We all know that 2023 has been predicted to be a Barbie girl summer with the launch of the campy, pink-filled, and cute Barbie movie coming out later this month. However, what if I told you that it might be a “Sanrio summer” instead?

That’s right! I seriously think that the Sanrio stans are out to play, and it’s all because of the newest launch from K-beauty brand Rom&nd (pronounced as “rom and you,” but I also like to call them “rom and” for the logo’s sake). They recently released the cutest collection by far on July 1, 2023, and features their popular characters, My Melody and Kuromi.

My Melody and Kuromi: Why Are They The Focus?

Both My Melody and Kuromi are both iconic bunny characters that have been heavily integrated in Sanrio’s branding. My Melody has been a long-time favorite for young girls since its creation in 1975, a year after the creation of Hello Kitty. It’s crazy to think that this character has existed for so long. I even found out that my mom loved this character so much when she was a teenager around that time, so the love for Sanrio definitely runs in the family, so to say.

On the other hand, Kuromi is somewhat of a newer addition to the Sanrio character lineup. Kuromi was created in 2005, which is 30 years after the creation of My Melody. The reason for her creation was to act as a rival in the anime series Onegai My Melody. I always thought that Kuromi and My Melody were twins or best friends with opposing aesthetics/personalities since they were both cute white bunnies. Did you know about this?

Don’t be fooled by the fact that My Melody and Kuromi are not the founding characters of the Sanrio brand. Turns out they are more popular than you’d think! According to a 2022 annual popularity ranking by Sanrio, both of the bunnies were more popular than Hello Kitty. Almost 26,500,000 people (that’s more than the Australian population, by the way) took part in this poll where it was shown that My Melody was in 5th place and Kuromi was in 3rd place, just behind of Pom Pom Purin and Cinnamoroll. I guess people love using Kuromi as a way to show their edgy side since she makes it look so kawaii.

With the popularity of the rival bunnies in a single collab by a top Korean beauty brand, it’s clear to see that this cute collab makes lots of sense to add to your makeup collection or your Sanrio obsession. If this collection is tugging at your heartstrings and your wallet, I seriously don’t blame you because I’m with you, too.

The Product Lineup

Upon first glance at this collab, you would be impressed to see that there is something for everyone. The product range is surprisingly great since they have not just everyday makeup, but also lip products and nail polishes.

You can tell that Rom&nd knew that we couldn’t get enough of Sanrio because they provided two versions of their products: one for the My Melody fans, and one for the Kuromi fans. Well, you don’t have to choose sides because both characters are so cute.

Both sets include:

• a liquid foundation cushion with a color-coordinated applicator
• an eyeshadow palette
• two Juicy Lasting Tints (aka lip glosses that leave a slight stain) that have been described to be an affordable dupe to Rare Beauty’s plumping lip gloss stains
• a water gloss tint (aka transparent glosses)
• two nail polish shades
• a cap decor for the Juicy Lasting Tints

In total, there are 14 products that you can purchase from this collection. Compared to other collections I’ve seen, this is pretty generous! Check out Rom&nd’s Instagram post below to see the lineup for My Melody and Kuromi-themed products:

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I think what makes this collab stand out is that there are two different color palettes: a bright, neutral pastel pink palette for My Melody and a mauve-y, dark-hued palette for Kuromi. There’s two different ranges of colors that you can choose from if you’re thinking of dabbling in a palette outside of your comfort zone. I personally love this since I’ve been wanting to experiment more with mauves and berry hues in my makeup collection.

Even the nail polish releases are so tempting to try out. There are two shimmers that are either a clear base with pink glitter or a black base with purple glitter. The plain shades are pastel and seem to have a light consistency that reminds me of Korean GelX polishes. You can call them GelX finishes or the glazed donut finish.

The only slight similarity between the two designs would have to be the foundation cushions and maybe the darker shades for the eyeshadow palettes. However, this collection from the packaging to the colors has a lot of thought into it.

It also appears that this collab will come with its own gift set. From one of Rom&nd’s Instagram posts, you can see that you can purchase a cushion along with a set of transparent glosses. The best part? It all comes together in a box that looks like a gameboy! The collab is Y2k themed, so it’s supposed to give the same vibe as the cute little stationaries you would use when you were younger.

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Of Course, You Can Get Freebies

To make the Y2K theme hit even harder, Rom&nd will also be providing stickers and cap sets for the Juicy Lasting Tints for decoration. These decals will be given to people who purchase a certain subtotal minimum, so they are not sold separately.

Where Can I Find This?

Unfortunately, this collection seems to only be available in OliveYoung stores in South Korea. Yes, I am also crying inside as I type about this lol.

The good thing about the world wide web is that you can probably find some Kbeauty resellers if you really have to get your hands on this. In the meantime, you can probably wait for this to be distributed later on through the OliveYoung website. It will just take a while to see if that happens.

So, will you be keeping an eye out for these? Are they not something you want to try? Let us know down below.

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Have you ever heard of a vegan meta brand? What about “fairy core?”Both of these terms were completely new to me and I didn’t know what to expect. Both of these terms have to do with kbeauty, specifically a rising Korean makeup brand called Naetis.

Recently @naetis.official reached out to me to try out their new blur lip tints. I used these lip tints over the course of two to three weeks before coming up with my opinions. This was my first makeup collab, so obviously I was super excited to give them an honest review.

This also was a collaboration I couldn’t pass up since I always love supporting small businesses. Therefore, I am writing this blog post to provide feedback for the brand and for other people who want to check customer reviews before trying new brands. So, enjoy!

So, what is “vegan meta?”

What is a vegan meta brand? According to my research, these are brands that are focused on making vegan-formulated products and pay close attention to their ingredient sources to stay true to that mission.

Living in a Fairy Blur Makeup Dreams

Naetis Fairy Core Blur Lip Tints currently sell at $8.99 USD each on Amazon USA. You can check their storefront for yourself by clicking right here or by searching “Naetis” on Amazon. These lip tints are advertised to be MLBB (otherwise known as “my lips but better”). They enhance your natural beauty by creating makeup that can be used anytime, anywhere because these lip tints are supposed to stain your lips for an all-day tint. You wouldn’t have to worry about reapplying your lipstick because Naetis wants to help you keep your peak makeup game and always feel like you’re living in a fantasy.

On top of that, these lip tints have an airy texture that leaves a buttery velvet finish and keeps your lips soft and moisturized. Oh yeah, and these lippie formulas are vegan, of course!

Here are some notable ingredients in the formulation that make these lip tints a great addition to your lipstick collection:

• Titanium Dioxide: Titanium dioxide is used as a thickener for cosmetics and can enhance the anti-aging properties of other ingredients. It is a popular ingredient for providing SPF, too.
• Tocopheryl Acetate: Tocopheryl acetate is an anti-aging ingredient that promotes skin cell regeneration and protects your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: This ingredient is an emollient that seals in moisture to ensure your skin doesn’t dry out and lose its elasticity.
• Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil: This ingredient contains vitamins A, C, and E which makes it perfect for anti-aging if you want to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes.
• Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract: Peach extract can provide moisture to your skin and brighten your skin tone to minimize hyperpigmentation.
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract: This species of apple extract contains antioxidants that keep your skin elastic and firm while protecting it from free radicals, which can cause signs of aging and hyperpigmentation.
• Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract: Watermelon extract is also rich in antioxidants, so it can defend your skin against UV ray damage and signs of aging.
• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract: Pomegranates are known to be rich in antioxidants, anti-bacterial, and healing. This extract helps prevent breakouts and protects your skin cells.

Literally My Lips But Better

Naetis allowed me to pick two of the blur lip tints to test out. I decided to choose shades 301 #PeachOrdinary and 501 #SeoulElf. Peach Ordinary looked like a perfect everyday lip shade for me since I don’t wear dark shades regularly. I wanted to try Seoul Elf because Naetis told me that it was their most popular shade. If you want me to make another video with swatches on my lips, I’ll be more than happy to do it!

Whipped Texture

The tints are a beautiful whipped texture. I noticed that these lip tints were airy when I first swatched them on my hand because they didn’t feel sticky or heavy.

Applying this to my lips was very nice. The formula feels buttery once spread onto my lips and glided very well. In terms of the finish of these lip tints, I would say that my lips felt velvety but not chapped. When using matte lip sticks in the past, I would get the matte appearance but my lips would feel and look so dry like the Sahara dessert. These blur tints do not provide that unpleasant feeling. The ingredient list also shows that this would be a good tinted lip balm if your lips feel dry.

Lovely Fruity Scent

There is a pleasant, light fruity scent that is in the formulation. I would not have pinpointed any of the fruit extracts as the scent in this formula. The scent of both of these lip tints reminds me more of cherry with a subtle note of coconut. The cherry scent smells more like the artificial kind that you would find for candy and drinks, which I had no issue with.

An All-Day Type of Lip Product

These remind me of my favorite discontinued blur tints from Colourpop (iykyk 😩). With the added lip stain and buildable coverage, these are definitely a must-have for any occasion (especially if you are eating and drinking because the color will stay on). If you do not drink or eat as frequently, I’m sure these lip tints will maintain their pigment by the end of the day.

If you blot the lip tints on tissue, there will be some residue that goes on the tissue, but the bright pigment will still be on your lips. Naetis’s lip tints are blot proof and keep your lips feeling velvety.

Buildable and Multi-Purpose

These lip tints are buildable so you can use one layer for a natural, no-makeup look or add another layer for a vivid statement lippie. As someone who doesn’t identify herself as a makeup expert, these lip tints were easy to use and build upon. I found it easy to do the gradient lips where the center of my lips were pigmented. That lip look is a challenge sometimes and I find it doesn’t always look good on me. However, these lip tints made me realize I was just doing them wrong.

The airy texture and pigmentation power of these made me want to try the lip tints out as a blush. I would say they were also as easy to spread out and build up pigment. I didn’t notice any breakouts on my skin, but maybe a slight pink pigment since pink can color your skin. Again, these lip tints are easy to remove with makeup remover so you can do some double cleansing when using these on your skin.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I always love supporting small businesses with high-quality products, so definitely is worth a purchase. It combines the buttery velvet formula of a liquid lipstick with the power of a lip stain, so if you want an alternative to the trending lip oils and lip stains, I highly consider trying Naetis!

Would you try this? Let me know down below. Thanks again Naetis for a great first impression.

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