After seeing the commercial for CoverGirl’s new lip stain, I was anxious to go out and try it.  (Who can resist Drew Barrymore?) I usually don’t like to use lipstick because it can be cakey and heavy.  Then again, glosses can be tricky too.  They can be too sticky, too slick, and quite temporary – to say the least (when’s the last time your gloss lasted longer than ten minutes?)  CoverGirl‘s ad claims the stain will last for hours without reapplication…and that it won’t smudge at all.  With such lofty claims and an adorable commercial, I just couldn’t resist!

I picked up the lip stain in Everbloom Kiss (#400), which is a light petal-pink.  It went on precisely, and did a great job of filling in the corners of my lips. The product was lightweight and looked fresh, but did seem to dry my lips a little.  I solved this problem by using a layer of clear gloss over it!  The one claim it really didn’t deliver on was that it just couldn’t stand up to the test of time. (In its defense, it did get put through a pretty harsh test since I talk to customers all day.  Not to mention all the lattes I drink!)

I reapplied after about 3 hours and tried a new approach of not putting a clear gloss over the stain. It lasted a bit longer (around 4 hours), and gradually faded instead of smearing or coming off. Overall, I really liked the cheerful, natural-looking color.  If you don’t mind the three-to-four hour wear time, this lip stain is worth the $7.49 price tag.  It gives you that “in from the cold” look, without having to wear your parka and mittens.  You can buy it online at Drugstore.com.

Looking for a few more lip stain options?  Check these out:

1.  Lush Flush Wine Lip & Cheek Stain from Sephora for $10

2.  Mark Kissink Lip Tintmarker from Mark (Avon) for $7

3.  Lip and Cheek Stain from The Body Shop for $14