The water tint is exactly that - it´s actually tinted water. Therefore it spreads easily and creates a natural look. You can see before and after photos.  However, it is hard to achieve a stronger colour, because the tint doesn´t layer. It just fills the little lines on the lips. When I tried to use more of it, it actually runned outside the lips into the little lines on my skin around the lips. So carefoul with it. Also, I have the feeling it lasts very shortly. And it doesn´t give any moisture at all so I like to use it with a transparent lipbalm.