Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Swatches

I've had these glosses for a few months now, but I thought I would add some pictures of them. I was able to get a bunch of them because Ulta was having a Revlon buy 1 get 1 free deal at the time and i just couldn't resist! ;)

Here's some swatches and info!

L-R: Gold Dust, Bordeaux, Rose Pearl, Strawberry, Peony, Hot Pink, Orchid, Pink Ice

swatches in natural light...the four on the right are super lustrous glosses: L-R Peach Petal, Nude Lustre, Coral Reef, Pink Whisper

swatches with flash

the packaging has the quilted pattern on the cap just like the revlon colorburst lipsticks. very sleek looking!

Wand is flexible and sort of a flat shape..i find it applies the gloss nicely but i'm not too picky about applicators ;)

I REALLY love these glosses. I think the colors are beautiful, really pigmented, and best of all they're very affordable (especially with drugstore coupons)! They last a few hours on me, probably 2-3 which might not seem like a lot to some people, but i have a habit of mushing my lips around so that's pretty good for me! They are also very comfortable on my lips--not drying at all in my opinion. There is definitely sparkle in the glosses though and you can sort of feel it on your lips (some more than others) but it doesn't really bother me at all. Those who want a more creamy gloss should probably stick with the super lustrous glosses since those don't contain any shimmer in them like these colorburst ones.

I would say my favorites are probably peony, orchid, hot pink, & bordeaux. Since I took these pictures I've picked up Peach Sunset too which is probably another favorite! The only one I am not too crazy about is Gold Dust. This is the only color that I can't really wear by itself or i end up looking sick. I do like it over a bright red lipstick though for a hint of gold sparkle.

Hope the swatches are helpful! Let me know if you've tried any of them!

Revlon ColorBurst Lipsticks and Swatches

I've been wanting to do a post to show you one of my favorite lipsticks at the moment (well, of the last few months really): Revlon ColorBurst Lipsticks. I've always thought Revlon lip products are really wonderful and the quality is really amazing for such a low price tag. Here's some pictures and swatches...

Left to Right, True Red, Carnation, Peach, Petal, Soft Nude, Blush

True Red: a very vibrant red with a bit of pink undertone.

Carnation: a medium blue based, leaning cool toned pink. probably not the most original pink, but i love it all the same.

Peach (you can see the cute Revlon imprint on the lipstick here!): very flattering peach (a perfect mixture of nude, pink, orange, and coral!)

Petal: the perfect pale pink nude.

Soft Nude: i never thought i'd be able to pull of a "nude" lipstick, but this one is VERY flattering and does not give me the nude "corpse" look. It's a creamy fleshy-peachy-pink nude. love!

Blush: sorry this one looks messy, but it is one of my favorite neutral, MLBB shades. It's a warm rosey-nude brown.

Click for a closer look!^

Some reasons why i LOVE these lipsticks...

-Texture: really lightweight, creamy, and moisturizing. I hate when lipsticks are drying or you can't wear them unless you have slather a lot of lip balm before applying. I also like that they aren't sticky either. These feel amazing on! They all have a pretty sheen to them, but not nearly enough to make them frosty. I do however prefer to put a little bit of balm on before, just to be extra hydrated :)

-Pigmentation: These are very pigmented in my opinion. I like that these aren't too pigmented that they would need a lip brush for precise application, yet they're certainly not sheer. The only one i really need to layer on a bit more is Petal.

-Colors: all of the ones i've tried are all extremely wearable. I tend to shy from really outrageous colors so the colors from this line really suit me. If you like crazy bright colors like neon oranges or bright purples, you probably won't find the colors to your liking. For an everyday lipstick kind of gal, these are right up your alley.

-Packaging: Sleek, simple, sturdy and much more sophisticated looking than many lipsticks at this price range. I also think the "Revlon" imprint on the lipstick tube is a cute touch.

-Price: You can find these in any drugstore (I usually frequent Target, Ulta, or CVS). I believe they are $8.99 which can be considered a bit pricey for a drugstore product. However, if you're patient, there is no reason you should ever have to pay full price. Drugstores in the US constantly come out with buy one get one free (or half off) offers or coupons (like CVS extra care coupons). I've never had to pay full price for any of them! Definitely check out the wonderful Nouveau Cheap for frequent updates on what drugstore deals are out at the moment!

I get a few hours of wear from these lipsticks (about 3) which is pretty good in my book. I tend to smoosh my lips a lot when I wear lipstick (habit?) , so I usually have to reapply often throughout the day. Additionally, I can't detect any smell at all! Another plus! ;)

I hope these swatches were helpful. I'm also a fan of the Revlon superlustrous lipsticks too, so if you need some new lipsticks I'd definitely recommend checking out Revlon!

Let me know if you've tried any or have any favs!

Cherries in the Snow FOTD

Normally I am the girl that tends to shy away from brighter lipsticks. I love my pinks, pinky nudes, mlbb ("my lips but better"), even peachy ones...I wear bright ones only once in a while. Lately though I've been trying to wear lips that are a little more bold. I had some extracare bucks at CVS the other day and picked up Revlon Cherries in the Snow. It's a beautiful bright reddish pink and I'm kind of surprised that I really love it and I don't feel self conscious wearing it! Yay! Today I did a very, very neutral look to go with it...here's how it turned out...

R&R Skintight on lid & highlight, R&R Diffused in crease & outer lid, Mac handwritten in outer-v and Mac Wedge to blend

Don't mind the messy, wet hair ;)

Awkard non-smiley pic! lol

Products

Face:

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in Nude mixed with Revlon skin illuminator in bare light

Laura Mercier secret camoflauge

Mac MSFN

MUFE HD powder

Nars Laguna

Nars Madly

Mac Hush on cheekbones

Anastasis brow powder in brunette

Eyes:

Mac Painterly Paint Pot all over lid

Rock and Republic Skintight, Diffused, Mac Wedge, Handwritten

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

Covergirl lashblast

Lips:

Jack Black Lip Balm

Revlon Cherries in the Snow Lipstick (in the pictures i blotted it down a little, it's normally a bit brighter with more of sheen!)

What do you think, Yay or Nay on the bright lippie?

Thanks for looking!!