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Lip stains are perfect for spring--like you just ate a cherry Popsicle, perfect for a night out--you don't have to reapply, perfect for kissing---not too messy....if and only if you can find the right color. Today at my local Walgreen's the Cover Girl display caught my eye. Outlast Lip Stain. I was curious. It was cute, looked like a chubby magic market. I grabbed color 415, teasing blush and off to try this new drugstore find. Result? Impressed! The color is more red than blush for sure, and the actual application is reminiscent of grade school and markers but over all---pretty good! When applying a lip stain it is vital your lips are free from product and smooth (make sure to use a lip scrub so you have no unsightly flakes!) then just color your lips! One coat for a wash of color, and two for more intense. Let it dry, then top with your favorite gloss (MAC lipglass of course!) you'll have great color that really will last hours if you have a quality stain.
My Favorite Lip Stains
*Benetinit Pocket Pal--the original rose stain in a handy to-go tube with clear gloss on the other end! Brilliant!
*Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Sugar Violet, a deep mauve color that has the constancy of a gloss, the wear of a stain and the color of a lip stick! (Tip---I love it topped with Benefit 24krt gloss!)
*Urban Decay Lip Envy in Envious, a bright pink stain that looks fresh and hip with a naked face.
*LORAC Sheer Wash, another good rosy hued stain.
*Vincent Longo Gel Stain in Baby Boo----a deep plum color that is divine with a baby pink gloss on top.

If you have never used a lip stain and are curious, pick up the Cover Girl Lip Stain, it is a steal at $6.00 a pop!