The First Letter to You, Starting with 'Life Lip' [Like It]

Likeit's Letter <LaiLetter>

Design by Bomi Kim

[Culture & Life Department Reporters Heeyoung Kim, Eunji Kim, Bomi Kim] Hello..?

For the first time in my life! I never thought I’d write an article in informal speech. Sorry if it seems rude... But the concept of 'Lai Letter' is 'Banmo (informal mode)'. It’s a trend, so I tried to follow it. If it’s an outdated trend, here’s my second apology... Just know that this choice was made to approach our Likit Magazine subscribers more warmly.

The theme of the first 'Lai Letter' is Editors' Life Lipsticks. It’s quite a clich? title, right..? But please keep reading. It’s packed with editors’ hyper-realistic reviews (+ their love for the items). Okay... Enough wasting time, I’ll introduce them quickly!

① A Ray of Light at Likit_Hiditor

-Features: Owner of beautiful eyelashes / Honey-glowing skin / Talented

-PICK: Forencos 'Tattoo Glass Tint' #06 Azalea

Design by Bomi Kim

I started with 'I learned makeup from books,' but now I work as a beauty reporter. I’ve tried various products, and if I’m interested, I always buy and try them! By nature, I hate bothersome things, so I prefer long-lasting cosmetics.

I want to recommend a lip product to people with a similar personality. It’s Forencos’ 'Tattoo Glass Tint'! It seems essential for people who often eat or drink (snacks, coffee, etc.). I’ve already used over 10 tubes!

It’s a tint type, so it’s easy to use. And I like the gold-colored packaging inside the transparent container! The volume is 3.5g, and they often have 1+1 promotions, so I stock up and use it! There are up to 15 shades, so you can try one that matches your skin tone. I use shade 06 Azalea.

'Tattoo Glass Tint'. Photo by Forencos SNS

The formula is moist and glossy. It also has good moisturizing power. If you apply it repeatedly on dry lips, you can create a long-lasting lip makeup! Of course, lazy people usually apply it just once. Then the lasting power might be a bit lower. But even here, it has an advantage! Why do other long-lasting products only fade inside and leave the outer line...? (sniff) This product, even if it fades, leaves color evenly across the lips rather than in just one spot.

It’s good for daily use, but especially recommended for people planning trips to pools or the sea! It’s very strong underwater! So, lazy people, fighting~!

② A Common Worker at Likit_Juiditor

-Features: Natural person (barely wears makeup) / If any, just cushion foundation dab + color lip balm / MLBB fanatic

-PICK: Peripera 'Ink The Airy Velvet Stick' #06 Daily Classic

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I used to carry more than three lip products with me. Red, orange, burgundy, pink beige, etc. But it was all pointless. In the end, I only used the ones I always use! Is it just me? Hehe.

Anyway, the item I always held in my hand was Peripera 'Ink The Airy Velvet Stick' #6 Daily Classic. Now, only this product sits alone in my lip pouch. 'Ink The Airy Velvet Stick' is truly, really, the perfect velvet formula. It smoothly lays softly on the lips. The texture is semi-matte. It neither sticks nor feels like it’s sitting on top, giving a very comfortable adhesion. The texture is velvety and the finish is amazing.

'Ink The Airy Velvet Stick'. Photo by Peripera

The lasting power is good too. You put this on once and go outside, right? It usually lasts all day. Of course, it depends on how much you consume, but I was satisfied. I hardly ever touch up my lips. And since the application and lasting power are good, I also use 'Ink The Airy Velvet Stick' as a cheek product. After applying on lips, rub your fingers and gently tap on your cheeks to finish cheek makeup. The product spreads well, allowing you to create the desired cheek touch in the desired area and mood. Isn’t that amazing..?

Let me talk about the most important color. I’m going to praise it seriously, so please bear with me even if it feels overwhelming. The 'Daily Classic' color, which is pinkish, beige-ish, and coral-ish, is subtle. It was a perfect match for me, who can’t fully pull off pure pink, pure beige, or pure coral. 'Daily Classic' seems like a mix of pink, beige, and coral in just the right ratio, and even if you wear only this without any face makeup, your face looks lively.

I wondered if I was imagining it, so I asked a friend, and they agreed! It’s natural and suits me like my own lips without standing out. I was pleased. Ah, I guess I belong to the autumn muted tone category. Just take my tone as a reference... It’s not exact. If there are Likit subscribers who are 'lip nomads' struggling to find a perfect lip product that suits their tone despite tone confusion, I hope you try 'Daily Classic' once. Was this too long? I’ll stop here. Thanks for reading! Bye.

③ Likit’s Picasso_Bomditor

-Features: Foundation-free / Natural style / Moist lips♥

-PICK: Dear Dahlia 'Blooming Edition Paradise Aurora Shine Lip Treatment'

Hello everyone! I’m Bomditor, the most dedicated foundation-free person at Likit! Sometimes I wear colored lips, but mostly I go without color cosmetics or foundation, just drawing my eyebrows. I’ve been foundation-free since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and lately, maybe because of masks, I see many people foundation-free on the subway. Outwardly, it looks like they don’t care, but inside, they’re happily thinking, 'Hey, you too? Hey, me too!'

But if you’re used to always wearing foundation or cushion and suddenly skip this step and look in the mirror, you’ll naturally wonder, 'What should I put on my lips?' Because all the lip products you have might feel... awkward. From my experience, it’s better to apply natural-colored lip products on a bare face.

For those worried about lips, I’ll introduce what I’ve been using lately. Just to clarify, this is not an ad (firmly). It’s so famous that I bought it myself! It’s Dear Dahlia’s 'Blooming Edition Paradise Aurora Shine Lip Treatment' (long name)!

'Blooming Edition Paradise Aurora Shine Lip Treatment'. Photo by Dear Dahlia

Ta-da! How about this? Look at this small, shiny, luxurious package. It’s very cute in size, but the price isn’t cute at all. It’s 6.5ml and costs a whopping 26,000 won! Too expensive? I admit that too. But listen. This friend is really good. First of all, it’s a vegan product. It’s made without animal-derived ingredients or animal testing. It seems good for people like me who want to live a more meaningful life.

Let me explain the formula. It has a very light pink base filled with very fine aurora pearls. The color is subtle and the pearl effect is excellent. It’s not a tint but feels like a lip gloss, but the amount that comes off on the applicator isn’t excessive, and it’s not sticky. You know how lip gloss sometimes stretches like threads when you pucker your lips? This one doesn’t do that at all. I think even people who don’t like typical lip gloss formulas will be satisfied using this. True to its name 'Lip Treatment,' it keeps lips moist even after application. It feels like a solid lip balm turned into liquid.

If you’re foundation-free but want to complete a subtle and natural lip look, try this product. Uh, you don’t have to thank me. Then let’s have a wise and comfortable foundation-free life! Bye!