The Gloss Journal

Sticky gloss can come down to the formula, the amount you apply or the layers underneath. Here is how to spot the difference and lighten the coat.

Gloss for the finish, balm for the care? Compare the overlap, tinted and glossy balms, everyday use and when one tube is enough.

Keep the lipstick colour. Change the finish. How to layer gloss over matte lipstick, keep colour out of a clear tube and touch up without piling it on.

Softly shaded liner and a reflective gloss centre can create a fuller-looking lip. Learn where to overline, where to place shine and when to stop adding more.

Prep away excess slip, keep the gloss layer thin and refresh only what needs it. A practical night-out routine that makes room for the bathroom reapply.

Start with a small amount in the centre, then work outward. Get the doe-foot technique, layering order and last mirror check before your Uber arrives.

Yes, lip gloss expires. Read your tube's own expiry or after-opening instructions, understand the label symbols and keep track of when you opened it.

Lip gloss can fly. For Canadian carry-on screening, keep each container at 100 mL or less and pack it in your one clear, resealable 1 L liquids bag.