Clarins’ skincare expertise goes into every lip product. We harness the power of the most potent plant extracts to create products that deliver true skincare benefits, so your lips will be smooth and incredibly kissable every day…all day long. Caitlyn Martyn is a commerce writer on staff at Byrdie, where she covers all things beauty and style. She gathered insights and testimonials from our experienced team of editors and in-house lab testers to curate this list of lip stains that grace the lips with beautiful color and last all day (or all night). She spoke to Misha Shahzada, a celebrity makeup artist, for her insight on all things lip stains.

Red Water is my favourite shade in the collection. When you apply one layer it creates a ‘your lips but better’ look, and when you amp it up and apply more, you get this stunning bright red shade that looks effortless – I call this multitasking beauty at its finest. 04 Violet Water Honestly, no list of lip stains would be complete without the lip stain: Benefit’s Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain. The formula’s six hues are game-changing, to say the least, delivering a smudge-proof flush of color (and subtle glow) to the lips and cheeks that will look like you were born wearing it. It’s a favorite of editors, beauty gurus, and pro makeup artists alike, thanks to its super strong color payoff. Clarins Water Lip Stain, could it be the lip colour of your summer? I think so. Squeezing everything you’d want from a long-lasting lip tint into a smudge-proof, kiss-proof and transfer-proof stain that feels weightless on the lips, I have a feeling you’re going to want to find out more about Clarins’ newest launch… Clarins’ lip stain offers many looks in a single product—and you get to customize the result you’re after—from a just-kissed look to match nude makeup, to high voltage color forto deepen to your perfect intensity. To complement a more dramatic makeup palette, wear a high gloss lip stain and turn up the sparkle! Lip care and color lip treatment. Enriched with Raspberry water and Aloe Vera, lips are visibly soft, hydrated, and incredibly comfortable, while Clarins' exclusive Anti-Pollution Complex gives your pout a fighting chance against the effects of environmental Looking for a fun pop of colour that’s not too daring, but can be if you need it to? 01 Rose Water is just the shade. Choose to apply one layer for a light flush of colour, or layer up your application to create the ultimate bubblegum lip – the choice is yours! 02 Orange Water

unique fusion formula of our lip oil range includes a powerhouse of rich plant-based active ingredients combined with both classic colors and the latest on-trend shades, making it the best product for dry or chapped lips. Lip gloss Once you’ve attained your desired intensity and style, finish off the look with a sheer lip gloss or lip balm. Another bonus of this skincare-infused lip tint is its Anti-Pollution complex, so you can expect your lips to be protected against any nasty aggressors (cigarette smoke, dehydration, etc) whilst you’re out and about too. They’re also more precise than you’d imagine. Their brush has been designed to hug your lips with its small, firm bristles. You can line your lips easily then fill in the colour without and smudges, as there’s nothing worse than a lip stain going outside of your lip line – talk about messy!achieve your ideal look. Be sure to allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next coat. Layering also helps the product to stay on for long hours. Water Lip Stain gives you the option to build your own color intensity by applying multiple coats. Whether you want to keep it soft or dial up the drama — each lip stain is infused with Raspberry Water and Aloe Vera so lips are visibly soft and hydrated, and feel incredibly comfortable. Lip balm You’ll be pleased to know your long-wearing lip stain is stray-proof, smooch-proof, and fade-proof—and lasts for 300 kisses! [1] This makes transfer-proof lip stain your go-to color for confident wear At Clarins, it’s always our aim to help you optimally care for your skin, and our lip colors are no different. Our best lip balm and color combination— My Clarins SWEETY BALM color reveal lip balm—is rich in organic Cacao Butter to visibly soften and nourish the lips while reacting to the pH of your lips to reveal your very own personal If you thought lip gloss was for teenagers only, think again! Plump, youthful-looking lips look gorgeous on every woman no matter what her stage of life, and Clarins’ skincare expertise ensures that it also nourishes the lips and feels great too!

of inspiration when it comes to creating gorgeous colors and formulas to complement the unique beauty of your lips. Now you can pair a Clarins Water Lip Stain with every mood and occasion. One lip stain – many looks

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I genuinely love how fresh these water stains look; teamed with a neutral bronze or cat eye for summer, they give your look that little bit of glamour it may have otherwise been missing. Our wide range of glosses include My Clarins LOVELY GLOSS high-shine & smoothing gloss in two sparkling shades of pink and peach, which leaves behind a just-there peachy scent. The rich melting cream texture of Natural Lip Perfector delivers instant 3D shine and a sheer finish while also visibly plumping and smoothing the lips with Shea Butter, enriched with Vitamin F. Lip stain