On trial: Gucci plumping lip gloss
Protecting and plumping plus a sheer sweep of colour? Sign me up
What is Gucci’s plumping lip gloss?
Gucci Gloss à Lèvres is a sheer lip gloss that promises a plumping effect with a super shiny finish. This is more than just a pretty gloss, though – it’s packed with hydrating ingredients to make your lips look smoother and fuller.
Available in six sheer shades from clear to pink and brown, the Gloss à Lèvres tubes look quite bold, but they give a really subtle tint that’s designed to flatter all skin tones. You can also build up layers of gloss for a deeper colour.
How does it work?
- Menthol, ginger root and cayenne pepper extracts for plumping and cooling
- Hyaluronic acid for improved hydration
- Enveloping texture and reflective polymers for blurred lip folds
- Gucci Beauty’s signature ingredient, black rose oil
These work together to give you that addictive tingling feeling that also makes your lips look fuller for up to eight hours – seriously.
Why do you need it?
I mean, why don’t you need a new lip gloss is more the question. It’s a well known fact that we produce less collagen with age, resulting in our lips naturally becoming thinner. I’ve definitely noticed that as I approach 40 mine aren’t looking quite as pouty as they used to. I’ll admit I usually prefer a more matt look, but having used this for a while and become addicted to the tingling sensation and the plumper result, I’m sold. It made a big difference to my upper lip and the effect seems to last on an evening out.
The packaging, inspired by the stars, looks sleek and I’m a big fan of the soft, bendy applicator that’s wide enough to give good coverage without smearing gloss all over your face.
The results
The verdict
How can something so simple as a lip colour make such a difference to my confidence? I don’t know, but call it self-care and treat yourself to this super Gucci gloss. ★★★★★