Our Most Coveted Holiday Lip Glosses to Add to Your Wish List

When it comes to holiday-ready gifts, few things are as universally loved—or as fun to gift and receive—as a gorgeous new lip gloss. This season’s standout picks cover every mood: from classic nudes and playful berries to glossy balms and luxe oils, each one offers a unique blend of high-shine lips, hydrating formulas, and on-trend innovation. Trust us, whether you’re seeking a stocking stuffer, a luxe splurge, or a holiday-ready lip gloss set, each gloss in this curated collection is ready to make your holidays shine.

Stocking Stuffers

Affordable, playful, and universally flattering picks—these Christmas lip glosses are a delightful addition to any stocking or a sweet self-treat.

The Drugstore Find: NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss

The Hydrating Lip Gloss: Maybelline Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid

Holiday Shades to Shop: Moon or Stone

Finish: Honey’d Shine

Combining skincare benefits with irresistible shine, Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss is enriched with hyaluronic acid for plumpness and deep hydration, ideal for winter’s chill. Shades like Moon and Stone (soft, shimmering neutrals) add a luminous touch to every skin tone. This hydrating lip gloss is sure to delight anyone who loves high-performance formulas at a drugstore price.

Non-Sticky Pick: NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Luxury Showstoppers

For those who love to indulge in opulent packaging, innovative formulas, and head-turning hues, these glosses are made to wow under the tree.

Our Gifting Favorite: YSL Beauty Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick

Our Luxury Pick: Shu Uemura Kinu Care Glow Up

A favorite among beauty insiders, Shu Uemura’s Kinu Care Glow Up delivers featherlight glassy shine inspired by Japanese silk (“kinu”). The shade Ume Jelly—a playful berry—is totally on-trend for hydrated lips that stay glossy through every toast and celebration.

Our Best Lip Plumper: YSL Beauty Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss

Our favorite luxury treat: this hybrid formula combines oil nourishment, shimmer, and plumping power. Espresso Stardust—a shimmery, moody shade—is made for winter nights out or dramatic lip combos. Plus, its stunning packaging makes it ideal as a statement piece beneath the tree.

Care + Gloss Hybrids

Because comfort and care shouldn’t be sacrificed for shine. These formulas provide luscious color while feeding your lips with nourishing ingredients—perfect for winter’s chill.

Our Favorite Lip Serum: IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Solid Serum Gloss

For comfort-lovers, this serum-gloss hybrid formula is winter rescue in a tube: deeply nourishing yet lightweight with just the right tint.  Shades like Wink or Gaze are rosy and flattering on all complexions—a thoughtful choice for those who crave both beauty and care in their holiday-ready gifts.

Our Lip Oil Pick: Lancôme Lip Idôle JuicyTreat Lip Oil Gloss

Skincare meets color payoff in this innovative lip oil. JuicyTreat hydrates deeply while delivering vibrant color with nourishing oils—making it an ideal pick for dry winter lips and anyone obsessed with high-shine lips and the “lip oil” trend.

The Color Matching Pick: L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition pH Hyaluron Lip Oil

Holiday Shades To Shop: pH Berry Noir 

Finish: Glassy Shine 

This smart formula adapts to your natural pH for a custom tint—and with Hyaluronic Acid for major hydration, it’s as fun as it is functional. The interactive twist makes it a top pick for trendsetters who love tech-forward beauty in their Christmas lip gloss collection.

Long-lasting Glam

Perfect for all-night festivities—this formula delivers staying power along with high-impact shine and color.

The Mini Lip Set: Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original

Nothing says “holiday nostalgia” quite like Lancôme Juicy Tubes. These high-shine lip icons are back in style, delivering a playful throwback vibe that feels both fresh and retro. Available in mini holiday trios, they’re a sweet-flavored delight that adds shimmer and moisture, a perfect choice for a holiday-ready gift or indulgent self-treat.

As you build your holiday beauty wish list, remember that the right lip gloss can do more than just complete a look—it can lift your spirits, encourage self-expression, and add a little sparkle to even the simplest moments. No matter the shade or formula, each of these picks deliver holiday magic in every swipe. So go ahead, treat yourself, or surprise someone special with a new favorite. After all, the season is all about sharing joy, indulging in self-treats, and shining bright wherever you go.