Glossy. Shiny. Shimmery. All are words that should be used to describe your lips at all times. But with all the lipsticks, glosses, crayons and pencils out there, how do you know which ones will make your pout pucker with the best of them? Never fear-this beauty editor is on the case! As lip glosses are my product of choice, I've tried a countless amount in search of the best five to bring to you. And here are the winners!

My all-time favorite choice? It's gotta be Stila Lip Glaze. 27 shades, from Cranberry (a deep crimson) to Passion Fruit (glistening mauve), Mandarin Mist (glittery taupe) to Watermelon (bright pink), leave your lips glimmering with the best of them. The gloss inside the pen twists with the most satisfying clicks, so you can control just how much color appears on your lips. The best of the best? Definitely Starfruit-a shimmering peach hue that seriously looks good on every skin tone. Get your lips in on the action! $20 each at stilacosmetics.com.

What's the best way to feel like a kid? By rubbing a Bonne Bell Lip Smacker all over your lips, of course! Flavors like Cotton Candy, Dr. Pepper and Pink Lemonade bring me straight back to my childhood-just a quick dab and I'm reminded of trading the tubes for Twinkies on the playground during recess. While Bonne Bell has extended their line considerably over the years, adding everything from S'Whirly glosses to F'Lip Juices, I'm sticking with the good 'ol standby. And for only $1.60 each, how can you go wrong? Collect them all at colorandflavorshop.com.

I'll admit it-I've been a bit obsessed with "Alice in Wonderland" recently. And it seems I'm not the only one to revisit the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit and all the rest! Goldie has gotten in on the action with a collection of their signature Tinted Lip Balms dedicated to the Disney classic. Four silver-topped tubes-each bearing a drawing of the cat with the famous grin, none other than the Cheshire Cat himself-have called my name. Choose from Croquet (paler-than-pale baby pink), Baubles (gorgeous coral), Thump (gleaming crimson) or March Hare (sparkly white). All are ultra-nourishing and leave your lips looking totally fabulous. So why not take a trip down the rabbit hole and pick up a couple of these on the way? $12 each at bathandbodyworks.com.

The pros swear by it. Celebs die for it. And this beauty editor can't get enough of it. What is this mythical object of which I speak? Why, it's none other than M.A.C Tinted Lipglass. Packed with Jojoba oil for an extra-soft feel, the pigmented color goes on slick and smooth and seriously makes your lips look amazing. Myriad hues await you-try 59 different ones!-each with a seductive, come-hither name that will make you feel like the temptress you know is inside you. Entice everyone around you with shades like Boldheart (glitter-flecked berry), Oh Baby (sparkling bronze), Lovechild (copper-tinged plum) and Standing Ovation (luminescent pink). Your lips will thank you. $14 each at maccosmetics.com.

Reaching your full potential may be tedious in school. But it should never be so when it comes to your lips. Luckily, Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine Lip Gloss is here to help! While I must admit I am highly skeptical of all the plumping glosses that seem to find their way across my vanity, this one intrigued me from the start. But just a few slicks of the gloss across my lips and I rapidly changed my tune. A mild tingling sensation occurs when applying, but it's not uncomfortable like some of the other brands on the market. It's really moisturizing, so your lips will look lush and full. And there are 22 glorious shades to choose from, each catering to one of four color categories-Nudes, Tawnies, Pinks and Violets! Take your pick of Pure Plump (shimmery nude), Play-full Plump (sparkle-tinged cotton candy pink), Mimosa Blossom (glittery peach), and my personal favorite, Luscious Lilac (dazzling pinkish mauve). A way to give Angelina Jolie's lips a run for their money? Who wouldn't jump at the chance? $17.50 each at clinique.com.

-Jamie Sanders, Associate Editor