Are you still applying your lip tints with your fingers? There’s a better and more convenient way that’s been gaining serious popularity in Korea: the silicon tip applicator. This new beauty trend is not only more hygienic but also more stylish, practical, and fun. Silicon tip tints are now everywhere in K-beauty, and it looks like they’re here to stay. Whether you love a natural blurred lip or a glossy shine, these tools make applying your favorite tint easier than ever. Let’s take a closer look at how this trend started – and which must-have products are leading the way.

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A while ago, the K-beauty world was excited about pot-style lip products – those creamy tints or balms that come in little jars. These products often require tools for clean application. That’s where new lip brushes came in.

There are three main types:

 •  Silicon tip – small, bouncy, and soft like jelly

 •  Bullet brush – thick and dense, great for velvet finishes

 •  Flat silicon brush – wider, perfect for glossy or pudding-like textures

Among these, the silicon tip brush quickly became the favorite. Silicon tip applicators are soft, squishy, and often shaped like cute mini donuts or drops. They’re perfect for scooping creamy products without getting your fingers messy. Many users love them for their hygienic use, easy blending, and ability to give a smooth and even finish.

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This trend really took off thanks to Laneige’s Glazed Craze Tinted Lip Serum, also known as the "donut lip serum". Released in the U.S. earlier this year, it became a viral hit, often selling out both online and in stores. Since then, more and more Korean beauty brands have followed suit, offering their own versions of silicon tip tints.

Here are some of the most popular ones you should check out:

Laneige
Glazed Craze Tinted Lip Serum

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The original donut tint that started it all. With a juicy, glazed finish and soft silicon applicator, it adds hydration and glow in just one swipe.

Etude
Sugar Coloring Jelly Balm

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This sweet and squishy balm comes in fun colors and gives a soft, jelly-like shine. The silicon tip keeps things mess-free.

Be:On Time
Vegan All Day Lip Balm & Vegan Fluffy Plumper

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Perfect for those who prefer vegan formulas. The balm is hydrating and the plumper gives a subtle boost—both with soft silicon applicators.

AOU Cosmetics
Glowy Doong Tint Balm

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Comes in a cute round case with a built-in applicator. It offers a sheer glow and a natural finish.

YNM
Heart Gelling Lip Tint

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With a heart-shaped silicon brush hidden in the cap, this lovely tint gives bright color and gloss. Available in six vivid shades from peachy pink to deep plum.

JUNGSAEMMOOL (BeginS)
Lip Care Color Oil

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This one combines lip care and color in a shiny oil-type formula. Easy to apply and super moisturizing, it’s a great everyday pick.

BIOHEAL BOH
Probioderm Collagen Volume Lip Plumper

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A lip plumper with collagen that offers both care and volume. Its silicon tip helps spread the formula evenly without irritation.

FONDLY
Slip Tint

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A stylish tint with a pudding-like texture. The silicon applicator helps you control the amount you apply—no more overdoing it!

TOOQ
Beverly Hills You Look Gorgeous Tint

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This trendy tint not only looks great but is super easy to use with its soft, rounded applicator. It's all about that natural glam.

The silicon tip lip trend is more than just a cute design—it’s a practical upgrade that fits perfectly with today’s fast-paced and hygiene-conscious beauty world. Whether you're new to K-beauty or a longtime fan, this is one trend worth trying.