LAKA Perfect Twin Lip (12 colors)
500 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.5 (8,271 reviews) · 66% long-lasting · 64% very satisfied with color payoff (Olive Young official) · a duo lip with a matte fixing end + clear gloss
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is longevity. Mentions of longevity and fixing, like 'the color stays even after eating a meal and spicy food' and 'wait a moment after applying and it sets, so it barely comes off,' were the most common, at 197 of 500 reviews. Olive Young's official metric is also 66% 'long-lasting.' That said, there are also opposing views mixed in, like 'only the outline is left after eating' and 'it doesn't completely avoid transferring to cups.'
Next come the colors and the duo format. 'The color is pretty' appeared in 171 reviews, and the clear gloss (top coat) on the other end in 133. Many say they apply it matte and then layer the gloss to use it two ways, matte and glowy, and some even ask for the gloss to be sold separately. Across the 500 reviews read, the ★4–5 share is 84% and ★5 is 70%.
The key to whether people love it or not is how it's applied. The tip 'wipe off the excess from the applicator, dab on only a tiny amount, and blend quickly to get the color in the product photos' came up in 123 reviews, and many say that applied as-is it goes on thick and intense like paint. Due to the matte formula, mentions of accentuated dryness, flakes, and lip lines (70 reviews) and complaints of color mismatch — some colors being warmer or more ochre than the product images (45 reviews, mostly 901 True Peach) — also recur.
These are counts only of reviews, out of the 500 read, where the expression appeared directly in the wording (both positive and negative mentions included). If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated — it's a minimum.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute metrics (based on 8,271 reviews, rating 4.5). These are not values we assigned — they're as tallied on Olive Young.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Longevity · fixing — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (197 reviews). People say if you wait a moment after applying, it sets matte and the color stays even after a meal. It lines up with Olive Young's official 66% 'long-lasting.'
- Pretty colors — high pigment'The color is pretty' was mentioned in 171 reviews. Some say the high pigment covers natural lip color, even pigmented lips, and Olive Young color payoff 'very satisfied' is at 64%.
- Clear gloss duo — two looks, matte and glowyThe clear gloss on the other end came up in 133 reviews. People say layering it over the matte brings out shine and fills in lip lines, and some even ask for the gloss to be sold separately.
- Applied right, a 'holy-grail lip'Several reviews say it became a holy-grail item once they learned to blend a small amount quickly. Comments from people who hesitated after seeing mixed reviews but ended up satisfied also recur.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Depends on how you apply it — amount control essentialMany say the applicator picks up a lot of product, so applied as-is it goes on thick and intense like paint. The tip to wipe off the excess, dab on only a tiny amount, and spread it quickly came up in 123 reviews.
- Accentuates dryness · flakes · lip linesBecause the formula sets matte, 70 reviews say that if your lips are dry, flakes and lines stand out and lips feel tight. Some say they wouldn't recommend it for dry lips.
- Color mismatch — especially 901 True Peach45 reviews complain that it looks warmer or more ochre/orange than the product images, mostly concentrated on 901 True Peach. Some reviews say they received an exchange, so we recommend testing in store before buying.
- Watch expectations as a Chanel dual lip 'dupe'Some reviewers bought it because it's known as a dupe of a famous department-store duo lip and were disappointed that the feel didn't measure up. It's best to adjust expectations.
- Based on users' own impressionsLongevity and color payoff are users' own impressions and vary widely depending on lip condition and how it's applied. We make no performance guarantees.
Best for
- When you're looking for a long-lasting lip whose color stays even after a meal. Longevity is the most-mentioned point
- When you want to alternate between matte and glossy looks with one product. The clear gloss is on the other end
- When you want a high-pigment lip that covers pigmented lips
- When you don't mind learning application techniques like blending a small amount
May not suit you if: When your lips are very dry or often flaky. Being a matte formula, many say it accentuates flakes and lines / When you want a tint that looks good even with a quick swipe. Without amount control and blending, it goes on thick / When you plan to buy based only on the online product photos' color. Some complain certain colors are warmer in person
How to Use LAKA Perfect Twin Lip (12 colors)
- The most common tip is to wipe the excess off both sides of the applicator against the opening, dab on only a tiny amount, and spread it quickly with your finger
- Some say applying a little lip balm first, or layering the clear gloss after the matte part dries, makes dryness and flakes less noticeable
- If you apply the gloss before the matte part dries, color transfers to the gloss applicator, so the recurring advice is to always let it dry first
- For intense colors, some say laying down a lighter color first and adding the deeper one only in the center as a gradient looks natural
Price & buying tips
- Some find the price steep, so the recurring advice is to buy during Olive Young special deals and sales or compare with the Coupang price before buying
- Colors are very hit-or-miss, so many advise testing in store — on a tone close to your lips rather than the back of your hand — before choosing, rather than buying several at once Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Lip picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the lip category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
FAQ
Q. Is the LAKA Twin Lip long-lasting? Does it transfer to cups?
197 of the 500 reviews read mentioned longevity and fixing, and many praise it for keeping color even after eating. Olive Young's official metric is also 66% 'long-lasting.' That said, there are also reviews saying 'it doesn't completely avoid transferring to cups' and 'only the outline is left after eating,' so it isn't flawless. How it holds up varies by lip condition.
Q. How do you apply the LAKA Twin Lip so it looks good?
The most common method in reviews is 1) wipe the excess off the applicator against the opening, 2) dab on only a tiny amount, 3) blend quickly with your finger before it sets, and 4) once it's fully dry, layer the clear gloss from the other end. Many complain that applied as-is it goes on thick and intense like paint.
Q. Can I use it if my lips are dry?
Because the formula sets matte, 70 reviews said it accentuates dryness, flakes, and lip lines. There's a tip that applying a little lip balm first and finishing with the clear gloss helps, but it may not suit you if your lips are very dry.
Q. Is it true that 901 True Peach looks different from the product photos?
Complaints that it looks warmer or more ochre/orange than the product images recur in reviews (most of the 45 color-mismatch mentions are about 901), and some reviews say they received an exchange after contacting the brand. There are also comments that the improved version's color is fine, so we recommend testing it in store before choosing.
Q. It's called a Chanel dual lip dupe — is it similar?
There are both satisfied reviews saying 'I bought it as a dupe and the longevity is great' and disappointed ones saying 'the feel doesn't measure up.' The matte fixing + clear gloss duo format is similar, but many say the feel is different. We don't compare or evaluate the two products ourselves.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young lip recommendations?
In the Olive Young JJintem lip tally, rankings are based on real-user mentions and change depending on when they're tallied. To compare it with other lip products by condition, check the Olive Young lip category page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.5 rating, 8,271 reviews, 64% very satisfied with color payoff, 66% long-lasting, 51% very satisfied with application, and 40% average moisture are Olive Young's official figures, while the ★4–5 share (84%) and keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves after reading 500 reviews (if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or guarantee performance.
Q. How do I use LAKA Perfect Twin Lip (12 colors)?
The most common tip is to wipe the excess off both sides of the applicator against the opening, dab on only a tiny amount, and spread it quickly with your finger Some say applying a little lip balm first, or layering the clear gloss after the matte part dries, makes dryness and flakes less noticeable If you apply the gloss before the matte part dries, color transfers to the gloss applicator, so the recurring advice is to always let it dry first For intense colors, some say laying down a lighter color first and adding the deeper one only in the center as a gradient looks natural
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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