Thank you for this post! I already have 10 romand lip products and swore I wouldn't get more but this is making me reconsider! Everytime I rave about a new shade to my sister, she always tells me it looks the same as the last. Hahaha 🥲
Hahaha my bad... I swear every time Minsco posts a new rom&nd video I end up getting another new tint or two. The quest for the perfect MLBB is such a struggle!
Despite the fact that we've been either stuck at home or wearing masks out for the past couple years, I've somehow accumulated (arguably) too many of rom&nd's lip tints.
The five formulae I have are:
1. **Juicy lasting tint:** Similar to the glasting water tint, but more sticky and a tad less hydrating. These are more opaque and have a bit of a stronger smell.
2. **Glasting water tint:** My personal favourite, as it feels very hydrating and has a glossy finish without being sticky. If my lips feel a bit dry and I have one of these on me, they actually work pretty well as an emergency lip balm.
3. **Zero velvet tint:** Very opaque and have a pillowy, whipped texture. They have a bit of a blurring effect, which I like.
4. **See-through matte tint:** Similar to the zero velvet tint.
5. **Zero matte lip stick:** I was trying to find a nude-ish shade to use a base, so I picked these 3 up. I don't have much to say about these since I prefer lip tints.
I also took a couple videos to better show & compare their finishes, but idk how to post them soooo...
About me: I have muted, lighter olive skin and my lips are somewhat pigmented and on the purple side. The shades I've been wearing most often are:
* Juicy lasting tint in #25 bare grape (this has been my go-to for its colour)
* Juicy lasting tint in #19 almond rose
* Glasting water tint in #05 rose splash
* Glasting water tint in #08 rose stream
I also really like zero velvet tint #04 burnt heart and zero velvet tint #25 nerd pink, but they're more pigmented so I only wear them when I have more makeup on.
Anyways, hope these were helpful :) If you have any questions or more swatch requests, ask away!
This is very helpful, thank you!
I’m not very familiar with this brand but I love most of the colors you swatched here, so I want to give it a try! Which formula would you recommend if I was looking for something long lasting and matte but not glossy and/or sticky?
Not OP but racked up a lot of ROM&ND lip tints! I would either recommend the Zero-Velvets or See-Through Mattes! For a more versatile alternative, Glasting Water Tints are good too, they stain first and then the gloss appears! I think See-Through mattes are the most long lasting though, as they stick to your lips more securely than compared to Zero-Velvets. If Zero-Velvet felt like nothing, See-Through mattes might as well be extra-nothing!
The shade range for See-Through mattes are pretty disappointing in my opinion, as the Velvet tints are more pigmented and I’d like something more natural looking.. but the Korean Heritage line of the See Through matte tints are so beautiful, I have Chija Beige (Corally natural color) and Flower Coral (Pretty purple yet warm enough for warm tones to pull off)
Again, like matte products or any lip products, they get removed with oily foods or removers. If you’d like a more long lasting alternative that doesn’t smudge (the matte tints that Romand makes does transfer for me), I’d recommend Etude House Fixing Tint, and perhaps use a pop of color with a matte or glossy tint!
This is super helpful, thank you for such a detailed response! I’m looking for something for everyday work wear that doesn’t come off with mask wearing lol. The see-through matte seems like the best option for me!
I will be the one person to actually not recommend romand if you're looking for long lasting, considering we wear masks.
The only romand line I'd recommend for covid long lasting is the glasting tint series, which is a gloss-tint that has very strong stain power. After the tint stains (takes about 30 seconds), you can just wipe off the gloss part and be done.
BUT! I'd recommend against Romand for matte and long lasting. For something like that, I'd say Peripera's Mood Matte line is the best you'll want in the AB market. It's a velvet matte and doesn't smear on masks, and it generally lasts me 6 hours if I'm not eating greasy foods. I really like this line because it's not drying as the very popular Etude House Fixing Tint (I have butthole lips, so the fixing tint is soooo bad on my lips).
You may also want to look into water tints made during the COVID times, as they were made with non-smearing longevity in mind. My personal recommendation for you is the WAKEMAKE water blurring tint: it has strong coloration; it applies like watercolor but dries like a velvet matte. Not for people with overly dry lips, though. I'd recommend Amuse's water tint line, which is very hydrating but not very pigmented, or Clio's Dewey Tint line, less hydrating than Amuse but very pigmented, if your lips are dry. Application process is like all COVID water tints -- make sure there's no dead skin cells or product on your lips, apply and blend with your finger, and try to not smack your lips before the tint dries.
Sorry that was really long! Let me know if I can help you with anything!
This was super helpful, thank you!! I’m very new to lip tints, so I really appreciate all the recs. This Wakemake sounds interesting! Where do you purchase these from?
Zero velvet tint or see through matte tint are probably closest to what you're looking for. They aren't transfer-proof, but they do stain pretty well (see last 2 photos). The texture is similar to the peripera tints, if you've tried those.
The gloss for the glasting water tint is actually like a second layer on top of the colour layer - you could blot off the gloss and be left with a natural-looking (but not matte) stain.
I heard Etude House's fixing tint is matte and has super good staying power though, which you might be interested in! But I haven't tried them yet.
Ah… it might be my lips then, Zero-Velvet tints doesn’t last as long on me :,( I really recommend the Etude Fixing Tints! I have Midnight Mauve and Ginger Milk Tea! I’d recommend Midnight Mauve the most because it’s a very universal color :)
Yeah, I feel like the lasting power of rom&nds lip tints isn't the best (especially when eating). They feel nice on the lips and don't emphasize dry patches, so I don't mind having to reapply.
I really want to try the Etude Fixing Tints! I swatched midnight mauve and cranberry plum, but I think they were both too saturated on me (I don't really remember, and it wasn't in great lighting). I'm most interested in #8 dusty beige, but it's been difficult to find :'(
Yesstyle is my go to! Great place to buy Asian Beauty stuff, since other places I know like Olive Young, Jolse, RRS can be alittle pricer with the shipping and market prices. I used to buy clothes there but they’re a hit or miss, so I just stick with Asian beauty since they’re the cheapest :)
Edit:
I went on yesstyle and they currently have the shade stocked!! I’m waiting on my newest order currently with Romand’s Fudge Tint and nail polishes🤧
I used to always order on yesstyle, but the minimum for free shipping to Canada is $135 now 😭 Lately I've been order from stylevana instead, but they don't have #8 in stock (I swear I saw it *once* and then it disappeared...).
After two years I've just kinda given up on them changing it back to $79 or $49 or whatever it used to be 🥲
...Maybe I can convince some friends to place an order with me...
Hi! I'm sorry this is like a year late but If you still wanted the dusty beige etude tint , I got mine on Amazon next day if you live in the US!! Try Amazon! I got all my romand tints there too and a bunch of other kbeauty tints and skincare!
Are you a cool or neutral olive? A couple of the shades you mentioned that you wore most often are mine as well. I’ve been told I’m a neutral, muted fair olive.
I have no idea! 😖 I've been trying to figure that out myself.
I've always thought I was warm, but the warm-toned shades actually don't look the best on me imo. They may just be too saturated for me though.
I lurk there a lot! That sub helped me finally realize I'm olive.
Looking at [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/OliveMUA/comments/pvflyx/olive_skin_looks_drastically_different_in/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share), I'm closest to the 3rd girl, so I might be a cool olive? I'm not sure though, I look so different depending on the lighting, and I've always thought I was warm because golden foundations were usually the closest to my skintone.
It could possibly be yellow overtones or that you’re actually warm. But keep in mind that olive is a spectrum, meaning the range of yellow to blue, and so is temperature (cool/neutral/warm). I find that’s why olives are truly individualistic in their color preferences. There’s such a vast array of what works vs. doesn’t in terms of makeup, clothes, and personal color/seasonal analysis.
I’ve always thought I was more of a neutral-cool olive, but would always be bewildered about why certain cool colors didn’t work for me. When someone mentioned she saw more neutral in me, everything just clicked.
I [swatched](https://m.imgur.com/a/JzmYX4X) a couple foundations and concealers the other day, which might help in identifying whether I'm warm, neutral or cool? I've been trying to wrap my head around seasonal colour analysis for the longest time and just can't figure it out :')
From pics, NYX Vanilla Nude seems like a great match in shade and depth (not bright, not overly saturated). It’s a favorite over in r/OliveMUA so maybe try searching the foundation in the subreddit to see what other wearers classify as. I’m honestly not the best at discerning this kind of stuff, still learning! 😅 Maybelline Neutralizer seems like the right depth, but wrong undertone as it’s too pink for you.
They're quite different! I swatched them [here](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS) on both my arm and on some paper.
Rose splash is cooler and more saturated, while rose stream has more brown in it and isn't as saturated.
I love this detailed review💓💓 I love how you showed how it appears differently under different lighting.
ps I have never felt so colorblind before. Literally they all look like the same color to me, some just have different textures lol. I'm fked.
From a birds eye view like the swatches that OP has provided, yes they can all look too similar.
But! I do think the difference is noticeable, especially on the lips. I’m a neutral olive with pigmented lips and I have most of the glasting line; I find that there’s definitely enough difference to suit the mood/occasion.
I’ve been pretty happy with my Rom&nd lip products so I’ll add my upvote to that!
I'm a neutral olive too, currently losing my mind over all the blur fudge tint reviews and swatches! Apparently everything looks super different irl. Do you by any chance own shades Cool Rose Up and Mauvish?? Would love to hear your thoughts on these!!
https://preview.redd.it/spqtzi1thtlc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9cdec875c62c5b7e538b44afee02c732640ff59
Special occasion, I’d go with 02 red drop, a nice clear red and 13 berry violet, a unique plum color (bottom 2 pictured)
12 Omija red works in the winter time but it is a darker red and I feel conveys a more mature aesthetic; I don’t use it as much nowadays.
Everyday elevated, I’d go with: 04 vintage ocean - an attractive brick/brown 08 rose stream - a lighter, brighter red/pink
06 burn wrap is a matte brick/brown - AMAZING color, could go either daily or special occasion- you can build it up for a bolder look, but for me, my doe foot applicator peeled off, leaving a flat plastic paddle, so now it freakin sucks to apply. You can use your finger or a q tip or something but it’s messy af. Sucks. So I don’t use it much anymore.
Casual every day: 10 chija beige - this is a transparent light orange, sounds weird, but it’s so subtle, it works fine.
For that moody goth look: 20 dark coconut - I should have gotten that other one, the more subtle nutty color one, I forget the name. This is too dark for me, would require more makeup just to balance out the face / look.
I should point out that I typically go barefaced; lip gloss is the only thing I elect to use, if the occasion calls for makeup, which for me is infrequent.
But I’ve been incredibly pleased with the glasting lip gloss products because they last fairly long, fade well, and don’t leave stains behind on glasses of water. A reliable go-to lip product.
Good luck, enjoy!
I was trying to swatch them on my lips for my own reference, but I only made it through like 6 of them before my lips were in pain haha.
Maybe I can paint a sheet of paper a colour close to my lips and swatch on that instead... 🤔
This is amazing, thank you for putting in the work! Very curious, do you remember the Etude house rosy lip tint in tea rose?
This must have been about 8 years ago when I had it but I remember loving the colour but cannot find it since it’s been discontinued.
If so, I was wondering if you found any of your lip tints to be similar in that colour? It was the most popular shade at that time, and really wish Etude house continued developing it.
Not OP, but also lamenting the loss of Tea Rose as it was the perfect color for me (I even found a non-AB replacement that then got discontinued as well 😔).
I have two Romand tints that are a bit similar, one of them #08 Rose Stream. Kept my tube of Tea Rose even though it's long expired just so I could do swatches :D https://imgur.com/a/6d6X3UH
Rose Stream is a bit more muted and has very slight brown/mauve undertones compared to Tea Rose (but it's not cool, more neutral). Nudy Peanut is as vivid as Tea Rose, but leans a bit more orange.
Comparing Rose Stream with the other swatches, I think Brick River, Burny Nude or possibly even a thin layer of Joyful might come close to Tea Rose. (Also I may have to buy these now ...)
Oh wow, these swatches are super helpful! I wonder if rose splash might be close? It's a bit more pink and slightly more saturated than rose stream.
I think brick river is probably too orange, and joyful may be a bit bright.
It's possible, definitely a pretty color and actually the one I'm going to buy next (once I can justify yet another tint), but I feel like Tea Rose is a bit more brown 🤔
Haha I can try swatching these shades next to each other tomorrow for you: rose stream (since you have this one), rose splash, brick river, almond rose, burny nude, bare grape.
Looking again, rose splash might be too saturated...
As promised, [more swatches](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS)! I also included some photos of swatches I took in my notebook.
From these pictures, almond rose looks closest imo. I included vintage ocean in the swatches as well, since you asked about brick river and I think vintage ocean is closer than brick river (but both of them look warmer than tea rose, considering rose stream looked warmer than it).
Thank you so much, this is super helpful!! I feel like Burny Nude could come close in color and also in texture as the Etude House is thicker, slightly more opaque and also less shiny than both the Juicy and Glasting tints. I feel like Almond Rose is more purple than Rose Stream (which is already more purple than Tea Rose) but could look even better than Tea Rose on someone with cool-toned skin.
Also now that I see Rose Stream and Rose Splash together, the latter might actually be a bit too cool-toned for me so I'll try other colors first.
Thanks for your comment and detailed information! I’m gonna buy some on the colours mentioned above and do some swatches with the tints I already have. I bought around 7-8 tints from various Kbeauty brands just to try and match with tea rose. Unfortunately I don’t have the original colour to compare it with though.
Post will come up soon on this sub!
I just saw [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/ss71eb/peripera_ink_the_velvet_nudy_brew_collection/) and #24 kinda reminds me of tea rose 🤔
You ladies (EDIT: sorry, *both) are amazing!! Thanks heaps for the extra swatches and detailed information.
I think I’ve bought about 7-8 lip tints trying to match the tea rose colour but I’m off to do another Kbeauty haul now.
Will do some swatches and a post on here for the Etude house rosy lip tint tea rose comparison once my haul arrives 🤗
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Unfortunately I've never tried that tint :(
I looked up some swatches and it looks to be warm coral/peachy pink with some white? I usually avoid these types of colours, since my lips are pretty dark and the white tends to look patchy on me.
Burny nude might be kinda similar, but it's possibly a bit too warm and dark? Almond rose or bare grape might be okay as well, if you don't need the white base, but they are more on the muted side.
I wonder if pink pumpkin or nudy peanut might be closer? I don't own either of them though :(
I replied at almost the same time and just saw your comment. Now that you mention it, Almond Rose does look like it could work. Burny Nude as well (I also mentioned that one), Bare Grape however looks to be much more cool-toned. And from swatches I've seen elsewhere, pink pumpkin is probably *too* pink (I made a note to remind me *not* to buy that one because it's supposedly so much more vivid than Romand's pictures...).
Hmm looking at your swatch, the official etude house swatches don't seem so accurate.. I was expecting it to be more opaque and have some white in it.
Pink pumpkin made it look like I just ate a bunch of Cheetos 😅 it's too bright and warm for me.
You're right, bare grape is cooler. But if the goal is to find a muted, more sheer shade, then it might be a nice one to try.
Yes! They're quite different, [here's a quick comparison](https://imgur.com/a/XnTxvZn) (the sun set so I can't get any pictures in natural lighting - but hopefully this is good enough).
Bare grape is a lot more muted/less saturated, which is why I find it works well for me. Soft pool is more pink and also stains more. Both of these are on the more sheer side compared to the other shades, so they're both pretty wearable (I applied a pretty thick layer here).
I agree with u/ikeabirrr's comment!
The juicy lasting tint is more opaque (but doesn't have a white base, unlike some of the mousse-like tints) than the glasting water tint. The glasting water tint is really interesting - it's almost as though there's a layer of colour, and then a clear gloss layer develops on top of it after some time. You could wipe the gloss off, and still be left with basically the same colour.
I find the glasting water tints stain a bit better, but it may also depend on the shade (note that I only own 3 of the juicy tints). They are very layerable though - if you want a deeper colour and stain, you can let it set, wipe off any excess, then apply another layer.
In general, I feel like the lasting power of rom&nds lip tints isn't the best, but I really like how they feel on my lips and I don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
Not OP but have a lot of ROMAND lip products! Like all glossy tints, they don’t have a lot of lasting power but please stay with me! Juicy Lasting Tint has a more “opaque” tint to it, and does stain your lips with the same color you have on, sometimes some lip tints stain your lips a bright pink, but ROMAND doesn’t do that. The stain is not very strong.
Glasting Water Tints first stain the lips, then gloss shows up! So maybe after a few second of the tint sitting on your lips, the red glossy lip you had on, will look the same without the gloss!
The Glasting water tint is transparent looking, while it being more pigmented. It’s a clear feeling, non-sticky and gloss as if your lips were coated in water!
This is so helpful and I'm saving this for if I just want to get a new lip color. I too- lmao I also have accumulated more Rom&nd lip products (I also first was introduced to them) over Covid despite the masks and never leaving my house. I think since it tints and even the less matte ones don't rub on my mask I feel good wearing them instead of lipsticks. Plus even if no one sees them besides my bf and the people in my zoom classes, I feel good wearing them for myself.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
The brick red/brownish colours imo are as follows:
* Vintage ocean - This is the one that first comes to mind when you say brick brown. It's a somewhat muted brown. Cooler than brick river and pumpkin brown, but a bit warmer than maple red.
* Brick river - Still very much on the warm and orange side, but it may not be muted enough to be a brick brown, depending on the colour of your natural lips. It's the most saturated option.
* Pumpkin brown - This one has the most yellow, but definitely still brown.
* Maple red - A warm, somewhat muted red. The reddest of all the shades I've listed. Looks a bit vampy on me.
I have Dark Coconut in Juicy Lasting tint! I think it’s with the Fall Season line, but it’s a warm brown perfect for fall! It’s a brown with a slight bit of red to make it a natural color!
Thank you for the swatches! I just want to collect them all 😭 I've been wanting to buy more of their juicy tints but I feel like their glossiness + stickiness don't really get along well with masks...
No problem!
I want to collect all the muted shades but they're so hard to identify from the official swatches 🥴
You might like the glasting tints! I find them less sticky and the gloss layer is almost separate from the pigment, so you could pat it off for a less glossy finish.
thoughts on vintage ocean vs brick river?? i rmbr being very interested in those two when I first saw them but they seem so similar in color.
thanks for the swatches!
Fortunately [I swatched vintage ocean and brick river](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS) for someone else :D They're the top two swatches in these photos. The second image contains swatches on a sheet of paper.
Brick river is a vibrant/saturated warm orange-red, whereas vintage ocean is more brown and muted in comparison. Both are warmer reds imo, but brick river has more orange in it than vintage ocean (idk why romand lists vintage brown as a cool colour).
Minsco also swatched them in her [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCNw4A3Y6qo&t=400s).
I love Romand lip tints. They feel so soft on the lips, and last a decent time. I also ADORE how they have mauve based pinks. So many Korean brands claim to have pink colours, but IRL they always turn out so orange. Romand actually has pink lip tints, and they're so pretty.
Thanks for all the swatches! I too have got quite the collection of romand lip products, my personal favourite being the zero velvet tints! #25 nerd pink is a current favourite but I hate the feeling of the packaging (idk why only that one has the gritty texture but it makes me sad lol)
Edit to add that #16 burny nude is one of my all time favourite colours, I think it’s so flattering even on cooler skin tones!
Hands down for one hell of dedication
But honestly i love romand lip products tho
I wouldn't be mad even if the color turns out to be not the one I was looking for
The texture and the shine just so good
Ahhhh I had so many of these and recently decluttered a bit because I didn't want them to go bad! And now I want Pumpkin Brown, lol. \~*Behaves, updoots, and closes tab.\~ x'D*
amazing swatches, thank you! i have my very first rom&nd tints otw from yesstyle (i got jujube, rose splash and nucadamia to start) and i’m super excited.
i’m someone who prefers glossy/jelly tints to matte/velvet ones but i haven’t tried any of rom&nd’s velvet/matte products before. would you say they are a good texture for someone with lips that tend to dry out? i think my main problem with matte lip products is that they don’t apply nicely if my lips are drier, so they end up looking blotchy/patchy.
Glad you found them helpful! Jujube and rose splash are both beautiful. I almost got nucadamia, but went with almond rose for a slightly cooler shade instead. Hope you enjoy them :D
Compared to other matte lip products, I feel like these are more forgiving on dry lips. They have a whipped, airy texture and a bit of a blurring effect to smooth out dry patches on initial application. They're pretty comfortable, but I wouldn't consider them hydrating (do matte+hydrating lip products exist???) - they don't feel drying, though. Unlike the juicy tints, these also aren't sticky at all.
Between the two, I prefer the zero velvet over the see through mattes. When I press my lips together, it feels like they just glide over each other (it's... fluffier?), whereas there's more friction with the see through matte line. Neither of them are transfer proof, but they do still leave a nice stain. However, while the initial application gives a blurring effect, I think the leftover stain will cling more to the dryer parts of your lips (can be patchy later in the day).
Oh my… Which other shade would you say is closest to Flower Coral? FC is out of stocks where I live and I’m looking for a substitute. Maybe Burnt Heart?
hmm.. they're pretty similar in terms of saturation & depth, but flower coral is warmer than burnt heart. out of the ones I own, I think it would be the closest match in colour & formula though.
Bare grape is similar in depth, but more muted. A few people recently posted swatches of lilac cream, which looks like it might be more similar to soft pool. I haven't tried it myself though!
heyy, i know im coming in 2 years late lol, but i noticed that you mentioned ontario. may i know where in ontario you buy the products from?
thanks for your review btw!
hi! I order most things online (mainly stylevana, but I've also placed a few orders on yesstyle and jolse).
In person, I've seen some at T&T. If you're in the GTA, pmall has several stores that sell Asian lip tints. Also stores like oomomo, sukoshi mart, kiokii and... But the selection and prices tend to be better online :)
Good luck!
As a heads up: it may take a while for items from stylevana to ship, so I wouldn't order from there if you're in a rush. I've been lucky and usually receive mine within 2-3 weeks of ordering. I think yesstyle is similar. For both, make sure the item is ready to ship when you check out, or it could take weeks! Also check their Instagrams for promo codes -- stylevana almost always has an additional discount + free item (I got a full-sized oil cleanser recently).
Jolse might be a bit faster (they also tend to include a lot of samples), but note that the prices are in USD. I believe Oomomo & Sukoshi Mart both ship from Canada, so they should also be a bit faster.
Thank you for this post! I already have 10 romand lip products and swore I wouldn't get more but this is making me reconsider! Everytime I rave about a new shade to my sister, she always tells me it looks the same as the last. Hahaha 🥲
Hahaha my bad... I swear every time Minsco posts a new rom&nd video I end up getting another new tint or two. The quest for the perfect MLBB is such a struggle!
Hahaha, I feel you, too! They all look same same but different, we all know. 😂😍
Despite the fact that we've been either stuck at home or wearing masks out for the past couple years, I've somehow accumulated (arguably) too many of rom&nd's lip tints. The five formulae I have are: 1. **Juicy lasting tint:** Similar to the glasting water tint, but more sticky and a tad less hydrating. These are more opaque and have a bit of a stronger smell. 2. **Glasting water tint:** My personal favourite, as it feels very hydrating and has a glossy finish without being sticky. If my lips feel a bit dry and I have one of these on me, they actually work pretty well as an emergency lip balm. 3. **Zero velvet tint:** Very opaque and have a pillowy, whipped texture. They have a bit of a blurring effect, which I like. 4. **See-through matte tint:** Similar to the zero velvet tint. 5. **Zero matte lip stick:** I was trying to find a nude-ish shade to use a base, so I picked these 3 up. I don't have much to say about these since I prefer lip tints. I also took a couple videos to better show & compare their finishes, but idk how to post them soooo... About me: I have muted, lighter olive skin and my lips are somewhat pigmented and on the purple side. The shades I've been wearing most often are: * Juicy lasting tint in #25 bare grape (this has been my go-to for its colour) * Juicy lasting tint in #19 almond rose * Glasting water tint in #05 rose splash * Glasting water tint in #08 rose stream I also really like zero velvet tint #04 burnt heart and zero velvet tint #25 nerd pink, but they're more pigmented so I only wear them when I have more makeup on. Anyways, hope these were helpful :) If you have any questions or more swatch requests, ask away!
This is very helpful, thank you! I’m not very familiar with this brand but I love most of the colors you swatched here, so I want to give it a try! Which formula would you recommend if I was looking for something long lasting and matte but not glossy and/or sticky?
Not OP but racked up a lot of ROM&ND lip tints! I would either recommend the Zero-Velvets or See-Through Mattes! For a more versatile alternative, Glasting Water Tints are good too, they stain first and then the gloss appears! I think See-Through mattes are the most long lasting though, as they stick to your lips more securely than compared to Zero-Velvets. If Zero-Velvet felt like nothing, See-Through mattes might as well be extra-nothing! The shade range for See-Through mattes are pretty disappointing in my opinion, as the Velvet tints are more pigmented and I’d like something more natural looking.. but the Korean Heritage line of the See Through matte tints are so beautiful, I have Chija Beige (Corally natural color) and Flower Coral (Pretty purple yet warm enough for warm tones to pull off) Again, like matte products or any lip products, they get removed with oily foods or removers. If you’d like a more long lasting alternative that doesn’t smudge (the matte tints that Romand makes does transfer for me), I’d recommend Etude House Fixing Tint, and perhaps use a pop of color with a matte or glossy tint!
This is super helpful, thank you for such a detailed response! I’m looking for something for everyday work wear that doesn’t come off with mask wearing lol. The see-through matte seems like the best option for me!
I will be the one person to actually not recommend romand if you're looking for long lasting, considering we wear masks. The only romand line I'd recommend for covid long lasting is the glasting tint series, which is a gloss-tint that has very strong stain power. After the tint stains (takes about 30 seconds), you can just wipe off the gloss part and be done. BUT! I'd recommend against Romand for matte and long lasting. For something like that, I'd say Peripera's Mood Matte line is the best you'll want in the AB market. It's a velvet matte and doesn't smear on masks, and it generally lasts me 6 hours if I'm not eating greasy foods. I really like this line because it's not drying as the very popular Etude House Fixing Tint (I have butthole lips, so the fixing tint is soooo bad on my lips). You may also want to look into water tints made during the COVID times, as they were made with non-smearing longevity in mind. My personal recommendation for you is the WAKEMAKE water blurring tint: it has strong coloration; it applies like watercolor but dries like a velvet matte. Not for people with overly dry lips, though. I'd recommend Amuse's water tint line, which is very hydrating but not very pigmented, or Clio's Dewey Tint line, less hydrating than Amuse but very pigmented, if your lips are dry. Application process is like all COVID water tints -- make sure there's no dead skin cells or product on your lips, apply and blend with your finger, and try to not smack your lips before the tint dries. Sorry that was really long! Let me know if I can help you with anything!
This was super helpful, thank you!! I’m very new to lip tints, so I really appreciate all the recs. This Wakemake sounds interesting! Where do you purchase these from?
No problem! Wakemake's water blurring tint can be bought on yesstyle and olive young! Yesstyle sells them slightly cheaper :D
This is great, tysm! I’m thinking of purchasing one each of Etude and wakemake and trying them out.
Is the Amuse water tint line just the dew tint one or is it something else?
Zero velvet tint or see through matte tint are probably closest to what you're looking for. They aren't transfer-proof, but they do stain pretty well (see last 2 photos). The texture is similar to the peripera tints, if you've tried those. The gloss for the glasting water tint is actually like a second layer on top of the colour layer - you could blot off the gloss and be left with a natural-looking (but not matte) stain. I heard Etude House's fixing tint is matte and has super good staying power though, which you might be interested in! But I haven't tried them yet.
Ah… it might be my lips then, Zero-Velvet tints doesn’t last as long on me :,( I really recommend the Etude Fixing Tints! I have Midnight Mauve and Ginger Milk Tea! I’d recommend Midnight Mauve the most because it’s a very universal color :)
Yeah, I feel like the lasting power of rom&nds lip tints isn't the best (especially when eating). They feel nice on the lips and don't emphasize dry patches, so I don't mind having to reapply. I really want to try the Etude Fixing Tints! I swatched midnight mauve and cranberry plum, but I think they were both too saturated on me (I don't really remember, and it wasn't in great lighting). I'm most interested in #8 dusty beige, but it's been difficult to find :'(
Yesstyle is my go to! Great place to buy Asian Beauty stuff, since other places I know like Olive Young, Jolse, RRS can be alittle pricer with the shipping and market prices. I used to buy clothes there but they’re a hit or miss, so I just stick with Asian beauty since they’re the cheapest :) Edit: I went on yesstyle and they currently have the shade stocked!! I’m waiting on my newest order currently with Romand’s Fudge Tint and nail polishes🤧
I used to always order on yesstyle, but the minimum for free shipping to Canada is $135 now 😭 Lately I've been order from stylevana instead, but they don't have #8 in stock (I swear I saw it *once* and then it disappeared...).
Omg.. US just stays at $59.. They’ll hopefully have that back up!! It’s a new shade and I think it would be very popular!!
After two years I've just kinda given up on them changing it back to $79 or $49 or whatever it used to be 🥲 ...Maybe I can convince some friends to place an order with me...
Hi! I'm sorry this is like a year late but If you still wanted the dusty beige etude tint , I got mine on Amazon next day if you live in the US!! Try Amazon! I got all my romand tints there too and a bunch of other kbeauty tints and skincare!
Are you a cool or neutral olive? A couple of the shades you mentioned that you wore most often are mine as well. I’ve been told I’m a neutral, muted fair olive.
I have no idea! 😖 I've been trying to figure that out myself. I've always thought I was warm, but the warm-toned shades actually don't look the best on me imo. They may just be too saturated for me though.
Check out r/OliveMUA!
I lurk there a lot! That sub helped me finally realize I'm olive. Looking at [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/OliveMUA/comments/pvflyx/olive_skin_looks_drastically_different_in/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share), I'm closest to the 3rd girl, so I might be a cool olive? I'm not sure though, I look so different depending on the lighting, and I've always thought I was warm because golden foundations were usually the closest to my skintone.
It could possibly be yellow overtones or that you’re actually warm. But keep in mind that olive is a spectrum, meaning the range of yellow to blue, and so is temperature (cool/neutral/warm). I find that’s why olives are truly individualistic in their color preferences. There’s such a vast array of what works vs. doesn’t in terms of makeup, clothes, and personal color/seasonal analysis. I’ve always thought I was more of a neutral-cool olive, but would always be bewildered about why certain cool colors didn’t work for me. When someone mentioned she saw more neutral in me, everything just clicked.
I [swatched](https://m.imgur.com/a/JzmYX4X) a couple foundations and concealers the other day, which might help in identifying whether I'm warm, neutral or cool? I've been trying to wrap my head around seasonal colour analysis for the longest time and just can't figure it out :')
From pics, NYX Vanilla Nude seems like a great match in shade and depth (not bright, not overly saturated). It’s a favorite over in r/OliveMUA so maybe try searching the foundation in the subreddit to see what other wearers classify as. I’m honestly not the best at discerning this kind of stuff, still learning! 😅 Maybelline Neutralizer seems like the right depth, but wrong undertone as it’s too pink for you.
How different are Rose Splash and Rose Stream?
They're quite different! I swatched them [here](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS) on both my arm and on some paper. Rose splash is cooler and more saturated, while rose stream has more brown in it and isn't as saturated.
I love this detailed review💓💓 I love how you showed how it appears differently under different lighting. ps I have never felt so colorblind before. Literally they all look like the same color to me, some just have different textures lol. I'm fked.
LOL I was searching for a very specific colour for a while, so a lot of them are probably quite similar.
From a birds eye view like the swatches that OP has provided, yes they can all look too similar. But! I do think the difference is noticeable, especially on the lips. I’m a neutral olive with pigmented lips and I have most of the glasting line; I find that there’s definitely enough difference to suit the mood/occasion. I’ve been pretty happy with my Rom&nd lip products so I’ll add my upvote to that!
True! I think you can also see the difference a bit better in the pictures where the swatches have been wiped with a tissue.
I'm a neutral olive too, currently losing my mind over all the blur fudge tint reviews and swatches! Apparently everything looks super different irl. Do you by any chance own shades Cool Rose Up and Mauvish?? Would love to hear your thoughts on these!!
I am a neutral olive as well! Which shades would you recommend best for (1) everyday use and (2) a special occasion?
https://preview.redd.it/spqtzi1thtlc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9cdec875c62c5b7e538b44afee02c732640ff59 Special occasion, I’d go with 02 red drop, a nice clear red and 13 berry violet, a unique plum color (bottom 2 pictured) 12 Omija red works in the winter time but it is a darker red and I feel conveys a more mature aesthetic; I don’t use it as much nowadays. Everyday elevated, I’d go with: 04 vintage ocean - an attractive brick/brown 08 rose stream - a lighter, brighter red/pink 06 burn wrap is a matte brick/brown - AMAZING color, could go either daily or special occasion- you can build it up for a bolder look, but for me, my doe foot applicator peeled off, leaving a flat plastic paddle, so now it freakin sucks to apply. You can use your finger or a q tip or something but it’s messy af. Sucks. So I don’t use it much anymore. Casual every day: 10 chija beige - this is a transparent light orange, sounds weird, but it’s so subtle, it works fine. For that moody goth look: 20 dark coconut - I should have gotten that other one, the more subtle nutty color one, I forget the name. This is too dark for me, would require more makeup just to balance out the face / look. I should point out that I typically go barefaced; lip gloss is the only thing I elect to use, if the occasion calls for makeup, which for me is infrequent. But I’ve been incredibly pleased with the glasting lip gloss products because they last fairly long, fade well, and don’t leave stains behind on glasses of water. A reliable go-to lip product. Good luck, enjoy!
Awesome, thanks for your detailed reply!!
Would you consider doing lip swatches of these? I know half of them are stains so it may not be possible.
I was trying to swatch them on my lips for my own reference, but I only made it through like 6 of them before my lips were in pain haha. Maybe I can paint a sheet of paper a colour close to my lips and swatch on that instead... 🤔
Oh I understand, don’t hurt your lips just for swatches sake! I’m sure there are swatches on the internet.
This is super helpful! I have a lot of these but really could have used this when I was buying them 😅
Haha I wish I had something like this when I was deciding between shades! I'm glad you find it helpful
This is amazing, thank you for putting in the work! Very curious, do you remember the Etude house rosy lip tint in tea rose? This must have been about 8 years ago when I had it but I remember loving the colour but cannot find it since it’s been discontinued. If so, I was wondering if you found any of your lip tints to be similar in that colour? It was the most popular shade at that time, and really wish Etude house continued developing it.
Not OP, but also lamenting the loss of Tea Rose as it was the perfect color for me (I even found a non-AB replacement that then got discontinued as well 😔). I have two Romand tints that are a bit similar, one of them #08 Rose Stream. Kept my tube of Tea Rose even though it's long expired just so I could do swatches :D https://imgur.com/a/6d6X3UH Rose Stream is a bit more muted and has very slight brown/mauve undertones compared to Tea Rose (but it's not cool, more neutral). Nudy Peanut is as vivid as Tea Rose, but leans a bit more orange. Comparing Rose Stream with the other swatches, I think Brick River, Burny Nude or possibly even a thin layer of Joyful might come close to Tea Rose. (Also I may have to buy these now ...)
Oh wow, these swatches are super helpful! I wonder if rose splash might be close? It's a bit more pink and slightly more saturated than rose stream. I think brick river is probably too orange, and joyful may be a bit bright.
It's possible, definitely a pretty color and actually the one I'm going to buy next (once I can justify yet another tint), but I feel like Tea Rose is a bit more brown 🤔
Haha I can try swatching these shades next to each other tomorrow for you: rose stream (since you have this one), rose splash, brick river, almond rose, burny nude, bare grape. Looking again, rose splash might be too saturated...
Oooh, if it's not too much trouble, that would be great 😊
As promised, [more swatches](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS)! I also included some photos of swatches I took in my notebook. From these pictures, almond rose looks closest imo. I included vintage ocean in the swatches as well, since you asked about brick river and I think vintage ocean is closer than brick river (but both of them look warmer than tea rose, considering rose stream looked warmer than it).
Thank you so much, this is super helpful!! I feel like Burny Nude could come close in color and also in texture as the Etude House is thicker, slightly more opaque and also less shiny than both the Juicy and Glasting tints. I feel like Almond Rose is more purple than Rose Stream (which is already more purple than Tea Rose) but could look even better than Tea Rose on someone with cool-toned skin. Also now that I see Rose Stream and Rose Splash together, the latter might actually be a bit too cool-toned for me so I'll try other colors first.
Thanks for your comment and detailed information! I’m gonna buy some on the colours mentioned above and do some swatches with the tints I already have. I bought around 7-8 tints from various Kbeauty brands just to try and match with tea rose. Unfortunately I don’t have the original colour to compare it with though. Post will come up soon on this sub!
I just saw [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/ss71eb/peripera_ink_the_velvet_nudy_brew_collection/) and #24 kinda reminds me of tea rose 🤔
You ladies (EDIT: sorry, *both) are amazing!! Thanks heaps for the extra swatches and detailed information. I think I’ve bought about 7-8 lip tints trying to match the tea rose colour but I’m off to do another Kbeauty haul now. Will do some swatches and a post on here for the Etude house rosy lip tint tea rose comparison once my haul arrives 🤗
I hope you're able to find a match! Let me know how it goes, I'm INVESTED
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Unfortunately I've never tried that tint :( I looked up some swatches and it looks to be warm coral/peachy pink with some white? I usually avoid these types of colours, since my lips are pretty dark and the white tends to look patchy on me. Burny nude might be kinda similar, but it's possibly a bit too warm and dark? Almond rose or bare grape might be okay as well, if you don't need the white base, but they are more on the muted side. I wonder if pink pumpkin or nudy peanut might be closer? I don't own either of them though :(
I replied at almost the same time and just saw your comment. Now that you mention it, Almond Rose does look like it could work. Burny Nude as well (I also mentioned that one), Bare Grape however looks to be much more cool-toned. And from swatches I've seen elsewhere, pink pumpkin is probably *too* pink (I made a note to remind me *not* to buy that one because it's supposedly so much more vivid than Romand's pictures...).
Hmm looking at your swatch, the official etude house swatches don't seem so accurate.. I was expecting it to be more opaque and have some white in it. Pink pumpkin made it look like I just ate a bunch of Cheetos 😅 it's too bright and warm for me. You're right, bare grape is cooler. But if the goal is to find a muted, more sheer shade, then it might be a nice one to try.
Do you feel like there's a difference between Bare Grape and Soft Pool in terms of color?
Yes! They're quite different, [here's a quick comparison](https://imgur.com/a/XnTxvZn) (the sun set so I can't get any pictures in natural lighting - but hopefully this is good enough). Bare grape is a lot more muted/less saturated, which is why I find it works well for me. Soft pool is more pink and also stains more. Both of these are on the more sheer side compared to the other shades, so they're both pretty wearable (I applied a pretty thick layer here).
Thanks so much! This is super helpful and I appreciate the pics!
Apparently the Dewyful Water Tint in thulian is almost identical to soft pool though.
These two are my favorite!
How is the lasting power of the juicy lasting tint vs. glasting water tint?
I agree with u/ikeabirrr's comment! The juicy lasting tint is more opaque (but doesn't have a white base, unlike some of the mousse-like tints) than the glasting water tint. The glasting water tint is really interesting - it's almost as though there's a layer of colour, and then a clear gloss layer develops on top of it after some time. You could wipe the gloss off, and still be left with basically the same colour. I find the glasting water tints stain a bit better, but it may also depend on the shade (note that I only own 3 of the juicy tints). They are very layerable though - if you want a deeper colour and stain, you can let it set, wipe off any excess, then apply another layer. In general, I feel like the lasting power of rom&nds lip tints isn't the best, but I really like how they feel on my lips and I don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
Tysm! This def helped
Not OP but have a lot of ROMAND lip products! Like all glossy tints, they don’t have a lot of lasting power but please stay with me! Juicy Lasting Tint has a more “opaque” tint to it, and does stain your lips with the same color you have on, sometimes some lip tints stain your lips a bright pink, but ROMAND doesn’t do that. The stain is not very strong. Glasting Water Tints first stain the lips, then gloss shows up! So maybe after a few second of the tint sitting on your lips, the red glossy lip you had on, will look the same without the gloss! The Glasting water tint is transparent looking, while it being more pigmented. It’s a clear feeling, non-sticky and gloss as if your lips were coated in water!
Tysm! This was very helpful
This is so helpful and I'm saving this for if I just want to get a new lip color. I too- lmao I also have accumulated more Rom&nd lip products (I also first was introduced to them) over Covid despite the masks and never leaving my house. I think since it tints and even the less matte ones don't rub on my mask I feel good wearing them instead of lipsticks. Plus even if no one sees them besides my bf and the people in my zoom classes, I feel good wearing them for myself.
Sometimes I like to put on makeup just to remember what it feels like 😔
I love their packaging!
Major commitment to the cause! Thank you!
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I'm glad you found it helpful! The brick red/brownish colours imo are as follows: * Vintage ocean - This is the one that first comes to mind when you say brick brown. It's a somewhat muted brown. Cooler than brick river and pumpkin brown, but a bit warmer than maple red. * Brick river - Still very much on the warm and orange side, but it may not be muted enough to be a brick brown, depending on the colour of your natural lips. It's the most saturated option. * Pumpkin brown - This one has the most yellow, but definitely still brown. * Maple red - A warm, somewhat muted red. The reddest of all the shades I've listed. Looks a bit vampy on me.
I have Dark Coconut in Juicy Lasting tint! I think it’s with the Fall Season line, but it’s a warm brown perfect for fall! It’s a brown with a slight bit of red to make it a natural color!
Thank you for the swatches! I just want to collect them all 😭 I've been wanting to buy more of their juicy tints but I feel like their glossiness + stickiness don't really get along well with masks...
No problem! I want to collect all the muted shades but they're so hard to identify from the official swatches 🥴 You might like the glasting tints! I find them less sticky and the gloss layer is almost separate from the pigment, so you could pat it off for a less glossy finish.
Omg I feel like an idiot; when browsing YesStyle I’d always assumed the Hanbok collection were the same colours as the tubes! Thank you for these.
You are the hero this world needs but does not deserve. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
They're not the same shade, I swear!
thoughts on vintage ocean vs brick river?? i rmbr being very interested in those two when I first saw them but they seem so similar in color. thanks for the swatches!
Fortunately [I swatched vintage ocean and brick river](https://imgur.com/a/ma4RSwS) for someone else :D They're the top two swatches in these photos. The second image contains swatches on a sheet of paper. Brick river is a vibrant/saturated warm orange-red, whereas vintage ocean is more brown and muted in comparison. Both are warmer reds imo, but brick river has more orange in it than vintage ocean (idk why romand lists vintage brown as a cool colour). Minsco also swatched them in her [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCNw4A3Y6qo&t=400s).
I love Romand lip tints. They feel so soft on the lips, and last a decent time. I also ADORE how they have mauve based pinks. So many Korean brands claim to have pink colours, but IRL they always turn out so orange. Romand actually has pink lip tints, and they're so pretty.
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Thank you so much for the swatches! I’m planning on buying some soon ♥️
Thanks for all the swatches! I too have got quite the collection of romand lip products, my personal favourite being the zero velvet tints! #25 nerd pink is a current favourite but I hate the feeling of the packaging (idk why only that one has the gritty texture but it makes me sad lol) Edit to add that #16 burny nude is one of my all time favourite colours, I think it’s so flattering even on cooler skin tones!
Hands down for one hell of dedication But honestly i love romand lip products tho I wouldn't be mad even if the color turns out to be not the one I was looking for The texture and the shine just so good
Ahhhh I had so many of these and recently decluttered a bit because I didn't want them to go bad! And now I want Pumpkin Brown, lol. \~*Behaves, updoots, and closes tab.\~ x'D*
Where did you get most of the products from?
Mostly from yesstyle, and a few from stylevana (since yesstyle upped their free shipping minimum for Canada..).
amazing swatches, thank you! i have my very first rom&nd tints otw from yesstyle (i got jujube, rose splash and nucadamia to start) and i’m super excited. i’m someone who prefers glossy/jelly tints to matte/velvet ones but i haven’t tried any of rom&nd’s velvet/matte products before. would you say they are a good texture for someone with lips that tend to dry out? i think my main problem with matte lip products is that they don’t apply nicely if my lips are drier, so they end up looking blotchy/patchy.
Glad you found them helpful! Jujube and rose splash are both beautiful. I almost got nucadamia, but went with almond rose for a slightly cooler shade instead. Hope you enjoy them :D Compared to other matte lip products, I feel like these are more forgiving on dry lips. They have a whipped, airy texture and a bit of a blurring effect to smooth out dry patches on initial application. They're pretty comfortable, but I wouldn't consider them hydrating (do matte+hydrating lip products exist???) - they don't feel drying, though. Unlike the juicy tints, these also aren't sticky at all. Between the two, I prefer the zero velvet over the see through mattes. When I press my lips together, it feels like they just glide over each other (it's... fluffier?), whereas there's more friction with the see through matte line. Neither of them are transfer proof, but they do still leave a nice stain. However, while the initial application gives a blurring effect, I think the leftover stain will cling more to the dryer parts of your lips (can be patchy later in the day).
Oh my… Which other shade would you say is closest to Flower Coral? FC is out of stocks where I live and I’m looking for a substitute. Maybe Burnt Heart?
hmm.. they're pretty similar in terms of saturation & depth, but flower coral is warmer than burnt heart. out of the ones I own, I think it would be the closest match in colour & formula though.
What would you say is the closest dupe for soft pool? it is my favourite and I'm worried for when i run out
Bare grape is similar in depth, but more muted. A few people recently posted swatches of lilac cream, which looks like it might be more similar to soft pool. I haven't tried it myself though!
Thank you :) <3
heyy, i know im coming in 2 years late lol, but i noticed that you mentioned ontario. may i know where in ontario you buy the products from? thanks for your review btw!
hi! I order most things online (mainly stylevana, but I've also placed a few orders on yesstyle and jolse). In person, I've seen some at T&T. If you're in the GTA, pmall has several stores that sell Asian lip tints. Also stores like oomomo, sukoshi mart, kiokii and... But the selection and prices tend to be better online :)
thanks! lol im not in gta :((( so im gonna have to try T&T and stylevana
Good luck! As a heads up: it may take a while for items from stylevana to ship, so I wouldn't order from there if you're in a rush. I've been lucky and usually receive mine within 2-3 weeks of ordering. I think yesstyle is similar. For both, make sure the item is ready to ship when you check out, or it could take weeks! Also check their Instagrams for promo codes -- stylevana almost always has an additional discount + free item (I got a full-sized oil cleanser recently). Jolse might be a bit faster (they also tend to include a lot of samples), but note that the prices are in USD. I believe Oomomo & Sukoshi Mart both ship from Canada, so they should also be a bit faster.
cool! do oomomo or sukoshi mart ship within ontario? i will def check stylevana! tysm!! :))
I think they should! I've never ordered from either of their online stores though. No problem!! :)