Beauty lovers have long grappled with the age-old dilemma of finding a lip stain or tint that is long-lasting but won’t dry out delicate lip skin. My personal tactic has always been to find the longest-lasting formula I can get my hands on and then layer either a lip gloss or even just a plain balm over it to infuse my lips with hydration. (Currently, my go-to is a Wonderskin stain and a dab of Aquaphor). It’s a tactic that works, for the most part, though if your stain of choice isn’t solid, it can transfer off pretty quickly.
But sometimes, you just don’t want to deal with a multi-step process, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for hydrating lip stains that will stand the test of time but won’t feel drying. There isn’t a lot that qualifies, but the ones that do are must-haves for makeup lovers. Below, we’ve rounded up the eight best hydrating lip stains on the internet, and now’s the perfect time to grab one and enjoy a sweetly stained lip that won’t make your pout pucker.
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