Korean Lip Oil - Appleberry - pH Color-Changing Plumping Lip Gloss

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.

I tend to alternate between this and ChapStick as I live in a very cool temperate area and if I didn't my lips would crack and bleed. However, when I use this; it lasts for hours, makes my lips softer in between uses, applies easily, and gives my lips a stained color look while being more affordable than a sit-down meal (and will last longer... sit down meal lasts a few hours at best, this has lasted me over 8 months and still is half full!) I am looking into alternative colors and would definitely buy again! Also it can be used with other lipsticks, though if used with one of those ones that last hours through even meals but start cracking after the 8–12 hour mark, it will feel a bit awkward.

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.

I really like this lip oil. It feels hydrating and comfortable on my lips, and the color is really pretty. It gives me that juicy, glossy look without feeling like I have a heavy product sitting on my lips. And apparently I liked it a little too much because I ended up buying four different colors. I love having the different shades depending on what kind of look I’m going for. The fruity scent is also such a fun little bonus. It smells like a juicy green apple, which makes putting it on feel extra nice. Hydrating lips, pretty color, glossy finish, and a little apple moment? I’m into it.

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.

I found it a little too watery at first, and the Appleplum shade looked almost clear, so I wasn’t sure about it. Then I decided to give it another try, and I absolutely love it! The appleplum shade actually adjusts to my lips, and after a few moments it transforms into the prettiest bright pink. The color looks amazing on me and instantly makes my face look fresher and more youthful. It also makes my lips look noticeably fuller and very juicy. The shine is absolutely beautiful! It’s not sticky and very lightweight too. One important tip: you really don’t need to apply much! The first time I applied too much, it felt too watery and started to run. With just a small amount, it looks perfect and gives such a beautiful glossy finish. The second oil, Appleberry, doesn’t change the color of my lips, but it has a lovely tint and stains the lips very well too. I’m glad I gave this lip oil a second chance!

I give it two stars rather than one, because people who like brightly colored, sticky shiny lip GLOSS ....are likely to love this product. Clearly I'm in the minority as I see so many positive reviews on this product here on Amazon. Maybe it's young teens who are going wild over this lip gloss? Unless you want bright bold NEON PINK shiny lips to be the first thing people notice when they see you......don't buy this product. Maybe young teens want their lips to be the brightly "painted looking" focal point on their face. In which case, this is the perfect product for them. This product is certainly NOT for mature, aging women with wrinkly lip area, who don't want lips to be the bold focal point of the face. I like my eyes to be the focal point of my face, and my lip product is to add a natural tint & moisture to aging, pale lips. IMO, If a person wanted bold, full color on lips, one would purchase a lipstick, not a tinted lip oil. And then one would be able to choose a color that works for that individual. This product doesn't give us a color choice. From reading many other reviews, it seems that no matter which color you choose.....it will turn bright neon pink on the lips. This nooni lip oil is the opposite end of the spectrum from "natural looking". Which of course, may be perfect for some.....but it should be marketed as a "bright shiny lip stain".....not a tinted lip oil. I'm returning. Love Amazon for the easy returns. Looks like costume make-up on me. If you're going to try it out anyway.....try it out on a day you intend to stay home.....because it's embarrassingly bright pink, and I wouldn't be caught dead with it on at an important meeting. And it doesn't come off when you wash your lips. Hope it fades to semi natural looking by tomorrow when I have to "look professional" for work.

This stuff works well! It goes on smooth and makes my lips feel very hydrated-not sticky at all. It stays put and doesn't bleed into my lip lines- or surrounding skin and gives a rich pigmented color, it's very glossy and lasts about 4 hours per application. I used two coats here and you can see it's a pretty dramatic change in the color of my lips & definitely makes them look plumper. The first picture is with no gloss on, there is also a picture of a napkin showing how much it transfers if you dab it off. & Then the color that is left when you dab the gloss away. The tube is small but a little guess a long way, I have been using it everyday for a few weeks and still it's at least 3/4 full so it's a good value for the price & The applicator makes it very easy to use and leaves no gloss/oil around the top of the tube I'm very happy with this purchase and will continue to use this lip oil, it's a winner

Je suis ravie de cette huile a lèvre Waterproof il tient très bien si je ne l'enlève pas le soir je me réveille avec des lèvres rose .

Bought this to see if it would match my other lip oils. VERY BADD!! Dried out my lips when I wore it at overnight and during the day

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I absolutely love Nooni's lip oils! My lips are always cracked from the dry air, and the way they give instant hydration that lasts is wonderful. I also really like they they don't feel sticky or greasy. Really pleasant feeling from this oil. I like that they give a soft, pretty tint to the lips as well that lasts a long time. Both the ApplePlum and AppleGinseng give a very slight volumizing effect to the lips, without that plumping tingling sensation. The hue of the ApplePlum is more dark cherry pink colored, while the AppleGinseng gives a more brown-taupe red tint -despite how dark it looks in the bottle. The AppleGinseng is my favourite of the two! The scent of both are interesting, and very difficult to describe, but both are very pleasant. They're both a bit sweet and vaguely floral, I just can't quite put my finger on what the scents remind me of, but both are very pleasant. Both offer the same great hydrating effects -and this is coming from someone who typically strongly dislikes lip glosses and oils! I'd give it ten stars if I could and I'll probably never like nor use another lip gloss or oil as much as this one! My lips go from dry, cracked and papery to soft and bouncy in one application, and the moisture just carries on if I keep up with applying it 2-3 times per day. The bottle is full sized and it does last a while, a little goes a long way with this oil. Something I do want to remind others of is that these are oils with some tint, not full on lip color, lip stain, lipstick -so they're going to appear darker in the bottle and give a light, translucent, jelly-like or candy-like tint when applied, and the main point is the hydration. Also, the amount of oil you put on, (and how long it remains on), affects how strong the stain is, to get the lightest, I suggest wiping the applicator on the edge of the bottle and doing one swipe on the bottom lip and pressing lips together, nothing else. An Oil like this doesn't need a thick layer on the lips and it will behave as oil does. Also, your base skin undertone and lip color will affect how the this lip oil looks on you. As with Korean Beauty aesthetics, the idea is to look very much like a flower -light tints, ombre'd colors and hues, all working together gracefully. -It's more or less the opposite of what the West is doing with bold colors and crisp edges and lines. And as always I love seeing the lot and batch number and expiry dates on the packaging.

I am the biggest fan of Nooni lip oils truly I have so many of them and I have no shame at how much I sport these on a regular basis! The Apple plum and Apple fig combo are truly another lovely addition to the line up I absolutely love these!! The shine and stain lasts for all day and it adds so much ooomf!! to your lips it's all I can focus on when i'm out is how amazing they look when i'm wearing Nooni truly they really smell terrific and exactly as their flavor suggests. They are such beautiful colors to wear on any occasion and the oil in them really hydrates the lips I will always highly recommend these for any women looking to take the next step in their lip care Nooni really does it all!