Hello darlings!! The weekend is here and I'm super excited to present you with a Special "MM" review that's taken me almost two weeks to prepare and put together. If you're a lover of lip glosses like I am, I'm sure this isn't the first time you're reading the name Gerard Cosmetics and have seen these highly pigmented glosses pop out on your Instagram feed and in your fave YouTube tutorials. These babies have been seen on the lips of so many famous mua's, bloggers and influencers as of late, that I just had to dive in to the glossy goodness and swatch the entire line.





Today, I'm showcasing all 24 swatches, including a breakdown of every shade, along with personal faves and recommendations for different skin tones. Of course, I couldn't present all this without a HEFTY DISCOUNT CODE just for you guys, and I'm extremely excited to feature Gerard Cosmetics in my most thorough review yet. My lips are still throbbing, but I took one for the team lol... and I really hope you enjoy!!













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Gerard Cosmetics "Color Your Smile" lip gloss collection was originally born to compliment its sister line Whitening Lightning (a teeth whitening products line), with the purpose of helping your smile look even more bright and perfect when wearing its special "lighted glosses". The line has since expanded and there are currently 24 lip gloss shades in the collection, as well as 6 brand new lipstick additions, plus a signature Highlighter / BB cream and brow palettes (expect more reviews and looks!).









Price: $24 each





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Features: Each gloss comes in a "lighted" tube with a mirror that lets out a blue light once opened, making it easy to fix your lips in a dimly lit environment. It's the perfect resident for your clutch -- I carry at least 3 different shades in all of my evening bags for that very reason!





Texture: Lip gloss technology has come a long way since the 90's and Gerard Cosmetics is a prime example of how far they've come. These babies are ultra rich, pigmented and smooth, without being one bit sticky, gooey or patchy. All the shades appear as they look in the tube, and while a few shades purposely offer a more traditional semi-sheer coverage, most shades are so potent, you can practically call them liquid lipsticks.





Wear: 3-4 hours for neutral shades. Brighter colors require a touch-up after 2-3 hours, depending on eating or drinking. Wear is prolonged if lip gloss is worn over lip liner (recommended).





Scent: none





Editor's Note: All lip glosses were swatched on my lips (medium pinkish) against my med-tan skin tone (warm, yellow undertones). Shades will vary slightly depending on individual lip color, skin tone and complexion.









Nudes, Neutrals & Corals

The Nudes are my favorite category for its functionality, versatility and for being the quintessential counterpart to a fierce smokey eye. I love pairing a warm nude lip with a cool blue eye makeup or a classic gunmetal smokey. Corals are a bit brighter and more playful than nudes and work well with warm eye shadows like gold and bronze, and I love them as a pairing for colorful turquoise liners. Neutral glosses are great for any occasion or makeup and I prefer them for balancing dramatic eye looks.

Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Gloss in Nude (top left): warm nude with a coral-peach tint. This shade will enhance all skin tones, but is especially great on olive and tan complexions. This nude looks almost coral against my skin and makes my teeth look super white. Definitely an MM fave !

(top left): warm nude with a coral-peach tint. This shade will enhance all skin tones, but is especially great on olive and tan complexions. This nude looks almost coral against my skin and makes my teeth look super white. Definitely an ! Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Gloss in Crystal (top right): semi-sheer peach sparkle. Wear it alone or over any lipstick for a touch of delicate sparkle. The tiny, undetectable to the touch, iridescent particles in this gloss make the lips appear plumper, hence Crystal is another MM fave !

(top right): semi-sheer peach sparkle. Wear it alone or over any lipstick for a touch of delicate sparkle. The tiny, undetectable to the touch, iridescent particles in this gloss make the lips appear plumper, hence Crystal is another ! Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Gloss in Coral Craze (bottom left): so luscious, it reminds of peaches and cream! From the color to the texture, this gloss is rich, buttery, and glides on perfectly smooth. I love this shade in the summer time over a fresh tan!

(bottom left): so luscious, it reminds of peaches and cream! From the color to the texture, this gloss is rich, buttery, and glides on perfectly smooth. I love this shade in the summer time over a fresh tan! Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Gloss in Salmon (bottom right): super on-trend, vibrant salmon with a hint of orange. This shade is incredibly flattering on most complexions and gives the illusion of flawless skin (a great perk of orange undertones). This gloss has the effect of stained glass and is too gorgeous not to be on my MM fave's list!

Wearing "Crystal" gloss

Wearing "Cocoa Bean"





Reds, Berries and Jewel-Tones