Makeup mogul Anastasia Soare introduced this lip stain in early August, and during a virtual press event where she debuted the product to beauty writers and editors, I was totally sold on its transfer-proof abilities. I've been wearing this perfect-for-fall shade underneath my mask on long walks and it stays put even through my sweating. It feels lightweight, and even though it has a matte finish, it's not drying.
This neutral hue is the perfect pick for everyday wear. I use it on weekdays when I have Zoom calls and need to look profesh and also on weekends when I spend time walking around my local park. The precision applicator makes it easy to apply, and the comfortable matte formula is totally smudge-proof under my beloved Hello Kitty face mask.
Ah, this lip stain transports me back to happier, pre-pandemic times. I bought it before heading to France last summer, and back then I marveled at how I could sightsee all day without needing a touch-up. Now I wear it under my face mask whenever I need a pick-me-up. The bright orange-coral shade boosts my mood, even if no one can see it under my mask. While the formula is more emollient than many other lip stains out there (it's made with coconut oil, sunflower seed wax, and passionflower oil), it still doesn't transfer.
I love that this lip stain is made from actual fruit. Yep, it gets its semi-sheer color from beets, blueberries, and pomegranate. I also like that I can layer it (on both lips and cheeks) for more intensity if I want, and no matter how much I put on, it never ends up on my face mask. The lip stain does have a slightly tart taste from the fruit, but it dissipates rather quickly.
I couldn't write this article without revisiting one of my all-time favorite products that I've used ever since high school. This cult classic lip stain is the real deal. I dab it onto my lips for the prettiest rosy flush before heading out for my daily walk, and when I get home, the color is still there on my lips, not my mask.
