Lip stains are the lip products that every beauty enthusiast should pay attention to. These products are giving lipsticks a run for their money, with their ease of use and longevity. These unique formulas give a natural stain to the lip, so they don’t require too much fuss throughout the day. That is why every makeup company seems to be releasing its own take on the product.
Curious how lip tints will look on your pout? We’ve collected a list of the very best lip stains on the market, so you can get that perfect pout. Get one or two of these lip stains to give a try and share your looks on Instagram!
1. Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro
These are some of the long-lasting and best lip stains out there – they’re like luxury in a little tube. They have a matte formula that somehow manages to keep the lips from getting dry, and once applied, they last forever. The color is opaque, so it’s easy to get full coverage quickly. These lip stains are available at Sephora, with 18 different wearable shades.
2. Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain
These lip stains are supposed to be like tattoos on the lips – vibrant and with longevity, but totally unfelt. These lip tints come in a classic YSL tube that will look gorgeous in your purse, and the applicator itself stands out for its unique shape, that is perfect for ultra-prices application, no lip liner needed! There are 22 diverse shades available at Sephora, to suit all kinds of color preferences, from natural to wild to chic!
3. Dior Addict Lip Tattoo
These are more like lip tints, perfect for anyone who shies away from extreme colors or heavy lipsticks, but would still like to enjoy the longevity of a lip stain. These gorgeous lip tints come in 5 natural shades, in a tube with a doe-foot applicator. Once applied, they simply blend into the lip for a sheer, beautiful look. You can pick up a tube for yourself at Sephora.
4. Clarins Water Lip Stain
These lip stains from Clarins can best be described as unique. It goes on the lips like water, which makes sense considering it’s primarily made up of water, and leaves behind a light tint that is completely unfelt but stays for a long while. There are 4 vibrant shades available for you to choose from at Nordstrom.
5. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
This is the OG of lip tints, and it remains one of the best lip stains on the market. This liquid formula is super pigmented, so with just a touch of contact with the lip you will get a gorgeous pout that will last a long while. Just be careful not to over-do it! It can also work as a cheek stain, so hooray for multi-use products! Choose one of your favorite shades at Sephora.
6. Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain
This is a roll-up lip and cheek stain in a very natural formula that keeps the skin supple and moisturized while imparting a long-lasting wash of color that always looks like MLBB (My Lips But Better). There are three soft shades available at Nordstrom.
7. Lancôme Juicy Shaker
The cushion makeup trend has finally made it to lip tints, and it makes for some of the best lip stains ever! This product is a pigmented oil that stains the lips with a natural wash of color, while also moisturizing and protecting them with a variety of emollient oils. Give it a good shake, and you’re ready to apply. The application feels super luxurious, which makes it up for the fact that you will have to reapply throughout the day. These are available for sale in 16 shades at Sephora.
8. Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Lip Tint
Tarte makes some of the best lip tints, and for the sake of some fun, they come in the form of a crayon! They have a full, matte coverage, but thanks to the waxy texture they keep the lips looking plump and healthy. The application is super easy thanks to the pencil-shape of the applicator. Sephora carries these lip tints in 8 shades.
9. IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush 4-In-1 Reviver Lipstick Stain
A lip stain in a traditional lipstick applicator? Why not? This is one of the best lip stains, because it ticks all the boxes: moisturizing, long-lasting, natural-looking, and feels super light on the lips. It gives a very soft coverage to the lips that is slightly glossy – perfect for anyone who doesn’t like to fuss too much with their makeup. You can purchase it at Ulta, where there are 6 shades available.
10. Tom Ford Lip Lacquer
This long-lasting, high-pigment formula from Tom Ford really stays put, without transferring or smudging. It comes in a matte, metallic, or glossy finish, with each shade capable of looking super opaque with a thicker application or a little more natural with a soft touch. Choose one of the 18 shades at Sephora.
11. Laura Mercier ‘Lip Parfait’ Creamy Colour Balm
This gorgeous lip product sits somewhere between a lip balm and a lipstick, making it one of the best lip tints for those who like an easy, quick application and a no-makeup makeup look. This super nourishing formula has a glossy finish, and it wears quite well. You can choose your favorites from 12 colors at Nordstrom.
12. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Lip & Cheek Tint
This punchy little lip & cheek stain wins for the most adorable packaging ever. This single bright shade is meant to adapt to your skin’s pH and change its color – we’re not sure if that is actually how it works, but the color certainly becomes bright and gorgeous a few moments after it’s applied. It comes in the form of a fluid with a doe-foot applicator. It goes on sheer and natural, and lasts a while. You can grab a bottle from Sephora.
13. Lipstick Queen Saint & Sinner Lip Tint
These long-lasting and high-pigment lip tints are some of the best lip stains around, giving a hint of shine and a lot of drama. They come in a tube with a doe-foot applicator, and they look good on everyone. There are 4 shades available, and you can buy them through Net-a-Porter.
14. Too Cool For School Milk Tint
This is one of the most delicious lip stains available in four juicy shades at Ulta Beauty. It’s lightweight, milky and is composed of non-fat dry milk that melts on the lips, hydrating them without feeling sticky. You can use it as a lip tint or a perfect treatment for dry, chapped lips.
15. BECCA Beach Lip & Blush Tint
One of the best lip stains, this is a cream lip tint you can use both on your lips and cheeks for a subtle, natural touch of color. It is oil-free and contains vitamin E to nourish your lips while coating them with a fruity scent and a beautiful color. You can also layer it with your lip balms and glosses for added intensity. It comes in five feminine shades at Sephora.
16. 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip & Cheek Stain
This lip tint is unique in its composition, as its color is derived from the fruit and vegetable color pigments used. It also features aloe vera for nourishing and hydrating the lips, while hyaluronic acid adds plumping properties to the product. Wear it on your cheeks or lips for a subtle, long-lasting sheer color. It can be found online at Dermstore.
17. Frank Body Cherry Bomb Lip Tint
Dreaming of having plump lips without any lip fillers? Want to get a perfectly kissable pout that tastes sweet cherries? This multi-use product is for you! It’s a lip balm that you can use on your lips, cheeks and eyelids. Featuring coffee seed and coconut oils, it nourishes and moisturizes the lips while giving that natural subtle tint you need for making your pout kissable. Get it from Ulta Beauty!
18. NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lustre Glossy Lip Tint
Bright, shiny and lightweight, this lip tint is one of the best lip stains if you are looking for a product that’s silky smooth on the lips and that lasts, giving a gorgeous subtle color to the lips. It applies like a gloss and dries to a lovely tint, and what’s more, it won’t break the bank. Pick it up from Ulta Beauty!
19. J.Cat Beauty Liptitude 24/7 Hydrating Lip Stain
Something between a lip gloss and a lipstick, this lip stain is mineral-based and provides a semi-matte finish that won’t dry your lips. It’s water-resistant, long-lasting and lightweight with an intense color that stays put. It comes in a variety of shades, from party-red intense red to everyday subtle pink. Pick your favorite shade from Ulta Beauty!
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