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If you feel like you can barely keep up with the number of new lip products out there, you’re not alone. Not only are there endless new balms and glosses, but the lip tint has entered the chat, too.
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Lest you think “lip tint” and “ lip stain
” are interchangeable, there is
a slight difference between the two. “A lip tint is a softer and lighter version of a lip stain,” says celebrity makeup artist Sean Harris
. “It can be glossy in texture and be more hydrating than a traditional stain.” Velvety, matte lip tints are also picking up steam thanks to K-Beauty and this year’s ongoing blurred lip trend
.
Looking for some guidance on which lip tints to add to your rotation? Read on for picks from Harris, celebrity makeup artist A Love , and Bazaar’ s beauty editors.
1) Benefit Benetint
2) DIOR Addict Lip Tint
3) Sephora Collection Totally Juicy Lip Tint
If you prefer something more in the vein of a lip gloss, Love also recommends this jelly-like formula from Sephora Collection, which the pro says is “pretty hydrating if you are looking for a dewy moment.” Plus, it offers stain-like color that lasts far longer than a typical gloss.
Number of shades:9
Finish:High shine
4) Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Delight
5) LANEIGE JuicePop Box Lip Oil Stain 12HR Hydrating Tint
6) L'Oreal Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum
7) Westman Atelier HydroBalm Transparent Tinted Lipstick
8) MERIT Shade Slick Gelée Transparent Tinted Lip Oil
9) Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint
10) Rhode Peptide Lip Tint
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lip Tint the Same Thing as Lip Stain?
According to Love, the answer is yes and no. The pro divides them up like so: “When I think of tints, I think of a product that has color, slightly balmy, maybe even a little shine to it. In my mind, they are worn with really minimal makeup while a stain packs more color, more intensity, and more long-lasting.”
Do Lip Tints Work on Every Lip Color?
“There is a shade for everyone,” says Love. “Depending on your skin tone, your lip tint can either be the look or be the first or last step to your look for the day.”
Still, it’s important to note that because of the formula, it may be more translucent than a stain. “The formula may also be more glossy and sometimes may require reapplication to punch up the opacity,” notes Harris, who shares this pro tip: “Pair your lip tint with a lip liner for a long-wearing, glossy lip that frames lips perfectly.”
Meet the Experts:
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A Loveis a celebrity makeup artist based in New York City.
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Sean Harrisis a celebrity makeup artist based in New York City and Los Angeles.
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