How to Apply Lip and Cheek Tint with Your Fingers

Fingers, not a brush

Aker Fassi is a color Moroccan women have applied with their fingers for generations, and that is no accident. The warmth of a fingertip melts the balm just enough to spread the color into a thin, sheer layer instead of letting it sit in one patch. AZGGAGH is made for that touch: a smooth, semi-solid balm that melts on contact, no brush, no five minutes at the mirror.

On the lips

• Touch the surface of the balm with your fingertip, just enough to pick up a thin layer.
• Press it into the center of your lips, then work toward the edges in short, light strokes.
• Wait a few seconds for the castor oil to settle, and check the color before adding more.

The tint builds layer by layer. One pass gives a natural tone; two or three build deeper, more defined color, as much as you want.

On the cheeks

• Repeat the same motion: fingertip into the balm, then three light dabs on the apple of your cheek (the highest point when you smile).
• Blend the dabs outward in small circles, toward the temple, until the color melts into the skin.
• Work in thin layers. It is easier to add color than to take it off.

Why it adapts to every skin tone

Aker Fassi comes from wild poppy extract (Papaver Rhoeas), and a mineral pigment (iron oxides) keeps the tone warm and alive. Because the pigment blends with your skin's natural tone, the result is always a little different from person to person, and it always looks as if your skin turned that shade on its own.

Common questions

Can I use the same balm on both lips and cheeks?

Yes. AZGGAGH is one balm for both: same finger, same motion, just a different surface.

Why fingers instead of a brush?

A fingertip picks up exactly enough balm for one thin layer, which makes it easier to control how much color you put down with each stroke.

What if I apply too much color?

Use your finger to melt and blend the excess toward the edges. Building in layers is the safest way to control intensity.

Does it nourish my skin while I wear the color?

Shea butter and sweet almond oil nourish lips and cheeks, and beeswax leaves a breathable protective layer over the color.

The balm you wear is AZGGAGH Lip and Cheek Tint Balm. If you are curious where the color comes from, read what Aker Fassi is.

Complete the routine

• AMAAN cleanser, for a face prepped before the color goes on.
• 100% Argan oil, for skin that takes color evenly.
• TIFAWT mask, for glow beneath the tint.