NOONI Korean Lip Oil – Appleberry | Lip Stain, Gift, Long-Lasting, Moisturizing, Plumping, Revitalizing for Dry Lips, Waterproof, No Peel Off, Korean Lip Tint, Vegan, 0.12 Fl Oz

I love the hydration from product, especially compared to a lot of other lip oils which can dry out lips. I don’t need to add anything on top of this product to keep my lips moistured. It applies very nicely and the applicator is the perfect shape for easy apply. You don’t need a ton of product to get the perfect effect. Glides on very smooth and although it has that perfect jelly glossy look when you freshly put it on, it’s not sticky at all like lip gloss in the United States always is. It has a nice scent to it, and the color lasts me at least a few hours without a retouch (I do retouch a couple of times per day to keep color, but it’s not something I constantly need to do.)

As for color, I purchased the Appleberry shade. I LOVE the color. When the product is fresh, it looks sooo cute and jelly-lip ish. When it’s settled in, it has a very pretty color that looks subtle and natural with a hint of extra pop, it accentuates the natural color of my lips and compliments my skin tone very nicely without being a super dramatic color difference. It’s more like a color enhancement for me. The quality is amazing, but do keep in mind that even an hour or two after application when it’s completely dry, it can sometimes leave a light stain on something your lips touch (sleeves etc.) I accidentally touched the sleeve of my light grey zip-up hoodie to my lips and had forgotten by then that I was wearing a lip product and it had a small pink-ish blotch when I pulled my arm away right after. Looks like it’ll come out pretty easily in the wash, but if it doesn’t, it’s a jacket I don’t mind having a teeny pink stain, I mostly wore it often at work at my old job making bubble tea all day so it got splashed with a lot of pigmented stuff prior to me accidentally getting the lip stain on it.

ANOTHER NOTE ON THE COLOR: as I mentioned, I purchased the shade Appleberry and I adore it. However, if you’re someone who is looking for a red/pink color that is a true pink/red or very cool toned, this is not the shade you should get. It has a warm peachy hue to it, especially once the product has dried after initial application and developed a bit more. If you are looking for something that will accentuate your natural lip color and your skin color, if you do not have warmer undertones, this may not be the shade for you (since it’s a product of Korea, this shade is definitely more of a natural accentuation for individuals of Asian descent or those who have similar undertones.) there are other shades that have a darker color on the picture that I assume would probably be less peachy for someone who might have cool tones and does not want a peachy look (if you have cool toned skin and do want a peachy look, Appleberry would probably look very cute though!) it’s all about personal preference but do keep the slight peachy/orange pigmentation of the Appleberry shade in mind if that’s not what you’re wanting in your lip stain!:)

I just bought this product and really like it so far! It’s more moisturizing than I expected and has a very light pleasant scent (fruity-floral). It’s not sticky which is great. I used a very light swipe in the second picture (black shirt), it moisturized and lightly tinted, so light that I wasn’t sure it left any colour at all until I washed my face at night and realized my make-up remover was taking off pink from my lips! Day two, I put it on much heavier and it’s very obviously brighter but still in the realm of natural lip shade, just heightened. With a thicker application, the scent is stronger and feels weightier on the lips (but still not sticky!!). I also tested a swatch on the back of hand to see the shade and how long it would take to lose the gloss and become more of a lip stain. It absorbs slowly over a few hours, leaving the colour and a very light gloss but with a minor sheen, more like cherry Chapstick, and still feeling very moisturized. With all the test applications, the shade took a few minutes to really activate (perhaps body temperature or pH plays a role?) so I’d suggest starting with an almost dry applicator and layering so you can find the shade and amount of product that works for you. I would reapply after eating but I haven’t worn for a full 8-12 hours yet.

I recommend this product if you’re looking for something moisturizing, low maintenance, variable transparency options, stain-like look after a few hours. Not a good match for a long-lasting high shine, super bright shade, or totally transparent. It also swatched brighter on my hand vs my lips on day one, so definitely do a test drive and play with the amount of product on your lips before committing to it as part of your look!

Best surprise: very moisturizing, even with very dry chapped lips

Worst surprise: different shades, a bit unpredictable (I actually like this and find it fun, and I don’t mind a super bright shade if it goes that way but I think most people would be put off by that)

Love this so hydrating looks beautiful and leaves an amazing stain I’ve gotten so many of my close family and friends hooked on these, they are just so nice, but I do find them rather small.

I purchased all four and I’m here to break it down for you.

This is a listing for four related, but fairly different products. Like you, I looked at the descriptions of “hydrating and plumping and smoothing and etc etc etc” and said, “yeah yeah yeah, you put different colors and flavors in them, but they’re all the same thing.”

NO.

1. Appletea is the most “lip gloss” like out of the four – I’m guessing this is the “hydrating” component. A little thicker and stickier than the rest. “Flavor” (these are unsweetened) is meh, the green tint doesn’t seem to affect natural lip shade in any remarkable way. This one is a 3/5 for me.

2. Applecoco is a true lip oil, none of that lip gloss stickiness here. The flavor is nice, very vaguely summery. The tint is super neutral. This one is a 4.5/5 for me, my fav of the four.

3. Applemint is very similar in formula to the Applecoco as far as the oil vs gloss thing goes, BUT while it only seems a little minty in smell and taste that BURN sets in. It feels like one of those venom lip plumpers that were so popular 10 or so years ago. The feeling dissipates in 3-5 mins and did seem to pump up the volume a little bit. The blue tint initially made my lips a little pale, but the, uh, “plumping effect” made them flushed. 3.75/5.

4. Appleberry is almost a different beast here. Similar lip oil formula feel to the Coco and the Mint, but the color in this one is an actual lip tint/stain. Yes, STAIN. Not “branded for life” stain, but it’s not going to wipe right off. This will be a perk for some people. Others want something more ephemeral. Just know that this has a color deposit, and it’s an Asian/K-Beauty red which is generally more of a coral (e.g. a little orange-y). Not the best shade for me without a tan, but for someone else it’s gonna be the best. Solid 4/5.

General notes here:
1. These are smaller than you’re expecting, but they last pretty long. I bought the Applecoco towards the end of January 2021, wear it almost daily, and still have some left (as of Oct 21).

2. The doe foot applicator is stiffer and less soft than I’ve come across in other lip products. You will live, but be aware if that’s a deal breaker for you.

3. I’ve seen a lot of people say this gets leaky in purses and the like. I’ve only thrown it in a purse maybe once (I’m a cosmetic display kinda gal), so I guess if you need it on the go close that sucker tight and keep the little box it comes in to put it in to be safe (no spilled lipstick in mom’s Valentino purse).

This is the longest Amazon review I’ve ever written in my life. If you actually read it, I’m happy to have been this involved in your selection of lip product. Peace.