Alright so I was staring at my TonyMoly Get It Tint Waterful Butter stash the other day, right? Ten shades lined up looking all cute but honestly overwhelming. I know this struggle—trying to pick one shade without buying ten? Mission impossible sometimes. So I decided, heck, let’s swatch ‘em all properly and figure out which ones actually slap.
The Great Arm Swatch Fest
Grabbed my inner arm—best spot ’cause the skin ain’t too far off my lip color usually. Started swiping ’em down the arm, one after another. Thick strokes at first ’cause I wanted real color payoff, not some sheer ghost tint. Let ’em sit for a minute too—some dry down darker than they look wet.
Who Blew My Mind (& Who Flopped)
- 02 Pink Way: Listen. Started off coral-pink, dried down this vibrant poppy red. Didn’t expect it! Crazy bright, feels like summer. Not for the shy.
- 05 Water Drop Blue: Okay, weird name. Swatches blue?! On lips? Nope. Dried down into this soft petal pink. Subtle. Pretty. Feels like cheating.
- 07 Chili Red Brick: This one? Trash for me. Pulled straight orange. Like… construction cone orange. Wiped it off fast. Cool-toned folks avoid.
Noticed some felt greasier than others too. Shade 09 Sweet Chestnut? Love the deep rosy brown, but it felt kinda slick on my lips. Like I might smear it leaning on my hand. Annoying.
The Real Talk Test
Tried three top contenders over coffee. #05 Water Drop Blue stayed put through sips, barely faded. Sweet. Shade #01 Brick Rose? Pretty nude-peach, but wore off center lips fast. Reapplying twice in an hour? Nah. Pass.
My Final Cheap & Cheerful Guide
If your lips are dry like the Sahara, avoid the matte-ish ones (#07, #09—gotta prep with scrubs first). Want barely-there color? Grab #05. Need impact? #02 Pink Way is your bestie. And that #09 Sweet Chestnut? Gorgeous but slippery—eat carefully!
Stop stressing over shades. Find your lip mood—subtle, bold, warm, cool—then grab one from these spots. Trust me, tried all ten so you don’t gotta. Go drink tea instead.
