Looking for a make-up look that won’t leave your lips desert-dry? You need to get on the ‘frozen lip’ trend

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Looking for a make-up look that won’t leave your lips desert-dry? You need to get on the ‘frozen lip’ trend

By Charlotte Bitmead

4 months ago

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3 min read

If you’re looking for a make-up trend that’s winter-weather friendly, look no further than the trending ‘frozen lip’. 


Beauty trends as of late have revolved around taking inspiration from our culinary preferences. Just think of the coffee-inspired browns and plum tones that have been all over our social media feeds in the last year. Our newest inspiration? Ice. As you might have guessed, the key to this trend is making lips look so shiny that they look frozen. 

Taking inspo from the icy pavements and frosty grass we’ve seen everywhere lately, this make-up trend is all about leaving your lips looking so glossy and clear that they look frozen over. Not only is it minimal as far as trends go, but it will also do your lips wonders in the hydration department. 

Whether you’re after a clear-as-an-ice-cube lip look or fancy a more frosted effect with a subtle cool-toned shimmer, we’ve got you covered and rounded up the juiciest clear lip glosses to leave your lips hydrated with some ice-like shine. 

8 of the best frosty lipglosses

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cold Heartd

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cold Heartd

Not only will this thick, non-sticky gloss leave your lips with a translucent wet-look finish, but the mint-infused formula will provide lips with a cooling effect. So your lips will look and feel icey. 

Shop Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cold Heartd at Sephora UK, £20

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Kiko Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss

Kiko Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss

Add a frosted shimmer to your look with this nourishing gloss. The pearlescent blue glitter flecks add an iridescent finish to your pout, while the nourishing formula works to soften and hydrate the skin. 

Shop Kiko Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss at LookFantastic, £13.99

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Mac Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

Mac Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

Prefer a balm over a gloss? Mac has got you covered. Delivering intense hydration to leave your lips looking drenched with water, this slick formula goes on clear and delivers high shine as it conditions lips with its coconut oil, shea butter and avocado oil formula. 

Shop Mac Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick at LookFantastic, £22

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmic Collection Lip Gloss

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmic Collection Lip Gloss

Packed with multi-dimensional shimmers, this coats lips with a lightweight sparkly layer of gloss that catches the light every time. Use it on its own or as a glittery topper to jazz up any lipstick shade. 

Shop Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmic Collection Lip Gloss at Beauty Bay, £20

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Vieve Lip Dew

Vieve Lip Dew

A juicy formula with no shimmers in sight, this non-sticky clear gloss leaves lips with a glass-like finish. The reflective juice is also packed with softening raspberry seed oil to give your skin a treat underneath. 

Shop Vieve Lip Dew at Cult Beauty, £21

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E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer

E.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer

Bridging the gap between a lip gloss and an oil, this gives you all the hydrating powers of an oil with the fun splash of shimmer like a gloss. The plush applicator also makes this satisfying to apply a pop of glitter to your look. 

Shop e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer, £8

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Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

If you’re looking to go full intergalactic glitter, it doesn’t get more sparkly than this. The blue specks of glitter leave you with a frosted 90s lip look, while the sunflower, avocado and cloudberry seed oil make sure your lips aren’t left cracked underneath. 

Shop Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss at SpaceNK, £24

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Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

This honey-powered oil gives you some extra oomph in hydration compared with a traditional gloss. The clear crystal shimmer provides a disco-ball-esque glitz, and the coconut and pineapple scent is a welcomed fruity bonus. 

Shop Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil, £24

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