For beauty lovers who are looking to bring a touch of flawless, flushed colour to their visage, the perfect lip stain just may do the trick. Whether you’re embracing a no makeup look with sweet pink colour or going out on the town with a vampy red pout, stains are a winning alternative to a traditional lipstick. We’ve curated a roundup of five gorgeous lip stains to add to your makeup bag this season.

1) MAC Versicolour in Tattoo My Art, $32: MAC’s Versicolour claims to combine aspects of a lip gloss and lip stain into one formula. The product is said to be enriched with emollient oils, provide long-lasting colour and offer a brightening finish. This petal pink Tattoo My Heart is a refreshing change from vivid scarlet tones, for those who prefer au naturel colour.

2) Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain, $39: This beauty buy from Benefit describes itself as “the sexiest flush you can get from a bottle.” It claims to be a long-lasting, smudge-proof stain which offers a sheer, subtle effect. For a ladylike hue, the rosy pink shade is meant to be applied as both a cheek colour and a lip stain.

3) Jane Iredale ‘Lip Fixation’ Lip Gloss & Stain in Craze, $42: As a combination lip gloss and stain, Jane Iredale’s solution claims to be formulated with botanical ingredients. The stain is said to include vitamin E, while the gloss segment claims to be made with avocado oil and ginger root extract. Meanwhile, the varying shades of pink just may offer you a feminine burst of colour.

4) Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Lips & Cheeks in Fuchsia Desinvolte, $45: This double duty product claims to offer a lightweight mousse formula which enhances the lips and cheeks. Baby Doll is said to provide blendable colour, along with a matte effect. Meanwhile, this brilliant fuchsia tone can easily bring a dose of eye-catching colour to a warm, tan complexion.

5) Dior Cheek & Lip Glow, $46: Dior’s double duty buy is a hybrid gel formula, which is created with the brand’s Fresh Color Reveal technology. This solution is said to offer moisture and bring a glowing pink finish to the lips and cheeks. The product comes with a ball-shaped applicator, which can be used to gradually brush on buildable colour.

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