Liquid Lipstick

Liquid lipstick is a type of lip makeup that comes in liquid form to provide a unique texture, providing a longer-lasting wear and easy application when compared to standard lipstick. The YSL liquid lipstick range is available in a range of pigments and colours to suit your needs.

Lip stain is typically a water or gel-based liquid lip makeup product that is designed to seep into your lips for a longer-lasting wear to reduces the need for reapplication.
Providing transfer-proof sheer coverage, lip stains can be used to emphasise your natural lip colour, or as a buildable layer of comfort that leaves your lips hydrated.

While both offer long-wearing colour, the difference lies in their finish, texture, and desire look. Liquid lipstick usually delivers bold, saturated colour with a more defined look, which is ideal if you want full coverage and a statement lip look. It typically comes with a doe-foot applicator with a matte or high-shine finish, depending on the formula.

Lip stain, on the other hand, offers a more lightweight, natural flush of colour that gently tints the lips for a just-bitten effect. It’s perfect for an effortless, low-maintenance look and often feels lighter on the lips.

Learn more about how to choose in our complete guide of Lipstick vs Lip Stain vs Lip Gloss.

Lip stain typically lasts between 6 to 12 hours, depending on the formula and your day-to-day behaviours. Cream-based lip stains, like the YSL The Inks Vinyl Cream , offer 6 to 8 hour coverage before requiring for reapplication. Matte-based lip stains, such as The Inks Blur Matte Lip Stain provides up to 12 hour wear for a smoked blur look.

Our lip stain collection also locks in 24 hour moisture for an enhanced natural, hydrated feel. We recommend reapplying after eating and drinking to maintain a high-pigment finish.

Lip lacquer is a type of liquid lipstick, designed with a hybrid formula that combines the intense pigmentation of liquid lipstick with the high-shine finish of lip gloss . The result is a fabulously thicker, glossier finish that showers your lips in shine

Apply one coat of your chosen YSL liquid lipstick to the centre of the lips and brush towards the outer corners is the best way to apply liquid lipstick for a natural shine.

For more intense coverage, apply two coats using the outer curved of the applicator, then dab gently all over the lips

Discover the perfect shade for your lips with YSL Beauty's Virtual Try-On tool .