Rouge Deluge, 617 Dive in the Nude, 618 Wet Vermilion: 612 Rouge Deluge, 617 Dive in the Nude, 618 Wet Vermilion With a name like flot de fuchsia, which translates to flowing fuschia, you’d expect 608 to be a bright pink shade from the way it applies, but to my delight, it’s not; it’s the most beautiful pink-red that is the best shade for anyone who wants to wear red, but hasn’t built up the confidence to yet. Again, apply one layer for a pop of pink, or add extra layers for a brighter finish.

Good news. Dry textures and messy applicators don’t exist here. YSL’s Water Stain is unlike any lip stain you’ve tried before. Attention to detail and the customer ‘no-nos’ associated with lip stains have been effortlessly demolished – they’ve even had time to embellish a few extra details from their Saint Laurent fashion house. Gosh, YSL, you do know how to make a girl feel special…YSL has nailed long-wear shiny colour with the innovative Yves Saint Laurent Vernis a Levres Water Lip Stain, an ultra-comfortable lightweight but buildable glossy stain. is a pretty tea-rose pink. Subtle, and almost milky, its muted vibrancy can be enhanced with two or more coats. is the most popular nude of all the YSL lip stains. This rosy brown’s warm undertone gives it a subtle 90s edge, making it perfect for day and night. If you always go for neutrals over bolds, this shade will be the one you want, as you can create the coverage you wish by layering it. In Berry Deep, 605 Bain de Corail, 610 Nude Underwater: 603 In Berry Deep, 605 Bain de Corail, 610 Nude Underwater is another nude lip stain, however, when compared with 606, it’s more of a plum-brown with a hint of coral. Again, this is easy to build, so only apply one coat if you prefer a neutral lip, but if you want to go full-on 90s, apply three coats or more.

is the star coral shade in the lip stain collection. More orange than pink, its bold colour actually looks demure with one coat, but if you layer it up, you can create a statement in seconds. I think it’s a beautiful alternative to a classic red for summer. is the colour you’ll see cool girl Staz Lindes wearing in the YSL Water Stain campaign. Its bright pink-red lip looks almost bitten with one coat, but as you dial it up with more layers, you create a traditional pillar-box red. Some of the shades are sheerer than others. For example 610 is a lovely sheer nude, whereas 612 gives a much bolder opaque finish. In fact, 612 is the most opaque option out of the shades I was sent. I love them both. Where is YSL Water Stain available in the UK? The Water Lip Stain in 604 is a baby pink hue mixed with a dash of coral. One layer creates a kind of neutral summer lip that’s a warmed up version of your favourite nude. But if you layer 2 or more coats, you can create a vivid coral lip. Vague De Rouge is raspberry red, but when you build up the layers, the colour transforms into a vibrant cherry tone.

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The wave-inspired applicator makes it easy to apply and it has been cleverly designed to give precise results - the fine tip and flat shape helps to distribute the gloss as it adapts to the natural curve of the lips. You can choose to go sheer with just one coat, offering a subtle pop of colour or if you prefer something more intense, the buildable formula allows you to increase the pigment to achieve a bolder effect.

They feel really nourishing and comfortable on the lips and have no heavy feel. It feels almost like a water-gel, or an essence. You can tailor the finish to what you want, so you could go for a smudgy stain, or layer up for something more glossy with deeper colour payoff.is more of a coral-red than a coral-pink. It’s another great option for anyone scared of red lips, and have a warm undertone. Create a blush of colour with one layer, or up the ante with a few more coats to create a soft, red lip. If you’re purely looking for an orange-coral, go for 605, or for a pink coral, you’ll need 604. Star shade alert! Worn by the one and only Zoe Kravitz herself in the campaign imagery; 603 is a purple-pink lip colour that builds to create a plum-berry stain. As soon as we launched Water Stain, this shade was by far the most popular. More oxblood than red, its burgundy shift looks great on a plethora of skin tones. Plus, its layering benefits make it a great statement shade all year round. Apply one coat in summer for a berry stain, and apply 3 or more in autumn for a deeper, darker lip.

Keep your lips in tip-top condition even when you’re not wearing your new lip stain with one of the YSL lip balms. A staple that adds just a little bit of indulgence to your everyday routine.Top tip: To remove the lip stain we recommend using an oil-based makeup remover specifically for eyes and lips and using a cotton pad gently wipe away the stain.