SBS' hit drama series "Pinocchio" concluded its three-month run on Thursday, but its popularity is still going strong. In what has been labeled the "Park Shin-hye lipstick effect," the Korean cosmetics brand Mamonde is seeing a boost in sales.
Lead actress Park Shin-hye wore Mamonde's Creamy Tint Color Balm on the romantic drama series.The retractable chubby-sticks, available in 20 shades, have seen a surge in sales since last month. Sales of the lip crayon range increased fivefold, with some stores running out of the products completely. Park Shin-hye's Matte Pop Orange (No. 12) outperformed the other shades with 10 times the average sales. The 24-year-old actress also wore the shades Velvet Red (No. 16) and Let Me Pink (No. 4) in her role as aspiring journalist Choi In-ha.
Mamonde's Creamy Tint Color Balm is lightweight and moisturizing, making it ideal for winter. Beauty bloggers also said that the color is very pigmented, though not particularly long-lasting.The lipsticks, which contain argania spionsa kernel oil, retail for 8,000 won ($7.40) and 9,000 won ($8.40) for its neon and velvet shades.The "Pinocchio" actress has been the face of Mamonde since April 2014.
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