High-shine lips are having a moment, especially now spring is calling for glossier, sheenier textures. Luckily Fenty Beauty is leading the charge with a new spin-off of its fan favourite Gloss Bomb Stix formula. The product has had a literal glow-up in the form of the Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks, which features six new (or cult) shades in a show-stopping shimmery finish.
Like the OG, the texture sits somewhere between a balm and a lipstick, melting into lips with a buttery smooth feel. The difference? The new lil sis formula ups the ante with a wash of glitter in one swipe. It plays into the ‘90s nostalgia that’s been trending with its nod to frosted lips, but the juicier glaze gives a more modern rendition.
As for the shade range, there’s a mix of rich neutrals and bold colour-pops (like lilac), designed to offer an edit of fun, cute or sophisticated shades to fit all moods and skin tones. But, our editors are divided on whether glitz lips are a vibe or not. Here’s what they thought when they tried it out….
The Product:
Mayola, GLAMOUR’s Commerce Writer
Shade: Shimmering Fenty Glow
I tried Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Shimmer Stix in the shade Fenty Glow – my all-time favorite shade from the original collection. Right off the bat, I was impressed by how effortlessly it glided onto my lips. The formula melts on contact, delivering instant hydration. It didn’t feel drying at all, and the pigment lasted throughout my entire office day without needing a touch-up.
It was a bit more shimmery than I expected, but it wasn’t sticky at all. You won’t feel like there’s glitter on your lips – it actually feels more like a hydrating lipstick. This is definitely a product I’ll be adding to my roster, especially for a seamless day-to-night look.