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Evening Standard
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Daisy Lester

I swapped Wonderskin for Elf's £5 lip stain – and it impressed me

The budget beauty brand’s makeup stains are gaining traction on TikTok - (Daisy Lester/The Standard)

A defining beauty trend of summer 2026? Soft makeup. Heavy coverage has made way for sheer formulas, while harsh eyeliner is being replaced by buildable, diffused eyeshadow. Bronzers are taking a back seat to fresh, flushed blush tints, and lived-in lips complete the look – with lip stains emerging as the must-have final flourish.

It’s been near-impossible to escape Wonderkin’s viral lip stain on social media feeds. There are endless videos and tutorials of makeup fans applying the distinctive blue formula before wiping or peeling off to reveal perfectly rosy lips.

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