essence WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint 01

1. Overview

• Finish & Coverage: Natural, stain-like finish engineered to provide a sheer, buildable wash of rose tint; Shade 01 Kissed by a Rose features a fresh, classic rosy pink tone designed to give both lips and cheeks an instant flush of color.

• Texture & Format: Ultra-lightweight, fluid liquid formula housed in a compact vial with a precise, soft doe-foot applicator.

• Wear & Performance: Long-lasting, transfer-proof, and kiss-proof stain performance that locks onto skin without fading or settling into fine lines.

• Key Benefits: Non-sticky dual-purpose formula that blends seamlessly onto skin and lips. Vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and oil-free.

2. Key Ingredients & Components

• Glycerin & Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): Hydrating humectants that bind moisture to delicate skin, ensuring a non-drying, comfortable stain application.

• Aqua (Water) & Volatile Carriers: Provide a weightless liquid base that evaporates quickly upon application, allowing pigments to bond directly with the skin.

• Carbomer & Hydroxyethylcellulose: Rheology modifiers that create a smooth, non-drip liquid gel consistency for controlled blending.

• High-Purity Red Dyes (CI 17200 / Red 33, CI 45410 / Red 28): Water-soluble tinting agents that deliver vibrant, long-wearing color fidelity.

3. How to Use

1. Lips: Swipe directly onto bare lips using the doe-foot applicator. Dab with fingertips to diffuse the edges for a blotted stain look, or layer for deeper opacity.

2. Cheeks: Apply 2–3 small dots onto the apples of the cheeks.

3. Blend Quickly: Immediately tap and blend outward using fingertips, a beauty sponge, or a dense blush brush before the formula sets.

4. Layer: Reapply as desired to intensify the flush of color.