\n
Nyx Professional Makeup<\/p>\n
Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Nyx Professional Makeup\u2019s Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain delivers the best of both worlds in the lip category: a glassy, glossy finish with the long-lasting tint of a stain\u2014even after the initial shine fades. In fact, St. Louis-based makeup artist Kimberly Wyms says it\u2019s the most underrated lip stain in the drugstore because it has hydrating ingredients (hi, coconut water) and B12 vitamins, which nourish and keep moisture locked in. \u201cThe unique gloss texture and price point make this suitable for everyone,\u201d she says. With 16 juicy shades\u2014think everyday mauves and cherry apple reds\u2014it\u2019s everything you need for stay-all-day color you won\u2019t want to take off.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>\nFormer Allure<\/em> shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis using Nyx Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain<\/p>\n<\/span>Angela Trakoshis<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\nTrakoshis after applying the Nyx Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain<\/p>\n
<\/span>Angela Trakoshis<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\u201cThe Nyx Lip IV has become my go-to lately. It gives that juicy, glossy look but feels more like a serum. It\u2019s hydrating, super comfortable, and never sticky. What I love most is how it lasts; even after the shine wears down, it leaves behind this subtle tint that kind of works like a lip stain. My favorite shade is Caramel Drip because it pairs so nicely like a nude liner, which is something I wear every day.\u201d \u2014Angela Trakoshis, former shopping market editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> coconut water, magnesium, vitamin B12<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 16<\/li>\nFinish:<\/strong> glossy (initial), stained (after wear)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Glossy:<\/strong> Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Milani<\/p>\n
Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Milani\u2019s Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain is drugstore magic in a tube. It gives you the bold, lasting color of a stain while sneaking in hyaluronic acid and squalane for seriously soft, supple lips that look (and feel) kissable all day. Similar to our Nyx fave, it goes on glossy and juicy, then slowly sinks in to leave a satiny, eight-hour stain that doesn\u2019t quit. The six-shade lineup leans into rich, moody tones\u2014hello, Bitten Berry, the perfect wintery plum\u2014while still offering bright pops like Pink About It.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior commerce editor Sarah Felbin applying Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Felbin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\nFelbin after applying Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain<\/p>\n
<\/span>Sarah Felbin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\u201cThe first day I wore this lip stain, I forgot I had it on and ate a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast. When my bright red lip stayed completely intact after the last bite, I knew it was a keeper! Ever since, this has been my go-to for long days. The formula is so thin and lightweight, I barely notice it’s there. At first, it has a really pretty glossy shine you can leave as-is or blot down for a matte finish. Throughout the day, there’s very minimal fading and transfer. After about eight hours, I start to get the itch to reapply something a little more moisturizing on top, but it’s not nearly as drying as a matte lipstick would be. All of the shades have great color payoff. I also love that I don’t need to wear it with a lip liner, since it never bleeds or feathers. If you’re low-maintenance and want a lip stain you can truly set and forget, this is it.\u201d \u2014Sarah Felbin, senior commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> hyaluronic acid, squalane<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 6<\/li>\nFinish:<\/strong> glossy (initial), stained (after wear)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Lightweight:<\/strong> L’Or\u00e9al Paris Paradise Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
L’Oreal Paris<\/p>\n
Paradise Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> L’Or\u00e9al Paris\u2019 Paradise Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum is, as you can guess, a stain and a serum in one, but beyond its hydrating abilities (glycerin and sodium hyaluronate), the lightweight feel is what impressed us the most. It\u2019s as if you\u2019re wearing nothing (there might be a tinge of tingling), but the color payoff is still rich. Available in eight wearable shades from nudes to reds, the pigment lasts all day too, whether you apply and blot for a subtly natural look, or let it fully dry for a bold, bright payoff. Another bonus: It comes with a wide, flat applicator, which makes applying it to the lips easy and precise, so you can really get in those nooks and crannies.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>\nAllure commerce editor Sarah Han applying L’Or\u00e9al Paris Paradise Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum in Le Rouge Paris<\/p>\n
<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\nHan after applying L’Or\u00e9al Paris Paradise Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum in Le Rouge Paris<\/p>\n
<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\u201cThis lip stain serum feels so weightless\u2014I have to double-check that it\u2019s still there, and it doesn’t feel the least bit tacky after application. The applicator is nicely wide so you cover more area with every swipe, and the formula dries down really quickly to a true stained look. Despite the serum name, this isn\u2019t the most hydrating stain I\u2019ve tried\u2014but I do have particularly dry lips that usually needs a bit of lip balm before practically any lip product, and this one definitely isn\u2019t an exception!\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> glycerin, sodium hyaluronate<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 8<\/li>\nFinish:<\/strong> natural-matte<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Mature Lips:<\/strong> e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
E.L.F. Cosmetics<\/p>\n
Glossy Lip Stain<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> For clients with mature lips, makeup artist Alexa Persico always suggests a lightweight lip stain with a hydrating, flexible finish instead of anything overly matte or alcohol-heavy. \u201cE.l.f\u2019s Glossy Lip Stain is great because it has a hydrating finish that is far more flattering than a matte stain on mature lips,\u201d she says. \u201cIt helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and keeps lips looking plump and healthy.\u201d Thanks to glycerin, it feels silky-soft and comfortable, and even after several hours, the color stays bright and pigmented\u2014you almost forget you\u2019re wearing it until you catch your reflection.<\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> glycerin<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\nFinish:<\/strong> satin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Precision:<\/strong> Palladio Beauty Lip Stain Marker<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Palladio Beauty<\/p>\n
Lip Stain Marker<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Layering most lip stains usually ends in dry, cracked, patchy lips\u2014but not with Palladio Beauty\u2019s Lip Stain Marker. \u201cIt gives that effortless flush of color while still feeling lightweight on the lips,\u201d Persico says. The pointed tip makes it easy to overline or create precise edges, and thanks to panthenol, it keeps lips hydrated, soothed, and protected. \u201cIt wears beautifully and never dries the lips out, which is key, especially when I\u2019m using it on clients,\u201d Persico adds.<\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n
\n
\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> panthenol<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 6<\/li>\nFinish:<\/strong> natural<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Matte:<\/strong> Maybelline New York Super Stay Teddy Tint<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Maybelline New York<\/p>\n
Super Stay Teddy Tint<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Maybelline New York\u2019s Super Stay Teddy Tint comes in 20 shades\u2014from pinks and reds to browns and nudes\u2014but the color range isn\u2019t the only standout. It delivers that blurred matte finish we love, without the dryness or stickiness that often comes with long-wearing formulas. Apply one swipe for a sheer wash of coverage, or up to three for a bold finish. \u201cI love that it wears for up to 12 hours and that it\u2019s smudge-proof, waterproof, and kiss-proof,\u201d says Philadelphia-based makeup artist Marcia Williams. \u201cEven with a matte finish, it feels lightweight while still giving rich, beautiful color.\u201d She\u2019s also a fan of the precise applicator: \u201cStart at the Cupid\u2019s bow and fill everything in from there for a flawless finish.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\"Nyx](\"https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/69387a0c56e4e9fcddaba847\/3:4\/w_748%2Cc_limit\/Nyx%2520Professional%2520Makeup%2520Lip%2520IV%2520Hydrating%2520Gloss%2520Stain.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Selfie](\"https:\/\/media.allure.com\/photos\/68276c65178189801fbc7343\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/NYX%2520Professional%2520Makeup%2520Lip%2520IV%2520Ang%2520Trakoshis%2520AFTER.png\"\/)
<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>\n