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But I have to say, it took me a while to find the right ones.
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Ahead, the makeup-artist-approved lip stains that weve tried and tested.
These will give you the long-lasting, bold color youre looking for, sans the mess.
If you think that sounds a little too permanent, dont worryyou can easily remove them with amakeup remover.
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Plus, theyll save you the headache of having to reapply your lipstick or carry it around for touch-ups.
How long does a lip stain last?
And if you want them to lasteven longer,exfoliate your pout before you apply.
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Removing any barrier between the product and your lips will help, she says.
Whats the difference between a lip stain and lip tint?
Similar to other lip products,lip tintswill not last as long as a lip stain.
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TheLaneige Lip Sleeping Maskis a longtime favorite ofGlamoureditorsthe proof is in ourreview.
How do you remove lip stain?
To remove a lip stain, youll need anoil-based makeup removeror a makeup wipe.
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We noted if they smudged or budged after eating and drinking.
Just take it from meIve been wearing this product since it first dropped in 2022.
The pigment is super thick and bold, but it doesnt feel heavy on the lips.
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This is a super-natural-looking lip stain that doesnt leave residue on the lips.
The 30-second rule comes off as a word-of-mouth instruction from the viral videos.
I wore the shade Divine for about five minutes (careful to not let it touch your teeth!
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), and then wiped it off with a wet tissue, per its instructions.
TikTokers peeled it off, but I didnt want to get dye on my fingers.
Ill try leaving it on longer next time.
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Its easy to remove with a little oil makeup remover or one swipe of a makeup wipe.
If youre diving into the lip-stain world, this is a great affordable Amazon pick.
I love that you’re able to wear it as a full-colorlip oil.
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After applying it, I swiped it off and paired it with a lip gloss.
The Black Cherry looks dark at first, but it tones down to a more natural shade.
But, I did have to apply a couple of times to get the right shade.
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It feels just like a lip oil and dries quickly so its easy to work with, she says.
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It melded with my natural lip tone and its extremely long-wearing.
One system, and I was sold on this stuff, saysGlamourcontributorBrigitt Earley.
Its definitely my new go-to for lip color.
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The formula brushes on so smoothly and is the perfect hybrid of a lip stain and lip oil.
The finish lasted for hours, tooeven through a venti coffee!
It gives your lips a soft-focus finish that wont crack or fade, or settle into fine lines.
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Earley is also a fan of this formula because of its precise applicator.
The bold color is something to write home about, too, according to Earley.
The color I haveStar Plum Pinkis a beautiful rosy pink with serious staying power.
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Im also a longtime fan of these lip and cheek tints since they dropped earlier this year.
Truly the ASMR stain of my dreams, and definitely worth every penny.
This glossy lip stain is the perfect marriage of a stain and an oil.
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It delivers the perfect punch of pigment but is nice and hydrating.
It isnt at all sticky, either.
Its a fantastic value, and Ill definitely be adding more colors to my collection, she says.
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GlamourcontributorJessica Fieldsis also a big fan of this stain.
If youre familiar with Clarins lip oils, youll likely be a fan of the packaging water stains.
But the product inside is the real star.
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The color payoff is also top-tier and leaves behind a true stain that delivers that just bitten look.
I always throw it in my bag and use it when Im on the go, she says.
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