As our series on stains continues (read why here!) and we venture into more ‘advanced’ stains, the first thing that comes to mind is Lorac’s Sheer Wash in Sheer Luck.
Sheer Luck swatch from Lorac’s website and packaging
Though this roll-on stain requires a bit more skill than brush-on stain, I’d say that fussing with it and even risking clown-like cheeks is totally worth the results (once you master it, that is!). A bit darker than Benefit BeneTint, Sheer Luck brings you the best of both worlds: a deeper red-rose color that gives you “just-kissed” lips and “just-pinched” cheeks but sheer and subtleness that makes the former look completely natural.
Nice deep color that stays put
The roll-on packaging is also extremely portable and leak-proof, thus easy to use while in movement (and this, for NYC dwellers like me, is VERY important!). And remember that roll-on applicators are not necessarily difficult to use – just different.
Sheer Luck: 2 coats on lips, 1 on cheeks – what do you think?
How to use: If you are not used to roll-ons, you might want to practice first on a sheet of tissue paper – hold it over your cheeks and try running the roller-ball over it a few times. You’ll see that the amount that comes out varies, and the sooner you learn how much comes out, the closer you are to using it! And as with all stains, start with one cheek, not both! For the lips, the roll-on is a blessing! Just roll and roll ‘till you get the shade you’re after.
Want to know more about stains and how to use them? Read my tips here.
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