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!

Lustered Ambition FOTD

Here's a quick FOTD I did today. I've been so busy lately today that I haven't really been wearing much makeup or had any looks worth of blogging about ;)

Today's weather was so beautiful and sunny, I decided to do a gold-yellow look with bright coral lips to go with one of my favorite warm weather blushes: Nars Luster! hope you like!

R&R Ambition on inner lid, Mac Patina on rest of lid, Urban Decay Smog on Outer V & Crease, Mac Shroom to highlight

Products...

Face:

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer and Mineral Powder

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

Nars Laguna

Mac Hush on cheekbones

Nars Luster

Anastasia Brow Powder

Make Up For Ever HD Powder

Eyes:

Mac Painterly Paint Pot

Rock and Republic Ambition, Mac Shroom, Mac Patina, Urban Decay Smog

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in black ink

Covergirl Lashblast

Lips:

Estee Lauder Coral Kiss Lipstick (found at my CCO)

a little bit of Revlon colorburst in Peach (i know i am always posting looks with these glosses, but they are my favorite at the moment! lol)

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!