The 7 Best Lip Stains of 2019

 This groundbreaking formula blends the best of both worlds: It has the shine and texture of a gloss, blended with the long wear of a lip stain. That killer combo has earned it beauty rewards. It feels like a lightweight balm—it has zero stickiness, unlike many glosses, and you don’t have to worry about your hair getting stuck in it. The slanted tip and short, soft bristles of the applicator make for flawless precision every time. Plus, the impressive shade range spans everything from soft nudes to brights like fuchsia. 

It doesn’t get much cheaper than this! But don’t let the price fool you: e.l.f.’s Essential Lip Stain lasts a long time, and it is packed with pigment. The pen-like tip makes it easy to apply the rich color sans streaks or smudges. Infused with vitamin E, it softens and hydrates lips. Our go to shade is Nude Nectar—the hue is a delightful everyday apricot. 

NYX’s Epic Ink Lip Dye simply will not budge. It delivers dramatic, high-impact color that feels lightweight and dries to a matte finish, proving it really is “Lip Dye.” Stash it in your makeup bag for when you want a dash of drama.

If you’re searching for a lip tint with the perfect matte finish, you can stop looking: Tarte’s Lippie Lingerie Matte Lip Tint is it. It comes in six neutral nude shades that deliver that "my lips but better" look. It smooths right onto your pucker—just like a balm—for buildable, full-coverage color. The nourishing mix of mango seed, cupuacu, and murumuru butters firm, moisturize and protect lips.

Revlon’s Colorburst Balm Stain may look like your typical lip crayon and feel like a regular tinted lip balm, but don’t be fooled. Its long wear is impressive, and it leaves the perfect hint of whichever color you choose, making it ideal for all day wear. The gel formula is lightweight and deeply moisturizing, and it comes in six pretty shades. Plus, the chubby crayon is retractable, so you never have to worry about finding a sharpener.

Smith & Cult’s Tainted Lip Stained goes on like a mousse, dries into a stain, and feels like a balm. Richly pigmented to deliver color, it also increases moisture levels in your lips, making it a true win-win.