The world of lip products is always changing—for years, lipsticks were the norm, but then came innovations and entrances into the shinier, more dewy aesthetic, and lip glosses and lip oils began to take charge. Now, lip stains have come to the forefront of the pout-perfecting world, offering long-lasting subtle tints to the lips that last for hours.
While lip stains can provide hours’ worth of lip color and coverage, they can also be tough to apply seamlessly, as the formula can sometimes settle into lines and creases. If you’re interested in trying them out but aren’t sure how to make the formulas work for you, keep reading for our expert guide to lip stains for mature lips.
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- D’Andre Michael is a celebrity makeup artist
- Sandy Linter is a celebrity makeup artist
How Do Lip Stains Perform Differently as You Age?
“Since mature lips have a loss of volume, shape and contour, lip stains may behave differently,” Michale explains, “They are mainly water-based, so they are absorbed into the skin, and the dyes are used to give color and tint to the lips, which gives an even coverage on your lips with less chances of gathering in and around lip wrinkles in the way that some lipsticks and glosses would. Plus, you don’t have to worry about reapplying so much.”
As Linter explains, with time, lip stains tow a fine line. “Mature lips can often be on the dryer side, so sometimes lip stains don’t look quite right. But, lip stains also don’t bleed, so they won’t creep into lines or wrinkles, which can make them a good option.”
Application Tips for Lip Stains for Mature Lips
As Linter noted, lip stains can do wonders as a person ages, thanks to their locked-in-place formula, but their drier, more deflated nature can make application tricky. Luckily, there are ways to prep them for lip stains to help them sit better. According to Michael, exfoliating, moisturizing and then applying the lip stain is a great method for mature lips. “You can build on the coverage by applying your lip stain, allowing it to set and applying a second coat,” Michael adds.
The Best Lip Stains for Mature Lips
Now that you know how to best use this trend, here are some of Michael’s expert picks for the best mature lip stains.
