8 Lip and Cheek Stains That You Won't Have to Reapply
All hail the naturally flushed look.
The beauty of a multi-tasking lip and cheek stain is that when it's good, people won't notice it's makeup. The color boost fades into a natural, summer-y flush that says you've been outside in the heat (but doesn't require actual sweating and discomfort). And the best part? Even if you do try these long-lasting stains on a humid, sweaty day, this is one beauty look that only gets better when it's melty.
The Classic
What looks like a nail polish bottle contains one of the most celebrated lip stains out there. And a little goes a long way: apply color to lips and cheeks using the little brush and blend to achieve a subtle flush that highlights your natural color.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, $30; sephora.com
The Nighttime Look
For easily blendable color that doesn't dry too quickly or leave skin feeling cakey, look to this cheek stain made with fruit extracts and a tiny hint of shimmer.
Tarte Cheek Stain, $30; sephora.com
The Drugstore Star
Don't knock it for the price point—this drugstore buy does the work of a balm and a long lasting stain with a cooling sensation to boot. Pro tip for the best use: apply lip liner first to keep your color in place.
Wet 'n Wild Mega Slicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Color, $3; walgreens.com
The Hydrator
Come for the sheer range of colors in the Sephora Collection (with a new capsule set inspired by Minnie Mouse, in fluorescent hues), stay for the moisturizing, avocado oil-enriched finish.
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain, $14; sephora.com
The Smoother
Even the best lip stains can have a drying quality, but the It Cosmetics formula comes specifically formulated to do the opposite. Its moisturizing and anti-aging properties won't settle in wrinkles or look patchy on dry skin.
It Cosmetics Vitality Flush Stain Stick Lip & Cheek Reviver, $24; ulta.com
The Foolproof Pick
The creamy compact makes it easy to dip in a finger and control the coverage by hand, which makes it a winner for quick touch-ups and even blush application.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks, $22; nordstrom.com
The Genius Hybrid
The Saint Laurent formula falls somewhere between a gloss and a stain, but applies like a creamy lipstick. People swear by its long lasting wear, which makes it ideal for special occasions when you want an added touch of glamour without the regular touch-ups.
Yves Saint Laurent Vernis a Levres Glossy Stain, $36; sephora.com
The Natural Selection
Powered by fruit and vegetable pigments, this all-natural lip and cheek stain is the next best thing to actually sampling juicy berries in an orchard and having the stained lips to prove it.
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip and Cheek Stain, $25; amazon.com
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