Lip Stain Showdown - Ranking from Worst to Best

32nd Place: Etude Dear Darling Water Gel Tint

• Shade Tested: Watermelon Red
• Color Outcome: Bright punchy coral, not flattering
• Texture: Super thin gel; requires a balm
• Pigmentation: Sheer to medium, patchy and uneven
• Finish: Natural
• Blotting Result: Even patchier
• Gloss Used: Charlotte Tilbury Happy Kiss Balm
• Wear Test: Does not last after eating
• Smell: Intense grape-like

31st Place: Etude Dear Darling Water Tint

• Shade Tested: Cherry Aid
• Color Outcome: Deep pinky cool-toned red
• Texture: Watery, messy application
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, uneven
• Finish: Natural matte
• Wear Test: Patchy fading
• Smell: Artificial grape

30th Place: Peripera Ink Airy Velvet

• Shade Tested: 21 Fluffy Peach
• Color Outcome: Light peachy pink
• Texture: Thin dry cream
• Pigmentation: High, matte finish
• Notes: Opposite of preferred type, strong artificial peach smell

29th Place: ColourPop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Stain

• Shade Tested: Ice Pop
• Color Outcome: Bright warm pink
• Texture: Lightweight cream, sticky
• Pigmentation: Full, satin finish before blotting
• Smell/Taste: Chemical-like

28th Place: Peripera Ink Velvets

• Shades Tested: 18 Star Plum Pink, 28 Mauveful Nude
• Texture: Thicker velvet cream
• Pigmentation: Maximum, natural matte
• Smell: Sweet candy, less intense

27th Place: Romand Blur Fudge Tint

• Shade Tested: 07 Cool Rose Up
• Texture: Dry cream, powdery
• Pigmentation: High, quick matte finish
• Smell: Subtle sweet

26th Place: Etude Fixing Tint

• Shades Tested: 7 Cranberry Plum, 11 Rose Blending
• Texture: Thin cream
• Pigmentation: High, natural matte
• Smell: None apparent

25th Place: 3CE Velvet Lip Tint

• Shade Tested: Pink Peak
• Color Outcome: Neon corally pink
• Texture: Velvet cream
• Pigmentation: High, matte finish
• Smell: Subtle sweetness

24th Place: Benefit Benetint

• Shade: Rose-tinted
• Texture: Thin watery
• Pigmentation: Sheer to light
• Smell: Chemical floral

23rd Place: Etude Dear Darling Oil Tint

• Shades: Red Oil, Plum Berry
• Texture: Serum-oil hybrid
• Pigmentation: Medium to full
• Smell: Peach candy

22nd Place: Benefit Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

• Shades: Summer Fling, Tutti Frutti
• Texture: Thin cream
• Pigmentation: Full satin before blotting
• Smell: Floral

21st Place: Desique Water Blur Tint

• Texture: Powdery suede cream
• Pigmentation: High, matte finish
• Smell: Scented markers

20th Place: Lily Byred Coating Tint

• Shade: 07 Cherry Red
• Texture: Gel cream
• Pigmentation: Full, glossy finish
• Smell: Intense peach

19th Place: Daisique Juicy Dewy Tint

• Shade: 05 Warm Pink
• Texture: Slippy gel
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, satin finish
• Smell: Fruity candy, strong taste

18th Place: Romand Juicy Lasting Tints

• Shades: 25 Bare Grape, 38 Bare Fig
• Texture: Moussey gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, satin finish
• Smell: Artificial grape

17th Place: Colorgram Fruity Glass Tints

• Shades: Lovely Raspberry, Heartful Mulberry
• Texture: Soft gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, shiny finish
• Smell: Artificial grape

16th Place: Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint

• Shade: Burst
• Texture: Jelly-like
• Pigmentation: Sheer to full, natural matte
• Smell: None

15th Place: Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint

• Shade: Cherie
• Texture: Thin watery gel
• Pigmentation: Sheer to light, glowy finish
• Smell: None

14th Place: Flower Beauty Bitten Lip Stain

• Shade: Sweet
• Texture: Thin wet liquid
• Pigmentation: High, natural matte
• Smell: None

13th Place: Cali Ray SoCal Super Bloom Lip and Cheek Tint

• Shade: Wildflower
• Texture: Whipped gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, glossy finish
• Smell: Subtle vanilla

12th Place: Colorgram Juicy Drop Tint

• Shades: 1, 5
• Texture: Gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, glossy finish
• Smell: Subtle fruity

11th Place: Etude Glow Fixing Tint

• Shades: Mellow Pink, Mauve Mint
• Texture: Moussey cream
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, sheeny finish
• Smell: Barely noticeable

10th Place: Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain

• Shade: My Type
• Texture: Thin gel
• Pigmentation: Full, natural matte
• Smell: None

9th Place: Lily Byred Glassy Layer Fixing Tint

• Shades: Rosy Nude, Rosy Rose, Muscat Shower
• Texture: Moussey gel
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, shiny finish
• Smell: Subtle grape

8th Place: Romand Dewy Full Water Tint

• Shades: Custard Mauve, Thulean, Cherry Way
• Texture: Moussey gel cream
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, glowy finish
• Smell: None

7th Place: Clio Crystal Glam Tint

• Shade: Pale Plum
• Texture: Gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, shiny finish
• Smell: None

6th Place: Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip and Cheek Stain

• Shade: Rosy Kiss
• Texture: Lightweight cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, glowy finish
• Smell: Cake frosting

5th Place: Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain

• Shade: Bitten Berry
• Texture: Gel cream
• Pigmentation: Full, shiny finish
• Smell: Icing-like

4th Place: Rare Beauty Tinted Lip Oil

• Shade: Wonder
• Texture: Gel cream
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, shiny finish
• Smell: None

3rd Place: e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain

• Shades: Fiery Red, Spicy Sienna, Berry Queen, Pinkies Up, Power Mauve
• Texture: Slick gel
• Pigmentation: Medium to full, shiny finish
• Smell: None

2nd Place: Peripera Water Bear Tint

• Shades: 07 Mauve Pink, 05 Reddish Rosy Pink
• Texture: Thin gel cream
• Pigmentation: Sheer to full, glowy finish
• Smell: Fruity

1st Place: Peripera Ink Mood Glow Tint

• Shades: 3, 10
• Texture: Thin gel cream
• Pigmentation: Light to medium, shiny finish
• Smell: Sweet caramel

Conclusion

• Total Products: 34 lip stains tested
• Criteria: Texture, pigmentation, finish, longevity, smell
• Favorite: Peripera Ink Mood Glow Tint for its unique glowy effect
• Considerations: Preferences for sheer, glossy, or matte finish, and wear time needed.