Lip Stains for Prom That Last From Pictures Through Dancing
With the big event around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the makeup you'll want to wear. Our best advice? Go with products you won't have to worry about reapplying. (Bold red lipstick is a gorgeous beauty statement, but it's also super high-maintenance!) A stain, on the other hand, will last through seemingly endless "say cheese!" moments, through dinner, and through end-of-the-night dancing.
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Benefit’s BeneTint is one of those cult favorites, and its baby pink sister product, PosieTint, is perfect for prom. Layer on more color for a super pigmented pout, or apply sparingly for a whisper-like finish.
Benefit PosieTint, $30. Sephora.com
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Get that perfect red lip without the prep, reapplication, and constant mirror monitoring. Aqua Rouge stains literally don’t move at all once they’re applied, and each tube comes with its own gloss so you can have a matte or shiny finish depending on the look you’d like to achieve.
Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge in Iconic Red, $24. Sephora.com
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If you have a lip stain aversion because you feel like they dry you out, then you haven’t tried the Tarte LipSurgence Tints. These creamy pencils deliver a strong dose of color, while leaving your lips supple. And their new matte shades are on-trend for spring!
Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Ting in Warm Rose, $24. Sephora.com
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Apply with caution: These pens hold a liquid that instantly soaks into your lips when you swipe it on. It’s not going anywhere!
Stila Lip and Cheek Stain in Mango Crush, $24. Sephora.com
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You can’t put a giant 10-hour promise on your tube if the gloss inside doesn’t pass that test. You know this stain won’t budge!
Maybelline SuperStay 10HR Stain Gloss in Fresh Fuchsia, $6. Target.com
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This chubby crayon applies an even stain across your lips, leaving a softness that lasts all night.
Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart, $9. Ulta.com
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If you can use a Magic Marker, you can use these stains. The design also allows you to pop them into your purse without worrying about spilling messy liquid or crushing a fragile cream.
CoverGirl Outlast LipStain in Saucy Plum, $9. Ulta.com
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Victoria’s Secret’s sweet-smelling glosses now come in stain form, though the finish is still hyper-shiny.
Victoria’s Secret Pout Lip Stain in Endless Pink, $9. VictoriasSecret.com
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At just $3 a pop, these long-lasting colors are a huge steal. Use the gloss as a moisturizing top coat.
E.l.f. Studio Lip Stain in Heartbreaker, $3. EyesLipsFace.com
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This gel-based stain is infused with vitamin E, chamomile, and green tea, providing a layer of antioxidants underneath its rich color.
Urban Decay Lip Envy Lip Stain in Envious, $17. Sephora.com











