First Impressions: Etude House Cherry Lip Gel Patch

Hello readers! I'm back with another post, and this time it's a first impressions! So let's get right into it. I decided to try the lip patch thing that has been popular in Korean beauty for a few years now, so continue reading to know what I think of it ^_^









WATER, GLYCERIN, CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT, CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM, AGAR, METHYLPARABEN, PRUNUS TOMENTOSA FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZOPHENONE-4, LAC COLOR, FLAVOR





Packaging:

The little packet in comes in is way to cute, and even the lip patch itself is so appealing! The aspect of it is probably the main reason why I bought it :P

The patch is actually pretty thick in comparison to hydrogel face masks.









Ok, let's talk about how big this patch is. I admit my lips are small too, but this is just hilarious. The thing is quadruple the size of my actual lips. Also, I don't know if it's because of my lip shape, but the mask didn't fit my lips at all. It covered the bottom lip fine, but the top part of the mask wouldn't stick to my skin (as you can see from the photos).

Needless to say, I look ridiculous.





Effects:

This thing was pretty gimmicky to start with, but I can't deny that my lips did feel nicer after I used the patch. The before and after pictures show that the fine lines on my lips reduced slightly, but the change is practically noticeable (which is normal since the difference is probably biggest when feeling, not looking).





Pros:

-Smells amazeballs

-Looks cute

-Temporarily moisturises and soothes the lips





Cons:

-Kind of pricey for a one-use only product

-Doesn't stick properly to the lips

-Effects don't last for long





Conclusion:

I wouldn't repurchase this, it did moisturise my lips but it was a very short term effect. Perhaps the effects would become permanent if you used them everyday or so, but these are quite expensive and i'm sure simple lip balm and vaseline could do the same. Recommend? Well, it was fun to try it on, and if you have a big day coming up and want to make sure you're lips are perfect, this could do the trick if you apply a few hours before! It's gimmicky, but trying it once won't hurt I guess :D









Score:

5/10

(not good, not bad)





Etude HouseCherry Lip Gel PatchFormulated with vitalizing cherry extract, this lip shaped hydro gel patch hydrates, repairs and soothes for soft, supple and smooth lips.I got this lip patch when I traveled to Korea, and since the expiration date is coming up, I decided to finally try it and see if it really makes my lips more supple and smooth.This hydrogel mask smells SOOOOO good!! It smells like fruit jelly, I honestly considered eating it when I pealed open the package.I just applied the mask on my lips after cleaning them, and let the mask settle for 15-20 minutes. The directions on the packet tell you to leave the patch for 10-15 minutes, but I decided to leave it for a little longer, until I thought there was no more moisture in the patch.