OPERA Lip Tint Oil Rouge in 106 (Limited Edition) (オペラ) リップティント

A delicate Pink-Red shade that instantly elevates your mood.

OPERA (オペラ) Cosmetic first launched in Japan circa 2016 and in short span time successfully gain popularity for its versatile, elegant, and long-wear tinted lipstick. As its debut launch, OPERA cosmetic released lip tint collection that encased in a pink plastic tube. Later on, they reformulated and elevated their signature lip tint in a copper-gold alloy tube with new & limited edition color selection and various finish.

As time goes by, OPERA redesign their concept and released various point makeup products that focus on eye makeup that is mascara & eyeliner. However, I will share to you my previous purchase OPERA Lip Tint Oil Rouge in 106 (Pink Fraise); a limited edition Red-Pink shade was launched back in January 2020.

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Begins with the lips: "I want to incorporate the matureness, cuteness, and fashion into the 'just right' feeling without being overworked. For those of us who are good at it." (taken from OPERA cosmetic official website)

Since its first launch, OPERA often collaborates with famous model-artist Miyu Hayashida whose elegantly portrays the brand's grace in every new release. OPERA cosmetic ads truly gives an elegant, fresh and feminine vibes; it brings the joy to be a woman.

106 Pink Fraise (ピンクフレイズ)

(オペラ) リップティント〈限定色〉106　ピンクフレイズ（復刻カラー) or 106 Pink Fraise is a limited edition warm Pink-Red that was released in 22 January 2020 along with 104 Cacao Kiss Sheer Lip color. This limited edition color is retailed for Yen 1.500 (Yen 1.650 after tax) and encased in glamour gold-copper alloy tube with transparent plastic packaging. It is a Limited Edition Spring 2020 collection. You can check Japanese PR article here or OPERA IG.

This berry nuance pink-red is inspired from the freshness of Fraise (strawberry) that leans toward warm tone.

106 Pink Fraise has a shiny finish with tinted formula. Once the shiny finish disappears it will give a nice tinted color on your lip.

The color opacity is rather semi-sheer yet buildable; you can build up the intensity by layering more layers. The moisturizing formula is enriched with squalene oil to keep your lip moisturized and won't accentuate lip lines.

Tint Oil Rouge also gives an illusion of glossy lip with a long-lasting subtle stain yet feels like a lip balm. It glides so smooth and stays for about 2-3 hours. It doesn't have any perfume fragrant, shimmer nor pearly particle. 

My Verdict?

I can say that OPERA Tint Oil Rouge is so far one of my best purchase and 106 has the most versatile bold color. Currently, Tint Oil Rouge only has 8 shades selection with 3 different finish (regular shiny type, pearly type and glitter type finish). There is also lip sheer matte finish but I don't have the tendency to have it. The shiny finish is 'just like your typical Japanese makeup'; subtle, not overdo and elegant but with a bold color choice. 

Sadly to know that OPERA lip price already hikes up since first bought it in 2020; now is retailed for Yen 1.760 (after tax) and more expensive than all time fave brand "Canmake". However, OPERA formula is a clear winner with its formula; its sturdy stick won't melt easily even when you swipe for several times along with its good formula mentioned above.

If you happen to interested in Japanese makeup product and trend, you should take a look at waterscenery blog here for another reference.

In sum, thank you for released 106 Pink Fraise into my world.

STUDIO TROPIK Fresh Skin Barrier Cream

A fresh rendition of a face moisturizer.

STUDIO TROPIK is a local Indonesian brand that offers various range of skin care and skin-prep product with innovative formula. Their first product launch was the phenomenal multi-function primer spray, Priming Water, that won the heart of many makeup enthusiast since MUA Marlene Hariman often featured it in most of her works. The Original Priming Water believes to help preparing the skin before applying base make-up but also works to fix and refresh your make up. It helps to moisten & refresh the skin without altering the makeup.

Their innovation doesn't stop at the core of base makeup. They decided to step the game into skin care range by releasing various skin care product in a capsule collection: moisturizer, sunscreen, and toner water. When first released, Skin Barrier Cream was available in FRESH SKIN Barrier Cream (Normal-Oily skin) and RICH SKIN Barrier Cream ((Normal-Dry skin). Now it's available in BRIGHTER SKIN Barrier Pudding to help improve and brighten skin tone (Brightening formula).

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Taken from STUDIO TROPIK website

Studio Tropik Skin Barrier Cream adalah moisturizer sebagai ‘cherry-on-top’ skincare routine mu. Digunakan di tahap akhir skincare, Skin Barrier Cream adalah moisturizer yang berfungsi untuk mengunci kelembaban kulit dan memperkuat skin barrier untuk menjaga kesehatan kulit #KunciKulitKuat.

Fresh Skin Barrier Cream mengandung Squalane & Herbs; memiliki tekstur Fresh WaterCream yang cocok digunakan untuk kulit normal - oily & acne prone. Memberikan efek soothing pada kulit wajah.

Aqua, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Bisabolol, Centella asiatica extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Nigella sativa seed extract, Farnesol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77288, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

Available in 15gr (travel-size) & 50gr (tube)

Formulated for Normal-Oily skin, this light-weight and "watery-cream" moisturizer helps to moisturize your skin without heavy feeling. This FRESH SKIN Barrier Cream helps to soothe, calming and to lock and maintaining your skin barrier for a healthy-plump skin. The alcohol-free formulation is also suitable for acne-prone skin and can be used for both morning and evening application.

The main ingredients are featuring Sugarcane Squalane formula that helps to soften and smoothen fine wrinkles on the face (Emollient that works as a protective barrier on the skin. Helps reduce fine wrinkles and increase elasticity, moisture and makes skin feel softer without clogging pores) and Mugwort + Cica + Black Cumin Seed herbs that high in anti-oxidant and helps to soothe and relieve redness of the skin. Enriched with Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) that able to help the process of skin hydration and reduce itching and inflammation of the skin. 

Cruelty Free. Dermatologically tested. Paraben free. Alcohol free. Vegan formula. Registered in BPOM.

The product comes in a light-weight, watery-cream texture, with greenish-translucent color. This variant has 2 size (15gr & 50gr), in which the biggest size encased in a sturdy tube with attached lid & detachable spatula, retailed for IDR 199.000/50gr. The tube is sturdy and has luxurious feeling. Fresh Skin variant has mint-green color to distinct it from the Rich Skin type. The attached lid is equipped with spatula to minimize contamination directly from fingertips.

My Verdict?

I love it. It feels like dipping your face into a pool of pudding. The texture of the cream is not heavy nor balmy cream; when they say "watery-creamy" it is true to its name, it's like a cream with high water concentration. It blends seamlessly when applied into your skin and melts so easily. The product helps to soothe my redness and give a plumpy feeling instantly. However, if you put too much product it makes your skin feels a bit siliconey or slippery. I prefer to apply it only in the night time to give my skin a "spa-time". Overall, I really loveee this moisturizer and thinking to try the other variant. How about you? Have you tried STUDIO TROPIK product before?