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Many GFMG readers ask for help when it comes to gluten-free lipsticks/glosses. For many celiacs who transition to a gluten-free beauty routine, switching to gluten lipsticks is often one of the first steps. Of course it’s best to make sure that all of your makeup is safe, but the fact that lipstick can easily get in your mouth makes this even more crucial.
So, what lipstick/gloss brands are gluten free? I’ve reached out to nearly all the makeup companies out there and put together a list of lipstick/gloss brands that are 100% gluten free. I’ll also share my favourite lipsticks/glosses that I’ve used. So keep reading to find out!
List of Gluten Free Lipstick/gloss Brands
The following makeup brands are all gluten-free and offer lip makeup. This list will be kept as up to date as possible but brands may change their formulations. Be sure to double check the ingredients before purchasing.
Best Gluten Free Lipsticks
Below is a list of gluten-free and lead free lipsticks in all varieties of shades, finishes, and prices!
1. Mineral Fusion Lip Stick
My all time favorite gluten-free makeup brand and I highly recommend their lipstick if you are looking for a classic lipstick that isn’t full of harsh ingredients. It’s formulated with pomegranate, red tea, shea butter and jojoba seed oil that keep your lips soft and moist. Not only it goes on smoothly with great staying power, but the shade range allows you to look natural, or make a bold statement.
2. Ecco Bella Natural Moisturizing Lipstick
This lipstick-lip balm hybrid from Ecco Bella is perfect for those who aren’t a fan of regular lipsticks. The moisturizing texture applies sheerly for those who want a wash of color, but they can be built up to have great pigmentation. No more flaky lips with this FlowerPower Lipstick.
3. Gabriel Cosmetics Lipsticks
A lipstick that nourishes your lips to keep them looking healthy. Gabriel Cosmetics made sure to pack this lipstick with strengthening ingredients like Aloe and Jojoba Seed Oil to maintain luscious lips! The packaging screams timeless beauty and the formula enhances your natural features. You can pair with other Gabriel products for an even better seamless application.
4. Zuzu Luxe Lipstick
Zuzu Luxe Lipsticks are the ultimate classic lipsticks that are updated for the modern world. From funky purples, vivid reds, and polished neutrals there is a shade for everyone. If you are looking for a budge-proof application, Zuzu Luxe will go on smoothly. Apply with a brush for a crisp look or simply swipe on for an incredible color payoff.
5. Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Lipstick
I’ve been in love with this lipstick from Honeybee Gardens since I first got my hands on it. It is so moisturizing and doesn’t wear off quickly like most others. The color look natural and it’s a vegan formula so you don’t have to worry about any nasty ingredients like with conventional lipsticks.
6. Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick – Natural Lipstick with Avocado Oil
For a long-lasting finish, opt for the Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick. The semi-matte formula offers rich color and helps moisturize your lips with Avocado Oil and Squalene. This product is Cruelty-Free and Alima Pure is taking on environmental responsibility by reducing its carbon footprint.
7. ILIA Color Block High Impact Lipstick
ILIA has been revolutionizing the beauty industry by redefining how clean makeup can provide exceptional quality. Made for all-day everyday wear, it’s a great choice if you want a luxurious feel to your makeup without sacrificing quality. This lipstick is formulated without SLS, SLES, and Parabens. Intense color without harmful ingredients. The packaging is also recyclable.
8. Au Naturale Eternity Lipstick
This lipstick from Au Naturale is a vegan, cruelty-free formula that delivers full-spectrum color play and great staying power. Enriched with castor seed oil, jojoba seed wax and all other moisturizing ingredients, this lipstick is a lip therapy even for extra dry lips. With its silky lightweight texture, it glides on effortlessly.
9.Bite Beauty Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty’s Lip Crayon covers the bases and works also as a lipstick . Whether you are a multitasker, minimalist, or makeup beginner, you’ll love this product in your makeup bag. The defined crayon will allow for easy application without needing a lip liner. In this Lip Crayon, you will find all natural ingredients like Pomegranate Extract, Orange Peel wax, and Wild African Mango Butter.
Best Gluten Free Lip Gloss
For those who prefer a lip gloss for some shine, from the subtle to the eye-catching, check out the following glosses that are free of gluten.
1. Zuzu Luxe Lip Gloss
Finding that perfect lip combo is what we all dream of, and this gloss from Zuzu Luxe can give us the perfect result. The sheer finish provides exceptional shine, with a tint of color. Wear it alone or as a lip topper with your favorite products. Like most Zuzu Luxe products, these are vegan and cruelty-free.
2.Colourpop Ultra Glossy Lip
Colourpop became a cult classic brand especially among Gen Z. The Ultra Glossy Lip is a fan favorite for its clean formula, unique shade range, and the affordable price point. The packaging has a sleek look and the formula provides a hi-gloss finish. Perfect for those who are beginners or who want to feel luxurious on a budget.
3.ILIA Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
A trend that needs to continue is formulating makeup products to provide skincare benefits. The Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil by Ilia is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Meadowfoam Seed Oil. It’s there to protect your skin barrier while still acting as a makeup product. You don’t have to sacrifice healthy lips for a makeup look anymore.
4.Ecco Bella Natural Lip Gloss
Eco Bella is making lip gloss practical to reapply on-the-go and hassle-free. The Good For You Gloss has a built-in mirror on its packaging making it a versatile product. With 4 powerful shades to choose from you are guaranteed great color payoff and long-lasting coverage. Applying gloss is no longer a hassle.
5.Mineral Fusion Polished Liquid Lip Gloss
Give your lips their daily dose of antioxidants with Mineral Fusion’s Polished Liquid Lip Gloss. At the perfect price point, you get a 100% natural formula that contains White Tea and Vitamin C to help protect against environmental stressors. The squeeze tube packaging has a nostalgic feel and resembles the first glosses we had as kids.
FAQs:
Do you need gluten free lipstick?
If you suffer from celiac disease, or are gluten sensitive/intolerant, then gluten free lipstick is a must because you ingest a lot of it – think of how often you lick or bite your lip. And it only takes a small amount of gluten to trigger an reaction.
As a celiac myself, I had constant problems with my lips breaking out, before I figured out it was the lipsticks that were causing it. After going gluten free, no more issues with my lips!
So if you use gluten-containing lip products but find you continue to have symptoms, consider switching to gluten-free – you’ll find it helps.
Thank you for reading the gluten-free lipstick guide, and I hope you found some great gluten-free brands and products. If you have any favorite gluten-free lipsticks, please share them in the comments as well!
So, I do a thing. If I’m stressed or feeling down, it’s always the same. I buy lipstick. There’s just something about make-up that makes me feel confident. I have a larger collection than one person should be allowed to have. And it is all gluten-free lipstick, from both specialty and mainstream brands. (And yes, mom, those 4 reds are really very different from each other).
One of the things I’ve noticed in my exploration of makeup has been how hard it is to confirm the gluten-free status of cosmetics. You’d think that with ingredients labeled it would be easy. Nope. Ingredients don’t have to call out allergens. Even worse, they can use technical or scientific names to make products sound fancy-shmancy (triticum vulgare or wheat, which sounds bougier?). On top of that, some ingredients can be derived from allergens without those allergens being labeled. Basically, busing makeup with food allergies is a tough game. And with my love of lipstick, I’m always on the hunt for a new gluten-free lipstick find.
Finding gluten-free lipstick
Finding gluten-free lipstick is critical if you have wheat allergies, Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance. Anything you put on your lips is going straight into your mouth (good news is that figure about women eating 7 pounds of lipstick over a lifetime is false). mmmm, tasty lipstick. (Maybe I should start worrying if it is keto?).
My allergies mean I look out for wheat and grain derived ingredients that may have gluten, fish and shellfish derivatives and royal jelly. Sneaky ingredients that seem to be making their way into more and more products as the “clean beauty” phenomenon grows. I’ve actually found many more gluten-free lipstick options outside of the natural and clean space. I know there are some brands that are dedicated to gluten-free offerings (Red Apple Lipstick, Tarte, Nudestix, ColourPop & CoverFX) and others that have mostly GF products (Nars, Too Faced & Bite Beauty).
But I don’t like buying products I can’t touch and try (also you can’t patch test online without committing to an order first). I want to feel textures and judge colors in person. I want to try what the cool kids on the YouTubes are trying (if the ingredients look safe). So, I research and spend endless hours googling product information.
My Favorite Surprisingly Gluten-Free Lipsticks
I’ve probably bought several hundred lipsticks over the past decade, and there’s been some real clunkers. And I’m not talking about the frosty lipsticks I wore in the 90’s or the griege lipstick I couldn’t quite pull off. Some formulas disappear in mutes and others give you “butt-hole” lips despite being on a big magazine’s beauty awards (I’m looking at you ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lip). The 5 gluten-free lipsticks that I’m listing here have passed my ingredient investigation (To the best of my ability, I believe them to be safe for me*) and the punishing daily life of an advertising creative who lives on coffee and soup in the either frigid or melting second city.
After making the list, I noticed that there are no matte lipsticks in the bunch but that doesn’t mean there aren’t amazing options. It just means that if I had to list all the formulas that I love, I’d be here all day.
Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip, $26
This is a new formula, and it just slightly edged out my previous favorite. The color has great depth, but is based in the realm of natural so that it never looks totally crazy. It loses its shine gracefully as your lips absorb the moisture, leaving you with a lovely stain. Reapplication doesn’t get clumpy or streaky. The brand says it is the feel of a balm with the shine of a gloss. The color is about as opaque as any traditional lipstick. I feel like when I put this on, I just feel pretty. While there are no gluten-containing ingredients on the label (it does contain tocopherol acetate which is considered gluten-free by the FDA no matter the source), Bobbi Brown answers all gluten inquiries with the comment that they don’t specifically formulate products to avoid gluten.
Lancome L’absolu Lacquer, $26
This was my favorite formula for a good 8 months before the Bobbi Brown was released. This liquid lipstick has some sort of magic voodoo they put in the tube, but this stays shiny for hours. You can wear it sheer or opaque and it can withstand a bit of eating and drinking. I have it in a nude, a your lips but better and a red and all of them are always in a purse somewhere because I wore it out rather than living in my lipstick bag with the less loved formulas. Lancome is another brand that says that they don’t specifically formulate products to avoid gluten, but the ingredients look safe according to the ingredients on the label.
Hourglass Confessions, $36
If you want to bougie up your life, these lipsticks will do it. They’re slim lipsticks that can be changed out of a pretty gold (or pink) case so that you don’t have to buy a holder for all of your colors. The shades range from nudes and pinks to berries and reds. The lipstick is buttery smooth and almost seems to fill in lip lines. The color lasts for quite a while compared to other traditional bullet formulas. Plus, you just feel fancy when you apply it. There isn’t a whole lot of product in the tube, but that means that it is less likely to go bad before you use it up. Hourglass lists all their gluten-free products on their website.
Are Mac Lipsticks Gluten Free Product
Maybelline Made For All, $7.49
These were released recently, and I was skeptical. An orange? A light pink? A red that will work as well on me as the youtuber who always tests the darkest shades of foundations and the colors looked amazeballs on her. So, I bought myself 3 after a rough day at work. For science. And because 3 of these are less than most of the other items on this list. Well, I picked the 3 that I thought would look the worst and I’m so glad I was wrong. The formula isn’t incredibly long wearing, but it is comfortable and every shade is flattering on everyone I’ve seen try it.
Is Mac Lip Liner Gluten Free
Huda Demi Matte Cream Lipstick, $20
This lipstick reminds me of my favorite liquid lipstick that Red Apple Lipstick used to make (right down to the color I chose). It goes on incredibly smooth and lasts longer than a cream lipstick should. (Meaning you definitely need to reapply after lunch). It doesn’t feather or migrate and adds a layer of hydration to your lips. They call it a demi matte, and I think that might be the best way to describe the finish. It’s not high shine like the Lancome or even moderate shine like the Bobbi Brown. But it isn’t matte. I would compare the look to melted ice cream. In a lipstick that means that there is enough luminosity to look alive, but not so much that there is shine or sparkle.
You can’t go wrong with these 5 formulas. Unless you are looking for a a blue or bright violet lipstick, these all have a great range of classic colors from nudes and pinks to reds or berries. No matter how dry your lips are, all of these are comfortable on dry lips and are pretty forgiving if your lips are flaking. You might call me basic because there are no crazy colors here, but I’m a girl who works in an office every day and even just a resistance red lip can be a lot when you’re presenting.
Have any of you tried lipsticks from mainstream (not specifically gluten-free) brands? I’d love to know what some of your favorites are!
*I know a disclaimer seems unwarranted when talking about makeup, but I’m not a doctor and this isn’t medical advice. Always patch test cosmetics in a small area before applying them to your face. Please speak to your medical team if you have any questions about what is safe for you. I’ve looked in to the ingredients and used sites such as SkinSafeProducts to come to my conclusions around what is safe for me.