The Lip Gloss I Didn’t Expect to Love This Much
I stepped out of my nude-lip comfort zone away from the usual expected muted pinks and natural barely there shades I hoard and went for something with a little shimmer, a little drama. Shade 18 is gold-flecked, glazed, and somehow still wearable. It’s not my usual vibe, but paired with bronzed skin, a simple neutral eye, and minimal effort elsewhere, it just works. Holiday makeup? Yes. Main character lip? Definitely.
✍️ Shelf Notes
Smooth, Not Gritty: The shimmer feels silky — no chunky glitter here, just a seamless glide that leaves lips glazed, not grainy.
Luxe Vibes, Low Price: The packaging has that clicky, high-end feel for its under-£10 price tag. Feels like a quiet flex.
Glazed, Not Glossy: Think Hailey Bieber’s doughnut nails — but for your lips. It’s more dewy gleam than mirror shine, which makes it feel modern.
Gift-Ready Glam: This could pass for a £20+ gloss, easily. It’s the kind of thing you’d pop in a beauty gift bag and get follow-up texts about.
Worn Solo, Speaks Volumes: I’ve been wearing it on its own — it gives that clean girl polish with a whisper of golden edge.
📍 Where It Lives
It’s in my handbag and I didn’t hesitate to purchase a spare for my vanity. This is now an everyday favourite which gets worn a minimum of 3–4 times a week, so it has to be on hand at all times. I’ve just ordered another two to live in my teens’ bedrooms — they keep asking what lip product I’m wearing. Am I now the cool mum?
⭐ Shelf Status
✅ Firmly in my handbag and my vanity
🩷 I’m tempted to order a few more!
💸 She’s fun and deserves all the wears, especially over the summer
💭 Closing Thoughts
If lipstick feels like too much but you’re bored of playing it safe with the same nude pink, Golden Shimmer is your low-commitment, high-payoff solution. It’s fun, flattering, and a little bit fancy — like lipgloss with a day job.
