Everyone’s talking about the new Amuse Dew Tint formula. Not all of it is nice.
The old one was basically lip heroin — stained like a marker, felt like water. The new one? It’s a completely different animal. And that’s the problem.
🔬 **What You’re Actually Getting**
It’s still a glossy lip tint, $18, and they claim it lasts 12 hours. I called bullshit. Tested it anyway.
Texture overhaul
Gone is the watery serum. Now it’s a thick, almost bouncy gel that sits *on* your lips.
Staining power downgrade
The old version stained your skin for 24 hours. This one fades after 3 coffees.
Shine factor up, comfort down
Glossier than ever — but it feels like a layer of jam. Not a fan of that cling.
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📊 **The Ingredients That Matter**
They swapped the alcohol-heavy base for a squalane core. Sounds fancy. Feels greasy.
- Squalane: Slick, not sticky — but heavy for hot days
- Jojoba Oil: Softens lips, but sits on top instead of sinking in
- Vitamin E: Antioxidant fluff. Does nothing for wear time
- Polyester-5: That weird film that makes it feel like a sheet mask for your mouth
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💬 **The Wear Test**
First swipe: oh, this is pretty. Glassy. Smooth. Then it settles. You feel it. Like lip oil that forgot to be oil.
Week 2: I actually miss the drying feeling of the old one. This new version slides into my coffee cup, leaves a ring, and doesn’t stain my straw. Cute? Yes. Functional? Barely.
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🔄 **The Real Results**
My lips are softer. No peeling. But the color? Gone by lunch. The old tint survived a makeout session. This one barely survives a bagel.
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⭐ **Final Call**
The new formula is prettier, softer, and infinitely more forgettable. If they wanted to kill the cult favorite, they nailed it.