By When I was diagnosed with celiac disease last year, I was surprised to learn that I would need to make one big change to my beauty routine. Because lipstick can easily get in your mouth, my doctor recommended I check all my go-to shades to make sure they were gluten-free.
So as any good beauty writer would do, I diligently researched every lipstick in my stash. In some cases even calling or emailing brands to learn more about their ingredients and production process when that information wasn’t readily available.
I ditched anything that could potentially have gluten in it and rebuilt my collection. According to the National Celiac Association, some of the top makeup ingredients that contain gluten include wheat, barley, malt, rye, oat, triticum vulgare, hordeum vulgare, secale cereale and avena sativa. So make sure to double-check your lipstick labels.
It’s not just people with celiac disease who should avoid gluten in their lipstick, though. If you’re allergic to wheat, barley or rye or simply sensitive to gluten, you should make the switch, too.
Here are the best gluten-free lipstick shades that deliver gorgeous color minus the irritation.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Red Apple Lipstick in Rebel!, $25″,”Red Apple Lipstick in Rebel!, $25
All of Red Apple Lipstick’s makeup is 100 percent gluten-free. The prettiest lipstick shade in its arsenal, this blue-based red boasts a satin finish. The blue tones will actually make your teeth look whiter.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick in Cake, $18″,”Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick in Cake, $18
Have your gluten-free cake and wear it too with this looks-good-on-everyone peach lipstick. All of Glossier’s products are gluten-free and the brand’s line of sheer matte lipsticks is perfect for everyday wear.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: PYT Beauty Sorry Not Sorry Lipstick in Fuush, $15.99″,”PYT Beauty Sorry Not Sorry Lipstick in Fuush, $15.99
Embrace your inner badass with this bold lipstick. In addition to being gluten-free, PYT Beauty’s lipsticks are also vegan and hypoallergenic. The tube is even made with recycled plastic.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lip Stain in Orange Fizz, $27″,”Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lip Stain in Orange Fizz, $27
This long-lasting lip stain stays put without drying out your pout. The gluten-free formula contains passion flower oil, coconut oil and sunflower seed wax to keep lips soft and smooth. The bright orange color is a must for summer or whenever you need a pick-me-up.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: ILIA Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Wild Aster, $28″,”ILIA Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Wild Aster, $28
ILIA’s lipsticks are not only gluten-free, they’re also long-lasting and super hydrating. It’s all thanks to ingredients like apricot seed oil, caster seed oil and mango seed butter. This berry shade adds just the right amount of color to look pulled together during Zoom meetings.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Zuzu Luxe Lipstick in Dollhouse Pink, $18.99″,”Zuzu Luxe Lipstick in Dollhouse Pink, $18.99
Zuzu Luxe’s entire range of makeup is certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group, meaning the products meet strict safety standards. The brand’s makeup is vegan and paraben-free, too. This perfect pink is bright and super flattering.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Mineral Fusion Lipstick in Alluring, $15.65″,”Mineral Fusion Lipstick in Alluring, $15.65
This gluten-free, vegan and hypoallergenic lipstick glides on like butter and nourishes your pout. Shea butter and jojoba oil condition lips, while antioxidants like vitamin C and white tea protect your pucker from sun damage. This plum hue looks pretty on all skin tones.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick in Olivia, $26″,”Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick in Olivia, $26
This lipstick feels like a balm, but performs like a lipstick. The formula is gluten-free and chock-full of ingredients that moisturize lips, including sea buckthorn, avocado oil and squalane. This vivid, semi-matte red shade will have you standing out from the crowd.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick in Cafe au Lait, $20.75″,”Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick in Cafe au Lait, $20.75
Raise your glass to this shade. The formula is free of gluten and designed especially for sensitive skin types. The lipstick smooths lips and stays put, even after your morning latte.
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