If you’ve ever caught your reflection after indulging in a glass of pinot noir, you’re unintentionally familiar with the concept of a lip stain: weightless, juicy lip color that doesn’t transfer or fade.
Numerous makeup brands have attempted to bottle that effect in various formats, including swipeable stains and peel-offs. Although we found, in our testing, that these products don’t always live up to the hype. After putting 44 lip stains through snacking, sipping, and even some smooching, we found three that are just as comfy as they are durable. Tap the link in bio to see our three standouts.
Photos by Michael Murtaugh