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Bridging the gap between a nourishing lip balm and bold matte lipstick, lip stains and tints offer a pop of healthy-looking colour as well as a boost of hydration. While lipsticks and glosses often require frequent touch-ups and reapplication, lip stains and tints are designed to add a subtle wash of colour that fades naturally throughout the day.

Great for those who enjoy a more natural makeup look, these 10 lip tints have earned rave reviews for their nourishing formulas, longevity and stunning shades.

A cult beauty favourite, the Dior Addict Lip Tint has earned its holy grail status through its long-lasting wear, cherry oil-infused formula and range of 10 stunning shades. Great for everyday wear, this lip tint offers up to 12 hours of wear, is no-transfer and looks subtle and stunning.

As pioneers of the no-makeup, makeup look, K-beauty is unsurprisingly all over the ‘just ate a popsicle’ effect that lip stains create. Fashionable beauty brand Etude House is behind this raved-about lip tint that is offered in three lush, fruity shades.

Formulated with wild mint, konjac root and hyaluronic acid, this ultra-hydrating lip balm delivers a boost of nourishment as well as a subtle wash of colour. Available in three berry-hued shades, this lip balm will transform your pout from dry to luscious.

Whether you’re looking to add a rich wash of colour to your lips or a little rosy flush to your cheeks, this iconic lip stain from Benefit Cosmetics has long been a chic beauty favourite. Great to wear under lipstick or gloss for a natural look or layered for a more intense shade of rose.

Using a water-based formula with beetroot extract, this cheek and lip tint from Ere Perez nourishes, hydrates and adds a naturally-flushed stain. Rich in antioxidants and made using natural ingredients, this product is free of toxic substances like synthetic fragrance, petroleum and parabens.

Available in 13 shades, this liquid lip from Korean brand innisfree is formulated with botanical oils to keep lips lush and hydrated. Light and long-lasting, this lippy is great for those looking for something mess-free and subtle.

Formulated with plant-based pigment and just four natural ingredients, this beauty must-have promises hydrated and beautifully flushed lips. Infused with medical-grade lanolin, the Dr. Lipp Lip Tint soothes dry lips while its signature shade of Elderberry offers a versatile pop of berry.

Infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, this lip and cheek tint nourishes and imparts a delicate flush of colour with a satin-stain finish. This hydrating tint is available in six gorgeous shades and is sure to complement any makeup look.

Offered in 14 shades, ranging from bold red to pink-toned nudes, this matte lip stain from Yves Saint Laurent features a highly pigmented formula for bolder occasions.

Delivering a healthy-looking sheen to lips and cheeks, this hybrid lip balm and makeup tint is a beauty favourite. Featuring coffee seed, coconut oils, ethically-sourced beeswax and lanolin, this lippy is ultra-nourishing.

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