This is not your typical influencer cash grab. Kryz Uy’s collab with Issy actually solves the problem celebrity glosses usually ignore: dead, peeling lips. While most “hydrating” formulas sit on top like a sticky film, this one sinks in — and stays sunk.
The glycerin base is doing the heavy lifting. It pulls moisture from the air into your lips, not just from your last sip of water. That matters when you’re talking for hours or live in an air-conditioned hell.
💋 **What’s in the Tube**
PHP 395 (around $7). The claim: “8-hour moisture lock.” I rolled my eyes. Then I tested it.
Glycerin-First Formula
It’s the first ingredient, not an afterthought. Most glosses lead with oil — this leads with humectant.
Cushiony Applicator
The doe foot is fat and soft. One swipe and you’re done. No digging around.
Sheer-but-Noticeable Tint
Two shades: a warm nude (Kryz’s pick) and a rosy pink. Neither is invisible. Neither screams.
🔬 **The Ingredient Reality Check**
Three humectants, zero drying alcohols. That’s rare for a glossy lip product. The castor oil is there for slip, not shine — it won’t evaporate into a gross white line.
- Glycerin: pulls moisture from the air into your lip surface
- Castor Oil: gives glide without greasy afterfeel
- Tocopherol: vitamin E that softens cuticles over time
- Fragrance: barely there, fades in 30 seconds
🧴 **Texture & Two-Week Verdict**
First swipe: feels like a thick gel that melts into a balm. No tackiness. No that-weird-sticky-feeling-when-your-hair-sticks-to-it drama. Absorbs in about 10 seconds. Leaves a satin finish — not wet, not matte.
Two weeks in: I stopped needing lip balm underneath. That’s the surprise. My lips used to peel by day three of any gloss. This one? My upper lip actually stayed smooth through a 12-hour flight.
💡 **One Thing**: Apply on damp lips after washing your face. The glycerin grabs the water and holds it. Dry application works fine, but damp application makes it last through lunch.
⭐ **Real Talk: Did It Work?**
My lip lines looked softer by week two. Not gone — I’m not delusional — but less like a dried riverbed. The color fades evenly after 3-4 hours, not patchy in the center. Reapplication doesn’t pill.
📝 **Final Word**
It’s not a miracle. It’s a well-formulated lip oil that actually hydrates instead of just looking cute. Kryz Uy didn’t slap her name on a mediocre tube — she picked the right base and let it do the work.
🛍️ **Where to Buy**: Issy’s website or Shopee/Lazada. Grab the mini first if you’re unsure — it’s PHP 225 and lasts a month.