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For color that stays all day.

Collage of Korean lip tints, including Etude House, Peripera Ink Velvet, and Tonymoly Delight, on a soft white background

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After consulting experts and considering dozens of options, we landed on these top-rated picks.

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This popular Korean lip tint is our overall winner, and for good reason.

Chung describes it as incredibly light, saying that it applies and wears like air.

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And this one in particular is a steal.

While it might not come with a hefty price tag, it does have a lot going for it.

The water-gel formula provides vivid color, and fruit extracts keep your pucker hydrated.

ETUDE Dear Darling Water Gel Tint Ice Cream (OR205 Apricot Red) (21AD)| Vivid High-Color Lip Tint with Minerals and Vitamins from Soap Berry Extract to Moisture Your Lips

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Plus, the popsicle-like packaging is absolutely adorable.

This drugstore K-beauty lip tint has a lightweight formula with a sheer matte finish.

Its infused withrosehip,argan, andjojoba oilsto ensure your pout stays smooth all day long.

Tonymoly Delight Lip Tint

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Before velvet lip tints existed, most formulations on the market were water tints.

While water tints are certainly long-lasting, they can be drying.

Enter this cushiony matte formula.

Peripera Ink the Velvet Liquid Lip Tint

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It envelops your lips in a velvety matte layer that comfortably lasts for hours.

Its available in seven transparent shades that will make your lips look oh-so-juicy.

The water-to-satin formula is chock full of botanical oils to prevent dryness or chapped lips.

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The velvet texture glides on smoothly for a blurred, matte effect.

Color pigments stick to lips and dont budge, so you dont have to touch up during the day.

It has a lightweight feel and velvety matte finish thatll look amazing all over your face.

Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink

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Available in 13 shades, theres something for everyone.

Plus, the cushion applicator makes it easy to control.

Chung suggests prepping the night before.

I’M MEME I’M Mystery Satin Tint | Moisturizing Lip Stain infused with Botanical Oils | 003 Mystery Daisy | K-Beauty | Vegan

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you’re free to also apply it to your entire lips for full-on coverage.

You may also want to considerapplying a clear lip glossafterward to lock in moisture, she adds.

Lipsticks are typically made from a blend of wax, oil, and pigment.

BBIA Last Velvet Lip Tint Note Series, Chocolate Brown (25 Final Note) 0.18 Ounce

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An added benefit of lip tints is that sometimes they can double as a blush.

PASSIONCAT Long Lasting Lip Stain for Lips and Cheek Tint | High Pigment Color | lightweight Matte Finish | Weightless | Full Coverage | Twist Velvet Tint #12 (No.12)

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