ROMAND Glasting Melting Balm 14 Dear Apple

Tinted balms usually force a choice: colour or care. This one runs a 6:4 clear wax to oil ratio specifically to get both, and romand dear apple is the bright nude apple shade in the range.

The oils are the interesting part. Argan kernel oil, rosa canina fruit oil and evening primrose oil sit in the formula to hold moisture against the lips, and the clear wax ratio keeps the finish transparent rather than dulling the colour the way a heavier wax would. The tube dispenses in 1mm increments, which sounds like a detail until you have wasted half a twist-up balm. Dear Apple blooms into a clear nude apple tone that enhances your own lip colour rather than covering it.

This suits everyday wear and anyone who wants their lips to look like a better version of themselves. The formula is vegan and plant-derived, which is uncommon in tinted balms.

Features

●        3.5g twist-up tube that dispenses in 1mm increments

●        Shade 14 Dear Apple, a bright, clear nude apple tone

●        6:4 clear wax to oil ratio for transparency without dullness

●        Argan kernel oil, rosa canina fruit oil and evening primrose oil

●        Vegan formula with plant-derived ingredients, as stated by the brand

●        Buildable from a subtle tint to a more vivid, juicy look

●        Also works as a gradient lip

Concerns

●        Tinted balms that either give colour or care but not both

●        Lips that look dull or flat

●        Balms that dry the lips out with repeated application

●        Wanting a vegan lip option

Suitable For

●        Everyday wear and gradient lip looks

●        Most undertones, given the clear nude apple shade

●        Anyone who wants a vegan tinted balm

●        Layering under or over other lip products

Made In

●        South Korea

●        Adds a clear nude apple tint while keeping lips feeling moisturized

●        Three plant oils hold moisture against the lips through repeated application

●        The clear wax ratio keeps the colour bright rather than dulling it

●        Buildable from a subtle tint to a more vivid look

●        Vegan and plant-derived, which is uncommon in tinted balms

●        The 1mm dispensing mechanism means far less product wasted

1.     Twist the base of the tube to reveal a small amount of balm.

2.     Apply directly to the lips, starting from the centre.

3.     Blend toward the edges for a gradient, or fill in fully for more colour.

4.     Layer a second application for a more vivid, juicy look.

5.     Reapply through the day as needed.

6.     Twist the base back down before replacing the cap.

Key Ingredients

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil: Argan oil, one of the three plant oils in the formula.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil: Rosehip oil, included alongside the argan.

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil: The third oil in the blend.

Clear Wax Blend: Run at a 6:4 ratio to oil, which keeps the finish transparent.

Diisostearyl Malate: Contributes to the smooth, melting application.

Ingredient Claims

●        Vegan, as stated by the brand

●        Plant-derived ingredients

●        3.5g twist-up tube

●        Dispenses in 1mm increments

●        For external use on lips only

Full Ingredients List

Diisostearyl Malate,
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate,
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate,
Paraffin,
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2,
Tridecyl Trimellitate,
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate,
Microcrystalline Wax,
Sorbitan Isostearate,
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone,
1,2-Hexanediol,
Synthetic Wax,
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891),
Disteardimonium Hectorite,
Red 28 Lake (CI 45410),
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer,
Propylene Carbonate,
Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985),
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850),
Fragrance,
Limonene,
Linalool,
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090),
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil,
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil,
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil,
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil,
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil,
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil,
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract,
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract,
Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

rom&nd is a South Korean makeup brand founded with input from Korean beauty influencer Saeron Min, and lip products have been its foundation from the start. The Glasting line covers water tints, melting balms and colour glosses, each aimed at a different level of shine and colour, and the Melting Balm range now runs to fifteen shades across the original and Dusty on the Nude collections. All rom&nd products are made in Korea. korean lip balm shoppers can find the range at C&C Cosmetics.

●        rom&nd Glasting Melting Balm 14 Dear Apple

●        3.5g

●        1 twist-up tube