It adds shine to lips (5)

I believe the answer is:

gloss

(Other definitions for gloss that I've seen before include "Misleading explanation" , "Render plausible" , "Shine, lustre" , "Superficial shine" , "translation" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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