Popsugar Beauty Makeup The Best Lip Stains For Winter That Won't Transfer on a Mask The Best Long-Lasting Lip Stains For Winter That Won't Budge, No Matter What 20 November 2020 by Jessica Harrington Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jessica Harrington As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. I remember when applying a lip stain before leaving the house meant you were going on a date — maybe expecting true love's kiss? — or, at the very least, planning on eating some really good food. These days, if you're on the hunt for a good, long-lasting lip tint, it probably just means you're wearing a face mask (as you should be) and tired of your lip colour wearing off on the inside of it before you even walk out the door. My, how times have changed. The quest for finding a quality lip product with true staying power has always been a difficult feat, but this year, it's especially tricky. As if finding something that stays put through talking and eating wasn't hard enough, throw a face mask into the mix and, well, you get the picture. We spend good money on our makeup products — the last thing we want is to feel like we're wasting them. In an effort to find the best lip stains for winter that won't smudge or transfer (due to a face mask or other reasons . . . ), I tried a bunch of the bestselling lip tints and stains on the market to find the ones that truly hold up. See what products made the cut ahead. Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Matte Stain in Carmine Encounter Image Source: sephora.com The Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Matte Stain in Carmine Encounter ($37) is a deep plum shade that's perfect for winter. The stain has a rich colour payoff and a nonsticky feel that truly doesn't budge after its applied. Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Matte Stain in Carmine Encounter $37 from sephora.com Buy Now L'Oréal Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain in I Rule Image Source: ulta.com The L'Oréal Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain in I Rule ($12) is a drugstore makeup hero that lives up to its long-wear claim. The formula glides on smoothly and doesn't feel the least bit drying. The shade I Rule is a purply pink that will make lips pop this season without being too bold. L'Oréal Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain in I Rule $12 from ulta.com Buy Now Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain Image Source: saksfifthavenue.com The Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain ($34) is a two-in-one lip and cheek stain in a flattering true-red colour. The formula has a lighter colour payoff, so it's perfect if you want that soft, bitten-lip look. Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain $34 from saksfifthavenue.com Buy Now Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain in Compulsion Image Source: janeiredale.com If you want a full-coverage lip stain that wears more like a liquid lipstick, try the Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain in Compulsion ($32). It has a thick, creamy texture and dries completely transfer-proof. As for the shade, Compulsion is a mauve brown-pink. Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain in Compulsion $32 from janeiredale.com Buy Now Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint in 270 Wine Trip Image Source: target.com The Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint in 270 Wine Trip ($7) is the perfect burgundy-wine shade for winter. Depending on how much of this lip tint you apply, you'll either get a diffused or a full-coverage look. Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint in 270 Wine Trip $7 from target.com Buy Now The Cremé Shop Lip Juice Stain in Eternally Grapeful Image Source: thecremeshop.com Just as its name suggests, The Cremé Shop Lip Juice Stain in Eternally Grapeful ($10) has a juicy, water-based formula that stands up to its 12-hour claim. The colour Eternally Grapeful is a deep-purple shade that makes your lips pop. The Cremé Shop Lip Juice Stain in Eternally Grapeful $10 from thecremeshop.com Buy Now Clarins Water Lip Stain in Violet Water Image Source: ulta.com The Clarins Water Lip Stain in Violet Water ($28) has a unique liquid formula, but don't let that fool you into thinking the colour won't stick. Once it dries down, you're left with a violet tint to your lips that's not going anywhere. Clarins Water Lip Stain in Violet Water $28 from ulta.com Buy Now Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain in Black Cherry Image Source: ulta.com The Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain in Black Cherry ($18) passed this editor's mask test with flying colours. The formula feels a bit watery when you first apply it, but it dries to a point where it doesn't feel like you're wearing anything at all. The shade Black Cherry is a deep brick red. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain in Black Cherry $18 from ulta.com Buy Now Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint in Posietint Image Source: ulta.com The Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint in Posietint ($18) is a bright poppy-pink shade. What's great about this product is that you can apply it to your lips and cheeks for a monochromatic look that won't fade or lose its vibrancy. Benefit Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Stain and Tint in Posietint $18 from ulta.com Buy Now MakeupEditor ExperimentsBeauty ShoppingLipstick