Why it's great: "I dislike the heavy feeling of lipstick, leaving lip prints on my drink, having to reapply and generally feeling 'made-up,'" says one reader. "That's why I love lip stains and this formula, specifically." Readers who share the sentiment call the product "low-maintenance" and "natural" and its color selection "gorgeous." One reviewer says this cheek and lip stain gives "even, pretty, natural color that stays on for hours. What a nice change from lip gloss!"
Why it's great: "This product blends beautifully on the skin," says one reader, who also enjoys the product's buildable color. "This product is oil-free and stays matte on my face," another reader writes. One fan says she uses it on those "no-makeup" days. "Add a little concealer and mascara, et voila -- perfectly pretty without looking like you tried."
Why it's great: This tint's clever name says it all. "I am all for the natural look and this fits what I'm looking for," says one reader. "I wait tables and I sweat a lot," another fan explains. "I find that this color stays on my cheeks all day. I get so many compliments on my glow because it looks so natural." One satisfied reader simply states, "This is pretty close to perfect."
Why it's great: Readers love Nars The Multiple because this all-in-one product is the cure to a cluttered purse. One reader says, "I use it as a blush, highlighter, lipstick and eyeshadow! How many products on the market can literally be used as an all-in-one stick?" Readers also rave about the creamy texture, which glides on effortlessly and leaves a radiant glow wherever it's applied. "This is by far one of the best beauty investments I have made," says a loyal fan.
Why it's great: Readers look to this "delicately pigmented" lip balm when they want a "natural makeup look." "I feel it helps protect my lips, and it doesn't bleed or feather [and] it isn't sticky or greasy," says one reviewer. Another reader adds, "This is one of the best lip moisturizers I have ever tried! I get dry, cracked lips that peel and this product helped so much."
Most stains are total day-ruiners. Marinara sauce on your white jeans, wine on your new dress ... and then you become that awkward "stain girl" at the party who is frantically asking everyone if they have a Tide To Go pen in their purse. Nobody ever does.
But in the beauty world, stains are actually a good thing. A great cheek stain can brighten up even the most sallow complexion. And cheek and lip stains are the perfect way to achieve that effortless, "I'm not really wearing any makeup (but I am actually wearing makeup)" look.
And sure, it would be nice if we were all walking around with gorgeous, just-bitten lips and flushed cheeks on a daily basis, but that's just not the real world. We can only eat so many strawberry popsicles before those pretty stained lips inevitably fade. We need a little help to get that gorgeous flush.
So we've rounded up the best reader-approved cheek and lip stains so you don't have to waste your money on the stuff that just doesn't work. These stains have the best staying power, look the most natural, and help give you that perfect rosy glow every single time.
Click ahead to see the 8 top-rated picks out there.
