High gloss lips are always hot for summer, and this season it’s all about high-shine glazed jelly pouts. Think ultra-glossy, juicy, and translucent lips that look as irresistible as your favourite fruit jelly. This season, glosses are getting a playful upgrade with sheer washes of colour, high-shine finishes, and a plumped-up, hydrated look that’s both trend-led and wearable. Whether you’re a beauty minimalist or love to go bold, jelly lips are the perfect way to add a fresh, youthful vibe to your SS25 makeup routine. Here’s how.
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The jelly lips trend first caught our eye on the SS25 catwalks, where designers like Versace sent models down the runway with glassy, lacquered lips in shades of peach, dark cherry, and rose. Celebrities have followed suit, Zendaya wowed at a recent premiere with a glossy, watermelon-hued pout, while Hailey Bieber is setting the standard with a translucent nude-coral lip paired with dewy skin. The look is all about healthy, hydrated lips with a touch of colour and a mirror-like shine, making it the ultimate beauty statement for the sunny months ahead.
Wear It Well
Achieving jelly lips is all about layering and hydration. Start by exfoliating your lips for a smooth base, then apply a nourishing balm to lock in moisture. Apply a lip liner in a nude or neutral colour for a polished look, or leave lips nude for a more lived-in vibe. Next, choose a sheer, glossy lip product in your favourite shade, think pinks, reds, or sheer for a minimalist take. Pair your jelly lips with fresh, glowing skin and minimal eye makeup for a look that’s effortlessly chic and perfect for both day and night this summer.
Get The Look: Top Jelly Lip Picks
HOURGLASS | Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm
This hybrid formula delivers the best of both worlds: the hydration of a balm with the high-shine finish of a gloss. Its cushiony texture glides on smoothly, leaving lips looking fuller and feeling ultra-comfortable all day.
DIOR | Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss
A cult favourite for a reason, this gloss not only amps up shine but also plumps lips with a cooling, tingling sensation. The sheer, buildable shades are perfect for creating that signature jelly lips look.
ESTÉE LAUDER | Pure Color Melt-On Glosstick
This innovative glosstick melts onto lips, providing a juicy wash of colour and a glossy finish in one swipe. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, and ideal for on-the-go touch-ups.
MERIT BEAUTY | Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
For a more natural, dewy take on the trend, Merit’s Lip Oil delivers sheer colour and a glassy sheen while nourishing lips with plant-based oils. It’s perfect for those who want a subtle, everyday jelly lips effect.
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