If you are looking for a traditional, creamy lipstick, skip this. You will hate the learning curve.

Apply Roselip 0417 only to the inner half of your lower lip. Smack your lips together once. Do not rub. This transfers the stain to the inner upper lip naturally.

Squeeze a tiny drop (half a grain of rice) onto the back of your hand. With your middle finger, dab the product onto the high points of your cheekbones, then bounce it downwards. Because of the water-resistant nature, you have about 10 seconds to blend before it sets permanently. Roselip 0417 Aika vs. Competitors How does this stack up against the giants? If you are looking at alternatives, here is the breakdown:

Do not apply to dry lips. Use a lip scrub first. Aika recommends using a honey-based lip scrub to smooth the surface. The stain will cling to dead skin cells if you skip this, resulting in patchy color.