Korean Lip Oil - Appleberry | Long-Lasting, Moisturizing, Plumping, Revitalizing for Dry Lips, Waterproof, No Peel Off, Hydrating Nourishing Crystal Clear Lip Stain, Stocking Stuffers 0.12 FL Oz

I picked up this lip oil from nooni (in appleblacktea) after seeing it all over social media, and I can see why people like it, but the color ended up being a bit different on me than I expected. First, the formula itself is really nice. It feels lightweight, smooth, and genuinely hydrating without being sticky. It gives a glossy, healthy look to the lips and feels comfortable to wear. The main thing to know is that this is a pH-reactive lip product. That means it changes color based on your individual skin chemistry. The formula reacts with the natural pH of your lips and develops into a personalized shade, which is why it can look so different from person to person. On me, with very pale, cool-toned skin, it turned into a fairly bright, cool pink. It’s definitely more vibrant than I was hoping for. A lot of the swatches I saw online were on deeper skin tones where it looked more subtle and natural, but on me it reads much brighter. Because of that, I actually wish the color payoff were a bit softer. The lip oil itself is so nice that I’d love to reapply it freely throughout the day, but if I layer it too much, my lips end up looking pretty intensely pink. I added photos for reference, immediately after application, after 5 minutes, and after 15 minutes. You can see it cools down quite a bit and turns a truer pink tone. What works best for me is using just a small dab and then either blotting it down or topping it with a clear gloss. That way I still get the hydration and a soft flush without the color becoming overwhelming. Overall, this is a really nice lip oil in terms of texture and hydration. Just be aware that the pH color can pull quite bright, especially on lighter skin tones.

Juicy, hydrated, and effortlessly glossy 💧✨ Nooni lip oil gives the perfect sheer tint while keeping your lips soft, plump, and glowing never sticky, just that “your lips but better” shine.

This lip oil is really lovely! The color is nice and stays a very long time, it’s quite moisturizing, and the feel of it isn’t sticky. The applicator is a bit small but works well. However, my new tube came like 30% empty which isn’t great, and why I can’t give it 5 stars. Everything else about it is great though!

I've tried several shades in this lip oil line (Appleberry, Appleblacktea, Applecherry, Apple Cranberry, and Appleginseng), and while they all have slightly different ingredient blends and scents, they behave very similarly on the lips. The base formula across all of them is consistent, lightweight, and like a gloss and oil hybrid that leans more cosmetic gloss than hydrating oil treatment. Each version does include different extracts (berry, cherry, cranberry, ginseng, etc.), but the biggest thing to note is that they all develop into a very similar bright pink stain after application. The initial tint may look different in the tube, but once it settles, the end result is nearly identical across all shades. I was especially excited for Appleblacktea and it wound up being irritating with the capsicum pepper extract in its formula, and it turns the same hot pink shade on my lips, looking nothing like the cool toned purple it appears as in its tube. None of them have a super flattering shade on me. Several versions / flavors include plumping or stimulating ingredients like ginger or capsicum (pepper), which can cause a warming or tingling sensation. Appleblacktea was a bit too irritating for my lips, personally, so those with sensitivity may want to check the ingredient list closely. If you're choosing between shades, I'd recommend focusing more on the scent and ingredient profile rather than expecting dramatically different colors. All the shades look similar on the lips, so you don't really need more than one. Of the ones I've tried, Appleberry seems to have the most botanical oils and fragrance, Appleblacktea has chili pepper for extra tingling and plumping, Applecherry is loaded with peptides, Apple Cranberry is a bunch of fruit extracts and a slight tingle from ginger oil, and Appleginseng is the same base formula with ginseng added in. It is an okay fruity gloss, but worth understanding that they all turn a "universal hot pink" type of shade rather than giving a tint similar to what you see in the tube.

This is an effective lip stain. It goes on wet and glossy but not sticky. I recommend putting 2 coats on your lips and then blotting it off immediately with a tissue so you don’t accidentally wipe it on your clothes. No scent or flavor. Do not put too many wet coats on your lips because it may drip. It can also stain your teeth when it is wet so check your smile when you are applying to make sure it does not touch your front teeth. I think this is a good base color to put on at the beginning of the day. Use this to “draw” your lips on in the morning. You can apply a different colored lip gloss over this. I have the Appleberry and the Applepeony lip oils. I thought the Applepeony would be a softer pink. It looks the same as Appleberry. Both look like a berry red. I would recommend that you buy the Appleberry only if you like a bright berry red color. Throughout the day, the color will fade into the opposite of a popsicle effect. The color stays on the outer parts of the lip like lip liner and there is little to no color on the inner part of the lip (the part that is closer to your teeth). Swipe on a coat concentrated on the inner part of the top and lower lip in the middle of the day to freshen up the color. My lips always become dry after a while, so I always have Aquaphor available. I recommend. The price is reasonable. It works as a lip stain. UPDATE: After using this for a while, I’d rate it 2 stars. The color is too bright for my small lips. I feel that it emphasizes how small my lips are. You cannot use this gloss to line your lips accurately because it is too goopy. To get fuller lips, tracing your natural lip line with a lip pencil/liner is the best way to go. You can put a touch of highlighter on your Cupid’s bow and a tiny bit of contour color under your lower lip to emphasize the shadow and help your lower lip look fuller. Pop some lip gloss like Neutrogena lip gloss on the fattest parts of your lips (middle of the bottom lip and middle of upper lip near Cupid’s bow) and you are good to go. Note that the packaging for this goopy gloss leaks. Maybe it was my fault and I did not close it tightly, but I ended up with goopy lip gloss in the ziplock bag I had stored this in. This will stain, so be careful if you want to put this in a nice purse or clutch because you might end up with streaks of lip stain on the inside of your bag if this leaks.

The application is so smooth, and I love how lightweight it feels never heavy or goopy. It gives a stunning high shine but has surprisingly good smudge resistance, so it stays where you want it. Between the longevity and the overall quality, this has quickly become my new daily staple. 🫧💄

This feels light on my lips not feeling bogged down or heavy. My lips feel smooth and pretty. I love the shine it has. I wouldn't call it a stain as it doesn't leave behind a tint after the glossy is gone. I would only call it a colored lip oil. It's very hydrating and feels wonderful on my lips. It has a little stickiness to it but not overpowering or greasy. The color, apple plum, is a little red and little pink. They have a great assortment of colors that are very nice and ready for whatever color you desire.

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.