Sheer lipstick is a type of lipstick that is sheer, or has a low opacity. These lipsticks are often used as a base for other colors, or to give the illusion of fullness to the lips. Here are some great options for sheer lipsticks.
Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.4 g·ITEM: 2484715
Color: 16 Nude Boise - neutral beige infused with a powdery pink
$44.00
And the color is very buildable if you want a rich matte lipstick. It doesn’t dry out my lips the way most lipsticks do for me but after time the color does get into the cracks and looks creased. ...Abosultely lovely! This is a great mate/sheer buildable lipstick, and a shade "18 fume" is beautiful. ...Pretty sheer matte
What it is: A sheer matte lipstick that delivers buildable lip color with a blurred, soft-focus effect.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Wild Mango Butter: Rich in vitamin E.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of phthalates, retinyl palmitate, coal tar, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula’s glide-on sensorial texture ensures an immensely smooth, easy application. Thanks to mango butter that’s rich in vitamin E, this lipstick envelops lips in weightless comfort where initial hydration is preserved for up to 24 hours along with up to 12 hours of wear.
This couture formula co
Size: 0.08 oz / 2.5 g·ITEM: 2864338
Color: Aïssa - cool berry
$29.00
There is a little less product than a regular lipstick but I will absolutely purchase again...Buildable and beautiful or just as sheer as you want it. I want one in every color.
What it is: A sheer balm-meets-lipstick with a pigmented core and jelly outer layer—for a kiss of color with a touch of natural shine.
Formulation Type: Lipstick / Lip Balm & Treatment
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Castor Seed Oil: Nourishes.
- Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant benefits.
- Chasteberry Extract: Soothes.
Size: 0.08 oz / 2.5 g·ITEM: 2864379
Color: Bêtise - neutral berry
$29.00
It feels comfy like a bit of balm, looks like sheer blotted lipstick (can be layered for stronger color), and ends up like a stain....I got this before it came to Sephora! It’s very sheer than a traditional lipstick, so it’s buildable.
What it is: A hydrating, sheer-matte lipstick-meets-balm with a flush of color and subtle blurring effect for a just-kissed look.
Formulation Type: Lipstick, Lip Balm and Treatment
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract: Is a calming antioxidant.
- Rapeseed Oil: Moisturizing.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$20.00
love love love this lipstick for those days when i’m not wearing too much makeup. i quite enjoy this one because usually sheer lipsticks are glossy and shiny and i find them uncomfortable sensory wise but i have no problems with this...Love the soft sheer color of these lipsticks. Since it’s not super creamy it lasts longer that regular lipstick.
What it is: A sheer-matte lipstick with sheer, buildable pigment for a just-blotted, softly diffused, blurred lip look with a comfortable, cushiony feel.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sunflower Seed Wax: Feels smooth and cushiony on lips.
- Blue Agave: Locks in moisture for comfortable wear.
- Soft Focus Elasto-Powder provides the unique mattifying-but-not-drying effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, a
Size: 0.03 oz / 1 g·ITEM: 2633949
Color: Clear - clear
$24.00
I have never (NEVER) finished a stick of lipstick. I actually just cleaned out my collection and bagged up about 92 MAC lipsticks that I’m going to bring to the store in the mall for the Back to MAC Program. ...Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly, providing a sheer wash of color that enhances your natural lip tone.
What it is: A moisture-boosting lip balm infused with rose oil for a soothing effect.
Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rose Oil: Soothes and hydrates lips with an abundance of antioxidants.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring a custom-dome tip for easy application, this unique oil-balm melts into lips on contact, leaving a sheer tint of color with wet, glossy shine. Swipe once for sheer, juicy color or layer for more payoff.
Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730042
Color: 08 Ray of Red
$16.00
Sheer lipstick...Sheer shine, lip gloss/lipstick for everyday use....I really like the About that Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick by Sephora. It’s much more hydrating and feels smoother on lips than many other lipsticks I’ve used.
What it is:
A lightweight lipstick with eye-catching prismatic shine that provides lips with a sheer flush of color and a 12-hour moisturizing, balm-like texture.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine.Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls while the sheer coverage balm formula coats the lips with a long-lasting feeling of hydration. Available in a wide range of shades that compliment all skin tones with a sheer flush of eye-catching color.
Size: 0.10 oz / 3.0 g·ITEM: 2855955
Color: Acid Cherry - metallic purple plum with iridescent purple reflects
$32.00
I am a big fan of frost lipsticks from mac. These balms are more comfortable, more long wearing, and have a higher shine than frosts. ...Halfway between balm and lipstick, buildable payof...Smooth, buildable, the texture is Lilly halfway between balm and lipstick. Also* it fits in the eggplant component that she launched previous!!!!
What it is: A metallic lip balm that gives you dramatic metallic finish with dazzling sparkle in a luxurious, emollient texture for comfortable wear.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long Wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Magic Tech: Gives lips a sparkly appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This lip balm contains a proprietary blend of emollient esters, pliable waxes, and metallic
Size: 0.2 oz / 6 mL·ITEM: 2465128
Color: Playtint - pink lemonade-tinted lip & cheek stain
$26.00
I use this on more natural makeup days as both a cheek and lip stain and I love it! I just put a sheer lip balm overtop to prevent dryness. It lasts decently, but it is a more natural looking product so it does fade throughout the day. ...It goes in a little blotchy, the original formula (berry colour one is much more workable and sheer ) this one takes some practice . I do really like the pink colour it leaves in my cheeks it’s very subtle .
What it is: A lip-and-cheek stain that has pink-lemonade tint.
Formulation Type: Lip Stain
What Else You Need to Know: This precise applicator glides on a fresh, flattering color that lasts all day (no touch-ups needed). The non-drying formula applies and builds easily and feels lightweight and comfortable on lips. It has a natural-looking, sheer hint of tint or can be layered for more vibrant, smooch-proof color.
Size: .06 oz/ 1.8 g·ITEM: 2244606
Color: Pillow Talk - nude pink
$35.00
However, it does not last long at all. All the other CT lipsticks do not have this issue. Maybe it’s because this is more sheer....Great moisturizing lipstick...For a more "sheer" lipstick it actually has a really good coverage and staying power compared to similar products from other brands.
What it is: A cushion-like lipstick in the bestselling Pillow Talk nude pink and two metallic topper shades.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Magic Diamond Powder: Brightens with a photo luminescence.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates lips.
- Emollient Oil: Gives lips a rich, glossy feel.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Layer it over Pillow Talk Matte Revolution (sold separately) to give your favorite shade a shimmering, diamond-like top coat. Apply it with Pillow Talk Lip Cheat for a color-rich finish or wear alone for a shimmering veil of sparkle.
"My Pillow Talk Universe will make your eyes look brighter, your lips look fuller and wider.
$49.00
This lipstick is very moisturizing! It is also very sheer so the color applies very lightly! ...I’ve always enjoyed Gucci lipsticks. This is the first sheer one I’ve tried.
What it is: A lipstick delivering a luminous, sheer finish with a hydrating and lightweight texture.Highlighted Ingredients:
- Combination of Oils: For a high-shine finish, comfortable feel and glide-on application
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Helps smooth and soften dry lips.
- Vintage Peony Scent: for delightful floral notes of Peony and Freesia.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also silicone-free.