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9 Best Lip and Cheek Stains -- and the WorstSee which makeup finds from Revlon, Tarte, CoverGirl and more have our readers glowing, and which fall flat |
There's a certain je ne sais quoi to the natural glow of flushed cheeks and rosy lips. Of course, not all of us are blessed with a perpetual glow and just-bitten pout. But the good news is that the makeup industry has done its best to give us what nature should have through the ingenious invention of lip and cheek stains. That said, while some of these products have forever earned a place in our readers' makeup bags, others have wound up in the trash.
Check out this list of best and worst lip and cheek stains now.
Now, before you go tossing your product, you want to make sure you're using it correctly. We won't lie, these stains can be tricky -- especially when it comes to cheeks. So here are some tips for getting the best results:
Step 1: Choose the right stain
Pick a shade that complements your skin tone. Keep in mind that cheek stains look darker in the bottle than on your skin. Test before you buy, or purchase at a drugstore that will accept returns after use.
Step 2: Prep your skin
Wash your face with an exfoliating cleanser. This will slough off dead skin and help even out your skin tone. Then, apply a light moisturizer all over your face and neck. If you use liquid foundation, blend it into your skin before cheek stain application. If you're more of a powder girl, apply after your cheek color.
Step 3: Apply stain
Use your fingertips or a beauty blender and smile as you blend the color onto the apples of your cheeks. If you're using a liquid stain, make sure to blend quickly (and wash hands right after unless you're using a sponge). If you end up looking clownish, rub a dab of foundation onto your cheeks to dilute the color. If you need more color payoff, layer on the product until you reach your desired hue.
As for your lips, check out this miracle skin care trick for dry lips video to get the most of your lip stain. And now, discover this list of the best and worst lip and cheek stains.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Lip and Cheek Stain: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain, $8.49
Check out this list of best and worst lip and cheek stains now.
Now, before you go tossing your product, you want to make sure you're using it correctly. We won't lie, these stains can be tricky -- especially when it comes to cheeks. So here are some tips for getting the best results:
Step 1: Choose the right stain
Pick a shade that complements your skin tone. Keep in mind that cheek stains look darker in the bottle than on your skin. Test before you buy, or purchase at a drugstore that will accept returns after use.
Step 2: Prep your skin
Wash your face with an exfoliating cleanser. This will slough off dead skin and help even out your skin tone. Then, apply a light moisturizer all over your face and neck. If you use liquid foundation, blend it into your skin before cheek stain application. If you're more of a powder girl, apply after your cheek color.
Step 3: Apply stain
Use your fingertips or a beauty blender and smile as you blend the color onto the apples of your cheeks. If you're using a liquid stain, make sure to blend quickly (and wash hands right after unless you're using a sponge). If you end up looking clownish, rub a dab of foundation onto your cheeks to dilute the color. If you need more color payoff, layer on the product until you reach your desired hue.
As for your lips, check out this miracle skin care trick for dry lips video to get the most of your lip stain. And now, discover this list of the best and worst lip and cheek stains.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Lip and Cheek Stain: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain, $8.49
Older comments
Now i know not to get revlon just bitten or covergirl outlast! i actually was planning on buying the covergirl one. good thing i didnt. Does anyone know if the new sally hansen colorfast lip balm works??
by summerloveu Friday, May 10, 2013 at 05:27PM Report as inappropriate
Totally agree with the Revlon stain being the worst! Glad I'm not alone!
by kelsey_tunnell Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 08:32AM Report as inappropriate
i wanna try lip stains.
by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate
Several popular products mentioned and described well; what was missing was Tarte's spectacular "LipSurgence" tint which truly hydrates as welll as colors.
by GigiSD Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 08:59PM Report as inappropriate
I was wondering what cheek stain/ lip stain was good, thanks for the article
by Misselizabeth Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 01:04AM Report as inappropriate
looking for a good lip stain
by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate
i actually really love the revlon just bitten stains and the covergirl outlast. i think that for those theres a system for making them look lovely. you have polish your lips (i love doing a diy lip scrub just sugar and extra virgin olive oil) and then balm your lips allow that to sink in and then apply the product for even lovely coverage
by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate
Oh, and I'm scratching my head over the Laura Mercier review. True, it's not really a stain, but it's lovely, and it doesn't cause me any pain. Not sure what those comments were about.
by llatier Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate
After using Benetint for about a month, I had chronic dry lips. It took forever for the dryness to go away. I won't use it again. I use Body Shop's stain. I have one in my desk at work, my purse, gym bag and in my bathroom. Can't live without it. Sad it wasn't rated here, but I'm excited to try some of the others. I love stains over lipstick.
by llatier Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate
Nice info
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:25AM Report as inappropriate