Get That Perfect K-Drama Gradient Lip With These 12 Lip Tints
Pucker up with these lip tints that give you that natural, "just ate a strawberry" look
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If you’ve been watching K-dramas on Netflix, you’ve probably seen the lip tint trend going around. Lip tints have been (and always are) popular in Korea due to its long-lasting colour and light, comfortable application.
Unlike traditional lipsticks that require slightly more maintenance, lip tints also allow you to create gradient lips based on the amount of coverage.
Below, we pick the best lip tints to shop now.
Air Matte Ultra Lip Tint, $42, NARS from Sephora
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Lightweight and easy to apply, this lip tint from NARS leaves behind a smooth finish that feels light as air and lasts for as long as eight hours.
Fixing Tint Bar, $21.90, Etude from Lazada
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Whether you’re still wearing your masks out or you’re always prone to lipstick smudging, this lip tint from Etude is a must-have especially if you’re looking for something that’s smudgeproof.
Lilybyred Romantic Liar Mousse Tint, $11.20, Lilybyred from YesStyle
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This plush lip tint feels weightless on your puckers and dries down to a velvet matte finish. Not only do they last for more than six hours, but this lip tint also comes in a few different shades ranging from “my lips but better” nude tones to chilli reds that pop.
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint, $9.99, Romand from Amazon
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This moisturising lip tint gives you a lasting tint throughout the day and gives your puckers lasting shine for healthy-looking lips.
Ink Mood Glowy Tint, $15.90, Peripera from Watsons
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Long-lasting, highly pigmented and moisturising, this lip tint is definitely one of our personal favourites. From cherry reds to bright corals, this lip tint comes in different shades for all your lippie needs. The moisture-based formula also leaves your lips looking glossy without drying out or caking the lips.
Wish Stone Tint, $8.90, Missha from Kpoptown
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This highly pigmented lip tint comes in three different finishes – a velvet finish, a lip oil and a glossy gel. Each lip tint comes with a formulation of different oils and extracts to give a shine and moisturise your puckers. The applicator tip also mimics the diamond gemstone-inspired shape of the lip case, making it easy for more precise application.
Last Velvet Lip Tint, $10.86, Bbia from Lazada
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To perfectly recreate the coveted Korean blotted lip look, this lip tint that dries down to a velvet finish is the perfect one. It’s said to having a blurring effect to blur out imperfections on the lips too.
Dream Velvet Lip Tint, $41, Dear Dahlia from Sephora
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If you didn’t already know, this highly-raved Korean cosmetics brand is available at Sephora stores. Naturally, we’d have to pick up its lip tint because, really, can we say that we’ve really tried out a K-beauty brand‘s offerings if we gave its tint a miss?
Dewy Lip Tint, $27, Amuse from Sephora
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There was glass skin and now, there’s glass lips. To achieve the look, consider getting a lip tint like the ones from Amuse. Just like the coveted glass skin, this high gloss tint will have your pout looking so shiny that it seems like glass.
Addict No-Transfer Lip Tint, $59, Dior from Sephora
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This delicate tint is straightforward and stains the lips with a buildable colour for all-day wear. The hydrating, long-wearing formula provides easy application without smudging.
Sensual Intense Velvet, $28.40, Hera from MissBeautyKorea
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Available in a selection of nine shades, this one boasts a whipped texture that smoothly fills in any wrinkles on the lips for a flawless look and finish.
Ink Velvet, $15.90, Peripera from Watsons
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This has a watery texture upon first application, but dries to a matte finish. Despite the dropper applicator design, it comes with an attached doe foot applicator so you don’t have to worry about getting your fingers stained.
Text: Chia Ying-Na & Hidayah Idris/Female & Cleo