Lip stains are having a moment—here's 6 of the best to shop
From tinted oils to conditioning sleeping masks, there's never been a better time to keep your pout in tip-top condition. Now, a new iteration of lip care is earning its time in the spotlight: none other than the powerful lip stain.
We're all seeking more ease in our days, and a long-wearing lip stain is one way to attain it. TikTok-viral versions have seen beauty content creators like Olivia Jade and Sarah Cheung coat their lips in a layer of questionable navy, only to wipe it away and reveal a berry-vibrant hue underneath. @oliviajadegthe skin boost ✨🪄♬ Soft Sunlight (Lofi) – Prodbyecho
Designed to impart colour all day, the best stains on the market have a few crucial properties in common. The first is that their vivid shades do as they say and stay on all day, holding their own against hurdles like feathering, water-fading and smudging. Secondly, they'll ideally provide colour that's buildable, so you can veer from natural to bold as you please.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, they'll provide lasting colour without dryness or damage. The new formulas are excellent at this, incorporating skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to lock in moisture and nourishment as well as pigment.
Without further ado, cast your eyes upon Vogue Singapore's edit of the best lip stains to shop now. From enduring cult classics (we'll always have Benetint) to new-gen innovations, there's a tint out there for everyone… Courtesy of Clarins
1 / 6 Clarins Water Lip Stain
Clarins' make-up offerings are built on a skincare-first approach, and that's certainly the case with their new Water Lip Stain formula. Feeling featherlight on the lips thanks to a 75% water-based composition, and incorporating the silky, hydrating Water-Shot Complex, build up your chosen hue in sheer stains for matte boldness.
Clarins Water Lip Stain, $48, available at Clarins Courtesy of Dior
2 / 6 Dior Addict Lip Tint in 671 Natural Raspberry
Dior's summer beauty collection has arrived, and with it an invitation to be whisked away to the sparkling French Riviera courtesy of its bursting colour. Here, the Addict Lip Tint has been reimagined in a vibrant raspberry shade. Infused with cherry oil for maximum comfort, this is a veil of colour to endure through any beach day.
Dior Addict Lip Tint in 671 Natural Raspberry, $62, available at Dior Courtesy of Wonderskin
3 / 6 Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque
Having attained viral status on TikTok last year, this is one much-beloved lip stain. Utilising patent-pending Liquid Blading technology, lips are infused with rich pigment before sealing in to withstand water, smudges and transfers all day. Apply, set and wipe away to unveil lasting colour for a look that's low-maintenance, yet high-impact.
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque, $36.89, available from Amazon Courtesy of Fenty Beauty
4 / 6 Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
For those who assume a lip stain necessitates a drying effect for lasting power, Fenty Beauty dispels all such fears. Hydration and high shine are the goals of this striking tint, available in six shades. Formulated with an oil-in-water innovation and squalene, you're guaranteed a quench that's as durable as its colour.
Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain, $42, available at Sephora Courtesy of Sacheu
5 / 6 Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-n
There's nothing like a distinct lip liner to frame your pout. Ensure yours stays in place with this long-wear lip-lining stain from Sacheu, brainchild of beauty content creator Sarah Cheung. Infused with nourishing hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, apply and dry on your lip line before peeling to reveal a vividly defined kisser.
Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-n, $17.07, available from Revolve Courtesy of Benefit
6 / 6 Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Dark Cherry Lip & Cheek Tint
The best classics only improve with time—and that's an apt adage for this new shade of the perennially loved Benetint. Ever since it was first custom-made for an exotic dancer back in 1976, this iconic lip and cheek tint has been a staple of beauty bags the world over. Bearing its signature long-lasting, natural finish, the tint is now available in two new hues: Dark Cherry and Raspberry. Both flattering flushes, we love the former for its buildable intensity.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Dark Cherry Lip & Cheek Tint, $45, available at Sephora
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