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2 Million Women Rave About This Lip Gloss—So I Had to Try It

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ByArwen KetteringMay 15, 2025In Partnership With City Beauty

I’ll be honest: I’ve never been a “lip gloss girl.” Between chasing after my two daughters, teaching yoga, and gardening until the sun sets, reapplying sticky gloss has never been high on my list. But when I kept seeing this pop up—a lip gloss that supposedly plumps, hydrates, and smooths lip lines without the sting—I was curious, especially when I realized over two million customers were already raving about it.

So… I ordered a tube (okay, two) and gave it a real test. Here’s why I totally get the hype—and why I’ll never go back to regular gloss again.

1. It actually plumps—without that awful sting.

Most “plumping” glosses I’ve tried felt like spicy peppers on my lips. City Lips? Totally different. It’s cooling and smooth, never irritating. The magic comes from ingredients like hyaluronic acid spheres and oligopeptides that help lips look naturally fuller and feel way more hydrated.

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“It really works! I noticed the effects after the first use. I use it 1 to 2 times a day & my lips look fuller, smoother, & feel more pillowy.” — Hilary

2. My lips look younger and smoother, instantly.

Lately, I’ve started noticing those little lines around my lips. City Lips visibly softened them within the first week. The gloss sort of “fills in” those fine lines, so everything looks smoother and fresher, like a filter, but in real life.

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“I love City Lips! I have been using it for about 8 months, and I can tell a huge difference in my wrinkles around my mouth area.” — Kim

3. It doubles as a lip treatment (not just a gloss).

Here’s what I didn’t expect: this gloss treats your lips while you wear it. I apply it before yoga class like a balm, and my lips feel soft and juicy even after I’ve been outside, sweating in the Florida sun. There’s no alcohol or fragrance, and it’s packed with moisturizing botanicals that feel so good.

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“The only lip gloss that doesn’t make my lips peel. My lips are so soft and hydrated all day, and it’s not sticky…I love Pink Nude…Buy it already!” — Yvette

4. It comes in 18 shades—but Clear is my go-to

I’ve tried “Sun Diego” and “Plum Spring” (gorgeous), but the Clear shade is the one I always reach for. It goes over any lip color, layers like a dream, and gives that plump, hydrated look without looking overdone. I wear it solo most days and love how it makes me look a little more polished—even in yoga pants and messy bun mode.

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“I cannot say enough about the clear city lips. I’m on my third tube—it’s addictive how gorgeous your lips will be after using this!” — Stephanie

5. Clean ingredients, women-led, and cruelty-free? Yes, please.

This part matters to me. As someone who’s mindful about what I put in and on my body, I love that City Lips is cruelty-free, made in the USA, and free of sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, and all the other stuff I try to avoid. And here’s something I love: the team behind it is majority women. In fact, women make up 81% of their workplace. It’s thoughtful beauty made by people who get it.

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“I have been using City Lips for about 10 years now…it plumps in mere moments without pain or irritation. My favorite colors are Sun Diego, Clear.” — Susan

My final thoughts…

I didn’t expect to love a lip gloss this much, but City Lips won me over. It’s one of the few beauty products that truly does what it says, and I feel better every time I wear it, whether I’m heading to dinner or just grabbing groceries.

If you’ve been on the fence, I say go for it. Worst case? You don’t love it, and there’s a 60-day money-back guarantee. Best case? You’ll understand why 2 million women swear by it.

Because now, I do too.