Is the hype real on transfer-proof lip glosses?

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Lip glosses are one of the most glamorous products to come out of a beauty factory. But they aren’t for people with long hair.

A little gust of wind and the gloss leaves shiny, colourful streaks on the face. So when companies recently started offering transfer-proof lip glosses, I decided to try a few. Most promise high pigment and a lasting gloss effect that overpowers cappuccinos and meals.

A benchmark in this category against which we compare the rest is Maybelline’s Vinyl Ink. A viral product from the brand, it stays true to its high-gloss-no-transfer promise. At ₹849, this has been a favourite with several make-up enthusiasts.

Urban Decay’s eyeshadow palettes put them on the map when beauty content was just about starting to pick up on YouTube a decade ago. The 1996-born American brand entered India last year, and with their high price points, the market already has many dupes for their iconic products, such as the Moondust glitter shadows and the Naked palette series. But if you are into luxury make-up, Urban Decay is among the must-haves.

One of their recent India launches includes the Lip Bond, which promises high gloss that stays put for up to 16 hours. I tried the shade Raw Footage, a deep, oxblood colour. The colour dries quickly and gives a good pout and doesn’t settle in the lip creases.

I wore it for eight hours, and the colour felt comfortable on the lips and the gloss level didn’t go low. It started to flake a bit after some greasy meals but survived drinks. There was a little transfer, which was mainly the excess product, but the lips still looked glossy and didn’t feel dry.