Vincent Longo Gel Stain For Lips & Cheeks

This is the only lip stain I've tried that does what it claims-- it has great staying power (I put it on before bed just for kicks, and I woke up with it still in place!)
The colors are pretty, but the swatches online are misleading. I'm fair-skinned and have the stain in Liquid Kiss (think red wine--not at all like the swatch), and the color comes on fairly strong.
For the most even application, firmly scrape the angled surface of the doe foot applicator on the lip of the bottle before applying (trust me, there will still be plenty left on to give your lips color). Make sure it's completely dry before putting balm/gloss on top.
While it's great on lips, I don't recommend Liquid Kiss as blush for light skin. It's too dark of a shade and impossible for me, even as a gel blush devotee, to blend quickly enough for a natural look (maybe mixing it with a bit of moisturizer will work?).
Overall, I'm impressed with this stain and I can't wait to buy it in more colors! Plus, it's less expensive than the popular Benetint and other brands, all pricier and disappointing.