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15 Best Lip Stains for a Look That Lasts All Day Long

No touchups necessary!

By Carol Lee
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We get it: Just because you like having a bit of color on your lips, doesn't mean you love touching up your red lipstick every couple of hours (or even minutes). And on days when you really can't be bothered, a lip stain is your best friend.

If you're not sure what they are, lip stains are liquid-y lip products that contain pigments that grip onto and fuse with your lips, resulting in a high-impact yet natural look that'll stay with you till the end of the day—and who doesn't want that? They combine the rich color of matte lipsticks with the consistency of a tinted lip balm.

Our Top Picks

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    Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain

    Best Drugstore

    Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain

    $17 at Walmart
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  • 2
    Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain

    Best Plumping

    Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain

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  • 3
    L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain

    Best Matte

    L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain

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  • 4
    Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint

    Best Multitasker

    Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint

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  • 5
    e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain

    Best Budget-Friendly

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain

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The best lip stains can last through the greasiest of meals and endless cups of coffee. Even if the outer layer fades away, what's left behind is a soft, even stain—no patchiness or flaking, and definitely no touch-ups needed! We've searched high and low for crème de la crème of lip stains, and the top-of-the-line formulas you'll find here are sure to find their places in your go-to makeup bag. Plus if you're searching for more budge-proof makeup, we've also rounded up the best waterproof mascaras and smudge-proof black eyeliners. With these products in your toolbox, you'll be worry-free all day long!

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Best Drugstore

Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain

Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain
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Best Drugstore

Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain

$17 at Walmart
Credit: Walmart

This budget-friendly pick goes on juicy and stays moisturizing. It almost feels like nothing once it sets, and it manages to stay looking good the whole time you're wearing it.

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Best Plumping

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain
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Best Plumping

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain

Credit: Walmart

If you appreciate a good gloss but want something that lasts a little longer, give this Revlon pick a whirl. The gel formula has the glassy look down pat, and it's shiny without being sticky.

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Best Matte

L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain

L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain
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Best Matte

L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain

Credit: Walmart

This matte formula is a bold lip lover's dream. Although the line offers its fair share of lovely nudes, its bright pinks, corals, and reds are the real stars.

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Best Multitasker

Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint

Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint
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Best Multitasker

Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint

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When you're in a rush to get ready, the less products you need to handle the better. Use this K-beauty favorite on the lips and cheeks for an effortless, monochromatic look.

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Best Budget-Friendly

e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain

e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain
5
Best Budget-Friendly

e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain

Credit: Ulta

e.l.f. Cosmetics is a goldmine of affordable yet beautiful formulas, and this sheer lip stain is a shining example. It applies glossy and settles down into a pretty and long-lasting tint.

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Best Lightweight

Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint

Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint
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Best Lightweight

Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint

Now 10% Off
Credit: Amazon

Another K-beauty bestseller, this lip stain stays true to its name: The formula smooths over the lips like velvet, and the color sinks in like a semi-permanent ink. Plus there are over 20 colors to choose from!

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Best Mask-Proof

Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick

Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
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Best Mask-Proof

Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick

Now 27% Off
Credit: Amazon

This one is perfect if your top priority is staying power. It ticks all the right boxes. Matte finish? Check. Highly pigmented? Yep. Transfer-proof? You got it!

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Best Glossy

ColourPop Lip Stain

ColourPop Lip Stain
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Best Glossy

ColourPop Lip Stain

Credit: ColourPop

This glowy lip stain is no joke: you'll find yourself admiring your lips in the mirror long after you've applied it. It's also infused with nourishing ingredients guava extract and lychee extract.

9
Fan Favorite

Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint

Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint
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Fan Favorite

Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint

Credit: Ulta

With over 10 million bottles sold, this classic product deserves a spot in the Makeup Hall of Fame. The stain's most beloved shade is the rosy Benetint, but there are also several other flattering colors, like a pretty pink and a playful orange.

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Best Hydrating

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
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Best Hydrating

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain

Credit: Ulta

This pick from Rihanna's beauty brand can go from sheer and subtle to va-va-voom in just a few layers. Finish it off with a gloss or lip oil for an especially eye-catching result.

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Best Longwear

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Liquid Lipstick

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Liquid Lipstick
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Best Longwear

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Liquid Lipstick

Credit: Ulta

This option is touted as a lipstick but can easily be transformed into a stain—just apply a thin layer and pat it into your lips for a gorgeous pop of color that won't budge.

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Best Nourishing

Clarins Water Lip Stain

Clarins Water Lip Stain
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Best Nourishing

Clarins Water Lip Stain

Credit: Ulta

This lip stain is packed with ingredients your lips will drink right up, including raspberry water, aloe vera, and white tea. The vibrant shades might look intimidating at first, but they work with your natural lip color for a look that says, "I woke up like this." 😉

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Best 2-in-1

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain
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Best 2-in-1

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain

Credit: Kohl's

This weightless lip and cheek product quenches the skin with hydrating ingredients like vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. Once it sets down, the satin formula feels virtually undetectable.

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Editor's Pick

Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint

Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint
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Editor's Pick

Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint

Credit: Violet Grey

A celebrity favorite, this clean lip tint delivers a sophisticated stain and slight plumping effect with the help of squalane and mustard sprout. It expertly locks moisture in, keeping flaky lips at bay.

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Best Splurge

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Vinyl Cream Lip Stain

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Vinyl Cream Lip Stain
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Best Splurge

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Vinyl Cream Lip Stain

Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

Pigment, shine, and lasting power come together in this luxurious formula. And the unique, pointed doe foot allows for quick and precise application every single time.

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