Wonderskin Lip Stain Review: Here’s Why This TikTok-Viral Lip Color Is Worth the Hype
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Updated July 16, 2024: This Wonderskin Lip Stain Review was updated with another editor review after a two-month testing period, as well as new shades to shop and more lip stain recommendations.
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A few factors play into creating a TikTok-famous beauty product. The results need to be wow-worthy, the application process needs to look simple-yet-enticing, and it needs to perform better than other products in its category. The Wonderskin Lip Stain ticks all the boxes — but do the results at home match what you see when you scroll through videos that have earned this lip product 300 million of views on the app? With a fresh restock over at Amazon and sweaty summer days on the horizon, WWD Shop editors put the Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque to the test to find out.
Anyone on the beauty side of TikTok has likely come across Wonderskin’s Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque, with creators swiping on what appears to be a shimmery indigo lipstick that peels away to reveal a gorgeous lip stain that doesn’t transfer when touched. Each of the 16 shades go on in an alarmingly blue tone, but in under a minute, you simply slough or peel away that blue film to reveal a natural or vibrant tint, depending on the shade and number of coats you applied.
With stark competition from big-name brands, Wonderskin’s lip stain has managed to rise to the top after nearly five years on the market — on Amazon, it’s the number one bestselling lip stain with over 7,000 five-star reviews. Many of the specific shades have become TikTok-famous in their own right: First, the burgundy red Divine shade, and now the soft rose tone Whimsical is taking off on the app with 8 million searches for the shade.
Two WWD Shop editors tested a slew of popular shades and with both the ‘Stain & Go’ and ‘Peel & Reveal’ techniques (more on those later). If you’re ready to take the plunge, there’s never been a better time to shop these lip stains: During Amazon Prime Day beauty deals, you can save about 20 percent off gorgeous shades.
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How We Tested and Reviewed the Wonderskin Lip Stain
Product tested: Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque
Period of testing: Three weeks
Number of testers: Two
Key ingredients: Plant-derived squalane, sugar, purified seaweed, and lactic acid
Shades available: 16
Pros:
Delivered up to 11 hours of wear time for our testers
Creates a lasting lip stain in under one minute
Can be layered over lip liner or under lip balms or lip glosses
Cons:
One of our testers experienced slightly dry lips after use
Stain slightly lifts after eating or drinking
Stain can appear patchy on dry lips
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Divine
$18 $22 18% off
Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Wonderskin Lip Stain Review — Editor Testing Notes
Like many, my first introduction to Wonderskin’s Lip Stain was on TikTok many moons ago: There’s something about watching someone peel off dark, sparkly blue lipstick like a sheet mask to reveal a perfect pink lipstick color that stops your thumb you mid-scroll. After months of this lip tint living in my head rent-free, I decided it was time to put it to the test.
For starters, you don’t actually have to shed the pigment like a snake to try it out. Upon my first trial with the lip product, I followed Wonderskin’s lip stain instructions for the ‘Stain & Go’ technique, simply swiping the mask on bare lips, waiting about 20 seconds, then using a damp wash cloth to remove the blue pigment. Much to my surprise, this fast, easy process left me with a gorgeous swath of pink pigment (I first tested the shade Beautiful). I was concerned that it’d look messy when I slipped up and didn’t fully ‘color inside the lines’ of my lips with the first try, but that minor mess up didn’t result in a sloppy stain. That’s because these pigments come out soft and blurred, rather than starkly intense, for foolproof application. You can repeat this process as much as you’d like for more intensity, but I was pleased with the color payoff from my 20-second session.
The “Peel & Reveal” technique is what make Wonderskin’s lip stain go viral, so for the next trial, I followed a two-step routine, applying the lip mask then topping it off with the brand’s Wonder Blading Activator Mist that turns the blue pigment into a film you can peel off to reveal richer color payoff than the ‘Stain & Go’ method. With this technique, I found it more important to apply the lip stain with a steady hand, as it creates more intense color with sharper lines. Beyond the satisfaction of peeling off the pigment, the benefit here is a longer wear time — I got about two extra hours with this technique compared to the shortcut.
Wonderskin’s Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque’s shades stayed put on my lips for double the time I’ve experienced from similar stains that fade almost instantly when eating, drinking, or swiping lip balm or lip gloss on top. And the shade range delivers so many options for lasting lip looks all year long. — WWD Shop Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor Claire Sullivan
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Divine
$18 $22 18% off
Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Wonderskin Lip Stain Review — Updated Editor Testing Reviews for 2024
I’ve been seeing this mysterious purple lip stain all over my TikTok FYP for months, but like a lot of gimmicky viral products, I was skeptical at first. I first tested the ‘Whimsical’ shade on a Saturday morning when I knew I needed a no-makeup makeup look that could last from morning and well into the night. My lips were already exfoliated, so I prepped them with my usual lip balm before going in with the stain. I followed the lead of countless tutorials I’d seen on my FYP: I applied the stain before any other makeup product so it would have ample time to deposit pigment into my lips.
The soft applicator smoothly glided across my lips, though the pigment was a bit more sheer and thin than I expected. I continued to layer on a few more coats until the purple color appeared opaque, and pushed the pigment slightly outside of my lip line as I would with my lipliner. Stain aside, I was actually feeling myself in the purple lip (my teeth looked super white). But, before I could finish the rest of my face, the product set to a dry film, so it was time for the reveal. I used a wet paper towel to gently buff the product away, and I quickly discovered what all the hype was about. My lips had turned a vivid, rosy hue that looked natural and felt like nothing.
After weeks of testing, I am happy to report that this stain lasts through an entire work day and layers well with my favorite lip oils and hydrating lip glosses. I only ever notice it fading slightly after a meal, but you may be surprised to still see color on your lips the next morning. My only warning is to make sure you exfoliate and hydrate your lips before application, as it can stain very patchy on flaky skin.
Ever since this stain became a staple in my lip product rotation, I’ve been experimenting. I’m a nude lipstick lover, so tend to lean natural lip liners and sheer glosses, and rarely crave the bold, vibrant lip this magical stain achieves. I went back to the source and discovered a TikTok hack for how to use the Wonderskin lip stain as a lip liner — a term that’s amassed up over 21 million views and searches on the app. It just requires using a steady hand to outline or over line the lips with the stain, with the same removal process you’d use for a full-lip. This is my favorite way to use this product. My lips look naturally more defined and the pigment fades far less that it does when I stain my entire lips. Bonus points for its two-in-one function — and that doesn’t even scratch the surface of creative ways TikTok beauty lovers are using it as a nose contour or blush stain. — WWD Shop Commerce Writer & Producer — Olivia Cigliano
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Whimsical
$22
Price upon publish date of this article: $22
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Beautiful
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Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Crush
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Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Charming
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Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in Glamorous
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Price upon publish date of this article: $18
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Meet the Testers
Two WWD Shop editors tested the Wonderskin’s Lip Stain for periods ranging from three weeks to two months. Our testers include Claire Sullivan, the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for WWD and the author of this story, and Olivia Cigliano, the Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD. Both editors represent different skin tones, glam preferences, and skin types, and they each tested the product using different application and removal techniques.
Meet the Author
Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, as well as the latest shopping trends, including TikTok-famous lip stains like Wonderskin’s.
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