theBalm Stainiac Beauty Queen

I used to buy this all the time years ago at a boutique in Chicago. I haven't seen it in forever but was wishing I could find it. Decided to search Amazon and here it is! It is a beautiful stain that lasts and gives you'r face a pop of color. You can layer it on for more color. It's great for every day, especially if you'r not wearing any makeup, it will make you look more alive. I would love if they made a version with more of an orange/red. This is more of a bright pink/red. Still awesome, my favorite thing! If your "middle age", the best part is does not run up your wrinkles, it stays on the lip and does not transfer to anything else or anywhere else.

Easy application. Nice soft, fresh color, blends well. Maintains color throughout the day. Natural looking as long as it is blended in.

I am addicted to lip stain and am incredibly impressed with Stainiac (Beauty Queen). I love that you can build the color based on the time of day or event. I also love that it is matte, but you can add a gloss if desired. I think my favorite aspect of the product, aside from the long wear, is that fact that it doesn't feel sticky or tacky like most stains and lipsticks. Great product and great color!

I have fairly thin lips. When I use this lip stain, I put it on heavily all over my lips & go just a little outside my lip line. I let it dry for awhile & then cover my lips with Blistex lip balm (any brand will do) & wipe them well with a tissue. What remains is a lovely color, looks very natural & makes my lips look fuller. It also lasts a long time. Love it!

I love this product. The color blends in completely and looks natural. I'm on my third tube.

For a lip stain I was expecting it to be heavily pigmented or something, but it actually seems as if it's just the bottle's plastic and brush that are deep red, and the product itself is almost completely clear. So you need a lot of it to get some colour.It's goopy, sticky, and when it dries it's reeeally dry. Lip balm is a must afterwards.This type of product is my go to for lips, and I've never been terribly sensitive to them. With this lip stain it felt like burning, then itching. Felt better after it was on for a while (might have been the lip balm soothing it), but I don't think I'll wear it often because of the initial discomfort and how much you have to use to get some colour.At least, after all that trouble, it does look very nice! If it didn't have so many issues, it might have become a favourite.

Goes on easy, lasts all day.The color in the tube looks a little intense, but once applied it is sheer and very natural.

I received the sampler and it was AWESOME!!!! I loved the hue, it was rich and deep. It was perfect! PERFECT GOSH DARN IT!!! Bought two of the full sizes, I loved it so much. Much to my dismay, must have changed the formula bc there are nothing the same. Horrible. Hate the product. :(