This is my first lipstick from the Korean brand IOPE. If you are Asian and you have been obsessed with the Korean drama series, My Love From Another Star, you would know which one I am talking about.
In the series, the gorgeous Korean actress, Jun Ji Hyun, wore very simple makeup with bold lips. Her porcelain and luminous skin just makes all the lipsticks look absolutely beautiful. I got my IOPE lipstick through ebay as it is quite hard to find Korean makeup where I live.
IOPE Water Fit Lipstick in 44 Forever Pink
IOPE is a higher end Korean brand. The shade is #44 Forever Pink. I don't usually go for bright bold pink color like this but from what I read in the reviews, this formula(water fit lipstick) is a very moisturizing formula and sheer. For brighter colors, I prefer lipsticks to be more sheer and build up if I want to, rather than very opaque.
This is how it looks on Jun Ji Hyun in the drama series.
The shade Forever Pink is a fuchsia pink shade. From the swatches above, you could see it is quite sheer. This is just one swipe. To me, this is the perfect balance of a lip balm and lipstick. It is so moisturizing but yet still gives enough color payoff. It does not have a scent which I am so happy about.
This lipstick is very easy to apply. It is so moisturizing and has a significant amount of gloss with it that I don't need to apply lip gloss on top. The color is so beautiful. I really like the formula and will definitely look into other shades in this collection. When I go home to Toronto next month, will have to find out which stores carry IOPE and grab a few more.
Have you every purchased a particular beauty product just because a celebrity looks amazing with it and you have to try it?
Gorgeous! I love this colour on you! I've noticed a big influx of Korean cosmetic brands recently - there's The Face Shop, which has a few stores around Toronto, and at Pacific Mall, there's also Tonymoly and Amore. I have seen IOPE around but at the moment, I can't recall which stores have it.
ReplyDeleteI noticed the new Face Shop last time I was in town too. Heard H-Mart carries some cosmetics at reasonable prices too. Will have to check the Asian stores out for sure.
DeleteThe color is sooo beautiful :) I actually love berry colors. Very pretty on you!
ReplyDeletethank you very much. I am very impressed by the formula. Want to try more from the brand now.
DeleteThis is very natural, I love it on you!
ReplyDeletewhen I looked at the lipstick on the website, it is a bit intimidating but I'm so in love with the formula and the color. Very happy with my purchase.
DeleteIt looks a lot brighter on her than on you! Looks like a really lovely formula that's easy to wear :) Jun Ji Hyun is stunning, I remember watching a couple of Korean movies years ago with her in it and thinking how perfect her face was. It's understandable how she could sell a lipstick very convincingly :)
ReplyDeleteI only apply it lightly on my lips as I am always intimidated by bold lip colors. Isn't her skin and complexion amazing? I have another online purchase on its way. It is the Etude House mineral any cushion BB cream. I am totally obsessed with Korean makeup right now :)
DeleteIv'e never tried a Korean brand but I would! This looks nice and natural on you, a bit sheer for me usually I go for the brights.
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That looks beautiful on you! And yes, yes I have. Every time I find a product used on Once Upon A Time or Hart of Dixie I snap it up!
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