Our Beauty Editors Have Tried a Million Lip Products—Here’s One That’s Topping Their List of Favorites

In our quest to always bring you the products that are actually worth it, our beauty editors have tested too many lip products to count. Most are middling at best—chalky, sticky, drying—so whenever we come across one that passes the wear test (which basically boils down to “does it look and feel good after hours of sipping and snacking”) we feel a civic duty to share it with people.

Maybelline’s Super Stay Teddy Tint™ not only passed our test, it officially took a cushy lead as one of our favorite products of the moment. Speaking of cushy, it’s the first thing you’ll notice when swiping on this liquid lip tint. No, seriously, the formula feels so light—the team used the word “plush”—and initially goes on sheer. But you can quickly go from sheer to blurred to bold in just three swipes. Here’s everything you need to know about this must-have lip tint.

In short, Super Stay Teddy Tint is Maybelline’s newest product in the Super Stay collection. What separates it from the rest of the pack is its texture: a mousse-like, liquid formula that the brand refers to as “teddy soft.” The lip tint has a soft applicator designed for both lips and cheeks; we found it relatively easy to fill in lips without straying outside the lines.

As we mentioned, the first initial swipe goes on sheer. But one more coat, and it dries down to that coveted blurred-matte look of the Gen Z set. Three coats and you’ve got a seriously bold pout. Herein lies the one drawback of this lip tint (which may not even be a drawback, depending on your priorities): You’ll want to give it some time to fully set. So, if you’re a habitual coffee sipper, consider this your fair warning. After the initial application, wait 10 to 15 minutes and you’re golden…for 12 whole hours. Yes, that’s right. That bold matte lip you start off with in the morning will remain that exact same way over the course of the day.

Another thing we appreciate about the lip tint is that it doesn’t leave our lips looking like a shriveled prune. The formula stays smooth and comfortable for a long while, and when we want to refresh the color, we just add another layer. It’s incredibly buildable (you can even mix the colors).

Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint is currently available in ten shades from “Mascara Tear,” a ’90s pinky-brown to “Wild at Heart,” a rich burgundy. But our personal favorite is “Current Mood,” which is a neutral pink that looks good on nearly anyone. You can find it at Ulta Beauty (in-store and online) and it will be available nationally starting December 26.

This lip tint is the one you’d reach for when you want your trendy matte color to go the extra mile. It’s made to layer and fits any mood, so wear it when you want to blend in or be seen. Either way, the super soft feel will last all day.