Wonderskin lip stain review
I’ve been wearing lipstick on special occasions for most of my adult life, but I’ve been avoiding it recently because it doesn’t last long enough. I tried Wonderskin lip stain peel, and I’m never going back.
Lipstick has come a long way in the last decade or so. We’ve gone from metal sticks of paint your grandmother probably had, to ‘kiss-proof’ gloss-style applicators that promise to last all night.
The ones that aren’t promoted as long-lasting smudge easily and require constant reapplication. Eating or drinking becomes a gamble—you’re left wondering what your mouth looks like afterward. I honestly don’t know why these formulas still exist. The ones that do last end up drying your lips out so badly that the colour is seriously patchy by the end of the night anyway.
The struggle is real.
I stopped using lipsticks altogether about a year ago, opting to reapply coloured gloss every so often instead because—while inconsistent and inconvenient—I knew it wouldn’t smudge, and it wouldn’t look terrible as the night went on.
Then I found Wonderskin—a lip stain that is blue on application, and somehow washes off to reveal a really beautiful shade of pink. It’s also cruelty-free. Here’s what happened.
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As with almost every other viral product reviewed on this site, I came across Wonderskin on social media. The lip stain was viral. There were videos of women applying a metallic blue gel on their lips, and then peeling or washing it off to reveal blush hues underneath.
I looked further into it and a number of people said the colour lasts about two days, and it comes in about 25 colours— reds, browns, pinks, and neutral shades.
I had to give it a shot.
What happened
I was very tempted to go with a deep red to see if it really could replace my special occasion lipsticks, but I decided to go with a pink option so I wouldn’t have to wait for an event to try it out. Since I didn’t want to show up to work with bold red lips, I opted for a pink shade.
I bought the shade ‘whimsical’. It arrived the following afternoon and I tried it out immediately.
The packaging looks like a mascara tube, but with a gloss-style applicator. As advertised, the product itself is a deep shade of metallic blue.
I carefully coated my lips, trying to outline the shape properly with the lip gloss applicator. The product isn’t very thick and I found it difficult to get even coverage.
It was a bit like trying to paint with a dry brush—the colour went on unevenly, thin in some spots and heavy around the edges.
Nevertheless, I did what I could and left it to dry for 30-60 seconds. It dried very quickly. My lips felt a bit tight as it dried, almost prickly. Not in a really uncomfortable way, but I definitely noticed it and was keen to get it off.
Once it was dry to the touch, I used a damp tissue to gently rub off the blue layer. It came off pretty easily, but I did have to look in the mirror and scrub some areas a bit harder to ensure there was no blue left at all. The process took less than a minute.
The Result
The blue came off to reveal a deep shade of pink, just like the picture.
My lips still felt a bit dry and prickly, so I applied a thick layer of clear gloss and it looked great. Even on close inspection, I couldn’t see the uneven coverage I’d noticed during application—the colour looked smooth and consistent.
The first application was in the evening, so I had food and water and had another look at the coverage before going to bed. All looked good to me.
The next morning, I went to the gym, applied makeup and clear gloss. The colour had faded by this stage, but I didn’t mind too much.
It wasn’t until I was at work, under harsh fluorescent lights in the bathroom, that I really noticed where the product had reduced. This would have been around 10am, about 18 hours after application.
By that stage, the product was pretty thin around the inside edges of my lip, but it was still quite pigmented around the outside. There were also a few patchy spots near the edges where the colour had flaked off—like small gaps in the colour. I put this down to the original coverage issues.
The colour was basically all gone by the following morning.
I tried Wonderskin again a few days later and had the same result—great results on day one, visibly fading by day two.
Pros
The application process is fast, the product dries in about 30 seconds, and the blue washes off easily to reveal a deep and long-lasting colour underneath.
It works well under gloss, and you don’t have to worry about the stain smudging or having to reapply throughout the day. It could feasibly replace your regular lipstick.
The blue-to-pink application process is fun, different, and kind of theatrical.
Cons
It’s difficult to get even coverage because the product is relatively thin. This doesn’t really matter on initial application, but it does become noticeable if you want the colour to last longer than a day. You could add a second coat, but be prepared for a very dark result.
The thinner consistency also makes Wonderskin feel cheap, and it’s not a cheap product. Prices vary depending on the colour, and can range from $22 to $45 in the US. In Australia, prices for the same products range from $52 to $61. That’s a lot for the average person, for a tube of lip colour.
Verdict
A lip stain that lasts more than a day is impressive. The fact that some people say it can last up to two days is an added bonus.
I have continued to use Wonderskin in place of lipstick, applying it on the day of the event rather than the day before, and it works really well. I don’t have to worry about it smudging or the need to reapply. When I leave the house, I only have to bring a tube of gloss.
If it’s an event where there’s alcohol involved and I’m consuming more liquid than normal, the lip stain does fade faster—but that’s expected. It still lasts significantly longer than anything else I’ve used.
I’m still really impressed with the colour and looking forward to trying the red version.
Is Wonderskin’s lip peel off stain safe for sensitive skin?
While I mentioned that the product felt slightly dry and prickly on my lips, I looked into the ingredients—overall, it does appear to be safe for sensitive skin.
Alcohol-Free: The product is alcohol-free, which helps prevent the drying effects commonly associated with alcohol-based lip products.
Hydrating Ingredients: It contains hydrating components like glycerin and squalane, which are known to maintain moisture and support skin barrier health.
Free from Common Irritants: The formula is free from fragrances, essential oils, parabens, sulfates, and silicones, reducing the risk of irritation for sensitive skin.
Allergen Considerations: The product is 91 per cent top allergen-free and does not contain gluten, coconut, nickel, lanolin, or talc, making it suitable for individuals with specific sensitivities.
