Friday Find: Take Your Lip From Office to Happy Hour With L’Oréal Paris Hyaluron Tint

One lip stain. Two looks. And no lipstick ring ruining your first sip of happy hour.

Friday afternoon has a way of changing the beauty agenda. The polished makeup that got you through the workday suddenly needs a little more attitude when the laptop closes and the cocktails arrive.

This week’s Friday Find takes inspiration from Jasmine Tookes, whose signature beauty aesthetic makes the transition from understated to sultry look effortless.

The Inspiration: Jasmine Tookes

Jasmine Tookes is a master of polished, seemingly effortless makeup. Her daytime beauty tends to stay minimal—fresh skin, groomed brows and a neutral lip—while her evening looks can turn up the heat with richer berry tones.

That’s exactly the kind of beauty switch we want on a Friday.

The secret isn’t necessarily carrying an entirely different makeup look in your bag. Sometimes all you need is a product you can build.

The Friday Find

L’Oréal Paris Paradise Hyaluron Tint Hydrating Lip Stain Serum — $13.99

Part lip stain, part hydrating serum, Hyaluron Tint gives us something traditional stains haven’t always been particularly good at: comfortable color.

The formula contains hyaluronic acid and starts with a glossy finish before setting into a lightweight stain. Even better for our Friday plans, the color is buildable.

9 A.M.: Keep It Office Polished

Apply a light layer and allow it to set for about 60 seconds before gently blotting.

The result is a softer, just-bitten wash of color that works beautifully with fresh skin, mascara and a little blush.

Think Jasmine Tookes daytime beauty: finished, but never overdone.

5:01 P.M.: Turn Up the Color

For that rich Jasmine-inspired berry mood, 490 Berry Jolie immediately gets our vote. For an even deeper wine-toned lip, try 521 Bordeaux Please.

And here’s where a lip stain really earns its place in the Friday makeup bag: when you’re holding that first glass of wine, we’d much rather have the color staying on our lips than decorating the rim of the glass.

Why It’s a Friday Find

It’s buildable. One product takes your lip from subtle to statement.

It’s hydrating. Hyaluronic acid helps deliver the moisture that can be missing from traditional lip stains.

It’s long-wearing. L’Oréal Paris claims up to 12 hours of lightweight color.

It resists transfer. Once the glossy finish sets into the stain, the formula is designed to resist transfer—particularly appealing when dinner and drinks are on the agenda.

It’s affordable. At $13.99, this is the kind of beauty find we can justify keeping in the desk drawer and the handbag.

Tracey’s Tip

Lip stains and dry, flaky lips are not friends. Gently exfoliate your lips before applying your stain, then add a little balm while you’re doing the rest of your makeup. Blot away any excess balm before applying your lip color so the stain can grab evenly.

Friday Find Verdict: Keep the daytime application sheer. Layer it up when you’re ready to clock out. Add earrings, grab your bag, and go.

Where to Buy: L’Oréal Paris Paradise Hyaluron Tint Hydrating Lip Stain Serum is available in eight shades at Ulta Beauty and other L’Oréal Paris retailers.