $19 a pop compared to others on the market. From the texture and feel to the pigmented color payoff, I'll likely be replacing the other lip products in my purse with one of these glosses — or two, if I want to change up my color midday.

Because of its pigmented color payoff, this lip gloss is pretty versatile. You can wear it by itself, on top of a lip combo for a high-shine effect, or, as the brand suggests, paired with a lip liner for a more defined look. I love wearing it on its own, and it's perfect for reapplication throughout the day. The tapered doe-foot applicator makes it so easy to use the tip to apply it neatly along the perimeter of your lips and then fill it in with the flatter sides that have the product reservoir.

The brand also recommends lining your lips with a liner and blending it out. Use a darker shade for the corners of the lips and a lighter shade for the cupid's bow and the fuller part of your lips. Set it with the Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder ($38) for long-lasting wear and then top it with the Faux Filler Lip Gloss for a juicy lip with a reflective shine.

Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder

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$38

$38 at Sephora

The lip gloss has a heavier feel compared to others on the market but isn't as sticky. Personally, I don't mind the thickness; in fact, I prefer it because it makes my lips feel conditioned. It does not have the slip of lip oil, but it has more of a lip balm feel.

For some of the shades — mainly lighter options like Sugar Baby and Honey — you can see the pigment settle into fine lines, whereas the darker shades have more of a blended, even-toned finish. It's something to keep in mind if you are considering those two shades.

The Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss is available at Sephora.

Rating:
★★★★★

Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for POPSUGAR Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.