Lip stains offer sheer-to-buildable pigment with unmatched staying power, making them ideal for no-makeup days in the sun or busy workdays. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Blush Stain is a favorite for its burst of pigment suitable for all skin types. Clarins Water Lip Stain provides matte finish with moisturizing ingredients, while E.L.F. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain offers a glossier alternative at an affordable price. Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Peel Off Masque uses patented technology to ensure long-lasting color all day.
Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-N, a viral lip liner tattoo, keeps perfectly lined lips that won’t budge all day once dried and peeled off. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain commands attention with a glossy to matte tint and hydrating formula. Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint can be applied directly or tapped on for more precision, offering a buildable formula for intensified color. Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain provides a versatile two-in-one stain for all-day wear.
Dior Addict Lip Tint, a luxury semi-matte lip stain infused with cherry oil, provides a punchy yet hydrating color. Etude Dear Darling Water Tint offers a lightweight tint on a budget with a nonsticky formula and a vitamin and berry fruit complex. Peripera Ink The Velvet Lip Tint provides bold, long-lasting colors with a natural finish on demand. Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint is lightweight, non-sticky, and hydrating with an array of sleek shades to choose from for a naturally flushed look.
A lip stain absorbs into the skin and temporarily stains the lips, creating a blurred and soft, bitten lip look. Depending on the brand and product, lip stains can last up to eight hours or more, with red shades lasting longer than muted pinks and oranges. To remove a lip stain, use an emollient like a cleansing balm or Vaseline, and exfoliate and moisturize lips for stubborn stains. Makeup artist Viktorija Bowers recommends these methods for taking off lip stains.
