PERMANENT INK
Which lip stains make the cut?
If the beauty counter were high school, lip stains would definitely take the prize for "most popular," at least this season.
What's with the sudden obsession? Stains are the perfect roll-out-of-bed product to last you through the day. They're the easiest way to get a boost of color, without having to deal with annoying gloss stickiness or tricky lipstick application.
This surge in popularity means there's an overwhelming amount of lip stains on the market, but not to worry. We've done the tough job of testing the good, the bad, and the ugly, to find the best options out there for all needs and every price. Here are our favorites:
Vincent Longo: Stain for Lips and Cheeks
Unlike our other picks, this gel-like stain has been around since our highschool days.
The best part: It lasts for hours, which makes it our go-to stain when getting ready for a long night!
Revlon: "Just Bitten" Lip Stain & Balm Beloved
We promise, we like this product for reasons other than its vampire innuendo!
The best part: The balm/stain combo is totally genius. It’s amazing how a light base of moisture helps the color go on evenly, resulting in a more natural pout.
Three Custom Color: Specialists Lip and Cheek Stain
Don’t be alarmed by it’s non-stick appearance; this 2-in-1 stain gives the perfect flush and also enhances your natural lip color.
The best part: It’s the only stain in the bunch that comes with a mirror, making it that much easier to stay inside the lines- and touch up on the go.
Tarte: "Lipsurgence" Natural Matte Lip Stain
This all-natural, peppermint-scented lip crayon comes in tons of different hues that flatter pretty much everyone.
The best part: They promise to deliver 6000% more moisture to your lips. And while we can't accurately judge this percentage, our lips definitely felt much softer after using it.
Maybelline: Color Sensational Lip Stain
We've already drooled over this marker, but we just had to give it one more shoutout.
The best part: It comes in tons of bold, juicy shades; and, it's so cheap, you can buy more than one.
-- ALI HOFFMAN AND LIZA DARWIN
What's with the sudden obsession? Stains are the perfect roll-out-of-bed product to last you through the day. They're the easiest way to get a boost of color, without having to deal with annoying gloss stickiness or tricky lipstick application.
This surge in popularity means there's an overwhelming amount of lip stains on the market, but not to worry. We've done the tough job of testing the good, the bad, and the ugly, to find the best options out there for all needs and every price. Here are our favorites:
Vincent Longo: Stain for Lips and Cheeks
Unlike our other picks, this gel-like stain has been around since our highschool days.
The best part: It lasts for hours, which makes it our go-to stain when getting ready for a long night!
Revlon: "Just Bitten" Lip Stain & Balm Beloved
We promise, we like this product for reasons other than its vampire innuendo!
The best part: The balm/stain combo is totally genius. It’s amazing how a light base of moisture helps the color go on evenly, resulting in a more natural pout.
Three Custom Color: Specialists Lip and Cheek Stain
Don’t be alarmed by it’s non-stick appearance; this 2-in-1 stain gives the perfect flush and also enhances your natural lip color.
The best part: It’s the only stain in the bunch that comes with a mirror, making it that much easier to stay inside the lines- and touch up on the go.
Tarte: "Lipsurgence" Natural Matte Lip Stain
This all-natural, peppermint-scented lip crayon comes in tons of different hues that flatter pretty much everyone.
The best part: They promise to deliver 6000% more moisture to your lips. And while we can't accurately judge this percentage, our lips definitely felt much softer after using it.
Maybelline: Color Sensational Lip Stain
We've already drooled over this marker, but we just had to give it one more shoutout.
The best part: It comes in tons of bold, juicy shades; and, it's so cheap, you can buy more than one.
-- ALI HOFFMAN AND LIZA DARWIN
This story was published on September 22, 2010.
CONTENT RATING:
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Sara Ivy
09/22/2010
Would have been a full rating if I had seen Urban Decay's lip stain on here. I have one in hot pink that I absolutely love. It will tint any lip color or you can leave it on by itself! I prefer to run some chap stick over it for the tiny bit of moisture and gloss.
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09/23/2010
Girls we got some retro jeans and a floral skirt for you on our ebay store. We sell old school/90's gear. See if you like 'em at least huh? http://stores.ebay.com/RetroActiveClothes
hedgerow
09/28/2010
Some great mentions in here but Benetint and Posietint from Benefit need a shout. No, their application isn't the easiest but the staying power is amazing and the colors are perfection. It's all about romance and ice skater cheeks.
Rosa Lee
09/28/2010
As for lip stains go; I agree with Maybelline's but, just recently I tried CoverGirl OutLast lip stain & I had 2 very bad experiences with it so - never again.
jax F.
09/30/2010
I love the pink Revlon lip stains! Although while talking with a friend, I wasn't watching and I "knocked off" the lip balm stick on the other end. So just be gentle with it and you should be fine. I still love the lip stain part though, and just moisten my lips with my own lip balm. I give it a 5/5 just cause it is so nice to finally not worry about reapplying lipstick when no one is watching, in tiny mirrors! hehe :)
Pietra Gunn
09/30/2010
This is a good selection. I love the Covergirl lipstains in the darker shades. Haven't had the issues that some people have had. I put balm on over the color rather than under so it lasts longer.
GERI
09/30/2010
ITS GREAT TO FINALLY HAVE PERMANENT MAKE-UP MAKE IT TO THE MARKET. ABOUT TIME! NOW WE NEED SAMPLES!
Brianna
10/01/2010
UM....THE MODEL IS WEARING THE SAME THING THAT LADY GAGA WORE IN HER PAPARAZZI VIDEO!!
WHO MAKES IT?!?!
Vicky Shazam
10/10/2010
i bought my first lipstain today. i'm in love.
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