Aside from a good face moisturizer, a solid lip gloss really is key to soft, juicy lips all year round. And lucky for us, summer is finally here which means it’s time to pull out all things sparkly, glossy, moisturizing, and magnificently sheer. 

Don’t have much on hand? No problem! Here are 4 high-quality, cost-effective lip glosses that are totally worth investing in for the summer season. 

Maybelline Lifter Gloss w/ Hyaluronic Acid, $10

If you’re looking for juicy, hydrated lips with all of the shine and none of the stickiness, this is your girl.

Maybelline NY’s Lifter Gloss is the key to having fuller-looking lips without any creases, cracks, or dryness!

Now coming in 20 different quartz and bronzed shades, this gloss is perfect for an ultra-moisturized, golden-hour look that lasts you all day long. 

Mented Pink About Me, $15

Mented Cosmetics is known for making even the palest shades melanin-friendly, and their Pink About Me gloss is no different.

Made with a subtle pop of pink that suits every skintone, this gloss is for the girls that are afraid of doing too much. 

It’s lightweight, buildable to the look you desire, and is juicy and smooth without overdoing the shine.

Haus Lab PhD Hybrid Lip Oil, $24 

A juicy lip is a moisturized lip, and nothing puts the umph back in your pout better than this tinted lip oil from Haus Lab. Formulated with HausTech Powered™ Vegan Collagen and super lightweight, nourishing Prickly Pear Oil, this high-shine gloss leaves your lips feeling soft and supple from day to night. Just drip it on, glide across lips with your finger, and go! 

NYX Butter Gloss, $7

Remember this oldie but goodie? It’s still one of our favorite go-to glosses because, just like the name, it’s smooth like butter, baby!

This OG fan-fave from NYX is so versatile that every shade perfectly adjusts to any skin tone.

The best part? It’s been years but the good folks over at NYX still thought to bless us with 8 new juicy, rich shades that are must-trys!