Beauty Makeup Glossier's New Ultralip Is My Go-To Summer Lipstick Mask off, lipstick on. By Erin Lukas Erin Lukas Instagram Twitter Erin is a Brooklyn-based beauty editor and has been with InStyle since 2016. She's written for NYLON, Teen Vogue, Into The Gloss, FASHION Magazine, and more. She graduated with an Honors B.A. in Creative Writing and English Literature from University of Windsor, Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College, and A.A.S in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on May 18, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy Matte lipstick and I have always been acquaintances, at best. While I love the look of a bold red lip, and admire anyone who wears one on a daily basis — but I'm not into touch ups, flaking, bleeding, and smears on my teeth. That's why I turn to tints or glosses for a more low-key lip product that I can quickly swipe on and forget about. However, as the world is starting to open up again, with mask-wearing now part-time, I'm finding myself in the mood to wear a colorful lip. However, attempting to go from tinted balm to a high-pigmented matte as the weather gets more hot and humid in New York does not sound like a good time. It seems like Glossier and I are on the same wavelength. The brand's first lipstick launch since 2016 is Ultralip, a one-and-done product that combines the moisturizing benefits of a balm, the sheen of a gloss, and the buildable pigment of a tint. Glossier's New Brow Pen Is Better Than Any Pencil I've Tried The formula is powered by four sizes of hyaluronic acid molecules for moisture and a nourishing oil blend of meadowfoam, jojoba, and watermelon to lock in hydration. Ultralip comes in nine shades, ranging from toffee to cherry red. It's priced at $18 and available exclusively at glossier.com. Courtesy To shop: $18 each; glossier.com Ahead of Ultralip's launch, Glossier sent me a few of the shades to take on a test drive. Villa (dusty rose), Fête (cherry red), and Vesper (rich fuchsia) are the three that caught my eye. The writer wearing Glossier Ultralip in Villa. Courtesy While Glossier says the pigment is sheer and buildable, I get impressive color payoff in one swipe. And adding a second coat gives me almost as much color payoff as a traditional matte lipstick. The writer wearing Glossier Ultralip in Fête. Courtesy Ultralip is effortless to apply as far as lip products go, and I'm into not having to think twice about how it looks as I'm wearing it throughout the day. While it looses a bit of sheen after drinking coffee and snacking on hummus and crackers, it eases into a worn-in stain — and my lips still feel soft as silk. The writer wearing Glossier Ultralip in Vesper. Courtesy One final important benefit? This shiny lipstick doesn't get stuck on your lips. Because as much as sweat and matte lipstick don't jive, neither does wind and lip gloss. A comfortable lipstick with impressive color payoff that feels comfortable on my lips? I guess I'm coming out of this era of social-distancing as a lipstick person. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit