rom&nd glasting melting balm in 06 kaya fig

i swear i promised myself to not buy lipstick products, especially the one that comes in stick form as it usually takes a long time to finish. however, i can't resist the newer launch at the market, especially the lip products that promises shine and moisturizing looks. i know now that matte finish is not that forgiving for my lips, that's why i tend to stay away from matte lipstick, may it be in stick form or liquid. lately i've been using tinted balm mostly, or lip tints, though i'm not completely sold on lip tints. anyway, when i saw rom&nd glasting melting balm's pictures popping up in my feed, i was curious. i told myself that if i didn't manage to get revlon glass shine rum raisin, i would get this one if i came across one, because apparently both of them are hard to find in japan. anyway, long story short, i managed to get revlon glass shine in glassy mauve but i can't find rum raisin. so when i took a walk in ikspiari and spotted this glasting melting balm, i swatched everything and decided to buy one, kaya fig.

this is the description from their website: the glasting melting balm is a moisturizing balm with plant-based moisturizing oil that does not dry out! it provides a transparent and smooth watery glow without feeling stuffy. a vibrant color balm that spreads vivid color as soon as it is applied. water holding system forms a highly moisturizing protective film to block moisture from escaping with its elastic texture.

06 kaya fig - a classic soft rosy fig color 

the packaging: it comes in rosy pink box with the name of the product at front. the description at the back and sides are in japanese, probably because i bought this in japan. they also put the shade name on top of the box so it's easier to find which one to buy. the balm itself comes in stick form with white plastic body and gradient pink plastic cap. they put the shade name on the body a well so it's easy to read. it comes in 3.5 g.

the color: there are 7 shades to choose from and none of it is similar. there's nude, pink, coral, rosy and even mauve color. mine is kaya fig which is a soft rosy color. on my lips, it looks like my lips but better.

the product: the balm comes in stick form with slanted tip. it looks soft. once i swatch it, it looks watery, like melting just as the name. funnily, this one is scented, like a bit fruity? i can't describe the scent though.. but i can't smell it if not sniffing it closely. anyway, they put a warning not to twist it too much or it will break as the balm is quite soft. trust me, i only twist it a millimeter high and it still melts or crumbles. i'm just hoping with the hot weather in my country right now, it won't melt.

the result: goshh.. this one really does as promised. my lips looks shiny, glossy and well-moisturized. kissable. plump. juicy. the color payoff is really good considering that this one is a balm, like a tinted balm. however, it's a bit tricky to use around my lip line. since i don't use any lip liners, it's quite tricky to make clean line around my lips. but it's okay. this one is really moisturizing, blurring my lip lines. but it also feels sticky. like every time i press my lips together, i can feel the stickiness that i don't experience with my canmake tinted lip balm. oh, and this one transfers really bad. regarding the lasting power, the color fades with eating and drinking, but it seems like it stains my lips a bit. 

i'm happy with my purchase. the shade is perfect for me and this melting balm delivers result as promised. it's not available here yet, but i'm hoping it will be soon. i can see that it will suit those who prefer lightweight and moisturizing lip products, especially the one with glossy/watery finish like this one. as long as you don't mind the transfer, of course. i won't repurchase anything soon as i'll be lucky to be able to finish this one.