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6 K-beauty under-eye creams that Team Tira swears by
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If your lip colour could survive a long lunch, a coffee run and whatever the rest of the day throws at you, would you ever reach for anything else? That’s the thing about a really good lip stain. Once you’re in, you’re in. They give you a just-bitten flush or a pop of colour (whatever you like to go for) with zero effort and even less upkeep.
Designed to tint rather than coat the lips, these stains literally ‘stain’ your pout with a light, lived-in wash of colour. As the day goes on, you won’t find them feathering or bleeding at the edges. Instead, any top-rated lip stain would fade gently into a soft-focus, barely-there finish without leaving behind any patchy pigments. For natural, long-lasting colour, these are the best lip stains to add to your arsenal
Tired of cakey formulas that weigh your lips down? So are we. This mousse-style lip stain by RENEE Cosmetics wants you to douse your pout in a velvety-smooth formula for the just-bitten look. Designed to be used across the lips, cheeks and eyes, this little number works as hard as you do.
Lip stain or lip gloss? Never choose just one again, with this hybrid formula by Lakmē. Gloss girlies will be double-tapping this high-shine formula that hydrates like a lip balm. The transfer-proof finish, meanwhile, ensures that you won’t leave behind a telltale mark on your morning matcha latte.
Let’s all agree that when it comes to long-lasting lip stains, K-beauty knows a thing (or twenty). This no-smudge formula by ETUDE House settles on the lips weightlessly, feeling almost invisible as you hustle between chai dates, long commutes and everything in between. Hydrating agents assemble under the hood to ensure that the blurred matte finish doesn’t leave your pout parched.
This Clarins lip stain gives a soft, natural-looking pink tint with a light, barely-there feel. The water-based formula glides on easily and can be layered depending on how much colour you want—from a subtle hint of pink to a slightly deeper flush. Instead of sitting heavily on the lips, it stains them with long-lasting colour, leaving a comfortable matte finish that feels fresh throughout the day.
This one adds a fresh pop of pink while keeping your lips feeling comfortable and hydrated. The lightweight formula glides on smoothly with a glossy feel at first, and then settles into a soft stain that leaves behind natural-looking colour. It can be worn as a sheer tint or layered for a bit more intensity, making it an easy everyday option for a hydrated, just-tinted lip look.
When it comes to the best-rated lip stains, Benefit brings considerable ‘that girl’ energy to the table—and with good reason. For decades, this lip and cheek stain has held sway over our makeup kits with its smudge-proof formula and buildable finish. For the rosy, my-lips-but-better wash of colour, look no further than this multitasking pick.
A vibrant pink lip colour with a soft, blurred matte finish, this lightweight formula glides smoothly onto the lips and diffuses for a velvety, slightly powdery look. The texture feels comfortable rather than dry, creating a modern, diffused lip effect. It can be worn as a subtle wash of colour or layered for a more defined, high-impact finish.
