I think I've hit a lip craze in January because I bought more lip product than ever. It's probably because I know I don't need any more eyeliners or eyeshadows so lip products were my only justification to keep shopping. This is what happens to you when you live in Seoul too long. There are always fabulous sales and fabulous new collections coming out.
During Nature Republic's Nature Day sale, I noticed this product. The name really jumped out at me: Angel Lip Balm. Was this some kind of miraculous product that will make my lips look full, shiny and soft? The only color left was 02 Cranberry Tint. It's a bright fuschia pink - my favorite lip color. Without hesitating, I bought it.
I got so many compliments that day on my lips that I went out to Myeongdong, where I could find 5 separate Nature Republics together in the same area, to look for 01 Peach Tint. None of the stores carried the full line which I was very surprised by but eventually I did find 01 Peach Tint. Unlike its peachy name, it's more of a subtle, natural pink...or was it? BAM - within 5 minutes later - it had turned into a very vibrant but natural pink. This, my dears, is another color changing lip balm. :)
01 Peach Tint Balm - this is perfect for work. I find the it similar to my Dior Lip Reviver at first. However, the Angel Balm applies much more smoothly and easily than the Dior and it also leaves a healthy lively pink tint with a lot of shine.
* This promotional picture is wrong. On the packaging - it says 3.3g of product.
Claims for 01 Peach Tint Balm, 02 Cranberry Tint Balm, and 03 Orange Tint Balm
- gives moisture and tint to lips
- contains jeju tangerine honey and shea butter
Initial Application vs. Tint left after the gloss has worn off
First Application
Although this color starts out sheer, after a few seconds, it turns into a brighter pink.
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02 Cranberry Tint Balm - I wear this when I want to go for a bold lip but want it to look really natural. Since I'm no good with the gradiant look - using a bold balm color is my way of keeping a bold lip natural. I often wear this alone with a simple cat eye.
Initial Application vs. Tint left after the gloss has worn off
It's a hot pink - fuschia color with tons of shine
After Initial Application
Tint after gloss has worn off.
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Claims for 04 Mango Butter Balm and 05 Shea Butter Balm
- contains 98.8% natural ingredients
- contains 7 different moisturizing butters
How cute are these promotional pictures?
According to Nature Republic's korean website this is a new product. That kind of explains why certain stores only stock certain colors. This line offers five variations. The five products in this line are 01 Peach Tint Balm, 02 Cranberry Tint Balm, 03 Orange Tint Balm, 04 Mango Butter Balm, and 05 Shea Butter Balm. The first three are tint balms but the last two are only moisture balms with no color - just shine. I find it a bit strange that the line isn't consistant. I am a little disappointed that the last two aren't tint balms because I really love 01 and 02 for it's tinting purposes.
Performance: This product has excellent color payoffs that intensify over time. You can layer the product on your lips to get a more intense look or you can dab it on for a softer, more natural look. It goes on the lips smoothly like light oil. It feels like kind of like a light oil as well. This shine makes the lips look full and supple. Although it doesn't dry out my lips, I feel that the oily moisture of the products stay on the top layer only. It doesn't sink into the lips. But even when the oily moisture has rubbed off, the tint stays strongs and moisturized somehow. The tint feels really light on my lips. I don't feel like I need to apply a lip balm on top of it at all. The tint doesn't rub off onto cups nor does it flake or wear off unevenly. It really stays on the lips until you remove it with an oil remover. The shine however, disappears quickly. I find the 02 Cranberry tint lasts longer than 01 Peach.
*Update*
I've swatched all 5 of the balms in store recently. 03 Orange Tint in stores and it's actually more of a soft pink than an orange. The texture is similar to 01 and 02. However, 04 Mango and 05 Shea Butter were really solid. They didn't glide across my hand easily and they were also colorless and shineless.
Scent:
01 Peach Tint - sweet candy peach scent
02 Cranberry Tint - sweet candy berry scent
03 Orange - I don't know
04 Mango Balm - I don't know
05 Shea Butter - soft shea butter scent.
Packaging: I find the packaging of these lips balms very similar to that of Innisfree Glow Lipsticks. Both products are housed in white, sleek, slender, plastics tubes. Nature Republic's lid is semi-transparent while Innisfree's is opaque.
What I Love About It:
- easy to apply
- makes my lips look full
- not sticky
- gives off vibrant colors
- tint lasts all day
- adds pretty shine
What I Don't Love About It:
- gloss/ shine fades very easily
- moisture doesn't feel like it sinks into my lips
Overall: It's a great product, especially for those who love natural looks. It keeps my lips from going dry and I don't need to worry about it when I have it on my lips. I would definitely repurchase this if I could find it again and after I finish some of my other lip products.
Price: I think it is around 10 000Won at full price for 3.3g of product.
The fuchsia looks great on you~ perfect for spring. Are they scented at all?
ReplyDeleteYes they are ^^ 01 peach has a sweet peach scent and 02 cranberry has a sweet berry scent ^^
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of buy 01 peach :)I like natural kinda look!
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