If you’re anything like me, you are always on the hunt for the perfect lip tint. I love wearing color on my lips, but admittedly, I don’t wear it as much as I’d like to anymore. I usually only go for color when I am going out with friends or to a fun event where I want to dress up. But even then, it’s somewhat annoying when I have to reapply the color frequently throughout the night, especially after eating or drinking. With that in mind, when I first heard of matte liquid lipsticks many years ago, and that they were supposedly ‘transfer proof’, I was intrigued and wanted to try every one.
I definitely think liquid matte formulas do a good job at staying put on your lips and are less prone to smudging after dry. However I’ve always found them to dry out my lips and settle into the natural creases after a while. Even after trying all the liquid matte lipstick brands I could, I still found myself not completely satisfied with any. And I know overall it is inevitable with any lip product to wear off through the day (specifically towards the edge of your inner lips, no matter if food and drink are involved), but a girl can still dream of one that doesn’t, right?
Since then, I’ve been looking for products labeled as lip tints, stains, or tinted balms. I hoped the being ‘tinted’ with a more subtle appearance of color would stay on my lips longer, or at least not look as obvious that a reapplication would be needed.
I recently found the Velvet Air Lip Tint from MOIRA Cosmetics— and I can confidently say that it fulfills my little “dream” of finding a lip product that is made for long-wear and doesn’t dry out your lips. The Velvet Air Lip Tint is made with aloe vera gel and avocado oil to ensure your lips stay soft and hydrated while wearing.
I’m someone who typically reaches for lip colors that are variations of purple, brown or red, so I decided to try the Velvet Air Lip Tint in the shade Mulled Wine, and was very pleased with its mauvey, mahogany-like pigment. The formula itself is super lightweight, smooth, and airy. It’s very buildable, giving you the option of a soft blurred hue or a bright bold finish. Retailing at only $9 on the brand’s website, the Velvet Air Lip Tint is an absolute steal with high quality ingredients that absolutely deliver on what they promise. Do yourself a favor and plan ahead for the next time you’re going to party all night and grab your own Velvet Air Lip Tint now!
