Lipstick Diaries #5 & #6 : Secret Key Lip Tint in Chic Burgundy and Pale Pink

Since I started my lipstick diaries, I try to wear one lipstick per week but it has been difficult. On some days, I just don't feel like wearing the designated colour. On other days, it looks ill-fitting with my outfit for that day. Especially as a woman who wears a headscarf, the ill-balanced lip-hijab combination is really obvious. So on days that I didn't wear my lipstick diary colour, I would wear one of these two lip products I am reviewing.

My purchase of the Secret Key Sweet Glam Lip Tint was definitely an attempt to dupe Dior Addict Lip Glow, which I have a lot of reservations to purchase. I don't feel like I deserve a Dior anything, I save it for my first bonus of my first big-girl job (currently unemployed, tsk.) Moreover, it is a glorified chapstick, let's not kid ourselves. I am however still a fan of the "changes according to your body temperature!" concept in lip products, because across all brands, I always end up with a nice deep-pink-almost-berry lips. There is something magical about this colour for my complexion, I can't explain it!

The most natural thing to do is to compare the ingredients of the SK Lip Tint to Dior Lip Glow. I am no chemist, so I can't compare each ingredient, but I did pick up the presence of Lanolin in SK and not in Dior. Lanolin, known for its extremely moisturising properties, is not vegan although Sheikh Google does not raise any doubt over its halal status (since it is derived from a living sheep, instead of a dead one.)

Indeed, SK Lip Tints are exceptionally moisturising. I bought two colours: Chic Burgundy and Baby Pink. I bought Chic Burgundy first, fell in love with how comfortable it was and purchased Baby Pink.

The packaging is clearly inspired by Dior Lip Glow. I have never seen an actual tube of the Lip Glow (do I even dare approach the counter? Nope) but based on my Google search, Lip Glow appears to be skinnier. A clear difference is the bullet: SK has sharp-edged and pointy bullet, Dior's is round-edged and not pointy. On me, Chic Burgundy (middle) is a berry-plum rather than a burgundy, while Baby Pink (right) is clear.

Baby Pink on top, Chic Burgundy below.

Upon application, SK Lip Tint has a shiny, almost oily finish. However, it dries down quickly and stain my lips to the aforementioned deep pink colour. The difference is Chic Burgundy leaves a deeper stain than Baby Pink. It feels moisturising at least for the next 4 hours. SK advertised the Lip Tint to be long-lasting, which is true if all you do is drink water. Below, I took a picture after a 3-course-dinner I had and the stain remained only on my outer lips. 

Chic Burgundy after dinner

I really love these two lip tints and foresee myself using it often. It never clashes with what I wear and easy to apply.

L-R: Chic Burgundy, Pale Pink

I am rating both Chic Burgundy and Pale Pink a 5/5.

That being said, I am still very interested to get the Dior Lip Glow because... dupes are simply unsatisfying, reflecting auxiliary beauty's note on dupes. Now, I did condition my purchase on being employed + good enough to get a bonus, so there's quite a hurdle to get this glorified chapstick, fortunately (for my wallet!)