There are beauty products that we buy because we need them. And then there are the ones we buy because they’re way too cute to leave on a shelf. With winter coming, our collection of lip balms is starting to take on worrying proportions. It must be said that between the cold, the cracks and the small skin spots that appear at the worst times, we always have one lying around at the bottom of our bag. But this new Korean discovery could well make us want to release it much more often.
Behind this little marvel, we find Mamonde, a South Korean brand born in 1991, which belongs to the Amorepacific group (the same as Laneige).
A pastel blue lip balm that looks like a collectible gem
Mamonde Hearts2Hearts lip balm takes the miniature shape of a light stick, the accessories that K-pop fans wave during concerts. Imagine a small white handle topped with a translucent blue tip, worked like a precious stone. All in the colors of the Korean group Hearts2Hearts, with its famous Hachu blue. It almost looks like a little princess scepter (hello sailor moon). But the detail that finishes us off is that it can also hang on our bag or our keys. Yes, a lip balm that can be worn as an accessory. And contrary to what its color might suggest, the treatment is colorless. No blue lips in sight, rest assured.
Jojoba oil and murumuru butter for dry lips
Under its little cap we find a formula that nourishes lips damaged by the cold. We find in particular jojoba oil, appreciated for its softening properties, as well as coconut oil and murumuru butter. The latter, rich in fatty substances, preserves the comfort of the lips and limits the feeling of dryness. Mamonde also added plant extracts of strawberry, sunflower and pea.
The little Korean accessory that we’ll want to hang on all our bags
Let’s be honest, what makes us fall in love is also the idea of no longer searching for our balm for ten minutes at the bottom of our bag. With Mamonde’s Fansignal Lip Balm Hearts2Hearts, our treatment remains within reach, hanging on a handle or slipped into a pocket. Its 2.6 g format is tiny, of course, but that’s also what allows it to transform into a small accessory. We love the contrast between its precious toy appearance and its true moisturizing function. An idea that should appeal to both K-pop fans and accessories lovers.
How to moisturize very dry lips in winter?
In the cold, lips lose moisture more easily and can quickly become chapped. To protect them, we favor a lip balm rich in fatty substances, like Mamonde Hearts2Hearts, formulated with jojoba oil and murumuru butter. It is applied several times a day, without waiting for the first tightness. And above all, we avoid moistening our lips with our tongue (even if it is tempting), because this accentuates the dryness.
Does Mamonde Hearts2Hearts lip balm leave color on lips?
Despite its adorable pastel blue packaging, the Mamonde Hearts2Hearts balm is completely colorless. It therefore nourishes the lips without changing their natural shade. It can be used alone to provide comfort or before your favorite lipstick. Little tip: let the treatment penetrate for a few minutes before applying makeup to prevent the color from slipping.
Where to buy Mamonde Hearts2Hearts Korean lip balm?
Mamonde’s Fansignal Lip Balm Hearts2Hearts is available on YesStyle, a boutique specializing in Asian cosmetics. This little 2.6 g treatment has a fastening system that allows it to be worn like a bag charm. Practical for always having it on hand, especially when you tend to lose your lip balms. Before ordering, remember to check delivery costs and product availability.
