The Best Lip Stains Of 2025, Tested

Lip combo tutorials have taken over our social media feeds with every video showcasing yet another product we should probably add to cart—stat! Of all the star players in a lip combo video—nude gloss here , brown lip liner there —it seems more and more people are concerned with long-lasting results over aesthetics. There are quite a few hydrating lip glosses and lipsticks that provide longevity, but few formulas compare to the long-lasting power of a lip stain.

Where lipstick requires precise application and glosses don't last past a single sip of coffee, lip stains, on the other hand, are easy to apply, long-lasting, and give your lips a tint that says, ⁘ I put effort into my appearance today.⁘ ⁘ A lip stain is perfect for people on the go who don't want to constantly reapply and can feel confident knowing their color will last throughout a day—whether on the beach, a nighttime event, even through a good meal!⁘ says Priscilla Ono , Fenty Beauty global makeup artist. ⁘When it comes to a lip stain, you want a formula that delivers buildable color without making your lips feel or look dried out."

Think of lip stains as the more mature older sister of lip oils. At one point, we all became obsessed with the Dior Lip Oil, but imagine if that sheen lasted even through a make-out sesh and two glasses of wine. It's possible. After consulting Ono, ELLE editors, and customer reviews, we found the 12 best lip stain formulas for you to try.

Also known as the ultimate classic lip tint, this tinted liquid from Benefit deserves all the accolades it has received. You can use it on your lips or cheeks for a subtle, watercolor-like tint that lasts all day long.

An ELLE editor says: "This was my first-ever lip tint, and was probably everyone else's, too. The sheer, buildable formula provides a soft flush of color to the lips—similar to the tint you get after enjoying a red icee or drink."— Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

If you want it to look like you applied lipstick an hour ago and it faded into a lovely hue, try this stain. It's completely weightless and matte, and leaves you with a gorgeous tint that doesn't require touching up.

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