First Impressions: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

My lip junkie hoarder came out today when I saw the new Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter display at my local CVS. After reading so many raving reviews about the product, I just had to get my hands on them. Luckily, there was a BoGo half off sale so I didn't have to pay full price. I also had a CVS coupon for three bucks. Honestly, I wanted to get all of them, but I agonized at the display for at least ten minutes before settling on six. 

I didn't want to do a review post since I haven't had them long enough to actually give a full and valid review so this is more of a "first impressions" post. Looking at these lip butters, they remind me of the Dior lip balms. I've never tried the Dior balms to give you a comparison but they look very similar. What else can I say about these? They apply smoothly onto your lips and do feel moisturizing. The neutral shades are more sheer compared to the darker and more pigmented shades. For example, Sugar Coating is a sheer lilac pink that provides a nice sheen with some sparkle. Lollipop on the other hand is very pigmented and opaque. 

The packaging is nice, being somewhat similar to the original Colorburst packaging. The lipstick covers match the shade of the lip butter but still retain the aesthetically pleasing quilt patterns. Another plus about these lip butters is the fact that they swivel down all the way. I don't know about you, but I hate when I nick lipsticks with the cap because the product doesn't go all the way into the tube.

These lip butters retail anywhere between seven to nine dollars depending on where you buy it. At my CVS they were $7.49. If you can't get your hands on these right now, Revlon has stated these will be part of the permanent line launching in January 2012. There will additional shades as well.

Have any of you girls tried these? What are your thoughts? 

Also Happy Halloween!!!

NoTD: Electric Planks

I've always loved purple and yellow together. I decided to play around and see what the two would look like on my nails.

I rather like it.

Ignore the air bubbles on my thumb nail. My Seche Vite tope coat decided to get really goopy and gross on me. Any of my readers ever come across this issue? If so, how did you fix it? I have half a bottle left and I don't want to throw it out.

What I Used:
-OPI Planks a Lot
-Revlon Top Speed in Electric
-Seche Vite top coat

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Papaya

I recently purchased another ColorBurst lipgloss, this time, I went for Papaya. It's a beautiful bright coral red that looks pretty intimidating in the tube, however when you put it on, the color is absolutely beautiful. This is great for the spring/summer when you have a nice glow. Another thing I noticed about this gloss is that the shimmers are not as noticeable or gritty compared to Hot Pink and Peony. I guess it really depends on the shades whether or not the grittiness is there.

As you can see, the color looks super orange in the tube, which can scare some people however the color is sheered out when you put it on your lips.

Pros:

-Great for spring
-No grittiness
-Non-sticky
-Nice texture

Cons:
-May be too sheer for some
-Price - retails at $8 and up

Repurchase: This color? Yes especially now that I know the finish is great.

Happy Monday!

Review: Revlon Lipgloss in Peony and Hot Pink

When I saw the display of the lipglosses I bounced over to it and oohed and ahhed over it. Revlon has introduced the lipgloss version of their beloved and fabulous ColorBurst lipstick. With 15 shades there is some nice variety for everyone. After much debate I chose Peony and Hot Pink to try out. These glosses run about $8 USD in drugstores.

The packaging is sleek and very pretty. It comes with the same quilted pattern as the lipsticks so it adds a nice sophisticated flair to it. Revlon states that these lipglosses provide a ton of shine, more than "patent leather." Now while these are very shiny, the shimmer that's in it is really what makes it sparkle. After the gloss wears off you do have left over shimmer, which I'm not a big fan of.

 

The applicator is a flat doe foot brush that is flexible to allow you to get every crevice of your lips. The pigmentation depends on the shade that you get. Peony is very sheer and mutes my lips while Hot Pink provides a nice pop of color.

There is a slight scent, perhaps a vanilla scent to these glosses. It's not obnoxious and I really have to stick my nose close to the product to smell it. The gloss is not sticky or tacky at all and feels a bit like a lipstick. Even though it's not tacky, the staying power is decent. I've had this gloss on for about 3 to 4 hours before the product was completely gone.

I really enjoy both colors. Hot Pink is great for those days where I want a nice pop of color and Peony is great to pair with a smokey eye.

Pros
-Decent color payoff
-Not tacky
-Decent staying power
-Variety of shades
-Pretty packaging

Cons
-Too much shimmer!!

Would I Repurchase: A different shade, yes

Revlon Vintage Lipstick Fire & Ice

Revlon is celebrating over 75 years of bringing cosmetics to women all over the world. With this celebration they have a beautiful limited edition version of their lipstick Fire & Ice. It's a great pop of red with warm undertones that screams retro, oozes sensuality and Va-Va Voom Divaness. This lipstick is for the bold and for those who looking to channel their inner pin up girl within. The consistency is very creamy and applies very opaque. I don't know what it is but this is the best lustrous Revlon lipstick of mine, all the others do not apply as nicely or evenly on my lips.

The actual color is a permanent color but if you want the sleek and gorgeous vintage packaging, you better run quick to your local drugstore before these are all gone! Price is the same as a regular Revlon lipstick which runs from 8 to 9 USD.

Pros:
-Creamy consistency that doesn't dry your lips
-Beautiful packaging
-Is probably universally flattering for all skin tones
-Affordable
-Very opaque and easy to apply

Cons
-Packaging is limited edition =(

Would I Repurchase: Yes definitely, even without the lovely retro packaging.

FoTD:

-Lioele BB Cream
-MAC Prolong Concealer in NW20
-MAC MSF in Medium Plus
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner (tight line only)
-Rimmel Max Volume Flash Mascara
-Revlon Lipstick in Fire & Ice