Verdict: Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Stix is a gloss-in-a-stick with medium pigment and high shine, aimed at people who want a lip gloss without the tube. It was announced in July 2024 at $25 with 10 shades, and Fenty now sells it for $27 in 24.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fenty Beauty |
| Product | Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick |
| Release date | Announced July 2024 (waitlist opened; 10 shades) |
| Price | $25 at announcement (USD, 2024); $27 on Fenty's product page as of September 21, 2026 |
| Availability | fentybeauty.com |
| Shades | 24 today |
| Coverage and finish | Medium pigment, high shine, non-sticky |
| Key ingredients | Vitamin E, shea butter, squalane |
Shade Guide: What Are the 24 Gloss Bomb Stix Shades?
Fenty groups the shades like this (descriptions are Fenty's):
- Nudes and pinks: Birthday Suit (peach nude), Lu$t Bunny (rose nude), Blaz'd Donut (light pink beige), Two'Lip Kiss (light peach), Fenty Glow (rose tan), Is it Fu$$y (dusty pink), High'Biscus (pink rose), RiRi (rose mauve)
- Browns: $weet Whiskey (rich mahogany), Midnight Ballerina (plum brown), Sp'ice Cold (pink brown), Sorta Selfi$h (honey brown), Rose Amber (cool taupe-brown), Hot Chocolit (rich brown)
- Berry and red: The MVP (blue red), Black'r Berry (deep berry)
- Sparkle: Caviar Crystalz (shimmering holographic black), How Many Carats?! (platinum sparkle)
- Shimmering versions: Shimmering Fenty Glow (rose nude), C U in Maui (coral), Flamingo Fling (hot pink), Fu$$y (dusty pink), Icy Amethy$t (lavender), Hot Chocolit (rich brown)
Our take: the launch had 10 shades, and the range has more than doubled. The six shimmering versions are a separate group, and the nude-to-brown shades make up most of the range.
What Does the Formula Do?
Fenty says the moisture-lock formula locks in moisture for up to 8 hours, with a nourishing, conditioning feel and a smoother look to lips. The launch announcement listed kiwi oil as well; the current product page lists vitamin E, shea butter and squalane.
Which Liner Pairs With It?
Fenty sells a Gloss Bomb Stix and Trace'd Out lip liner bundle. Three shade names match across the two products (RiRi, The MVP and Rose Amber), which makes them easy pairs. See our Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liner guide.
What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?
Confirmed: price, 24 shades, claims and rating (4.5 stars from 1,173 reviews) are from Fenty's product page.
Not confirmed: the page we read doesn't show the stick size or which 10 shades were in the July 2024 launch, and it doesn't indicate stock status per shade.
September 21, 2026 update: we re-checked the price and shade list. The price is $2 above the announcement price.
Which shade is your go-to? Tell us in the comments.
