Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lip Gloss" in Korean
“Lip Gloss” in Korean is 립글로스 (pronounced "Ripgeullloseu").
립글로스
Ripgeullloseu
Usage & Context
Lip gloss adds shine and moisture to the lips. Korean makeup trends often favor natural, glossy lip looks.
Example Sentence
립글로스를 바르면 입술이 촉촉하고 빛나 보여요.
Applying lip gloss makes lips look moist and shiny.
How to use 립글로스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lip Gloss” is 립글로스, romanized as Ripgeullloseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For "립" (rip), it sounds like the English word "rip." For "글로스" (geullloseu), "geul" is like "gull" (as in 'seagull'), and "loseu" is like "loss" but with a slightly softer 's' sound, almost like "lo-soo." The 'l' sound is slightly elongated. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Complimenting a makeup product.
이 립글로스는 색깔이 자연스러워서 좋아요.
This lip gloss is good because the color is natural.
Explaining a beauty habit.
입술이 건조할 때 립글로스를 발라요.
I apply lip gloss when my lips are dry.
Observing celebrity makeup trends.
K-pop 아이돌들은 촉촉한 립글로스를 많이 사용해요.
K-pop idols often use dewy lip gloss.
Cultural Context
Lip gloss is a popular item in Korean makeup, aligning with the preference for a natural, dewy, and youthful look. Unlike some Western trends that favor matte lips, K-beauty often emphasizes plump, hydrated, and glossy lips, sometimes referred to as 'chok-chok' (촉촉) or 'glass lips.' Many K-beauty brands offer a wide range of lip glosses with moisturizing benefits and subtle tints.
Editorial note
We review entries like 립글로스 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
립글로스를 바르다
to apply lip gloss
촉촉한 립글로스
dewy lip gloss
투명 립글로스
clear lip gloss
Related Expressions
립밤
ripbam
lip balm
립틴트
riptinteu
lip tint
립스틱
ripseutik
lipstick
입술 보습
ipsul boseup
lip moisturizing
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