Our Favorite Lip Stains at Ulta Beauty

May 09, 2022

By: Caitlyn Martyn | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for lipstick but want something with a little more oomph than a lip balm. That’s where lip stains come in. These formulas are typically long-wearing yet feel lightweight and can be pigmented or natural-looking, depending on the color you choose. Some of our favorite formulas, like a transfer-proof matte stain and a hyaluronic acid-infused tint, are available at Ulta Beauty, and we’re sharing them all right here.

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L’Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain

Get the color payoff of a matte liquid lipstick without the drying finish. This stain is long-wearing and comes in a range of shades from bold and vibrant to neutral and subdued.

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IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Solid Serum Lip Gloss

These formulas contain collagen, hyaluronic acid and a tri-oil complex to nourish lips and leave behind a flattering flush.

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Lancôme L’Absolu Lacquer Longwear Buildable Lip Gloss

Like a gloss, lipstick and stain in one, you get the best of all worlds with this innovative oil-in-water formula. It offers a hydrating, high-shine finish and vivid color payoff that lasts up to six hours.

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Elaluz Lip and Cheek Stain

Perfect for people who love using one product for everything or those who gravitate towards a monochromatic look, this lip stain can be used on both the lips and the cheeks. After swiping a wash of color across your lips, dab a bit onto the high points of your cheeks.

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Holika Holika Holi Pop Jelly Tint

This stain absorbs into lips for an all-day wash of glassy color. The K-beauty formula is also infused with lip-benefiting ingredients like rosehip, papaya and grape seed extracts.

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