How to Achieve the Perfect Fall Lip With Yves Saint Laurent Lip Stains
Fall is in full swing, and as the seasons change, our makeup does too. The cool weather gives us just the push we need to switch from peachy summer tones to fall berries and neutrals.
If you’re not quite ready to give up your bright lippies, we have good news for you. The Vernis à Lèvres Water Lip Stain from Yves Saint Laurent comes in six high-shine shades, ranging from neutrals to coral or deep purple.
Compared to lipsticks or tinted balms, stains are the lesser-known lip product. Just like with any makeup, it’s best to start with a clean, moisturized base before applying a stain, sometimes called a tint. Applying your favorite balm or treatment is always a good idea, but make sure the area is dry before adding the stain to allow the product to absorb fully. This makes the lip stain smudge-proof, so worries about coffee and masks will be things of the past.
It’s rare for me to splurge on make up, but I treated myself to this YSL glossy lip stain – Corail Aquatique 💋 pic.twitter.com/tQB37HI3ZG
— Happy Kisa-weeen 🦇🎃 (@Kisa_Dreams) October 25, 2021
Once your lips are prepped and ready for application, it’s time for the most complicated part—picking a shade. ‘In Berry Deep’ or ‘Rosewood Flow’ are both beautiful, classic colors for fall, but you could always try ‘Wet Vermillion’ if you’re feeling bold.
Accentuate your natural lip shape by following your cupid’s bow and rounding out your bottom lip. Once you get over the initial shock over how naturally beautiful the lip stains look on, you will notice long-lasting hydration. Enriched with 40% water and gliding oils, these lip stains from YSL Beauty are perfect for all-day wear. You can always apply an extra coat for a bolder lip, but make sure to wait for the first application to dry.
These YSL lippies normally retail for $38 but are currently 15% off. If you press ‘add to cart’ quickly enough, you might be able to score them on sale from Nordstrom.
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