COSRX

 5 Peptide Collagen Lip Fill Tinted Treatment

Most Helpful Positive Review

Cocoa for Cocoa Lip Tint!!! - Rating: 8. 5/10

COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Lip Fill Tinted Treatment in Cocoa 💋 Okay, first of all, I was pleasantly surprised by this one! I tried the COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Lip Fill Tinted Treatment in Cocoa, and I have quite a few thoughts because there are some things I REALLY liked about it. _________________...__________ First Impression: The packaging is really cute and sleek. The box itself has a smooth finish and makes it pretty clear what you're getting, including the shade and flavor, which I always appreciate. The actual gloss tube is also really nice. It's simple but still has a little personality, especially with the bubbly twist on/off cap. Nothing too crazy, but definitely cute. I also like the shape of the applicator. It kind of follows the natural slant of my lips, so it actually made applying the product pretty easy. One thing I noticed right away is that the color of the tube is lighter than the actual gloss. So if you're looking at the packaging and expecting that exact color, just know the gloss itself is a little deeper, but it does look EXACTLY like the COSRX logo ON the tube! ______________________________ The Color 🤎💗: Now this is where I think the shade name can be confusing because when I hear "cocoa", I'm expecting more of a deep brown or chocolate color but this isn't really that. To me, it's more of a pretty pink cola with brown undertones. Honestly, I really like it haha. For reference, my natural lips are a very light, muted pink. I call it my "dry pink" 😂 because sometimes they just look kind of pale and lifeless. My upper lip is also slightly more pigmented and naturally has a little more brown to it. Once I put the gloss on, I noticed how much it brought my natural lip color to life. It's pigmented enough that you can actually see the tint, but it still has that translucent quality that makes it look like a gloss instead of a liquid lipstick. It doesn't completely cover your natural lip color, it really is a tint! And because the shade has those pink and brown tones, it blended really nicely with my natural coloring instead of looking like a completely different color sitting on top of my lips. ______________________________ THE SMELL 🍫: I have to give this its own section because I love it haha. It really does smell like cocoa!! It reminds me of Cocoa Puffs 😂 you can taste it too, I don't mind. I actually enjoy it lol, definitely one of my favorite parts of the gloss. _________________________________ The Shine ✨: I like my gloss GLOSSY and this definitely delivers. Depending on how much you apply, you can get that really juicy, wet look finish. I did a heavier application because that's just how I like my gloss, and my lips looked suuuuper glassy. What I really liked was that the shine wasn't only noticeable in one type of lighting. It stayed glossy in both indoor and outdoor lighting, which is important to me because sometimes a gloss looks amazing under bathroom lighting and then disappears the second you step outside 😂 this one still had that glassy look. After a while, the shine did become a little more muted, but my lips still looked smooth and glossy. It didn't suddenly turn into a completely different finish. It photographs really nicely too! ____________________________ Formula & Texture: The formula is definitely on the thicker and stickier side. When I first applied it, I squeezed a pretty good amount out of the tube (my fault) before putting the applicator on my lips, so I ended up doing a heavier application. Honestly, I squeezed a lot out of it for the photo, but it's not like you lightly squeeze the tube and a lot comes out quickly. It's pretty nice and controlled so you can really take out as much as you want! It's sticky, but I wouldn't say it's uncomfortably sticky. There's definitely a difference between "I can tell I'm wearing gloss" and "I can't stand this on my lips" and for me, this stayed closer to the first. I actually liked the consistency because of the way it looked haha. One thing I would say is don't go crazy with the amount you apply. If you put on too much, you're going to get those little strings between your lips when you open your mouth, and it can start spreading outside your lip line. But that's honestly pretty normal for a glossy formula. The amount you use also makes a difference in how heavy it feels. A light layer feels much lighter, while my heavier application obviously felt more noticeable lol, still a slay! ____________________________ Application 💋: I applied this directly onto my bare lips without any liner, lipstick, or other lip product underneath. I ended up doing about four swipes: one on my lower lip, two on my upper lip going from the center toward each side, and one more precise swipe along the "M" shape of my upper lip. I did use a mirror because I wanted to make sure I wasn't accidentally going outside my lip line, especially around the shape of my upper lip. There was still some gloss left on the applicator afterward, but that's mostly because I squeezed the product out before applying it instead of squeezing as I went (lol but honestly either way, you do you boo boo). ________________________ How It Felt After Applying: This is probably my favorite thing about the formula besides the color and smell. At first, because I applied a heavier layer, I could definitely feel the gloss on my lips. But after about 30 minutes, it seemed to settle down a little. It actually started feeling more like a lip balm than a super sticky gloss. My lips didn't feel uncomfortable, and they weren't sticking together in that weird annoying way when I talked. And after about an hour it was easy to forget I was wearing it. The color was still there, my lips still looked good, and they didn't feel dry. They actually felt pretty moisturized throughout the time I was wearing it! The only enemy was my hair 😂 If it was windy outside, my longer pieces of hair would obviously stick to my lips. But again. . . that's kind of what happens when you're wearing a glossy lip. ______________________ The 3-Hour Wear Test ⏰: I wore it for almost three hours, and about an hour of that involved drinking and yapping, which I feel is a pretty realistic test! After around three hours, I felt like I wanted to put on another light layer. The gloss had just lost some of that really fresh, super-glassy shine that it had when I first applied it (and I LOVE a high gloss haha) The color actually faded pretty evenly, and I didn't notice any weird ring around my lips or patchiness. It does transfer a lot, especially if applied like me lol. I had some marks on my glasses, but what do you expect? It's a lip gloss haha. I kind of like it because then I know which drink is mine. 😂 If you're someone who absolutely needs a transfer proof lip product, this probably isn't going to be your best friend. But for a gloss, I thought the wear was pretty good. I would rather have a gloss that looks and feels this nice and requires a little reapplication than one that claims to be transfer proof but feels dryyyyy. _________________________________ What I Would Pair It With: I wore the gloss completely by itself and honestly, I think it looks great alone. This would also look SO good over a lip liner. I think a water-based lip stain underneath would also be really pretty if you want more color and then want to add the glossy finish on top! Personally, I wouldn't mix it with another gloss or a creamy lipstick. Not because I think you can't, but because I'd rather not mess with the color or have the different formulas mixing together. ____________________________ Who I Think Would Like This: I think this is a really versatile gloss. You could wear a light layer for an everyday look, throw it on with a "no makeup makeup" look, or build it up for full glam and MAXIMUM shine. It's also nice if your lips tend to look dry or pale and you want something that gives them a little more life without going for a super bold lip. And I really think the shade could work on a lot of different skin tones. It's not so brown that it becomes a dark lip, but it's not so pink that it loses that warmth from the brown undertones. It's just a really pretty in between shade! _______________________________ Who Might NOT Like It: I don't think this is the gloss for you if you absolutely HATE sticky lips. If you hate having your hair get stuck to your lip gloss, probably not your favorite either haha. And if your partner is the type to complain about sticky lip transfer when you kiss. . . give them a heads-up first 😂 __________________________ My Favorite Things ❤?: If I had to narrow down what I loved most: 1. The color. I LOVE that it's more of a pink cola with brown undertones rather than a deep cocoa brown. It really worked with my natural lip color and made my lips look so much more alive. 2. The smell/taste. The fact that it actually smells like cocoa and reminds me of Cocoa Puffs? Slayyyyy 3. The shine. It's genuinely glossy and gives me that wet-look lip I love! 4. The moisturizing feel. My lips didn't feel dry while wearing it, and after it settled, it actually felt pretty comfortable. ___________________________ Final Thoughts: Overall, I really like this gloss! I think what makes it stand out for me is that it gives me the look of a really pretty, juicy gloss while also making my lips feel moisturized. My naturally pale, "dry pink" lips looked so much more alive once I put this on. The shade was also a really pleasant surprise. I went in expecting more of a brown cocoa color, but the pinky cola brown undertone vibe is honestly much prettier and more wearable in my opinion. Is it sticky? Yes. Does it transfer? Also yes. Would I still wear it? Absolutely!! I loved the way it looked on my lips, and I especially loved how it settled after about 30 minutes and started feeling more like a balm. I would definitely recommend this product (and this shade specifically) to my friends and family. I think it's an easy color to wear, it adds a beautiful amount of shine, and it gives your lips that little bit of magic without completely changing your natural lip color :) _______________________________ Final rating: 8. 5/10 💋 5 Stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For me, the biggest things keeping it from being a 10 are the stickiness and the applicator tip (leaves a bit residue/leftover). But if those things don't bother you, I think this is a really fun gloss to have in your makeup bag.