Innisfree Eco Flower Tint Balm No.2, 3, 4 Review & Swatches

Whew, it took me quite a while to edit all the photos for this post, but here it is. Innisfree released the Eco Flower Tint Balm around November or December of last year, but I haven't heard much about it from international bloggers although I've seen quite a lot of Korean bloggers talking about it. Well, it's likely because it wasn't advertised as much as other products from the brand that were released around the same time, like the Orchid skincare line. Alright, without any further ado, let's get right into the review!

Innisfree Eco Flower Tint Balm is a lip tint in a balm formula. It claims to give off vivid colors while moisturizing your lips. The tint balm comes in 5 shades, with #2 Garden Balsam and #3 Camellia as main / recommended colors.

 Available at   Innisfreeworld ($9), Korea Depart ($6.33), Jolse ($8.98), Cosmetic-Love ($8.49)

Just like other lip tints from the brand, the product doesn't comes in a box. Instead, it comes with a sticker seal. The round tube is made from plastic and is very light. It has the basic and practical look as expected from Innisfree products. The only complaint I have is that it rolls around everywhere.

The product shade is written in Korean at the back of the tube. It's alright if you can't read Korean since you won't need it anyway - you can conveniently identify the product shade from the cap.

You might think that it has a floral scent because of the name, but it actually doesn't have any noticeable smell. For some shade (#2 in my case), the product sometimes get scraped off along the corner of the tube - my advice is to be very careful twisting this up and down. Also, I feel like it can easily melt if exposed to heat for a long period of time. Therefore, avoid leaving your purse out in the sun if you'll be carrying it around.

The product is moderately pigmented, glides on smoothly with the balm texture, and provides a slightly glossy finish. It is also non-sticky. Although they are labeled as a 'balm' type, don't be misled - it's moisturizing and non-drying but they can accentuate dry patches on your lips during application. #2 is particularly unforgiving, while I don't see much problem with #3 and #4. My tip is to exfoliate your lips and apply this in short strokes. You can also apply a clear lip balm beforehand if you need more moisture. Lasting power-wise, it wears well for 3-4 hours before the color starts to fade, so I'd say it's pretty good. The moisture lasts quite long, especially if you prep with a lip balm. If you eat/drink, most of the color and moisture will be gone but it will leave a stain on you lips. Reapplication is easy but you may need to apply a lip balm first if your lips are cracked and flaky.

#2 Garden Balsam is a bright coral shade. It doesn't turn out as orange as the bullet. Out of the three I got, this one tends to accentuate dryness on lips the most and score the least on lasting/staining power. However, I find that I like this shade the best since it's pretty, not very common, and appropriate for daily wear. If you're bored of the pinks and reds, you'll definitely love this shade.

#3 Camellia is a cool-toned pink shade. I tried using this when I didn't wear any makeup because I wanted to add a slight pop of color to my face - it ended up being too vivid and I looked pretty awkward with bare face and bright pink lips. It's made to provide good pigmentation, so it's not like other tinted lip balms that give just a hint of color. I think you can use it on no-makeup days but you have to apply very little to the lips for natural result.

#4 Rose is a rosy red shade. It's the most pigmented out of the three. Even though some natural lip color still shows through, you can get the intensity of a glossy lipstick if you build up the color. This will be perfect for a night out when you need a red lip product that won't dry your lips out and is easy to reapply.

QUICK TAKE

• Moisturizing and non-drying
• Non-sticky
• Moderately pigmented
• The balm texture glides on smoothly
• Slightly glossy finish
• Long-lasting: wears well for 3-4 hours
• Leaves stain after the color fades
• Can accentuate dry patches on lips: #2 in particular
• Easy reapplication (may need to apply lip balm first if lips are dry)
• Might melt if exposed to heat

Overall, I really like this tint balm. It's great for everyday wear when you don't want to worry too much about your lips. It's also such a good bang for the buck. I'd  recommended this for anyone in cold climate who needs a lip balm with nice pigmentation for daily makeup look. What do you think about this? Have you tried the Eco Flower Tint Balm or something similar before?

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