1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%
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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Experience vibrant, long-lasting color with ETUDE House Dear Darling Water Tint, a K-beauty favorite that delivers juicy, natural-looking lips with a fresh, fruity glow. Infused with berry extracts and vitamins, this water-based tint glides on smoothly, staining lips for hours without drying or stickiness, making it ideal for everyday wear or layered looks. Elevate your lip game with this lightweight tint, available in shades like Cherry Ade and Strawberry, that nourishes while providing a customizable flush of color. Perfect for all skin tones, its buildable formula allows for subtle tinting or bold statements, ensuring hydrated, lively lips that stay comfortable throughout the day.
Key Insights
Benefits
2
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Full Ingredients
15 total
About Dear Darling Water Tint
Overview
Dear Darling Water Tint is a lightweight skincare product from ETUDE. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 15 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Trehalose and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Glycerin and Propanediol.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 8 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Hydration
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Hydration
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Parfum
-
Added colour
CI 17200, CI 42090
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 15 ingredients on the label.
6
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
3
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
3
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
3
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
- Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Hydration
7 scientific references
- Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
- Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
- Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
- Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
- Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
- Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Hydration
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Hydration
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
- International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
- British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
- SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rubus Idaeus Sachalinensis Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L. subsp. sachalinensis, Rosaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Juice Ferment Lees Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the lees of fermented Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Dear Darling Water Tint?
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TREHALOSE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CI 17200, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, PARFUM, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, CI 42090, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, RUBUS IDAEUS SACHALINENSIS FRUIT JUICE, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT JUICE FERMENT LEES OIL.
How do I use Dear Darling Water Tint?
Dispense the tint: Squeeze a small amount of ETUDE House Dear Darling Water Tint onto your finger or applicator. Apply to lips: Gently spread the tint from the center of the lips outward for a natural gradient effect. Blend for even color: Use your finger or a brush to blend for a seamless, long-lasting stain. Layer as needed: Build layers for intense color, allowing each layer to dry for 10-20 seconds; use daily for vibrant lips.
What skin types is Dear Darling Water Tint good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Dear Darling Water Tint good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Dear Darling Water Tint fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Dear Darling Water Tint while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Dear Darling Water Tint fragrance free?
No — it contains Parfum.
Does Dear Darling Water Tint contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Dear Darling Water Tint silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Dear Darling Water Tint contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Dear Darling Water Tint paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Dear Darling Water Tint?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Dear Darling Water Tint?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Dear Darling Water Tint have?
It lists 15 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Dear Darling Water Tint?
ETUDE.
Brand
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