Jelly Lips Are the Most Kissable New Trend—Here’s How to Get the Look

Jelly nails have been trending, and since we love a high-shine monochromatic moment, we think it’s time to match our nails to our lips. “Who doesn’t love a moist, plump, come-and-bite-me lip?” asks celebrity makeup artist Joey Choy. “There are a lot of trends that come and go these days, but to me, jelly lips will always be on trend.” Matte lip looks have had their time in the sun for long enough—it’s juicy, jelly lips’ time to shine. We’ve noticed glimmering pouts on our favorite celebrities and TikTok FYPs, and we needed to know how to get the look. Here’s what we learned.

Featured experts

• Joey Choy is a celebrity makeup artist
• Allison Kaye is a celebrity makeup artist

What are jelly lips?

Think Jello skin trend but focused on the lips and dialed up. Celebrity makeup artist Allison Kaye describes the look as “tinted lips that are high shine, glassy, juicy and hydrated.” While they can be untinted or have more neutral shades the more pigmented the more they truly resemble jelly. Choy explains that jelly lips tend to be covered with a thick or translucent gloss to make them look plump and bouncy—resembling the consistency of jelly.

How to get the jelly lips look

“The easiest way to achieve the look is by dabbing a lipstick of choice on the center of the upper and lower lip, then blending it out with a finger to create a soft stained effect,” explains Choy. Kaye says you’re going for a lip blur look and can use liquid or regular lipstick. “The key step is to apply a very thick layer of clear gloss on top to create the jelly effect,” notes Choy.

Expert-recommended products to get jelly lips

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MAC Lipglass Clear ($24)

MAC’s Lipglass is Choy’s OG—and ours too. It’s iconic for a reason—the shine it imparts is second to none, and since it’s clear, you can pair it with any lip shade you like.

• BUY ON MAC – $24
• BUY ON ULTA – $24

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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick ($42)

Both Kaye and Choy recommend this jelly lip gloss stick that provides the glassy shine of a gloss with all the nourishment of a balm. The result is moisturized, juicy lips.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $42
• BUY ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $42

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Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Lip Gloss ($38)

Choy is loving this recent gloss launch from Armani Beauty. The high-shine prismatic finish expertly reflects light to create the illusion of fuller, glossy, jelly lips. It comes in clear or pigmented so you can choose your adventure.

• BUY ON ARMANI BEAUTY – $38
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $38

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Lawless Forget The Filler Lip-Plumping Line-Smoothing Gloss ($26)

Yes, this gloss recommended by Kaye helps create the perfect jelly lip look, but it does more than that. It also plumps, softens, hydrates, and fills fine lines for a smoother-looking pout.

• BUY ON LAWLESS – $26
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $26

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Saie Glossybounce ($22)

Glossy and bouncy are perfect words to describe jelly lips, so we’re not surprised Choy suggests snagging this high-shine lip oil to get the look.

• BUY ON SAIE – $22
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $22

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Covergirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss ($12)

For a budget friendly option, Kaye says this drugstore find is your best bet. It promotes smooth, supple lips that will easily draw someone in for a kiss with their with their delicious scents.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $12
• BUY ON ULTA – $12

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Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm ($36)

Choy recommends this Hourglass gloss-balm hybrid that had a long run as a viral product on TikTok. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much shine the balm imparts.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $36
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $36