Opera Lip Tint in Orange and Pink Red

Opera lip tint is one of the most popular lip products in their local market and being the trend follower, I had to get a few to play with. (That's from two years ago, before realizing most Japanese lip tints leave strong stain afterward)

I only reviewed two in the past because it's impossible to just swatch and go with these (They are a little drying to me so they require a warm, humid day with perfect sun. With the strong stain they leave behind means I can't swatch anything afterward...) Anyway, I finally managed to swatch the rest I had on two separate mornings. 

06 Pink Red is a slightly murky (there is a little creamy opacity but not white base) red that's a little mulberry. The color is very and healthy and wearable...that's until the strong stain kicks in. 

The pink red gets quite bold on me and stays for at least 8hr with eating and drinking.

Once the light glossy finish wears off, the formula is actually quite drying (on me at least). I could touch up but building up the color means having clown mouth. 

 I can see how Japanese women love it because their climate are more humid and forgiving.

04 Orange is a clear orange that turns gradually more coral red.

Opera is changing the packaging to a Bronze and silver but the original gold tube is quite sleek-looking.

Bare lips

04 Orange freshly applied. Opera has a lovely thin oil-gloss texture that's smooth and comfortable, but it's not too long wearing that it slips off easily (that's why they add the staining effect).

Blotted after two minutes, you can see lines are already creeping in (consider it was a very humid day) and it's turning more coral pink. By the end of the day, it's a very strong coral red stain on me. I personally don't like this level of stain because it looks quite unnatural on me and I am afraid it will become hyperpigmentation on my lips in the long run. 

All four of Opera Lip tint - 02 Pink and 06 Pink red both turns magenta right away. 04 Orange is too bold of a coral red but not as bad as magenta. 05 Coral pink is the most wearable one of the bunch.