Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-26041252-20150316205329/@comment-25926288-20150331023745

But her magic came from being the product of true love. Only recently, season 4 especially, have they used "Savior magic". Beforehand they always said product of true love and magic like that. Why would her magic start with the effects of true love's kiss if it's just light magic?

I would consider it poor planning because they seemed to cover it up after they put more thought into it in later seasons. Just like the whole True Love vs Soulmate debate. They realized that they had no clue what the difference is and now Regina refers to Robin as true love and no longer soul mate.