The best lip stains take on more forms than you may think. There are glosses, oils, balms, and watery tints—even peel-off pigments and lip liner stains that ensure hours upon hours of wear so you can go about your day touch-up free; snack, sip, kiss, and even sweat without ever reaching for your makeup pouch.

Vogue’s Favorite Lip Stains

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Best Overall Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Blush Stain Jump to review $26

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Best Peel-Off Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Peel Off Masque Jump to review $22

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Best Lightweight Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint Jump to review $38

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Wear time aside, stains offer a dealer’s choice approach to color payoff. Whether you prefer vibrant pops or a natural-lookin

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