Nature Republic By Flower Water Tint Review

   Just 2 more days 'til V-day and today's gonna be part 2 of my lip tint review. The spotlight is on Nature Republic's By Flower Water Tint (#2 & #3). 

   The Water Tint is one of the many By Flower lip products by Nature Republic. This is also the most affordable one in the bunch. It costs roughly 160 pesos (as far as I can remember). This is available in 3 colors: Watery Red, Watery Pink, & Watery Orange. I bought the pink & orange one only since I'm not into red tints. It is stored in a sturdy transparent plastic bottle and has a doe foot applicator. Only the product's name is written in english and the rest are in korean. The consistency is very watery to the extent that it goes to my teeth when I'm applying the product. So better remove the excess product off the applicator before you apply it on your lips. The tint is buildable and pigmented for such type of tint. The color can easily be seen with one or two coats. Make sure to let each coat dry before applying another. The pictures above are the results of 2 coats. It dries fast. It is recommended to apply a lip balm after this because this can dry lips (but not in a way that a matte lippie can). You can also see the quantity of product left in the bottle. One thing I don't like is that during the first coat, it seeps down to the lines of my lips. So there's a need for me to apply 2 or more coats. I haven't dared myself to use a lip primer with this tint because of its watery consistency. 

PROS:

- affordable

- pigmented despite of its consistency

- buildable

- color lasts 

- packaging 

CONS:

- very watery consistency

- kinda drying 

   Overall, I like this tint very much. It is affordable and gives me the results I want. This is highly recommendable for ladies who wants to own a lip tint without worrying about the price tag. A 5 out of 5 for this magnificent tint!!!

Nature Republic By Flower Lip Essence Review

   A few weeks ago, I made a review about Nature Republic By Flower Lip Scrub. It was only recently that I got the chance to purchase its partner and today's featured product, the By Flower Lip Essence. It was always out of stock at SM Fairview. Good thing it was available at Fairview Terraces so I purchased it without hesitation. The salesladies at Nature Republic would always mention about this Lip Essence everytime I purchase the Lip Scrub. They said it is recommended to use this after scrubbing. I got it at 10% less the price because of my discount card. This product costs PhP 235 for a 10ml tube.

   The By Flower Lip Essence's packaging is the same tube type dispenser as the Lip Scrub. It  is sealed in a plastic wrap upon purchase (like the scrub above). Unlike the scrub's transparent tube, the essence's tube is pearly pink. You cannot see the quantity of the product inside. There are no English description written at the back as usual. The expiry date is stamped on top of the tube. The essence is transparent and has a light floral scent.

   According to my research, this lip essence contains mango essence to help moisturize lips. When applied, you can feel the oily content of the product. The slant-tip applicator makes it easy to glide the product onto your lips. You only need a little (and I mean little) amount to cover the entire lips because too much will result to a sticky heavy feeling. Like you smudged grease instead of a lip product. One good thing about this product is that it has SPF 15 so it is great to use during daytime. It has a tingly sensation when applied. Not minty cool one but I guess prickly will be the right term to describe it. 

PROS:

- moisturizing

- a little goes a long way

- easy to apply

- lasts even after drinking 

- can be used alone or as a gloss with lipstick

- has SPF 15

- affordable

- handy

CONS:

- you can't see the quantity of product left

- a little sticky upon application

- the prickly sensation 

   This lip essence is good to pair with its Lip Scrub counterpart but not very necessary if you have other lip balms in your beauty arsenal. But this is a good one if you want something that will serve as both your lip care product and lip gloss. Nice to use during daytime as it has SPF content. Ladies on -the-go will surely like this as it is small and very handy. Just slip it on your pocket and you're good to go. I give this darling a 4 out of 5!!!!

   

Nature Republic By Flower Lip Scrub

    Hello everyone! How's your weekend doing? Today we will have a look at one of the little things I simply cannot live without- a lip scrub. 

    I have started taking lip scrub as a survival tool seriously just last year when I purchased a lip scrub that was of poor quality from an online store. It was made from sugar and I don't know what oil and it was lemon scented. Instead of helping in exfoliating skin on my skin, it made my lip condition worse than I could ever imagine. So I headed out to the mall and fortunately I remembered that there was a lip scrub sold at Nature Republic. I immediately grabbed a tube and paid for it. There's also a lip essence that goes with this scrub but it was unavailable at that time. By the way, the By Flower lip scrub was formerly known as Mango Bebe lip scrub.

    This is how the product looks like. The date stamped at the top of the tube's the expiry date. The product's got a creamy consistency (the white cream) but not oily at all which why I love this scrub. I don't feel like I have removed grains and left my lips full of grease. According to the Nature Republic SA the tiny scrub beads are made from walnut and contains flower essence (which I guess was the reason for changing the product name). 

    Using this lip scrub is very easy. Just squeeze the tube gently and glide the cream on your lips. Make sure not to have too much of the cream on your lips. Just a pea size on your upper and lower lips and just add another of the same quantity/size if it won't suffice. Next is to gently rub you lips with your index or middle finger in circular motion. I do it from left to right on my upper then lower lips. As you rub it you will see the dry skin on your lips come off. The dry skin looks like the one on the lower left, those are the white chunks on the picture. You can remove it with a tissue, wet wipes/cloth or water. I prefer rinsing it out with water. Don't forget to apply your favorite lip balm afterwards. I do use a lip mask once in a while before lip balm. If you are not satisfied with the result you can simply repeat doing the procedure. the particles are not as abrasive as sugar. I use this before and after using a lip tint. But when I am just here at home I use it every 2 days. I use my organic lip scrub as an alternate if my lips are extremely dry because that one is oily and the grains are more abrasive.

PROS
- effectively removes dry skin off my lips
- makes my lips smooth
- makes matte lippies look good when applied
- affordable
- non-greasy
- easy to use
- you can buy it at any Nature Republic outlet

CONS

- may not be that effective when dry skin on lips is thick
- not moisturizing
- the packaging has no English translation at the back

    This product is a must for men and women who suffers from dry lips. Especially when a lip balm won't do 100% of the job. For the ladies, this is a must have if you are always wearing lip stick especially the matte type for it dries out the lips big time. This is already my third tube by the way and I just cannot live without it. I give this baby a 5 out of 5!