Lipstick is often the final step of the makeup routine; a finishing touch that brings the whole look together. But what about those no-makeup makeup days when your look would be overwhelmed by a swipe of scarlet? Reach for a lip stain instead: a long-wearing, smudge-proof pigment that looks like your lips, but better. With plenty of benefits (not least that you won't leave lipstick stains on your coffee cup), it's a low-maintenance alternative that has taken social media by storm. Here, MOJEH rounds-up the best on the market.
Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, Benefit
One of the original all-in-one stains, Benefit's Benetint is a highly pigmented formula that leaves a rose-tinted hue across lips and cheeks; one swipe offers a sheer, non-drying stain that's buildable and made to withstand anything the day throws at you. Shop now
Cooling Water Jelly Tint Blush + Lip Stain, Milk Makeup
Though the jelly-like texture of this adorable stain is the first thing to catch your eye, its long-wear colour is the reason you'll come back to it time and time again. The cooling stick glides across the lips (and cheeks, if you so wish) and leaves behind a natural flush. Plus, the formula is 90% natural, vegan and cruelty free. Shop now
Bitten Lip Tint, Victoria Beckham Beauty
Comfortable, volume-boosting colour is the name of the lip-tint game at Victoria Beckham Beauty. The gelée formula leaves a weightless wash of colour that hydrates lips with every wear and, despite its balm-like finish, you won't experience any tackiness or transfer. Shop now
Creamy Lip & Cheek Stain, Huda Beauty
This hard-working stain is infused with hyaluronic acid powder and coconut extract for comfortable wear that's both lightweight and long-lasting. The doe-foot applicator makes precision a breeze and the buildable, satin-matte formula allows for top-ups without flaking. Shop now
Committed Lip Tint, Asteri Beauty
Saudi-born brand Asteri Beauty has launched a desert-proof lip stain in three colours - pink, red and rose brown - that promises all-day colour and hydration. The hyaluronic acid-infused gel formula dries down in seconds so you'll have to work fast, but once it is on - it's on. Shop now
Dior Addict Lip Tint, Dior Beauty
Dior's first no-transfer lip tint is composed of 95% natural-origin ingredients and dries to a weightless, semi-matte finish that you won't have to think about for the rest of the day. Boasting 12-hour wear and 24-hour hydration, it's available in 11 colours - one for every occasion. Shop now
Water Lip Stain, Clarins
This transfer-proof formula has long been a staple in beauty routines thanks to its long-lasting colour and lightweight finish. There are eight colours to choose from, spanning deep violet to candy pink, each of which is buildable for your desired amount of coverage and infused with aloe vera and raspberry water to keep dryness at bay. Shop now
