Athe - Norbie27 review for 04 Chilli

I received this lip product free from Picky and Athé in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to Picky and Athé for selecting me. Made in Korea. Athé is a Korean premium vegan cosmetic company. They are also eco-conscious. Their Authentic Lip Balms come in 3 varieties with varying amounts of pigment, and finish: Authentic Lip Balm, Authentic Lip Shine, and Airy Lip Balm. I received 3 balms in total. Two were the basic Authentic Lip Balm and one was an Airy Lip Balm. They claim to react to your natural lip temperature creating a unique natural color. They are all very moisturizing and feel great on the lips. Authentic Lip Balm – this is a moisturizing balm with a little bit of shine. It comes in 9 colors. It contains plant derived squalane (Phytosqualane) derived from sugarcane. Authentic Airy Lip Balm - This is a sheer color balm. This is more of a matte/velvet finish, and definitely not as shiny as the regular balm, and is very sheer. Color 04: “Chilly” (I’ve seen it spelled Chili or Chilli also) – This is a sheer chili-colored red. (like the food 😊, but they said like a flower petal) The “Authentic Lip Shine Balm” (which I did not try) is more vivid in color and glossy. I think I may have preferred this version, but that is just my taste. 💭My thoughts: Pros: My favorite feature of these products is the tube and cap design. The cap is magnetized and just gives a nice feeling that it will stay closed. It comes with a ring on one end so it can be easily attached to something for carrying around. They feel very luxurious as a moisturizing balm, and almost had the texture of a moisturizing lipstick that was very sheer (almost no pigment). They are not sticky and do not have any noticeable scent or added fragrance. They have sustainable packaging and are vegan, which is nice to know. Cons: They all left me wishing they had more pigment, but that is the nature of lip balm. I wish I had tried the more pigmented “lip shine” version. I did not notice any lip plumping effect. Overall, as a balm, they are a great choice. They feel luxurious and moisturizing, and you can pick your preference as far as the amount of color pigment and glossiness by selecting the version you like best. Available on Amazon, YesStyle, Olive Young, and other Kbeauty retailers.