Not quite a lipstick, not quite a gloss, Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is the Goldilocks lip product for anyone who wants an effortless wash of color without the weight of a traditional lipstick. The Readers’ Choice Award winner is available in three shades—including the iconic Black Honey that, trust us, really does flatter just about everyone. “It glides on so smoothly and is super buildable, leaving me with the prettiest deep-rosy shade,” says commerce editor Sarah Han.
Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N
When peel-off lip liner stains hit the beauty scene, we knew the industry had officially thought of everything. Don’t let the blue-ish tint fool you—it’s just part of the process: After about eight minutes, simply peel it away to reveal a natural-looking, your-lips-but-better stain that won’t budge. “When I say this lip stain lasts, I mean it,” says former shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis. “My lip line remained intact hours later.”
Nyx Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain
If you’ve ever struggled to draw a crisp lip line, Nyx Professional Makeup’s Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain makes it almost foolproof thanks to its ultra-skinny ballpoint tip that hugs every curve of your lips. Better yet, it’s surprisingly beginner-friendly. “I’m not a lip liner expert by any means, but I find it quite easy to use,” says Han. Despite being waterproof and smudge-proof, the formula gives you a little time to blend before it sets into an all-day stain that won’t feather, bleed, or budge.
