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Hydrating Lip Stain

Lip NectarBêtise

Regular price €34
Regular price €34 Sale price €34

1837 reviews

An innovative high-shine, long-wear lip stain that provides rich hydration and buildable, lasting color.  Learn more

  • Long-Wear Stain
  • High-Shine
  • Hydrating
Color: Bêtise [bae-teaz]
VIOLETTE_FR Lip Nectar (hydrating lip stain) in a red bottle with a gold cap, featuring an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner 2025 seal.
Lip Nectar
Bêtise
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    Bêtise [bae-teaz] – A rich, indulgent warm berry shade borrowed from Bisou Balm, named for a traditional French candy.

    Lip Nectar is a high-shine, ultra-hydrating, high-performance stain that’s never sticky or drying. The innovative oil-in-water emulsion blends the long-wear pigment of a stain with nourishing ingredients like squalane, shea butter, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to deliver hydration and lasting color for up to 8 hours. Clinically proven, it instantly boosts moisture while keeping lips soft and comfortable. Inspired by nature, each shade blooms into its richest color just after application, with hues drawn from nectar-rich flowers for an indulgent, high-shine finish and a buildable, long-lasting stain.

    Violette’s Inspiration: “The idea for Lip Nectar came to me when I couldn’t find a truly ‘grown-up’ lip stain. I wanted to create a product that was high-performance while being deeply nourishing and comfortable to apply and wear. My vision was for it to feel indulgent and sensual, like jam—rich in texture, with a luxurious burst of color, the perfect amount of shine, and just the right stain, all without the stickiness.”

    0.12oz / 3.5g

    Clinical Trials

    CLINICAL RESULTS*

    • Provides long-lasting moisture to the lip epithelium for up to 8 hours
    • Hydration measured +134% 10 minutes after use, and maintained at 62% after 8 hours
    • Color stain lasts on lips for up to 8 hours

    *Based on a third-party clinical study of 10 participants. Hydration measured 10 minutes and 8 hours after application.

    USER PERCEPTION RESULTS**

    After 1 use...

    • 100% reported added moisture and shine
    • 100% reported a feeling of relief and comfort
    • 100% reported firmer and smoother lips
    • 100% reported increased softness and elasticity
    • 100% reported healthier-looking lips

    **Based on a self-reported survey of 30 women ages 23-75 evaluated by a dermatologist before and after testing.

    Ingredients

    Aqua (Water), Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Ceramide Np, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vanillin. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 6 (Ci 15985), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 28 (Ci 45410).

    As formulas evolve, ingredient lists may change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.

    How to use

    • 1
      Apply Lip Nectar on the bottom lip
    • 2
      Apply Lip Nectar on the top lip
    • 3
      Wait up to two minutes to allow the color to bloom
    • 4
      Apply an added layer for enhanced saturation. Et voilà—richly stained, high-shine lips

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      Type Lip Oil-Meets-Stain Balm-Meets-Lipstick Lip Shine Lip Whip Liquid Lipstick Tinted Lip Treatment
      Finish High Shine Hydrating Matte Natural Shine Hydrating Matte Velvety Matte Hydrating Shine
      Coverage Medium Sheer Sheer Medium High Sheer
      Benefits Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color Wash of Color, Restores & Replenishes, Softens & Smoothes, Skincare-grade Actives
      Rating
      • Formula Lip Oil-Meets-Stain
        Finish High Shine
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear
        Rating
      • Formula Balm-Meets-Lipstick
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • Formula Lip Shine
        Finish Natural Shine
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • Formula Lip Whip
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits: Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear
        Rating
      • Formula Liquid Lipstick
        Finish Velvety Matte
        Coverage High
        Benefits: Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color
        Rating
      • Formula Tinted Lip Treatment
        Finish Hydrating Shine
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: Wash of Color, Restores & Replenishes, Softens & Smoothes, Skincare-grade Actives
        Rating

        Overall rating: 4.3756123 / 5 from 1837 reviews.

        AI Generated Review Summary

        Lip Nectar - Bêtise is a high-shine, long-wear lip stain praised for its rich hydration and buildable, lasting color. Customers appreciate its beautiful and natural tint, silky and smooth texture, and luxurious feel. The elegant packaging and easy application make it a favorite among users.

        Summary topics

        • Tint: 9%
        • Color: 51%
        • Texture: 12%
        • Packaging: 9%
        • Application: 8%

        Review topics: ["size","results","color","fit","ingredients","quality","fragrance","scent","feels","texture","packaging","spot","design","value","formula","price","look","amount","glow","shipping","shade","hydration","oil","work","consistency","power","coverage","use","touch","compliments"].

        Review highlights

        • "This is an amazing daily wear colour and the lips feel nourished and comfortable."Rehna H.
        • "Really nice texture, feeling great on the lips and giving nice subtle shine and colour"Nigyar M.
        • "I love this lip nectar, it great colour and quality."Marzena S.

        Reviews

        The easiest lip yet

        "This formula is my new favorite. I feel confident applying without a mirror - it's effortless and pretty much mistake free. No overwhelming perfume taste or heavy residue either - just a moist, sheer wash of color that fades to look like my own lips but better, several hours on. I've packed this on hiking treks in humid, high temperature conditions to feel a bit feminine when the rest of me is a mess - and it lasts through hours of sweating. The pink is truly universal, I think. Bonus: my five year old niece says it "paints your lips so shiny and clean" - will purchase on repeat."

        Sara C. (5/5)

        I expected more

        "Honestly, after such a long wait – especially as the products are shipped from the United States – and considering the price, I was expecting a better product. It's not bad, but I expected the formula to be longer-lasting, for example. If the products become available in Italy, I might try some of the others, but if every purchase means another long wait full of hope, I'd rather save my money. 🙂"

        Giulia A. (3/5)

        Love the

        "I'm not used to wear any kind lipstick and was looking cor something natural yet visible, with a beautiful color and easy to apply, and this lip nectar checks all the boxes. The rose de moab shade is really nice and flattering and the stain that remains after the glossy effects leaves is beautiful too. I also like the fragance which reminds me of "praline". I'm already thinking of buying more colors!"

        Lucie D. (5/5)

        Love the colours and texture,

        "Love the colours and texture, but unfortunately I can’t use anything with fragrance and this product caused a bad reaction on my lips. Will stick to the Bisou Balm, which has no fragrance. Please consider making one or two colours of Lip Nectar without fragrance for those of us with sensitive skin"

        Ranjeetha P. (1/5)

        Buy it

        "My favorite lip of my whole lip collection right now! First of all it’s extremely moisturizing and highly pigmented. After the gloss dries down you get this beautiful stain that lasts. I can’t wait to get more colors!!! The applicator is precise and the quality is unmatched, this is everything I want out of a lip color!"

        Beth E. (5/5)

        Souci d’Automne

        "I love this formula - it’s a little cushiony, glossy, and the stain is gorgeous. I actually prefer this one for its straight from the tube color (whereas I like Dahlia Noir best for its stain). More colors, please - a red black, a subtle cool rose."

        Jane F. (5/5)

        "Marketed as a “lip stain” gloss that leaves beautiful color after the gloss mellows out. Does NOT stain lips(i prepped my lips and made sure no oils or anything), doesn’t leave any color literally after 5-10 mins. Gloss doesn’t even last to give it some redeeming qualities & lips are just bare & dry after 10 mins. Very disappointing."

        Brooke (2/5)

        "The lip nectar in Amarante Noire is beautiful on and does leave a lovely lip stain that keeps me looking polished. Unlike some lip stains i have tried this formula does need to be on your lips and left to wear down before the stain fully sets. Definitely will be purchasing additional colors"

        Christina (5/5)

        Very good product

        "I had read an article in the paper where they recommended this lip nectar, and in particular the Rose de Moab colour, so I ordered it. It is easy to apply, does give your lips a nice subtle colour and gloss, without being sticky. Can’t say exactly how long it lasts, as I haven’t really given it that much attention, but I would happily buy another one, maybe trying a more pinky colour next time."

        Katharine J. (5/5)

        Love it as a blush!

        "It is not as staining as I had hoped but if us super glossy. I actually have not used it as much as an actual lip product (I prefer a matte lip) but it has become my favorite blush. It gives such a fresh glow to my cheeks and face. I really feel so beautiful when I use it like that :hands_heart:😊"

        Ihs (4/5)

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