{"id":571790,"date":"2026-01-16T10:15:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newbeauty.com\/?p=571790"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:17:53","slug":"thrive-causemetics-empowergloss-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newbeauty.com\/thrive-causemetics-empowergloss-review\/","title":{"rendered":"This High-Shine Lip Serum Actually Quenches Dry Lips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s that time of year when the moisture is totally sucked out of my lips, and I\u2019m applying lip products<\/a> constantly. I\u2019m picky, too, because there are plenty of formulas that do more harm than good, leaving lips even drier. (How frustrating!) When I find a product that keeps my lips hydrated and moisturized<\/a> while also giving major shine and beautiful color payoff, it feels like a big win. The new Thrive Causemetics EmpowerGloss Ultra-Glossy Lip Serum<\/a> ($28) meets those criteria and more, and I\u2019ve been singing its praises to friends and family this month. Here\u2019s my honest review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why I Love This Lip Serum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is it a serum? A gloss? Let\u2019s call it a mix of both, which is exactly why I love it. You get the lip-care benefits of a serum, but the high shine of a gloss. The moisturizing payoff comes from a blend of jojoba oil, vitamin E, shea butter and other nutrient-rich seed oils, giving the formula a super-buttery slip on my lips. It\u2019s not sticky, either, which I always appreciate in a gloss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand also promises 24-hour hydration via its proprietary Revitalizing Lip Quench Technology, which \u201cdeeply hydrates, nourishes and supports skin\u2019s natural repairing process while enhancing lip fullness, smoothness and long-lasting moisture.\u201d While the glossiness itself doesn\u2019t last a full 24 hours (no gloss does), the skin-care benefits linger, keeping my lips soft and comfortable throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m also a fan of the pigment payoff, which is buildable: one layer delivers a sheer hint of color, while a couple more give you a bolder, more opaque look. My favorite shade from the eight-piece lineup is Jo, a pinky mauve that reads very \u201cyour lips but better\u201d on me. If you\u2019re already a fan of the brand\u2019s EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon<\/a>, you’ll notice Jo is one of the two shades available across both products\u2014the other is Ragan, a warm plum. If you like the Black Honey lip look<\/a>, Hilda is the shade to try. Sometimes I like to layer EmpowerMatte and EmpowerGloss as well for more color and longer-lasting wear.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Another bonus is that the lip serum is vegan<\/a> and free of synthetic fragrance<\/a>, though you\u2019ll notice a subtle hint of vanilla. A quick scan of the ingredient list shows vanillin, a food-grade compound with GRAS status from the FDA (meaning it\u2019s generally recognized as safe). One more thing worth noting: The packaging is a non-retractable \u201cpen,\u201d so once you twist it up, that amount of product stays exposed\u2014you can\u2019t twist it back down. That said, consider this your reminder not to go overboard; a little twist goes a long way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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