ETUDE Dear Darling Tint [03 Real red] Reviews

Name: Dear Darling Tint [03 Real red]
Brand: ETUDE
Rating: 3.69 (670 reviews)

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jyhai
Mar 21, 2025
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
This is a product that I have been using consistently for over 10 tubes. First of all, since my lips are small, when I apply lipstick or matte blurring tints all over, it looks too matronly and strange. So I've tried various products, and the water-based tint product is the most natural-looking on me. I've purchased and used a variety of products from Etude, Wehme, and Benefit, but I've settled on this product. This product is the tint I used a lot in my school days, so the image is very much that of a student tint, and my sister teases me, saying it looks like an elementary school tint, and pleads with me to use something else, which is a bit embarrassing, but I stubbornly continue to use it. The main reason I chose this product is that the ingredients are better than other tints, and secondly, the price is very affordable and the cost-effectiveness is good. Since I use it daily, it gets used up quickly, and with eating, drinking, and contact, it seems that tints breed bacteria faster than other cosmetics, even if I wipe my lips and apply it. So after about 3 months of use, I start to see something on my lips, so I replace the tint with a new one. The price is affordable, so it's not burdensome to buy it often. Although it's called a gel tint, when you apply it and pat it in, it just seeps into the lips like water. So when you blot it with a tissue, there's almost nothing left. If you apply a lip balm on top, the staying power is good, and it doesn't transfer when drinking beverages or wiping. I apply it twice, pat it in, blot with a tissue once more, and then apply lip balm, and the red color doesn't transfer. I've also included a swatch photo. When applied to the back of my hand and wiped after 10 seconds, the staining is quite good - it stays even after eating and drinking various beverages. However, you do need to continuously reapply lip balm to maintain the lasting power, as the gel tint alone becomes too drying and wrinkly, and wears off completely when drinking water-based drinks. You really need to top it with a lip balm or lip gloss to make it last.One common downside of water-based tints is that they tend to not apply as well on the upper lip, as shown in the photo - it barely absorbs there, unless your lip condition is really good. So what I do is apply the tint 1-2 times, blot with a tissue, then apply a lip balm as a topper. There's also a type of tint that's a bit thicker and more pigmented, so I'll apply that over the water-based tint, and then gently pat it in with my finger. That way, as shown in the last photo, it applies evenly all over and looks really nice.
Cons
The inherent characteristics of water tint gel tint mean that it is unavoidable, but as shown in photos 4 and 5, it tends to apply well only to the lower lip, with little coverage on the upper lip. When used alone, it can be drying, so lip balm is essential!!
Tip
To achieve long-lasting and overall vibrant color, I apply a lip balm over a water tint, then add a pigmented, glossy, and shiny gloss on top. The shiny tints wipe off without staining, so I recommend applying the Etude House Jelly Tint and then layering it, which results in an even application and good longevity, just like the final photo. :)

블루키위몬
Aug 25, 2024
Combination SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
-The color payoff is great -The scent is grape-like and addictive -The color applies well and has good longevity
Cons
-It tends to clump when applied and the color doesn't spread evenly, making it difficult to apply
Tip
The color stays on well, so it's great for wearing during water activities

raywook
Jan 21, 2021
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The color payoff is a watery red shade. It is moisturizing and the color payoff remains the same.
Cons
The longevity is not great. You need to apply it carefully for a nice look.

hy38
Nov 4, 2020
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
1. The price is reasonable when on sale 2. It's an advantage if you want strong pigmentation 3. The color is a classic red.
Cons
1. The peeling is so intense ㅠ 2. The pigmentation is only on half of the inner lips; the strong pigmentation actually makes my lips look abnormal ㅠ I have to keep applying lip balm for it to not apply unevenly.. 3. It leaks a lot. I hate how it smears out as soon as I open the cap, so I just keep it at home (only apply before going out) and never carry it in my pocket.
Tip
If you apply a little bit of the Gwajubang first as a base coat and then blot with a tissue before applying the Dear Darling, the Dear Darling pigmentation will show up well, the oil will distribute evenly, and the issue of it only pigmenting half of the inner lips won't happen. Even though I couldn't make the Dear Darling work well with lip balm or anything else, ever since I found this method, I always use the two together.

젊은돌거북9068316
Aug 20, 2020
Normal SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
It was pretty to me, who used to like a deeper red? Anyway.
Cons
Personally, I don't think it applies prettily. There are times when the coloring is not all over but in parts. Over time, the lips become different from the beginning.

아가이
Jul 15, 2020
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
First of all, it's definitely much cheaper than other tints! So I think students can buy and use it without much burden, and since it's a water gel tint, the formula is moist and watery, so it's easy to apply :>
Cons
When I applied the tint, it would mostly just go on the bottom lip and not at all on the top lip, and that was the most disappointing part.
Tip
I really recommend applying the tint with a cotton swab. Personally, when I just applied it directly, I felt like it didn't go on evenly...

딴따라이
Mar 18, 2020
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Haha, this is truly a nostalgic tint! The first tint I tried in middle school. It applies well and colors the lips nicely (?) Stains (?) well, haha^^
Cons
As for the downside? Yes, that's right. When you apply it, it only colors the inner part and leaves a distinct border (?) around the edges. It really looks unattractive, like 'what's wrong with my lips?'. I'd recommend trying a different tint instead. Or you can use a lip balm. The cost-effectiveness is decent, I guess.

한.민진
Oct 12, 2019
Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The good points are that there is absolutely no stickiness, and the color is really nice. The ingredients are not too bad, so I was able to use it without worry. As it is a water gel tint, when applied over flaky skin, the flaky parts will turn slightly red, but the color is so pretty that I keep reaching for it, and the adhesion is really fast. The cost-effectiveness is also very good. And I think it's good for just lightly applying the tint without having to do a full makeup look.
Cons
The disappointing point is that the application is a bit unsatisfactory. The initially applied area remains strongly pigmented, resulting in an unnatural gradient. I would not recommend it for those who apply it in a gradient. And the lasting power is not as strong as I expected. So there is a bit of fading when I eat. And I'm not someone who has a lot of flaky skin, and I take good care of it, but a lot of flakiness develops, and after 30 minutes, the moisturized look turns into visible wrinkles and becomes quite dull.
Tip
If you apply a watery lip balm lightly on your lips the night before using this, the flakiness will be reduced the next day. Wipe it off with a wet tissue and then apply the tint, and it will work better.

lyn_0__0
Oct 6, 2019
Oily SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
This is not the prettiness of this world. If you want a water-absorbed red, then buy it! You can purchase it for around 2,000 won on social media.
Cons
A typical water tint that doesn't apply properly to the upper lip and gets splotchy.
Tip
When applied to the lips, it will also stain the wrist a lot. I recommend testing it on your lips! Using a cotton swab or lip brush is better than the built-in applicator.

아임베리프리티
Sep 19, 2019
Combination SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
-The color payoff is pretty, not too intense, and gives the lips a nice flush of color, making it perfect for daily wear or a natural look. -The true red color is accurately represented, and it removes well with a makeup remover. -Excellent value for the money.
Cons
-It doesn't apply as well to the upper lip. -The longevity could be a bit better. I think that's all the downsides.