15 Best Lip Stains That Will Stay in Place All Day, According to Experts

“This is one of my favorites,” says Dorman. “It’s transfer- and waterproof which is a game-changer for clients who need a lip that lasts hours,” she adds. The kit contains a super pigmented masque and a unique activator mist that locks in the color for all-day wear. After the masque dries, you just have to peel it off your lips to reveal the color underneath.

Matte formulas don’t always have the moisturizing power like their glossy finish counterparts, but this rouge matte lip stain has a barely-there feel and doesn’t budge. It’s the brand’s first lip product that delivers major color pigmentation with a no-makeup feel. Choose your favorite hue from over 12+ stunning shades.

Looking for just a hint of color? This is your best bet. This moisturizing balm stain is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like shea, mango, and coconut butter to protect and hydrate the lips. It also has ph reacting pigments that will make each hue look different on every complexion. We also love that it doesn’t need a sharpener, thanks to its retractable end design! 

“This liquid stain can be used on the cheeks and lips,” says Dorman. “It sinks into the skin readily and comes in a universally flattering rose tone.” The formula is smudge-proof and non-drying, according to the brand. It’s also super buildable so you can apply as much product as you want without it creasing on the lips or cheeks.

“This traditional stain is in a marker form which makes application extremely easy,” says Kaplan. The long-wear tint is designed with a unique Dior color technology that blends the formula with pigments to create a weightless, bare-skin sensation. It also comes with a foam applicator that is shaped to follow the contour of your lips, making it easier to color inside the lines.

This multipurpose product is designed to be used on the cheeks and lips. Formulated with natural botanicals (jojoba oil and fruit extracts), it will give off a natural, radiant-looking flush that flatters the skin’s undertone. You can find your perfect shade by using the brand’s lip look quiz tool here.

“This lip stain comes in a large range of colors and has an extremely sharp-edged applicator for precise lip lining,” says Dorman. It’s also an award winner thanks to its creamy, non-drying, velvety matte finish. “I love the way this lipstick feels and smells,” wrote one satisfied Sephora customer. “The color is rich, it exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it.”

If you’re searching for a lip tint with a natural finish, you can stop looking, because this pick is it. “This lip stain applies like a gloss but has a pigment that lasts after the glossy finish fades,” says Dorman. It’s crafted with a water-based formula that moisturizes and refreshes the lips. It also has a lightweight, gel-like texture that glides across the lips easily.

“This marker style pen gives an easy application, dries quickly, and lasts for hours,” says Dorman. The formula leaves behind a beautiful, lightweight (not heavy feel like traditional lipsticks) flush of color that won't smudge, according to the brand. 

This hybrid lip stain has a watery-light formula that glides on smoothly across the lips. The best part? It leaves behind a fresh wet finish that will keep your lips looking super glossy for up to 12 hours, according to the brand. “The formula is absolutely amazing,” wrote one satisfied MAC cosmetics customer. “It’s hydrating, glossy, and feels like nothing on the lips.”

This product comes in three amazing bold colors: Hot pink, coral, and red. Its formula includes great hydrating ingredients like sunflower seed wax and coconut oil, which work to lock in moisture. Each waterproof shade dries down to a beautiful satin-matte finish.

The key ingredients in this award-winning lip stain include aloe vera, glycerin, and antioxidant-rich camellia leaf extract. The formula is mask-proof, stray-proof, and fade-proof. After one swipe, your lips will feel super soft to the touch and it dries down to a matte finish.

Formulated with guava fruit and lychee extract, this hybrid lip product offers the long-lasting powers of a lip stain with the shine of a gloss—for the perfect lippie look. It’s designed to prevent feathering and has a non-drying finish for comfortable all-day wear. It goes on light and can be built up for a more bold look!

“I LOVE this lip stain,” wrote one Sephora reviewer and we can see why. Its formula is heavily pigmented and infused with avocado oil to hydrate the lips. It dries down to a lightweight, silky-looking stain that won’t bleed, crack, or dry out your lips, according to the brand.

Luminess customers gave this lip stain a 4.7-star rating and all-around stellar reviews. The water-resistant stain glides onto the lips with a silky matte texture and dries down to a velvety finish. It’s also smudge-proof and long-lasting for up to 18 hours, according to the brand. The formula combines the moisturization of a cream lipstick with the staying power of a stain that won’t feather, bleed or fade away.