Yves Saint Laurent Water Stain Lip Stain ($37) is a refreshing, lightweight water stain that promises to give lips a high-shine finish with a non-sticky formula. My logical side was tossed out this window when I saw promo images of this product on a model’s lips. First off, I knew that I could get as many water stains as I wanted from a range of Korean brands with the exact same formula and NONE of them would cost me $37. But the shade Bathed in Beige looked so lush, so gorgeous, so perfect on the model’s lips and I thought, “Screw it! Imma get me this shade!”.
Guess what"
It was the worst $37 I ever spent in my life.

Yves Saint Laurent Water Stain Lip Stain is 0.2 oz in size and available in 19 shades. It arrives in a chubby square barrel with the YSL emblem decorating the front panel of the cap. It has a nice weighty feel and looks quite chic and elegant. Hey, at the very least for $37 you’re getting some nice packaging. According to the brand this formula contains 40% water and gliding oils for hydration and comfort. I have drier lips so that sounded great! There’s no doubt what they promise in regards to the formula is what you get. It’s lightweight with a water-like consistency that’s very thin. As you apply it you’ll notice the texture morphs slightly and starts to feel more gel-like. It conforms around lips in a very comfortable, lightweight layer that feels lightly balmy. It’s quite comfortable to w...