10 Lip Stains That Will Convince You They’re Better Than Any Other Lip Products

Lightweight, hydrating, and pigment-packed, this stain is one of Guerra's favorites. It contains squalane to keep lips hydrated and smooth and comes in six vibrant shades that are perfect for summer.

This affordable glossy lip stain, made with moisturizing mango seed butter, gives a healthy-looking tint with a luminous sheen.

The water in this formula glides on effortlessly, then evaporates, leaving behind the softest wash of color that looks like your natural lips, but better.

Another of Guerra's top picks: this matte lip stain, which adds a pop of full-coverage color that's transfer-proof. Even though it's matte, it's not drying, thanks to infused cherry oil.

Whether you're going for a no-makeup makeup look or a bright and pigmented lip, this buildable formula does it all. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, it's moisturizing and seamlessly glides onto the lips.

This formula—made with long-lasting beetroot pigment—will last through meals and drinks.

The OG lip stain! Its thin consistency makes it easy to dab just the right amount of tint onto lips and cheeks so it's noticeable but natural—and because a little goes a long way, you'll have it for a long time.

If you can't resist the gleam of a gloss, then this is the stain for you. It offers a high-shine, satin-like finish that isn't sticky or greasy and it contains ultra-moisturizing ingredients like sweet almond oil, argan oil, cacao seed butter, and shea butter.

"This is a very nice stain that comes in interesting colors like almond and raspberry, not just your standard plum," Gerstein says. Hyaluronic acid and squalane in the lightweight gel help plump and hydrate.

Available in five neutral shades, this lip stain offers a juicy finish. It moisturizes and protects the lips with antioxidant-rich squalane and lemon fruit extract, which also brightens skin over time.