Getting a perfect pout and a natural flush to your cheeks with just one product is possible, right?
But getting a liquid lipstick and cushion blusher coverage with just one tube? Are you kidding me?
This was the claim of Banila Co. Philippines' make-up artist during their Glorietta 4 opening last year and while she was explaining useful functions of this product, I remember thinking, I'll just buy it 'coz it's pretty. haha Because seriously, how can you pass a make-up with a gorgeous packaging like this?
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| With its chic grafitti-filled packaging, the Kissest Lip Lacquer wins the visual game! |
That brings me to a confessional, yes, visuals matter to me. Sometimes (or most of the time), I grab a make-up item just because it has super pretty or cute packaging. It makes sense though since brands spend millions of money collaborating with different artists, brands, etc. to bring us the prettiest packaging a girl wouldn't be able to resist. Sometimes you'll just buy it because it'll look pretty displayed in your vanity or it'll be fab having it inside your make-up purse. Or just because...
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| Banila Co. Fall In Seoul The Kissest Lip Lacquer Satin Fit |
Anyway, this product has two finish: tinted and satin and three different shades.
Luckily the two lacquers I got are of two different finishes. First up is the one with the satin finish, Hongdae Pink.
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| Actual swatch of Banila Co. Fall In Seoul The Kissest Lip Lacquer Satin Fit in Hongdae Pink |
TEXTURE: has a rich, velvety feel to it that blends into a regular pink shade once spread with your fingers. Close to liquid lipstick formula
SHADE: bright purplish pink / bright magenta
SCENT: the scent reminds me of a milder Chapstick
PACKAGING: carries the signature Fall In Seoul design with purple background color
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| Hongdae Pink without flash |
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| Hongdae Pink with Flash |
Here's how we can make our lips smaller with Hongdae Pink:
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| The Kissest Lip Lacquer Hongdae Pink on the inside of the lips |
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| Spread out the tint with finger |
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| Add more tint on the center inner lips only |
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| Purse lips together |
And viola! Gradient lips it is.
How about full lips?
Spread smoothly on the lips using the applicator.
Ooh... I love how vivid the color is!
The other lip lacquer I got has tinted finish, the Garosu Magenta.
TEXTURE: compared to Hongdae Pink, this has more of a watery-runny texture although it's noticeably richer compared to other lipgloss.
SHADE: reddish-brown / burgundy
SCENT: like Hongdae Pink, the scent reminds me of a milder Chapstick
PACKAGING: carries the signature Fall In Seoul design with pink background color
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| Banila Co. Fall In Seoul The Kissest Lip Lacquer Tinted Fit in Garosu Magenta without flash |
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| Banila Co. Fall In Seoul The Kissest Lip Lacquer Tinted Fit in Garosu Magenta with flash |
As you can see, this shade is deeper than Hongdae Pink.
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| Swatch of The Kissest Lip Lacquer Tinted Fit in Garosu Magenta |
For those who are hoping for a deep reddish-purple shade, this is not for you. It's more reddish-brown and can look bold when not blended properly.
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| Excuse the hairy arms. :D |
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| Garosu Magenta when blended with flash |
And here's how Garosu Magenta looked when applied on the lips.
How about we get bolder, fuller lips?
Here's a make-up tutorial I did especially for you guys. :D
Now, let's move on to the other function this product supposedly does which is give off a nice flush. For this, I worked with Banila Co. Prime Primer Blur as the make-up base.
STEP 1: Squeeze out a pea-sized amount of Primer Blur and a small vertical swipe of The Kissest Lip Lacquer.
STEP 2: Mix the two to make one evenly spread out color.
STEP 3: Pat three vertical dots using your finger on the area you want to color.
STEP 4: Pat with cushion puff covering the desired area until color is well blended on skin like this!
Hmm... not bad at all!
Over-all, I believe this product is worth its price. I was a pessimist at first but thank god I tried using it for its other purpose and now I use it more often. I love how silky it feels when applied and how intense the color pay-off is. It doesn't have a strong scent and doesn't feel sticky at all, as if I'm just wearing regular tint with the coverage of a liquid lipstick!
So I say, get it. Just for its packaging and its pretty colors, go grab it. It's limited edition, guys!
VERDICT: 4.9
