3 Surprising Ways to Use Clear Lip Gloss in Your Makeup Routine, According to the Pros

Try a glossy eye look.

For a vinyl-like shine on the lids, Williamson says the brush you use is key. She likes to load up a flat, dense shadow brush with gloss and pack it on all over the lid. “You want to glide it along your lid like you’re icing a cake,” she says. “Bringing it across your lower lash line too gives it that editorial feel.” To avoid looking sweaty, keep the gloss below the brow bone. If the shadow underneath starts to crease or get a little messy, embrace it — that’s part of the fun of this look. Get inspired by this glossy eye tutorial.

Plump up your lips.

A pop of clear gloss dabbed just in the center of the lips instantly makes them look fuller and juicer. The L'Oréal Infallible Pro Plump Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid in Mirror smoothes lip lines for plumper, poutier lips.