Beauty Haul: Korean Lip Products

 Lip products haul from South Korea

 They all fit in my tiny hand

 ~AG~
So during my time in Korea a few weeks ago, I did not go too crazy with the buying of cosmetics. My focus this time was on lip products. Korean beauty industry are known for creating innovative beauty products. I am big fan of Korean lip products because they are pigmented and are suitable for Asian skin tones. Not to mention, they are also more affordable compared to high-end brands such as Chanel, Giorgio Armani and Lancome. 

Mamonde Highlight Lip Tint Glow in Mangosteen (#16) costs KRW 11,000 (S$14). This product was made popular by Korean actress, Park Shin Hye. This glossy lip tint has a nice texture. Mangosteen (#16) is a darker lip color than what I usually go for. 

3CE Red Recipe Lip Color #212 costs KRW 17,900 (S$22). This red lipstick by 3CE has a hydrating texture that feels comfortable on the lips. It is difficult to find a suitable red lipstick. This 3CE Lip Color is pigmented and has a blue undertones. 

Labiotte Wine Lipstick retails for KRW 16,000 (S$20). I am unfamiliar with this brand, Labiotte. MG told me that Labiotte is famous for their Wine Lipstick and Lip Tint. The cute packaging resembles a wine bottle is irresistible. This melting-type lipstick is an innovative beauty product - it reacts to the lips at optimal temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The texture is smooth and hydrating as well. I bought two shades: Noir Pink (PK01) and Sauternes Red (RD04).

 

Labiotte Petal Affair Firming Lip Color Volume Fit in Selfie Coral retails for KRW 16,000 (S$20). This lip product contains rose oil extracts and pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, which is high in amino acids, to care for the fine lines of the lips. 

Stay tuned for my review of these lip products. I cannot wait to try them all!

NEW BUY: Laneige Lucky X Chouette Serum Drop Tint & Multi-Color

Laneige Lucky Chouette 

 Multi-Color and Serum Drop Tint

 The cute owl characters: Bella Chouette & Vely Chouette

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This Laneige X Lucky Chouette collection is all over the social media. The owl characters are just adorable. Bought Laneige Serum Drop Tint in Urban Coral (S$36). This is a lip tint contains berry mix complex that is rich with antioxidants to keep lips smooth. It also contains serum oil to keep lips moisturized. This cute packaging was too difficult to resists. Laneige x Lucky Chouette Multi-Color (S$45) is a 4-in-1 face color. You can be used as eyeshadows and highlighters. Laneige x Lucky Chouette Multi-Color looks too pretty to be used. What an irony! To buy a makeup and for it to not be used. I am sure you girls out there can agree with me on that.

 It comes with a eyeshadow brush

 

Shy Vely Chouette

REVIEW: Benefit Lip Lovin' Tinted Balms

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These tinted balms hydrate the lips with mango shea butter. It glides on sheer, but is buildable for more color. It is like a lip tint and lip balm all-in-one. It was surprisingly more hydrating than VDL Festival Lip Stick Glow Balm and Dior Addict Lip Glow. These tinted lip balms do wear off after eating or drinking. The staying power is decent for a tinted lip balm, about 2-3 hours.

This trio of mini-version is a great way to try all three colors - benebalm, cha cha balm and posiebalm. This mini version weighs 1.4 grams each, making it very handy for traveling. Each travel-sized version lasts me for about 2 months.

cha cha balm, posie balm and benebalm

benebalm
benebalm has a red tone. The pigment shows up surprisingly well on my skin. It creates a subtle red lips. benebalm also has a nice rose scent. Out of the three, benebalm is the most vibrant. A great lip balm/liptint to brighten the face. 

cha cha balm
The cha cha balm has a sheer peach tone, and was not as pigmented as I had expected. The peach tone was rather muted. I had really high hopes for cha cha balm because I thought it would work for my warm medium skin tone, but it was a disappointment. :(

posie balm
The posie balm has a poppy pink tone. This cool tone will work better for those that have a fairer skin tone. For my warm medium skin tone, posie balm washed out my complexion. *thumbs down*

Top to Bottom: cha cha balm, posie balm and benebalm

The usual price is S$30 for the trio of mini-size, or $10 for each mini-sized tinted balm. That is pricey for a mini-sized tinted lip balm, don't you think? However, with UOB Credit Card 15% discount, the trio costs S$25.50. After the discount, each mini tinted lip balm cost S$8.50. Still a hefty pricetag for 1.4 grams of lip balm. Out of the trio, the one I like most is benebalm because of the vibrant color. Even though I do like Benefit benebalm, I would reconsider repurchasing it because of the not-so-great value for money. But if you have cash to spare, you might want to check these moisturising tinted lip balm. 

REVIEW: Innisfree Glow Tint Stick #10

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A sleek stick design

Found this wonderful new product from Innisfree, Glow Tint Stick #10. When I tried the testers, the texture was so beautiful that I just had to get it! This Innisfree Tint Stick is very moisturizing and gives off a nice sheen. The shades available were all vibrant pinks or corals, which are great for brightening the face. Since it is a tinted lip product, it has a better staying power than regular lipstick. Even after drinking several cups of teas, the lip tint was still obvious. The lasting power is about 2-3 hours without eating. 

Packaging wise, this lip tint does not twist down, similar to VDL Expert Color Lip Cube EX. So you have to be careful to only twist a little at a time, if not your lip product will be squished. I don't know who came up with such packaging idea, but it is not a smart one! I definitely minus points for its thoughtless packaging. 

Apart from the packaging issue, I actually like Innisfree Glow Tint Stick. The Shade #10 would be described as a cool hot pink. When I swatched this shade on my wrist, it looked vert pretty. But when I actually applied it on my lips, the shade falls short of its glory. Even when I applied two layers of the lip tint, it is not as vibrant as I had hoped. It is probably because my natural lip color is a dusty rose shade. If you want to get the exact shade as seen on the tube, it is recommended that you apply concealer on your lips to mask your natural lip shade. 

Glow Tint Stick #10. A beautiful hot pink shade

 Swatches of Glow Tint Stick #10. 

The top swatch is one swipe, while the bottom swatch is two swipes

NEW BUY: Benefit Lip Lovin' Tinted Balms Sephora 1-Day Sale

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Sephora Singapore is having a 1-day sale for UOB Cardholders. 15% off your purchase for today only! Hurry to your nearest Sephora store!

Bought this Benefit Lip Balms set during the sale. It comes with a trio of Benefit Cosmetics tinted lip balms: cha cha balm, posie balm and bene balm. The actual retail price is S$30, but with the discount, it came down to S$25.50. Not too bad for 3 travel-sized versions of the Benefit tinted balms. The tinted balms hydrate the lips with mango shea butter. It glides on sheer, but is buildable for more color.

I cannot wait to try it out! The benebalm has a rose tone. The cha cha balm has a sheer peach tone. The posie balm has a poppy pink tone. So, I can switch up my lip balms depending on my mood.

REVIEW: VDL Tint Bar Triple Shot in Triple Peach and Triple Red

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Left to Right: 601 Triple Peach and 501 Triple Red

 

Triple-colored tint (Base color, Sub color and Main color)

 

MG bought these lip tints while we were in Korea. She cannot remember the exact price, but recall it to be around KR 14,500 (~S$17). It is great to have a sister who is also a beauty product junkie, we get to share products and feel less guilty about our purchases. :D

MG asked whether I wanted to try these lip tints. Without hesitation, I tried them on. I was AMAZED by the effects of the lip tint.These triple-colored tint is an easy way to create gradient lips. Korean singers and actresses often sport gradient lips. Instead of using multiple lip product to create a gradient lip, all you need is a VDL Tint Bar Triple Shot. The texture of the lip tint is very moisturizing, it feels like a lip balm! I really <3 it! The color of the gradient lip is natural and flattering. VDL Tint Bar Triple Shot is a great product to have to brighten up your lips. I will definitely recommend VDL Tint Bar Trip Shot to everyone. The next time I am in Korea, I will be sure to buy them. :)

Korean Beauty Products Haul - Lip Products

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Since I bought tons of beauty products during my trip to Korea, I will separating my haul into different posts. This post focuses on lip products - lip balm, lip tint, lip crayon, and lip stick. 

VDL Expert Lip Color Cube Ex (KRW 24,000 = S$30)
The triangle-shaped lipstick. Great texture and very pigmented. The packaging allows for precise application of lipstick. 

VDL Festival Lipstick Glow Balm (KRW 18,000 = S$22)

This product is a collaboration with Kakao. The packaging is in Kakao's signature yellow color. The lip balm is embossed with Kakao character, Apeach. How cuuuuuteee is it? The lip balm itself reminds me of Dior Glow, because of the light pink shade. 

Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick (KRW 18,000 = S$22)

A creamy lipstick from Clio. The one that I chose was Somewhat (1) which is a pink-nude shade. A great everyday pink lipstick. It has a rather flat tip, which reminds me of my Cle de Peau Beaute concealer's shape. 

Banila Co. Floral Seoul Lip Crayon (KRW 14,000 = S$17)

The cheerful packaging of this lip crayon is what initially attracted me to this product. The brightly-colored flower print makes it a great product for collection. It is so pretty! This product has a rounded tip which is different than typically lip crayon. The one I chose is Boston Pink (ND02) which is dusty rose shade. Another great shade for everyday. It is very natural and not too much for the office. 

Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm - Deep Moisture (KRW 6,000 = S$8)

* not individually pictured*
One of Innisfree's bestsellers. The very hydrating lip balm with canola seed oil & canola honey extract. It also contain mango seed butter that moisturises lips. 

Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm - Smooth Care(KRW 6,000 = S$8)

*not pictured pictured*
Another of Innisfree's bestsellers. In addition to canola seed oil and canola honey extract, it also contains shea butter & murumuru butter to protect the lips. 

Peripera Rouge Pang (KRW 10,000 = S$14) 

This product is a pigmented lipstick that have texture similar to lip balm, and strong pigmentation of a lip tint. It is very smooth and glides on very easily. I was attracted to the beautiful red shade. The shade pictured is Party Party (RD 03); the name is very appropriate. A red lips is a confidence booster on days when you need it, like when you have a big meeting or on special occasions. 

October Favorites

Lancome Artliner

SunPlay Skin Aqua UV Silky Smooth Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 

CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss

REVIEW: CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss

~AG~

I am loving this CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss. When I was in Korea last April, I stopped by the CLIO Professional store in Myeongdong. I have been wanting to try the CLIO killer eyeliner, and was so HAPPY to found a CLIO Professional store. The store reminded me somehow of MAC Cosmetics, with its black layout throughout. There were a few salesladies in the store, and each were proficient in a different language. An English-speaking saleslady assisted me during my time there. After helping me find the eyeliner, I asked her to recommend to me a good lip product. She then proceed to show me the Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss. She mentioned that it works like a lipstick but it stays on better, but is not as drying as regular lip tint. I was instantly attracted to the product. She asked me what type of lip color I preferred. I told her I tend to go for pinks then orange lip colors. She then recommended this lip color for me. It looks like a crazy hot pink shade on the packaging, but on the lips, it is a rather nice cool pink shade.

 

It has a rather matte finish. So if you have dry or flaky lips, I recommend that you put on a lip balm beforehand, as its matte finish can accentuate dry lips. On good days, I do not have to put on a lip balm, and the color will glide on easily onto the lips. All it takes is two coats to get pretty pink lips. It is more pigmented than my Benefit Posietint. I had underestimated this product's pigmentation. I thought this CLIO Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss will be another product with not-so-worthy-pigmentation that will remain unused in my makeup collection. But this has become one of my favourite lip products EVER!! <3

 

The best thing about this product is its staying power. I was really surprised by it. After hours of eating and drinking without any caution, the color still showed up my lips. I never had a product that stayed on sfor o long, plus it is not too drying for my lips. I absolutely love this product! I will recommend it to anyone who wants a long-lasting lip product that is easy to use. You do not have to worry about it smudging. It stays on very well. Plus, I love the fact that the lip tint is not too drying. Its matte finish is just the right consistency. I cannot remember how much I bought for in Korea. But I am sure it cost less than USD $20, so it is equivalent to any other drugstore lip product.



        

Two coats of Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss with a coat of lip balm. 

                                              

A ducky lip to show how pigmented the lip tint is. The cool pink shade is just too pretty! 

 

After three hours of eating and drinking. I was so surprised to see the color staying on my lips. There is some wearing off but there is sufficient color left on the lips.

NEW: Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Lips & Cheeks

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I saw this newest YSL product at their store at Wisma Atria, Singapore. A cheek & lip tint with a lipgloss applicator. Its tiny size fits in the palm of my hands. Available in 12 shades, in a wide range of pinks, corals and reds.  It retails for USD $40 (~SGD $50). I absolutely love the packaging. It looks elegant and very feminine. A great product to have in your travel makeup case since it works as a cheek and lip stain. 

An air-whipped, two-in-one mousse formula for lips and cheeks. 
Highlight lips and cheeks with ultrablendable color and an edgy baby doll attitude. Yves Saint Laurent’s whipped mousse highlights lips and cheeks with a sensual, soft matte finish.