My Thoughts:

This is a product everyone must have. It does what it claims to do: erases lips. No more using foundation or concealer to minimize the natural color of your lips. By “erasing” your natural lip color, it allows for lipgloss or lipstick to show up true to color. Finally! No more wondering whether the lipcolor you just bought will appear the same on your lips. Also, if you want that perfect nude lip color, all you have to do is apply Lip Erase and some clear gloss and you’ve got the perfect nude lip color. Lip erase is a balm-like texture that can be a tad bit drying, but that problem can easily be solved by exfoliating and moisturizing beforehand. It is a MAC Pro product so you can only get it off the MAC Pro site if you have their card. If you don’t have their card, you can still get it by visiting a MAC Pro store. It is available in two colors: Dim and Pale. I suggest you get it in “Dim” unless you are really truly pale then get it in “Pale.”

My Thoughts:

I prefer Poisetint to the Benetint by a landslide. It’s a creamier formula compared to the water-based formula of the Benetint. I also like the rosy pink color more too. I can use this on my lips, unlike Benetint, and not worry about it drying out my lips as long as I moisturize first. Since it’s creamier, I find it easier to spread and blend. You still have to work quickly because it is a stain. I’m sure I won’t have to repurchase this stain for a long time because a little goes a long way and there is quite a bit in the bottle.

My Thoughts:

I prefer to use this as a blush instead of lip tint. As a blush, it gives my cheeks a fresh natural glow that I don’t have to worry about fading. Because it is a stain, you have to work quickly. Just place about three dots on each cheeck and blend.  As a lip tint, it dries out my lips. It’s a thin, watery formula that dries unevenly and settles into the lines of my lips. No matter how much I buff, moisturize, and exfoliate my lips it somehow manages to make my lips looked dry even thought it’s not. I think it’s best to use this as a blush. If you want a lip stain, I recommend Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 or Stila Lip and Cheek Stain.

Stila Lip and Cheek Stain ($24)

Stila makes the lip and cheek stain in two colors: cherry crush and pomegranate crush. Cherry is a lighter color compared to pomegranate. It is easy to apply. It is also buildable depending on how dark/light you want it. I suggest applying a little bit at a time to allow the stain to absorb into your lips and then layering on more to achieve the color desired.

My Thoughts:

I LOVE this lip stain. It’s the most moisturzing lip stain I have ever used. Most lip stains will dry out your lips. Not Benetint Lip Balm. The packaging could be better. I don’t enjoy having to use a lip brush or fingers (don’t forget to wash fingers after applying!) to apply. It provides a pretty light, cherry-colored tint to your lips.