Lip Stains Rule
The off-duty, no-makeup makeup look is something we’re dedicated to perfecting.
But when it comes to our lips, we’ve been without. Lipstick is too too intense and high-maintenance for the everyday, a clear balm just doesn’t cut it (unless you’re Em Rata), and going bare can leave you feeling, well, naked… not to mention it doesn’t exactly make for a ‘youthful’ glow.
So we decided to delve into the world of lip stains… and thank god we did.
It’s amazing what a subtle hint of colour can do for a tired face. It’s our best friend on weekdays when we’re running late for work, and our saving grace on the weekend when a hangover strikes.
We’ve narrowed it down to five of the best, so click through and pick your poison.
By Carmen Hamilton.
The original, and the best. The water-like formula can be built-up from a barely-there, ‘bitten’ flush, to a deep rosey red, and it has great staying power. Benefit’s benetint is a winner.
This one is a creamier consistency, but the colour really packs a punch. You can apply it with your finger and work the pigment into your lips, which makes it easier to spread the colour evenly.
Soft and subtle. If you’re not fully ready to commit to the stain, this is a perfect starting point.
We love the soft peachy shade of Benefit’s Cha Cha Tint. Bring on summer.
Berry-toned, bitten perfection. The Balm’s Stainiac goes on super-sheer, and doesn’t fade for a few hours.
