Mentholatum Lip Ice Color Lip Balm 2g (Magic Color · Tinted Color)
500 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.7 (14,059 reviews) · 66% very satisfied with application · 61% very satisfied with color payoff (Olive Young official) · a tinted lip balm for no-makeup days
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is the moisture. Comments like 'it glides on smooth and hydrating' and 'it's not sticky and the moisture lasts for hours' appeared in 251 of the 500 reviews read (including mentions that the moisture falls short). Olive Young's official metrics are 57% 'very moisturizing' and 66% 'very satisfied' with application. That said, these are users' own impressions.
Next comes the color. 154 reviews say it gives bare lips a natural flush and a healthy look, and 151 mention color payoff. Many say Magic Color looks like a white (clear) lip balm but turns pinkish once applied, and that Tinted Color Red adds just a hint of color without being too strong. Cool-tone and pink mentions number 117, so it's often recommended for cool tones, while some say it may not suit warm tones.
Value and repurchasing also stand out. 133 reviews say it's cheap or that they stock up during sales or 1+1 deals, and 86 are repurchase reviews from people who have used it for years since their school days. Many also mention sharing it with family such as husbands or mothers (71 reviews). On the other hand, some say the moisture doesn't last or their lips feel drier after applying (43 reviews), opinions are divided on the artificial-smelling scent, and some complain that the twist-up stick breaks or spins without moving up.
These are counts only of reviews, out of the 500 read, where the point appeared directly in the wording (including 11 duplicate posts; both positive and negative mentions included). It's a minimum, not inflated.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute metrics (based on 14,059 reviews, rating 4.7). 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
- Smooth, hydrating application — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (251 of 500 reviews). People say it glides on softly as if melting and isn't sticky. It lines up with Olive Young's official 66% 'very satisfied' with application.
- A natural flush on bare lipsIn 154 reviews, people say that on no-makeup days or quick trips out, it adds a healthy look somewhere between wearing makeup and not. Some also mention it leaves almost no stain, so it's clean.
- Magic Color — a clear balm that turns pinkMany reviews say it looks like a white balm but turns pinkish once applied to the lips. Many call it a perfect match for cool tones.
- Value · portability · a long-time staplePeople say it's cheap with frequent sales and 1+1 deals, so they keep several around (133 reviews); it's small and light enough for a pouch or pocket (71 reviews); and they've repurchased it for years since their school days (86 reviews).
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Some say the moisture doesn't last43 reviews say the moisture fades quickly so they reapply often, or that their lips even got drier. Some say that, as a tinted balm, its moisture is just okay. Olive Young's official 'very moisturizing' is 57%, lower than its other metrics.
- Longevity on par with a lip balmSome mention it wears off quickly after eating or drinking. Olive Young's official longevity metric is also 'average' at 55%.
- Divided opinions on the scentOpinions split between those who like the sweet strawberry scent and those who dislike it as artificial or smelling like pencil lead. If you're sensitive to scents, it's best to check in store.
- May not suit warm tones · stick spinsA few say the pink payoff may not suit warm tones, and that the twist-up stick breaks or spins without moving up, or softens easily in summer.
- Based on users' own impressionsMoisture and color payoff are users' own impressions and vary by person. The sample read includes reviews written from 2019 to 2026. We make no efficacy claims and don't assign star ratings.
Best for
- When you just want to add a natural flush to bare lips. Natural flush and healthy-look mentions are common
- When you have cool tones and want a subtle pink lip balm (Magic Color)
- When you want several affordable tinted lip balms to apply throughout the day
- When you want a small, light stick lip balm to carry around
May not suit you if: When your goal is intensive overnight moisture. Some say the moisture doesn't last / When you want an unscented lip balm. Opinions on the scent are divided depending on the option / When you have warm tones and pink payoff doesn't suit you
How to Use Mentholatum Lip Ice Color Lip Balm 2g (Magic Color · Tinted Color)
- Some say they split their use: tinted balm by day, a clear high-moisture balm by night
- Many say layering it several times builds up the color, so you can adjust it to the intensity you want
- Some say it also works over tint or as a base before lip products
- The recurring advice is to pick by undertone: Magic Color leans cool pink, while Tinted Color Red gives a subtle flush
Price & buying tips
- Many reviews say there are frequent 1+1 and half-price sales, so the recurring advice is to stock up during promotions
- Because the unit price is low, many reviews say they buy 2–3 and keep them at home, in their bag, and at work. It pays to compare the Olive Young sale price with the Coupang price before buying Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Lip Care picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the lip care category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. Is the Mentholatum Lip Ice Color Lip Balm moisturizing?
251 of the 500 reviews read mentioned moisture, mostly saying it 'glides on smooth and is hydrating.' However, 43 reviews said the moisture doesn't last or their lips even got drier, and Olive Young's official 'very moisturizing' is 57%. The feel varies by person.
Q. What's the difference between Magic Color and Tinted Color Red?
Putting the reviews together, Magic Color is a cool-pink type that looks like a white (clear) balm but turns pinkish on the lips, while Tinted Color Red adds a natural flush without being too strong. In the sample read, reviews of the Magic Color option (238) and the Tinted Color Red option (195) were the most common.
Q. Is the color strong? Does it stain?
Many say it's a subtle flush rather than lipstick-level color, and some say layering it several times builds up the color. Olive Young's official color payoff is 61% 'very satisfied.' Some say it leaves almost no stain so it's clean, while others say it leaves a visible edge where applied.
Q. Does it have a scent?
Depending on the option, yes. Opinions split between those who like the sweet strawberry scent and those who dislike it as artificial. If you're sensitive to scents, it's best to try a tester in store.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young lip balm recommendations?
In the Olive Young JJintem lip balm tally, rankings are based on real-user mentions and change depending on when they're tallied. To compare it with other lip balms by condition, check the Olive Young lip balm recommendation ranking page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.7 rating, 14,059 reviews, 61% very satisfied with color payoff, 55% average longevity, 66% very satisfied with application, and 57% very moisturizing are Olive Young's official figures, while the keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves after reading 500 reviews (including 11 duplicate posts). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Q. How do I use Mentholatum Lip Ice Color Lip Balm 2g (Magic Color · Tinted Color)?
Some say they split their use: tinted balm by day, a clear high-moisture balm by night Many say layering it several times builds up the color, so you can adjust it to the intensity you want Some say it also works over tint or as a base before lip products The recurring advice is to pick by undertone: Magic Color leans cool pink, while Tinted Color Red gives a subtle flush
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