As much as we adore lipsticks and all types of it—lip crayons, liquid lipsticks, bullet lipsticks, potted lipsticks in all shades and textures, we admit that they aren’t for everybody. Not everyone would enjoy maintaining products that can easily fade in the lips and would need checking and retouching all throughout the day. And while many lipstick formulas addressed this issue with long-staying matte products, the weight of the product on the lips just feels uncomfortable for some.
So, lipstick haters, believe us when we say that we understand you. Even every lipstick lover has days when they are too tired to wear heavy lipstick. And for those days, we thank lip tints that have proven to be low-maintenance lip products that deliver the pigment without the hassle—in short, heaven sent. If you’re new to the concept, it might seem a bit doubtful, but we’re sure that once your tried it and enjoy the gorgeous colors on the lips without all the weight and needed maintenance, you’ll be a lip stain addict, too!
Wanna bet on that? Try these best lip stains that will put gorgeous colors on your lips for long hours.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain ($30)
Despite the scandal behind its origins as a nipple tint for exotic dancers, the 40-year old Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain from Benefit Cosmetics have proven to be among the best lip stains in the market. This cult item ticks off the checklist, both color and comfort-wise.
Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain Lip Color ($37)
Wear that painterly look in your face using Yves Saint Laurent’s Glossy Stain Lip Color. The watercolor effect of this version, among the brand’s whole collection of lip stains, stands out because of its wash of color that brings in moisture as well.
MAC Versicolour Stain ($42)
MAC adds the stunning look of gloss to the comfortable formula of lip stains in the creamy formula of the Versicolour Stain. This gives the lips a bright look that doesn’t highlight the lines on the lips, so your lips can look perfect all day long.
By Terry Tint to Lip & Cheek ($37.80)
A dual-purpose product, By Terry’s Tint to Lip & Cheek can both be used to create a monochrome effect to your makeup. It’s fab element? The iridescent tiny particles that adds a sophisticated sheen on the face.
Milk Makeup Oil Lip Stain ($18)
Milk Makeup delivers an oil-lip based product that isn’t only lip-friendly, but environment friendly, too. This one uses vegan-friendly ingredients like olive oil and black currant, so you wouldn’t worry of putting in chemicals on your precious lips.
Clinique Oil Lip & Cheek Glow ($18.50)
Clinique doesn’t let trends get ahead of it—they smashed the lip stain game by releasing 3 shades of the Oil Lip & Cheek Glow. Not only is it dual-purpose, it also can define areas on your face and make application of the product so much easier with its tapered applicator.
Tom Ford Beauty Patent Finish Lip Color ($55)
If you want an ultra-long lasting lip stain that won’t look too drying on the lips, Tom Ford Beauty gives you the gloss along with your tint through the Patent Finish Lip Color.
Becca Beach Lip and Blush Tint ($25)
Becca’s Lip and Blush Tint is much fun to play with, especially as it offers a wide selection of light to dark shades. A little goes a long way on this product, so you’re sure you’ll get your money’s worth.
Burberry Lip Velvet Crush ($30)
True to the good name of Burberry in the makeup industry, the Lip Velvet Crush give you all the benefits of lipsticks without putting on lipstick itself. This stain has a gorgeous hue delivered by a creamy formula that eventually dried into a comfortable matte and opaque lip pigment without all the dryness.
Clarins Water Lip Stain ($28)
Clarins will pack an all-day color to your lips through its Water Lip Stain that would feel as if you have nothing on your lips. That comfortable formula protects your lips from harsh external conditions, too.
Chanel Rouge Coco Lip Blush ($30)
Lipsticks can get too heavy and sticky, so Chanel made sure to offer the exact opposite when it launched its Rouge Coco Lip Blush. This product can give a gorgeous wash of color both on the lips and cheeks that hydrates as well.
Ready to say buh-bye to your hate for all lip products? Believe us, once you go stain there’s no going back—you’ll fall in love how easy and hassle-free its application, pigmentation and staying power are, giving you gorgeous lips without asking for too much.
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