8 Best Korean Lip Stains, According to a K-Beauty Obsessive

Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley tested the Star Plum Pink shade, a beautiful rosy pink with serious staying power, which stayed on after a three-hour workout.

• Finish: Matte
• Glamour-recommended shades: 022 Bouquet Nude, 002 Celeb Deep Rose, 023 Nutty Nude
• Pros: Offers one of the widest shade ranges we’ve seen, weightless and blurring
• Cons: May not be as hydrating as other options in this edit

Best for Precise Application: Etude Dear Darling Marker Tint

Long-lasting? Check. Highly pigmented and weightless? Check and check. The Etude Dear Darling Marker Tint is a perfect choice for anyone after a lip stain that’ll result in precise application, particularly if you’re someone who can’t go a day without using lip liner (cuz same). Available in six shades in total, from your reds to your pinks and peachy hues, this formula has an extremely light, watery texture and delivers a juicy satin finish. Thanks to its clever formula, it also doesn’t lack in the pigment department either, resulting in a smudge-and-transfer-proof finish. Definitely one of the most convenient lip stains out there.

Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary tested the Cherry Ade shade and said it didn’t budge, even after eating a sandwich during her lunch. “It does an incredible job of filling your lips with pigment (the applicator is small and flexible, making it easy to get into every nook and cranny of your mouth corners), all while keeping your lips feeling hydrated,” she says.

• Finish: Satin
• Glamour-recommended shades: Apple Candy, Grape Soda, Pink Tangerine
• Pros: Weightless feel, easy to apply, offers precise application
• Cons: Doesn’t come in as many shades as other options in this edit

Best Lasting Pigment: Colorgram Fruity Glass Tint

If you’re just as obsessed with #BeautyTok as we are, chances are you’ve probably already spotted this lip stain at some point on your FYP. To start, the Colorgram Fruity Glass Tint comes in super-adorable pastel packaging, which scores some points in our book. Formula-wise, you’ll find that this product feels weightless on the lips, resulting in a high-shine glossy finish all while remaining nonsticky. As far as pigment goes, this cruelty-free lip stain is definitely one of the strongest in this department, with staying power that’ll easily last you through a whole day. Sheer it out with your fingers for a subtle finish or layer for an extra-bold look. Just think about all the potential lip combos!

• Finish: Glossy
• Glamour-recommended shades: 04 Adorable Berry, 02 Dewy Grapefruit, 07 Shy Guava
• Pros: Feels weightless on the lips, strong pigment, fun color range
• Cons: Doesn’t offer many nude shades

Best 2-in-1 Lip Stain: Kaja Jelly Charm Glazed Lip Stain & Blush

Not only does it come with the cutest jelly charm, but it can also double as a liquid blush. It’s definitely worth considering if you’re after a versatile formula that will also save you some space in your makeup bag. Packed with various skin-care ingredients such as triple berry complex, lemon fruit extract, and olive squalane, this nourishing formula excels at keeping your lips nice and moisturized throughout the day, leaving them pillow-y soft from first application. This lightweight lip stain also offers buildable pigment so you can easily adjust it depending on your desired finish and whether an occasion calls for something a bit more dramatic. The best part? Its compact keychain design means that you can also use it as a bag charm or attach it to your keys. A must-have.