Lasting color and nourishing care: the best lip tints

Lip tint is the golden mean between gloss and lipstick, while the make-up with it turns out to be persistent, rich and comfortable. The eight best representatives of the “class" are in our selection.

If you're looking for a lip liner that's a little more than just a balm (because it needs color) but less than a lipstick (because it needs maintenance), try a lip tint. This is a pigmented liquid fluid, which is most often produced in the form of gloss (less often – mousse, gel or cushion), to give the lips a light translucent, luminous tone.

Tint differs from classic lipstick and gloss in that lips with it look as natural as possible. If you choose a light shade, it will seem that there is no makeup at all, and with a more saturated color it will give the impression that you just ate a couple of cherries or drank a glass of wine – and a light mark remains on your lips. In addition to pigment, your lips will also receive a dose of moisture and extra care. We have collected the best hybrid products for every taste, including both luxury and budget options.

Chanel, Rouge Coco Lip Blush

Caring tint for lips and cheeks Chanel is pleasant both in texture and in composition: a mixture of jojoba, coconut, mimosa and sunflower oils perfectly moisturizes, but does not leave stickiness. Light pigmented gel is presented in shades for every taste and mood – from soft pink and light coral to rich berry. Volume 5.5 ml, estimated price 695 UAH.

YSL, Volupte Tint-In-Balm

Lipstick-balm with tinted pigment gives the lips a translucent tone and takes care of them with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients. The composition contains macadamia, apricot and passion fruit oils, which give the lips an incredible shine. The product feels like a hybrid of cream and gel, but, which is nice, the tint is not sticky. There are 12 shades in the line. Volume 3.5 g, estimated price 775 UAH.

Inglot, HD Lip Tint Matte

Perhaps the most famous lip tint on the market. It is matte, well-pigmented, fits snugly on the lips and instantly hardens, eating into the skin, so you need to apply it quickly and preferably perfectly the first time. But don't be alarmed: the product is easily washed off with a two-phase make-up remover. There are more than 20 different shades in the line, including even black. Volume 5.5 ml, estimated price 385 UAH.

Lancome, Juicy Shaker

Remember the juicy fruit balms that all the girls went crazy for in high school? Here is their modern version. At first glance, Juicy Shaker looks like a simple two-phase lip gloss, but the secret is that it is a three-in-one product: lip tint, cheek blush and eye shadow. Dream! Like its composition, rich in a luxurious blend of moisturizing oils (peach, apricot, cranberry, sweet almond and nutmeg rose). There are more than 10 dreamy shades in the line. Volume 6.5 ml, estimated price 570 UAH.

e.l.f. Cosmetics, Radiant Gel Lip Tint

There are lip tints about 20 times more expensive than this, but the Radiant Gel Lip Tint is an affordable and really noteworthy option on our list. Its weightless gel texture and vitamin E formula delivers sheer, even color with a cooling and hydrating effect. There are three sultry shades of red in the line. Volume 6 ml, estimated price 105 UAH.

Clarins, Water Lip Stain

True to its name, Water Lip Stain not only has a liquid texture, but is also made up of 77 percent water. Thanks to this, it is practically not felt on the lips, leaving an intangible matte finish with the effect of bare lips. Liquid pigment has amazing durability and gives absolute comfort to the skin. Volume 7 ml, estimated price 372 UAH.

Maybelline New York, SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick

SuperStay Ink Crayon is incredibly creamy and intensely pigmented like a traditional matte lipstick, but doesn't dry out your lips and absorbs into them for a long time (which is like a tint). After application, the lips remain pleasantly moisturized and soft. Among the dozen long-lasting shades, our favorites are Laugh Louder (tomato orange) and Lead the Way (dusty rose). Volume 2 g, estimated price 170 UAH.

Revlon, Kiss Cushion Lip Tint

Another budget lip tint that combines the properties of lipstick and gloss. The soft cushion applicator allows you to evenly distribute the color and adjust the density of the coating, and the balm itself gives a rich color and perfectly moisturizes the lips, making them juicy and bright. The formula is enriched with coconut oil. Volume 4.4 ml, estimated price 200 UAH.