The Best Lip Stains to Have in Your Makeup Bag

Move over gloss

This high-tech formula hyper-stains the lips for a colour that doesn’t transfer, fade or feather, and lasts all day. Blading Lip Stain Masque in Hayley, £18 Wonderskin

This liquid lipstick drenches lips in vivid colour with a lasting lip stain, delivering instant shine and an ultra-smooth finish. Thrill Seeker Lip Latex in Honey Bun, £11.99 Rimmel

Brush on this gel-based formula and leave on for long-lasting colour or wipe off for a more subtle stain. Mood Glowy Tint, £12 Peripera Ink at superdrug.com

A beauty bargain, Elf's lip stain has a long-lasting gloss-to-stain finish with a transfer-resistant formula. Glossy Lip Stain, £6 elfcosmetics.co.uk



A glossy stain that leaves behind a subtle, long-lasting tint that won’t bleed or fade. Poutsicle Lip Stain in Berry Banger, £21 Fenty Beauty

Perfect for that freshly bitten, fruit-stained effect with a real pop of colour. Love Bite Lip Stain, £11 Morphe

It may be an oil, but it still leaves lips with an even coat of subtle colour that lasts. Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil, £20 Rare Beauty

Leave this pretty pink stain on for 10 minutes before wiping off to reveal a flattering fresh rosy pink. Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain in Drippin’ Rose, £11 NYX Lip IV