YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Combines a Lip Gloss and a Lipstick—Review

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick comes in an eye-catching tube that I look forward to pulling out of my bag, but like they say, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. And the reason I reach for Candy Glaze is because inside there’s a gorgeously pigmented neutral color with a jelly-inspired texture that adds up to a super pretty shine and expensive-looking color on lips. It’s kind of like the effect you’d get from layering a soft lip gloss over your favorite neutral lipstick—but without the mess factor, because the gloss and pigment are all in one tube. Candy Glaze comes in easy-to-wear neutrals like the light brown Beige Bliss, richer brown Scenic Brown, sheer peachy Showcasing Nude, and caramel-y Nude Pleasure that are perfect for days when you want to look like you’re wearing lipstick, but with neutral color—this is not a sheer balm kind of finish. “YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick packs all the best parts of lipstick (an easy-to-apply bullet), balm (long-lasting hydration), and gloss (non-sticky shine) into one sleek tube. I’ve been known to swipe it on without using a mirror when I want a more subtle sheen—but you can also apply an extra coat to build up the intensity of the color,” says Allure’s Dianna Singh Mazzone. She’s a lot better at applying lipstick than I am! These have enough pigment that I need to use a mirror every time.

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick is a part of our Allure Beauty Box product lineup for April. Subscribe to Allure Beauty Box and get editor-approved picks in makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance delivered right to your door every month.