Skip to main content

Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar


I was ecstatic when I received this surprise lipstick from +Cynthy Chui . How could a lipstick reinvent itself and be exciting? The Koreans seem to have endless creativity in recent years. The latest lip trend is what the Korean called “petal lips” – using two colours to create a gradient effect, lips look more 3D and have the “just bitten” attractiveness to them.  But instead of putting on two lipsticks one after another, any other easier way to achieve this effect? The latest renovation is Laneige’s Two Tone Lip Bar.

Laneige has cleverly created this two-tone lipstick – one swipe will give the gradient lip effect instantly!


The packaging is sleek and chic. The rectangular tube gives my eyes a new shape to look at. The tube has a slider to extend the product out rather than the traditional twisting motion.
The lipstick inside is rectangle too! The colours are diagonally divided. One sweep will give the outer and the inner parts of the lips different colours. 
The idea sounds perfect but I found the application bit awkward. Because the colours of the inner and outer parts need to be matched for upper and lower lips, and the top of the lipstick is slanted, it is inevitably that the lipstick has to be held in an angle against the slant in order for the colours to be at the right place. (It is very difficult to explain in words. Take any lipstick that you have, imagine the duo-colour on the bullet and try to apply it, you should then see what I meant). Perhaps a flat top rather than a slanted top could solve the awkwardness of the application.

Another thing is after applying a lipstick, we would normally rub our lips together to even out the colour. For this duo-colour lipstick you cannot do that, otherwise the colours will get messed up. Perhaps the lip rubbing motion is just a habit, I feel unnatural for not doing it.

The texture of the lipstick is creamy and moisturising, it is quite comfortable to wear. However, because of the colour is “milky and creamy” (perhaps it’s just the colours that I chose), the milkiness accentuates the lines on my lip – not great at all. Lips need a good exfoliate before wearing this lipstick.

Overall, I think the idea is innovative and is the new way forward. However, the execution is yet to be improved.


Laneige Tow Tone Lip Bar (mine is in No 7 Cashmere Nude) – HK$210

 


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Estee Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum

Lately I have been obsessed with the Estee Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum . In the past I tried the Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, it was alright but I didn’t find the result that amazing. So when I got a sample of for this Estee Lauder Enlighten Serum, I didn’t have high hopes … But how wrong I was! The sample bottle lasted me for two generous weeks and after that I rushed out to get the full size. Although it is called a serum, it is a light milky lotion texture, it is easily absorbed into skin and it feels moisturising. With the sample bottle, I used it every night after my cleansing routine. I can see visible results to my face after two weeks. My blemish marks are significantly lighter (my main concern) and the skin tone for the rest of my face is visibly more even.  Now I have the full size bottle (30ml, also available in 50ml size), I am going to follow the instructions to use it both day and night. Use it at night to reduce
Post a Comment
Read more

Etsy Stickers Haul 3 and Stickers on the go tips

I admit that I am having a problem with stickers and Etsy, I just can't stop looking and buying them! You can see what I bought here and here , and I have bought even more!!! And at the end of this haul, I also want to share how I am taking the stickers with me in my Filofax.
Post a Comment
Read more

Makeup Lego : Jouer Little Black Dress Palette

I love Lego and I love Makeup - what if there is a Lego in the makeup world....?! Jouer Cosmetics has made this dream come true, especially with the two palettes that they have: Blushing Beauty Collection and the Little Black Dress palette. A few YouTubers like Essie Button , Fleur De Force , and Ameila have talked about the Blushing Beauty Collection on their videos, but I actually prefer the Little Black Dress palette instead.
Post a Comment
Read more