FORENCOS: the K-beauty makeup brand Tattoo Velvet Tint founded in 1988
In the world of historic Korean makeup, FORENCOS stands out as a respected veteran. Founded in 1988, with over 35 years of expertise, the brand offers products that represent the beauty of nature and the ever-evolving metropolis. FORENCOS excels particularly in long-lasting lip tints: its Tattoo Clair Velvet Tint is regularly ranked number 1 among Korean tattoo lip tints, available in 41 shades. A complete makeup range (lips, eyes, cheeks, nails) and skincare, 100% made in Korea, based on natural ingredients derived from Korean cosmetics extracted using preserving technologies.
At Ma Petite Corée, we have included FORENCOS in our makeup catalog, convinced by the richness of its thirty-year expertise in tattoo lip tints and the Botanic range with 8 premium floral extracts. In this article, we deeply analyze the brand’s DNA. History, philosophy, key ingredients and concepts, flagship products, adapted routines: everything you need to know to understand why FORENCOS fully deserves its place in your K-beauty routine.
FORENCOS: the historic K-beauty makeup brand founded in 1988
FORENCOS is a Korean brand founded in 1988, making it one of the pioneers of modern K-beauty. This longevity (over 35 years of expertise in Korean cosmetic development) demonstrates rare resilience in a market where brands quickly emerge and disappear. The name FORENCOS evokes an international and sophisticated dimension, consistent with the brand’s premium positioning. The products are 100% made in Korea, benefiting from the country’s industrial excellence in cosmetics.
FORENCOS’s philosophy is based on the fusion between nature and metropolis. The products represent both the organic beauty of natural ingredients (plants, flowers, fruits, honey) and contemporary urban dynamism (long-lasting, resistance to modern daily life, sophisticated colors). The formulations combine botanical extracts and advanced extraction technologies that preserve the benefits of the ingredients. This dual identity is especially found in the Botanic Velvet Lipstick line, which includes eight floral extracts (Madonna lily, rose, jasmine, iris, lotus, edelweiss, freesia, green tea).
FORENCOS has built its international reputation mainly thanks to its revolutionary lip tints. The Tattoo Clair Velvet Tint (formerly Tattoo Medium Velvet Tint) is ranked number 1 among Korean tattoo lip tints in many international rankings, available in more than 41 shades ranging from rosy nude to vibrant reds and sophisticated berries. The product is praised for its unique combination: intense pigmentation, tattoo effect (natural shade that blends into the lips), 24-hour wear, weightless non-sticky texture, hydration thanks to honey plus shea butter plus avocado oil.
The Tattoo Velvet Tints and the Botanic line
FORENCOS’s absolute signature is its family of Tattoo Velvet Tints. The Tattoo Clair Velvet Tint 4g is the iconic version: velvety matte formula with 24-hour long wear, waterproof, sweat-proof, resistant to sweat and transfer. The honey plus shea butter plus avocado oil complex hydrates the lips despite the matte finish. Apply 2-3 times with tissue-dabbing between each layer for a perfect tattoo lip effect. The Tattoo Pale Velvet Tint offers more natural pink-tone shades for an MLBB effect (my lips but better). The Tattoo Medium Velvet Tint and Tattoo Wonder Velvet Tint complete the family with finish variations.
The Botanic Velvet Lipstick line embodies FORENCOS’s nature dimension. Formula enriched with eight premium floral extracts: Madonna Lily, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Lotus, Edelweiss, Freesia, Green Tea. These extracts create moisture between lip lines, reducing the shrinking phenomenon common to classic velvet lipsticks. The texture glides on the lips with excellent buildable color payoff (controllable by the number of layers applied). A lipstick that combines intense pigmentation and prolonged comfort.
FORENCOS also offers a diverse makeup range. The All Light Mood Velvet Tint 3.2g evokes a cloud effect (soft and warm like a cloud). The All Light Mood Chiffon Lipstick 3.8g offers a creamy application like oil pastels. The Soft Fitting Cream Blusher 3g provides a creamy, sweet tone-on-tone blush. The Soft Mood Eye Palette 6.1g features a creamy shadow palette. The Star Light Liquid Glitter 2g adds starry glitter for festive occasions. The Soak Tattoo Tint 2.7g and the Manuka Melting Sherbet Lip Mask 20ml (lip mask with manuka honey) complete the full lip offer.
FORENCOS’s flagship products
FORENCOS builds its makeup legend around its iconic Tattoo Tints. Here are the essentials.
The Tattoo Clair Velvet Tint 4g is THE absolute iconic product of FORENCOS. 41 shades available, 24-hour waterproof wear, velvet weightless texture, honey plus shea butter plus avocado oil to hydrate despite the matte finish. Apply in 2-3 layers with tissue-dabbing between each for a perfect tattoo lip effect. The Korean tint universal reference, ranked number 1 on many international K-beauty rankings.
The Botanic Velvet Lipstick represents the nature star. 8 premium floral extracts (Madonna lily, rose, jasmine, iris, lotus, edelweiss, freesia, green tea), formula that reduces lip shrinking thanks to moisture between lines, excellent buildable color payoff. Texture that glides without pulling. A premium alternative to Tattoo Tints for those who prefer stick format and enriched natural formulations. Signature refined packaging.
The Soft Mood Eye Palette 6.1g completes the cult trio with the eye offer. Tone-on-tone shadow palette with creamy sweet texture, minimal fall-out, soft and blended pigments. Perfect for creating soft and sophisticated looks typical of Korean style. Compact and portable formats, ideal for travel. Colors compatible with Tattoo Tint lips and Botanic Lipstick for total chromatic coherence of the look.
FORENCOS for whom? Adapting the brand to your style
FORENCOS primarily targets lovers of long-lasting lip tints and technical lipsticks. Consumers seeking a perfect tattoo lip finish will favor the Tattoo Velvet Tint range (Clair, Pale, Medium, Wonder). Dry or damaged lips will appreciate the Botanic Velvet Lipstick enriched with 8 floral extracts that reduce shrinking. Fans of soft cloud-like finishes will opt for the All Light Mood Velvet Tint. Those who prefer creamy applications with oil pastel textures will choose the All Light Mood Chiffon Lipstick.
Makeup tone-on-tone fans will find perfect chromatic coherence in the Soft Fitting Cream Blusher and Soft Mood Eye Palette. Fans of festive glitter will appreciate the Star Light Liquid Glitter for events. Dry lip-prone skin should include the Manuka Melting Sherbet Lip Mask as a weekly treatment. Nostalgic consumers or those appreciating established historic brands will value the 1988 heritage and thirty-year reliability. Lovers of natural 100% Korea-made formulations find rare ingredient transparency in FORENCOS. A perfect brand to build a complete and varied technical lip collection.
Building your complete FORENCOS look
A FORENCOS look starts with lip care. The night before, apply the Manuka Melting Sherbet Lip Mask 20ml as an overnight mask with manuka honey for perfectly hydrated lips upon waking. The next morning, before lip makeup, make sure the lip balm is completely dry. FORENCOS emphasizes this step: a balm that is too moist prevents the tattoo effect from setting properly.
Apply your usual base makeup (cushion, foundation), then move to the eyes with the Soft Mood Eye Palette 6.1g: neutral shade as base, medium shade in the crease, shimmer touch in the center of the eyelid. Apply the Soft Fitting Cream Blusher 3g on the upper cheekbones with gentle finger movements for a natural effect. For festive occasions, add a touch of Star Light Liquid Glitter 2g at the inner corner of the eye or on the temples.
For the lips, the signature FORENCOS ritual: apply the Tattoo Clair Velvet Tint 4g from the inside of the lips outward in a thin layer. Let dry for 10 seconds. Gently dab with a tissue until no trace remains on the tissue. Repeat 2-3 times to achieve the perfect tattoo lip effect, intense pigmentation without transfer. An elegant alternative for events: apply the Botanic Velvet Lipstick for a more traditional lipstick finish enriched with 8 floral extracts. For a soft casual look, prefer the All Light Mood Chiffon Lipstick with its oil pastel texture. FORENCOS recommends owning 3-5 Tattoo Tints in various shades (rosy nude, berry, red) to match every outfit and mood.
Frequently asked questions about FORENCOS
How to recognize an authentic FORENCOS product?
Authenticity of a FORENCOS product involves several simple checks. First, the packaging must be perfectly clean, without spelling mistakes or blurry prints — counterfeits often have subtle but noticeable visual defects. Next, the barcode must correspond to a product listed in official Korean databases. Finally, the printed batch number allows verification of the manufacturing date and traceability. At Ma Petite Corée, all our products are sourced directly from South Korea through official channels, eliminating any risk of counterfeiting.
How to store your FORENCOS products daily?
Optimal storage of Korean cosmetics relies on a few simple rules. Store your FORENCOS products away from direct light and temperature fluctuations, ideally between 15 and 25°C. The bathroom, often humid and warm, is not ideal for sensitive actives like vitamin C or retinol. Always close caps tightly and avoid contaminating jars with fingers: use a clean spatula. Respect the expiration date after opening (PAO) indicated on each package, generally between 6 and 12 months depending on the product.
Our FORENCOS selection at Ma Petite Corée
At Ma Petite Corée, we carefully select each FORENCOS reference. All our products come directly from South Korea, through verified short supply chains. Here is our favorite selection, available in stock and shipped from Seoul to mainland France in just a few days.
Why choose FORENCOS at Ma Petite Corée?
Buying Korean products in Europe can bring unpleasant surprises on general marketplaces. Counterfeits, expired products, poor storage in non-air-conditioned warehouses: the risks are real. At Ma Petite Corée, we import every FORENCOS product directly from Korea. Our team based in Seoul checks every batch before shipping to guarantee absolute authenticity and freshness of the formulas.
We also offer exclusive references rarely distributed in France. Korean novelties, limited editions, special formats unavailable elsewhere: our catalog constantly evolves with new products selected by our Franco-Korean team. We test products beforehand to offer you only what really works in practice, without giving in to passing marketing trends.
FORENCOS embodies more than three decades of historic K-beauty makeup expertise with its 41-shade number 1 Tattoo Tints, its Botanic line with 8 floral extracts, and its loyalty to 100% Korean manufacturing since 1988. Find the entire FORENCOS range at Ma Petite Corée and let yourself be tempted by this brand that represents an essential facet of contemporary K-beauty.
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— Jihyun, Ma Petite Corée team