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.

PHOTOS

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.

ROMAND Glasting Water Tint Hanbok Collection (Discontinue)

A must have Limited Edition from ROMAND

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「K-Heritage : Hanbok Project」 was launched late 2020 as a limited edition capsule collection in collaboration with Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation inspired by Korean traditional culture marriage with a romantic-pastel color packaging

Hanbok Project series by romand is inspired by harmony of hanbok, a traditional woman cloth in Korea, that symbolizes the feminine-visual aspect of woman and utility of traditional wear that able to stand against the time. The limited edition consists of point makeup products (lip products, dual blush-highlighter, eyeshadow pallete, & cushion foundation) encased in soft pastel hues packaging.

Basically, ROMAND Hanbok project has the same formula with romand pilot products but (marketed) encased in a limited edition pastel packaging contrary to their standard vivid color packaging.

PHOTOS

(Courtesy ROMAND IG)

(Courtesy ROMAND IG)

Glasting Water Tint product offers a glossy, liquid tint product encased in a glossy tube with a pointy tip applicator (not much different from the original Glasting Water Tint design). There are total 4 shades in the collection, each shade is a continuous numbering from the original Glasting Water Tint product:

• 10 Chija Beige; a light orange-beige shade (the least pigmented among the collection)
• 11 Pumpkin Brown; a deep brown-orange
• 12 Omija Red; a warm red
• 13 Berry Violet; a cool magenta-berry 

Applicator tip comes in a pointy tip

SWATCH

All swatches made in outdoor lightning

My Verdict?

Glasting water tint is a water-based stain that delivers a comfortable stain with oompfh of gloss. Except 13 berry violet, all other shades are warm-toned shades. All swatches done under direct sunlight. It has liquid-gel texture but doesn't feel sticky or tacky; it feels so light-weight on your lips and glides smoothly. Longevity is moderate; the gloss fades away easily but the stain stays almost forever. Pigmentation is superb; once the stain stays it stays forever plus it doesn't drying out your lips.

However, only 10 Chija Beige that turns me down, the pigmentation is weak and doesn't fully cover dark lips (like mine) but works nicely for people with rosy/light toned lip. The Glasting Water Tint shades pigmentation range goes from the lighest shade (10 chija beige) to the boldest shade (13 berry violet). Another beauty blogger review said their color range is limited to fair-skin tone only.

BPOM approved. 

Netto 4g, Made in Korea, retailed for IDR 125-165K (discontinued)

Final Thought

MUST HAVE. Superb formula. Great price. And versatile Limted-edition pastel packaging. I wish romand would make it as their permanent collection. Unfortunately, this collection is already discontinue 🥺 have you tried their K-heritage limited edition collection?

MISSHA Modern Shadow Italprism (Discontinue)

A single block eye shadow with the finest formula ever made.

MISSHA Modern Shadow Italprism was first launched back in 2017 and came in (around) 25 shades with 3 different finish: matte, shimmer, and glitter.

The pressed eye shadow is encased in a luxurious rose-gold case with transparent cover lid and pressed into a simple rattan-woven pattern texture. Made in Italy with 1,5g net content and retailed for about Won 12.800 (but luckily I got it for Won 9.900 for 3 products!) Bought it in Olive Young in 2019 and the formula stays preserved & good even after 3 years *laugh*

According to Yesstyle: "Shimmery, single-shadow tins deliver a rich pigment to eyelids for a foolproof look."

It is formulated for an easier application and suitable for both beginner and for advanced gradient look; one swipe is enough to show the color pay-off but also works to blend with two or more colors.

The product was first advertised by Son Ye-Jin to captivate a glamour yet effortless look. Since the product is manufactured in Italy, so Missha emphasizes the concept by coining Italy (manufacturing country) + Prism (formula finish; multi-color result) to accentuate its product formulation. Since this product no longer manufactured, you can only check its information in here (Missha KR) and here (Missha MY).

Unfortunately, the promo bundle is only for 3 selected shades with the same shimmery finish: #3 Glam Suit, #5 Balloon Dress, & #6 Rose Corsage.

#3 Glam Suit: A neutral champagne shade

#5 Ballon Dress: A rose-copper shade

#6 Rose Corsage: A deep copper shade

SWATCH

Texture

Smooth & buttery; the pressed powder is surprisingly glide sooo easily over eye lids, plus the color pay-off is absolutely great! Easy to use with brush or fingertips. Nevertheless, the pressed powder surface is the first thing that captivated your attention; the visually striking rattan-woven pattern looks so beautiful and lavish, and once you apply into your eyes the fine formula creates a grandiose, vivid shimmery finish.

Formula

Great color pay-off & staying power. The color pay-off is already great with or without primer (swatches above is without primer) and all 3 chosen shades will stay intact with minimum smearing even after exposed to sweat. Staying power could last up to 6 hours. Minimum fall-out even though using brush. It creates a rich 

Packaging

Glamour yet compact and travel-friendly; the sophisticated rose-gold metallic case creates an opulent feeling enriched with the striking rattan-woven pattern.

My Verdict?

Best. Single eye-shadow. Ever. The formula. The luxurious case. The pressed powder pattern. All of it. Unfortunately, ItalPrism seems to discontinue and hard to find in the retail stores. I wish ItalPrism could stay as Missha permanent eye product.