What it is: A matte finish, full coverage concealer that is supposed to be long wearing and transfer- and crease- resistant without feeling drying. Featured ingredients include hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and clay to help strike a balance between hydration and longevity.

Price/Quantity: $12.99 for 0.34 fl. oz.

Availability: Amazon

Shade Range: 16 Shades

Packaging: A standard concealer tube with a somewhat large doe foot applicator. I don’t feel that too much or too little product coats the applicator.

Smell/Fragrance: It has a very similar smell as the Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint (my review here) I recently tried. In the few days I’ve been using it, I never once noticed the scent until I went looking for one. It’s very mild and more like a fragrance than a chemical smell. 

Expires After: 18 months after opening

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide [nano], PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Tribehenin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2- Hexanediol, Alcohol, Alumina, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): [Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).] B02830

Performance

Shade: I have 015 Light, the third lightest shade with a yellow undertone. All shades are swatched on trendmood1 on Instagram and according to those, I thought the shade I chose would be more pink-toned. It also ended up being darker than I expected which turned out to be a good thing. I think the color works decently well on me. The yellow in this shade helps cancel out the blue/purple in my dark under eye circles. 

Application: I have used this both as under eye concealer and as spot concealer. For under eyes, I like applying this (and most concealers for that matter) with a small flat brush like a Mac 231. This creates a nice thin, even layer and then I pat it out with my fingers or a larger, soft pencil brush. Doing this has worked pretty well but I have sometimes had the product not want to stick to my nose, though not every time. The product dries down fairly quickly so that sometimes I feel like I’m running out of time to apply it completely before I need to pull a bit more out from the container to refresh. It dries to a matte finish but does not make the skin look excessively dry. I use a small eyeliner brush and a tiny pencil brush to use this as spot concealer. This method has worked as well with this concealer as it has with any other. I like this product more as spot concealer than for the under eye area because it is so high coverage. The matte formula with the fast dry down make this work well for that purpose. It holds on well to the spots I apply it to without easily rubbing off as I try to blend the edges. 

Texture/Consistency/Finish: It’s kind of thick and not runny whatsoever. As I spread it out with my fingers, it quickly dries down to a powder matte finish.

Coverage: Very high. I find the coverage a bit too heavy for use under the eyes if I’m not also wearing a full coverage foundation. Even if I use a light hand, it still seems to look out of place paired with more medium coverage foundations. My current go-to full coverage foundation is the KVD Good Apple Serum Foundation (my review) and I think it looks fine paired with that one. This is up there with some of the higher coverage spot concealers I’ve used, like Too Faced Born This Way Multi Use Sculpting Concealer, the KVD Foundation (I like using this for both concealer and foundation), and Loreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer. 

Longevity: This lasts about as well as I can expect any decent face product to last on me. So far creasing under the eyes has been minimal if worn alone and almost non-existent if I set it with powder. It stays on well enough as spot concealer to blend without rubbing off too easily initially. After a couple hours, it can transfer though as the oils in my skin begin to surface but as long as I’m careful to avoid touching my face too much, it stays in place pretty well without looking separated or increasingly cakey throughout the day.

Pros and Cons:

Things I Like:

• Impressive coverage
• Stands up well against creasing under the eyes
• Adheres well to the skin and hangs on as I blend areas I spot conceal
• I got lucky the color works well for me

Drawbacks to consider:

• This could look a tad bit smoother on the skin up close. It looks pretty good but if you are a stickler for EXTRA smooth looking concealers, it may be worth shopping around some more. Works fine on well maintained skin but if you slack on skincare or often have dry/dehydrated/flakey skin, this may not be forgiving enough.

Do I Recommend It?

I like this product but I’d recommend proceeding with caution. It’s not terribly expensive but there are other concealers that I think sit better on the skin even when my skin is not in the best condition. If you need something high coverage but is reasonably priced, this could work. If you’re willing to spend a bit more on something you can sample and know for sure will work well for you, maybe consider going that route.

Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint is a light-medium coverage makeup and skincare product in one. It provides a bit of coverage, evens out the skin tone and helps smooth out the look of pores and skin texture right away. It claims to also help even out skin tone over time with regular use thanks to ginger root extract and vitamin C. The texture of this is somewhat thick and sunscreen-y but it has a lightweight and hydrating feel with a natural-looking dewy finish. There is no obviously visible shimmer in this but it seems to have a subtle light reflecting quality to it. With a combination of chemical and physical sunscreen ingredients, it also provides SPF 15 sun protection. There are 16 shades and it retails for around $19.

I got shade 117 as the same shade in the Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation worked well for me. The shade is a good match between the two products.

The foundation is a tad darker in the swatches but I tried both products side by side on the face and could not tell the shades apart. 117 is slightly light for me which is usually a problem. Shades that are too light can exaggerate the look of skin texture but I don’t have that problem with this product. They called it a serum tint (something I didn’t really take that seriously/literally) but the way this sits on the skin reminds me a lot of a moisturizer so I guess it’s hydrating enough to combat the skin texture issue for me.

To apply this, I dot it on like any other foundation and spread it out with my fingers before doing a final blend with a sponge. Once blended out, it doesn’t look or feel heavy but does have a tiny bit more tack (before powder) than the Revlon Illuminance Foundation. It gives the skin a very natural looking, well-moisturized appearance and smooths over the look of pores a bit. If there is any fine shimmer in this I don’t see it at all.

The coverage I get from one modest layer is light but noticeable and if I build it up I can get about medium coverage without it looking cakey or heavy.

I’ve worn this a few times with setting powder all day and didn’t feel it got too shiny or oily looking after several hours. I can get away without any additional powder and still look decent by the end of the day but I’d say this ideally needs one extra powder touch up midday.

Pros and Cons:

Things I like:

• Looks natural and skin-like, but at the same time noticeably evens skin tone and smooths the look of texture.
• Shimmer-free, subtle glowy finish.
• Very hydrating. Gives the skin a well-moisturized, almost plumped look.
• Despite being hydrating, doesn’t get excessively shiny/oily throughout the day.

Drawbacks to consider:

• Pricey for Revlon. The foundation is a dollar cheaper and you get a smidge more product.
• Has a fragrance-like scent that is noticeable during and after application. It isn’t terribly strong and fades quickly but might bother those who are sensitive.

Do I Recommend It?

Yes. For me, it’s the way it makes the skin look healthy that sells it. In terms of coverage and finish, it’s not super different from the from the foundation. If you have the foundation already, I wouldn’t recommend running out to get this one too. I definitely don’t think they are different enough to warrant having them both. If you are deciding between the two, I left some of my comparisons on them below.

Revlon Illuminance Foundation vs Serum Tint

When I first saw this launch, I immediately wondered how this would be different from the foundation. The foundation already has a thinner, serum-y, buildable kind of formula as it is. With a couple of side by side applications, here’s what I’ve noticed.

Both products have a similar level of coverage. I am able to build up the foundation to a higher level of coverage overall ending up with a maximum of high medium coverage. The serum tint can go up to about medium when built up but seems to even out the skin more with one initial layer.

There’s not much difference in finish between the two. They both reflect light in a soft, diffused and subtle way that makes the skin look healthy without any obvious shimmer.

The look of pores and texture is smoothed over by both but the foundation has a bigger impact. The foundation looks really nice but I can tell I’m wearing makeup with it because the effect is so obvious. The serum tint smooths in a way that I find more natural and looks less like makeup.

Both are hydrating and feel lightweight once applied but the serum tint is thicker and leaves the tiniest bit more tack behind after application than the foundation. To the touch, the foundation feels like a foundation while the serum tint feels more like a tinted skincare product.

Neither one is scent free but the foundation has more of a faint chemical scent whereas the serum tint is more fragrance-y.

There is a small amount of SPF in the serum tint and the foundation has none.

Revlon Illuminance Gel Serum Blushes are a new set of liquid blushes in Revlon’s Illuminance line. They come in 4 shades and retail for $14.99 each. They are smaller than expected at 0.37 fl oz but not much is needed to do the job of blushing.

So far these have been a disappointment. The colors are pretty but they go on much more sheer than they initially appear out of the tube. Being more liquidy, they sort of lift my foundation a bit. I don’t find this to be a huge issue if I’m not trying to do a full coverage look but they also lift themselves. If I try to add a second layer to build up the color a bit more, the previous layer is lifted in patches so the application ends up looking uneven. This happens whether I try to build it up immediately or wait and allow the first layer to set. I can only apply the first layer so heavily without it looking uneven as well. These really only give a tiny hint of color to the skin.

I wore one of them all day yesterday and it held up well without fading, even after reapplying powder midday.

If you look at the demo photos, they look fine, definitely decent enough to wear out but I feel like I have other stuff I like better than these.

Of all 4 shades, my favorite one is the coral shade. This is also the only one of them that stains the skin a bit. It may just be the color itself but I find this one looks the most even and gives the most life to my complexion. In hindsight, I’d probably pick up that one and skip the others.

110 Enchanting Mauve

Enchanting Mauve is a medium neutral rose with a tiny bit of shimmer and sparkle. The shimmer and sparkle is easier to see in swatches and hardly shows up on the cheek.

120 Striking Rose

Striking Rose is a vibrant reddish pink without any shimmer or sparkle. This one is similar to the shade 140 Brilliant Berry but gives a slightly warmer appearance to the cheek than that one.

130 Beaming Coral

Beaming Coral is a light peachy orange with subtle pink tones and a very faint satin finish. The shimmer in this is ultra fine and gives off more of an even sheen so I don’t see the particles individually.

140 Brilliant Berry

Brilliant Berry is a medium pinky purple without any noticeable shimmer or sparkle. This one gives my cheeks a cooler toned vibrant pink appearance than Striking Rose, but I find the two shades look so close on me.

Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation is a light to medium coverage foundation with a moisturizing formula and lightweight feel. It is said to have skincare properties with ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid, and is supposed to improve skin texture over time with daily use. It retails for around $18 and comes in 28 shades that appear to cover a wide range of skin tones.

I have tried a few new foundations recently and of those, this one has been the one I’ve reached for most often for its ease of use, natural look, and just because it plays nicely with my dehydrated and textured winter skin.

I most often wear this over a tinted mineral sunscreen and have found it applies and blends easily over it. One layer will give me light coverage but I can build up two or three layers without it starting to look thick and cakey to get more of a strong medium coverage. Once applied, I see a notable difference in the look of large pores and it leaves my skin with a subtle well-hydrated glow. There is no shimmer in this foundation so the glow just looks like my natural skin when it is in better condition.

I bought this online (never fun choosing a shade that way) and went with 117 Light Beige based on shade numbers on some previous Revlon complexion products I’ve used. It ended up working out to be just the right match. This shade is still fairly light for being 4 shades from the lightest available and it is very neutral. There is no obvious yellow or pink tone to it.

The product comes in a glass bottle with a pump and a clear plastic cap. The pump is good and I can pump out as little or as much foundation as I need. It isn’t difficult to use and I don’t find that it makes much of a mess of the inside of the cap. The consistency of the foundation is a tiny bit more on the liquidy/runny side, spreading quickly over the skin. Being a more hydrating formula, it is very slow to dry down and never really sets fully so I can apply it all over the face and blend it out at my own pace.

After wearing this many times in various conditions I feel comfortable saying this is decently long wearing on me but it isn’t a set it and forget it product. I have combination skin and even in winter I still get kind of shiny throughout the day. On average, I have needed to reapply powder once to maintain the foundations subtly glowy finish and keep my forehead from tipping into oil-slick territory. Even though it doesn’t really control oil, it doesn’t seem to worsen how shine develops over time on me. I see almost no gathering in lines, creases or on the sides of my nose by the end of the day and it doesn’t separate or break down.

I have used this when my skin was already doing well, which isn’t super helpful and doesn’t really put a foundation to the test. But I’ve also worn in at times when my skin was dehydrated and no looking so hot. This is one I feel comfortable reaching for on bad skin days because I don’t feel it makes me look worse.

The only con I find is the coverage is not as high as I’d like. If you have a lot of unevenness to correct or lots of redness, this may not do it for you by itself.

Pixi Peel and Polish Resurfacing Concentrate

This is a facial exfoliator that uses both chemical and physical exfoliators to help clear away dead skin. To use it you are supposed to apply it to clean skin, leave it on for 2 minutes, massage into skin for 30 seconds if you would like a more intense exfoliation, and rinse off. Pixi suggests using it 2-3 times per week or as needed.

My usual exfoliator is The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion which is a physical exfoliator. I’ve been thinking of incorporating a chemical exfoliator to reduce the amount of stress I’m putting on my skin with a physical exfoliator.

The first time I used this, I could feel a very mild tingling upon application. This only happened the first few times. Now I don’t really feel anything when I apply it. I think this is probably a very gentle chemical exfoliant. However, I still find it very effective at removing all those little bits of dead skin. I feel this is better at doing a more even job of removing dead skin than a physical exfoliator alone and it doesn’t leave my skin irritated or red.

Sonia Kashuk Essential Brushes Collection – Small Eyeshadow Brush, Large Eyeshadow Brush, Wide Eyeshadow Brush

I have only tried these three brushes from Sonia Kashuk’s Essential Brushes line so I don’t know how the others are. What I like about these are the shape, softness, density of the bristles, and the price. They are surprisingly nice quality for the price.

These are all basically the same type of brush. They are flat shaders that have some thickness to them so they can also be used to blend color in the crease. They are soft enough that my lids don’t feel irritated when blending and dense enough to apply color easily and quickly. Bonus points that the ends of the fibers are dark brown. I like to play with bright color sometimes and white bristles are very easily stained.

Tocca Gia Eau de Parfum

I got a mini size from Sephora a couple months ago. I think it might have been a point perk or a beauty offer. Either way, I really enjoy this.

This is described as a warm floral with notes of pink peppercorn, tangerine, turkish rose, amber, vanilla. To me, this smells well balanced – no particular note stands out. It is sweet without being cloying, bright without being sharp, clean, and feminine.

After reading through some reviews on this, some people mentioned they didn’t smell any rose in this. Now, I’m not sure how the smell of Turkish Rose differs from what I think of as a rose scent but I can say this does NOT remind me of a typical rose scent. It’s more of a generic floral scent where I can’t pinpoint exactly what type of flower I’m smelling. It’s the type of floral that I think most people would generally like or at least not find offensive.

Mac Lip Pencil in Dervish

Would you believe it if I told you this is the first time I’m trying Mac lip liners? LOL. Well, out of all the categories of makeup, lip products are one of the things I am least adventurous with. This is a color I can pair with pretty much any look or wear on “no makeup” makeup days. It’s very close to my natural lip color, maybe just a hint warmer-toned. It has the slightest satin sheen to it, so if I fill in my lips with this it doesn’t look dry or flat. I can either apply it before or after lipstick/lipgloss/lip balm. If I apply it after a lip balm, it takes a minute to warm up, but then the color transfers to my lips more easily. It’s not the fastest lip liner to work with but I really like the color of this particular shade.

Mac Shape + Shade Brow Tint in Taupe

This product has a liquid brow liner on one end and a powder for filling in brows on the other end. I only use the liquid side because the powder does not match the color of the liquid, which might be fine but I don’t particularly like the color of the powder for my complexion/hair. I think there are a few of these types of products on the market and the only other one I have tried is one from Burberry but I like this one better. The color of the liquid side is just perfect. I also like that the formula is sheer and applies fairly evenly. I can easily build it up to the intensity I want or blend it in with a brush if I’ve gone overboard. The way this works best for me is to draw on faux “hairs” in areas where my brows are extra sparse. I especially focus on the inner part of my brows and the top/bottom edges where there are larger gaps between my natural brow hairs.

Revlon Powder Blushes (new formula and packaging)

These have been around for years but recently I’ve noticed Revlon changing the packaging and releasing a few new shades at a time at different stores. I picked up three shades and I’m pleased to say I think they actually improved the formula. They are softer / less-firmly pressed into the pans so it’s easier to pick up a decent amount of color on a blush brush. They also seem to have a bit more pigmentation to them. They blend well too. My favorite of the three I picked up is the shade Rosy Rendezvous. It’s a cool-toned pinky mauve with a matte finish.

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Product Description

Claims: Revlon Candid Foundation is supposed to offer medium, buildable coverage and a natural finish in a formula with “anti-pollution, antioxidant, and anti-blue-light ingredients.” It is supposed to be a hydrating formula without “oils, parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, and harsh fragrances.”

Price: $11 USD

Quantity: 0.75 fl oz / 22 mL. A standard foundation size is usually 1 fl oz / 30 mL.

Shade Range: 31 Shades

Expires After: 24 Months

Ingredients (from Ulta’s website): Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylene Brassylate, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Magnesium Sulfate, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin, Methicone, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Carrageenan, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491,77492, 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Availability:

• Ulta
• Amazon – Amazon is only “ships and sold from Amazon” for certain shades.
• Target – Target has different shades on different pages which is kind of annoying.

Performance

Smell/Fragrance: It says it’s made without “harsh fragrances”. I don’t see outright fragrance listed in the ingredients but I do see some plant extracts and I do smell something slightly fragrance-y in this. It’s hard to put my finger on what this smells like. The smell is very light though.

Shade: I first purchased shade 110 Porcelain which was the lightest shade on the display in the store. Revlon’s website describes this shade as “light with cool, peach undertones.” I quickly realized the shade was too light for me and purchased the shade 120 Buff which is described as “light/medium with neutral, subtle beige undertones.” I can’t really tell what the undertone of the lightest one is but 120 seems to have slightly yellow undertones.

Application: I have found that applying with a brush will give me more coverage but a less skin-like and more makeup-y look, especially if my skin is needing to be exfoliated. A damp sponge is definitely my preferred method of application with this foundation.

Texture and Finish: Natural finish. Definitely not matte or dewy. It doesn’t have any sort of “radiance” in the form of shimmer. After wearing it for a few hours, my skins natural oils peek though and then the skin will take on a more natural looking dew, but not oily looking. The texture has a thicker feel to it that borders on feeling mousse-y but it’s definitely not a mousse. It dries down nearly completely but leaves behind the very slightest tacky feeling. Once this is blended in, it feels super lightweight.

Coverage: Personally I think this is more of a light coverage foundation. I can build it up but the finish doesn’t look as skin-like at that point. The highest level of coverage I can get with it is medium.

Longevity: This is an average-wearing foundation. On me, it needs to be blotted at least once throughout the day. It isn’t transfer-proof so each time I blot I do lose a bit of coverage but nothing out of the ordinary from other foundations.

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Product Description

What it is: Revlon Ultra HD Lip Color is supposed to offer “vibrant, high definition color” and have an “intensely hydrating formula with hyaluronic acid.” It comes in 15 shades.

Price/Quantity: $9 for 0.1 oz

Availability: Revlon, Ulta, Amazon, Target

Packaging: These lipsticks are contained in slim, twist-up tubes. They twist all the way up and back down easily with no issues. There is some sort of locking mechanism in place so that when you first twist it up, it clicks. The lid comes off easily but stays on pretty securely. The shade number and name is indicated on a sticker on the bottom of the product. When I first purchased these they were very securely packaged with shrink wrap covering it completely and it wasn’t very easy to remove. I am thankful for this as so many drugstore products are tampered with in the store.

Smell/Fragrance: They have a fruity scent and a sweet taste. The scent is moderate at first but disappears quickly after applying. I am somewhat sensitive to some scents and this didn’t bother me.

Performance

These have a thin, smooth consistency that swipes easily over the lips without dragging or skipping. The texture is similar to a tinted lip balm, maybe a bit lighter.

One to two swipes was enough to get plenty of color. My arm swatches below are one swipe each and the lip swatches have been built up a bit – this shows the range of color payoff you can achieve with them. They are not sticky or goopy so pressing your lips together isn’t a problem with these.

Most of these lasted 3-4 hours and were comfortable the whole time. They don’t last well though meals and drinks though.

Worth Buying?

Yes, I am glad I purchased these. They are a good choice for someone that likes to wear lip color but wants it to feel hydrating and comfortable.

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Product Description

Here is a general overview and swatches of all 9 shades of the Revlon Powder Blushes. There are 8 blushes and one bronzing shade. Most of the shades have good color payoff, the satin/shimmer shades have the best color payoff and the matte shades have more sheer color payoff.

Price/Quantity: About $10 for 5g / 0.17 oz.

Availability: Drugstores, Ulta, Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens

Shade Range: 9 Shades

• Naughty Nude – Satin-shimmer pinkish beige. Good color payoff.
• Racy Rose – Satin-shimmer, medium-dark pink. Good color payoff.
• Melon Drama – Satin-shimmer peach. Good color payoff.
• Haute Pink – Satin medium-bright pink. Good color payoff.
• Classy Coral – Matte bright pinkish coral. More pink than coral. Color is pretty sheer but bright enough to offset sheerness.
• Oh Baby! Pink – Matte baby pink. Very sheer color, good for very fair skin and barely-there cheek looks.
• Mauvelous – Matte, orange-toned mauve. Color is fairly sheer but dark so shows up easily.
• Wine Not – Nearly matte reddish berry. Color is fairly sheer but dark so shows up easily.
• Bronzilla – Matte light bronzer. Color is fairly sheer but dark enough to show up easily.

Packaging: The casing is a black shiny plastic compact with a small mirror on the inside and a small flat brush. The brush bristles are soft and dense enough to actually apply and blend – nothing special but very usable in a pinch.

Performance

Overall, I like this range of blushes. They had a nice soft smooth texture and good color payoff. They weren’t too powdery or dusty and applied and blended out easily. Some of the colors are pretty similar to each other once you blend them out but otherwise the color selection is nice with options for those that like brights or naturals.

Usually I find drugstore blushes to be kind of “eh”. These aren’t really comparable to high-end but they are pretty good. The things that I look for in a blush are that it be pigmented enough to show up (I don’t mind having to apply a few layers to build up the color), I like to be able to use a brush without kicking up tons of powder in the pan, and I like the blush to sit reasonably nicely on the skin so it doesn’t look like I have a powdery pink mess sitting on my cheek. These blushes satisfy all those requirements and aren’t too expensive. Plus I like the color range – it’s not too limited but there is enough variation to create different looks.

In general, I found that the satiny shades (Naughty Nude, Haute Pink, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose) had noticely better color payoff and a nicer texture that was easier to work with. The satin finish wasn’t too strong so it didn’t make my cheeks look frosty or sparkly at all, just a little glowy when the light hit just right.

The one that was least pigmented was Oh Baby! Pink but I actually kind of liked it. I could see myself reaching for this on one of those days when I want to look really soft and natural. I’d compare it to e.l.f. Tickled Pink except I think this one is a little better than the e.l.f. one.

My favorite shades in this line are Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, Haute Pink, and Racy Rose. My least favorite was Classy Coral because it actually looks way pinker on the cheek than it looks in the pan.

Below are swatch comparisons of all the shades. You can click on the images to go to individual shade reviews.

Bronzilla is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a sheer, mostly-matte medium brown with a subtle skin-like sheen when buffed with a brush. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. The blushes were easier to find than this bronzer was but I have seen it carried at Bed Bath and Beyond.

The Good:

1. It has pretty good color payoff. It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery. Sweeping a brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. The texture doesn’t make the skin look dry or powdery, or emphasize large pores. It appears matte at first but it takes on a subtle skin-like sheen when you buff over it with a brush.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. I think this shade would work best for those with fair and light complexions with warm undertones. It may work okay for light-medium and medium skin tones but would likely need to be built up. The color is definitely looks warm against my natural skin tone and if I build it up, it looks sort of orange on me. In the picture below, I was able to make this work by using a yellow-based foundation, a warm lipstick color, and making sure not to over apply it.
2. This shade is packed a little more tightly in the pan.
3. For some reason this shade seemed to develop a “film” over the surface when I was swatching it.
4. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

If you like very subtle bronzers and you find that most of them are too intense, then this one would be a good fit for you. If you have a medium to dark skin or prefer bronzers with more pigmentation then this isn’t likely to work for you. I wouldn’t say it’s a fantastic bronzer for cooler skin tones but it can be made to work because the color is light and sheer.

Wine Not is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a sheer, mostly-matte reddish berry with a subtle skin-like sheen when buffed with a brush. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

The Good:

1. It has fairly decent color payoff (on cheeks – not so much in swatches). It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color. This is one that I did scrape into to swatch. It’s not necessary to do that if you just apply it with a brush but to get a good strong swatch I had to loosen up the color to swatch it on my arm. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery. Sweeping the brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. The texture doesn’t make the skin look dry or powdery, or emphasize large pores. It appears matte at first but it has some very fine reflective particles and takes on a subtle skin-like sheen when you buff over it with a brush.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. This shade would show up most easily on fair skin tones. Medium skin tones would probably need an extra layer or two to build up the color. Medium-dark to dark skin tones will likely have more trouble getting this shade to show up.
2. This shade is packed a little more tightly in the pan than Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose (the four shimmer/sheen shades).
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

If you like subtle berry-toned blushes, yes. The only difficulty is in swatching the shade since it is packed a bit more tightly in the pan than the other shades but this doesn’t really affect it’s usability. If you like the color I’d say go for it, it’s not super expensive and it’s easy to work with. However, if you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

Mauvelous is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a sheer, mostly-matte mauve with a subtle skin-like sheen when buffed with a brush. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

The Good:

1. It has fairly decent color payoff (on cheeks – not so much in swatches). It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color and sheen. I’ve heard others say they have had a hard time getting this product to swatch, having to scrape into the blush to get it to show up. Mine swatches lightly so I had to go over it a few times but I didn’t feel it was necessary to scrape into it. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery. Sweeping the brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. The texture doesn’t make the skin look dry or powdery, or emphasize large pores. It appears matte at first but it has some very fine reflective particles and takes on a subtle skin-like sheen when you buff over it with a brush.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. This shade would show up most easily on fair skin tones. Medium skin tones would probably need an extra layer or two to build up the color. Medium-dark to dark skin tones will likely have more trouble getting this shade to show up.
2. This shade is packed a little more tightly in the pan than Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose (the four shimmer/sheen shades).
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

If you like subtle mauvey-colored blushes, yes. The only difficulty is in swatching the shade since it is packed a bit more tightly in the pan than the other shades but this doesn’t really affect it’s usability. If you like the color I’d say go for it, it’s not super expensive and it’s easy to work with. However, if you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

Classy Coral is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a sheer, mostly-matte warm pink with a subtle skin-like sheen when buffed with a brush. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

The Good:

1. It has decent color payoff (on cheeks – not so much in swatches). It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color. This is one that I did scrape into to swatch. It’s not necessary to do that if you just apply it with a brush but to get a good strong swatch I had to loosen up the color to swatch it on my arm. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery. Sweeping the brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. The texture doesn’t make the skin look dry or powdery, or emphasize large pores. It appears matte at first but it has some very fine reflective particles and takes on a subtle skin-like sheen when you buff over it with a brush.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. What you see in the pan isn’t really what you get on the cheek. It applies much pinker than it looks.
2. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. This shade would show up most easily on fair skin tones. Medium skin tones would probably need an extra layer or two to build up the color. Medium-dark to dark skin tones will likely have more trouble getting this shade to show up.
3. This shade is packed a little more tightly in the pan than Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose (the four shimmer/sheen shades).
4. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

If you like subtle, warm pink blushes, yes. If you are expecting a bright coral (orangey pink) color, then you might be disappointed. The only difficulty is in swatching the shade since it is packed a bit more tightly in the pan than the other shades but this doesn’t really affect it’s usability. If you like the color I’d say go for it, it’s not super expensive and it’s easy to work with. However, if you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

Oh Baby! Pink is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a sheer light neutral pink with a matte finish. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

The Good:

1. It has decent color payoff but because it’s such a pale color only the fairest of complexions are going to be able to wear this one. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery. Sweeping the brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. It has a matte finish but doesn’t make the skin look dry or powdery, or emphasize large pores.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. A shade like this that is very light and also sheer is only going to suit a very narrow group of people. I have fair skin and I have to build this shade up to get it to show up. What I have on in the picture is about 3 layers and you can see that it is still a barely-there kind of look.
2. This shade is packed a little more tightly in the pan than Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose (the four shimmer/sheen shades).
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

Only if you are very fair and/or prefer your blush look to be barely-there. Otherwise, for most people this shade isn’t going to show up.

Haute Pink is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is a satin medium-bright neutral pink, similar to Mac Pink Swoon, except it has more of a very soft diffused shine to it. It doesn’t have any sparkle or frost to it at all though. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

The Good:

1. It has pretty good color payoff (on cheeks – not so much in swatches). It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color and sheen. I’ve heard others say they have had a hard time getting this product to swatch, having to scrape into the blush to get it to show up. Mine swatches lightly so I had to go over it a few times but I didn’t feel it was necessary to scrape into it. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. Although it is sheer, it is bright which is actually a great combination to have in a blush because it will brighten your complexion without making you look like a clown. It’s also so much easier to work with a sheer formula because you can build it up to a level of color you are comfortable with.
3. The texture is also pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery, and not packed too tightly into the pan. Sweeping the brush over the product doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. The brush picks up plenty of product for a sheer wash of color. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
4. The finish is very forgiving because it isn’t truly matte but it also has absolutely no sparkle, shimmer, or frost to it. It appears at first to be a matte shade but as you buff over it, it takes on a sheen that resembles the natural finish of skin. This type of finish is good if you have problems with the texture of your skin – large pores, fine lines, dryness, etc. Not to say that it will blur those things out, because it won’t, but it will not emphasize them either.
5. I wore it for 9 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. This shade would show up most easily on fair skin tones. Medium and medium-dark skin tones would probably need an extra layer or two to build up the color. Very dark skin tones might have more trouble with it.
2. This shade is packed more tightly in the pan than Naughty Nude, Melon Drama, and Racy Rose (the four shimmer/sheen shades). This makes it swatch more lightly but when I use a brush, I don’t have any difficulty picking up enough color for it to show up on my skin.
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

The color and finish are really lovely and when using a brush it applies easily. The only difficulty is in swatching the shade since it is packed a bit more tightly in the pan than the other shades but this doesn’t really affect it’s usability. If you like the color I’d say go for it, it’s not super expensive and it’s easy to work with. However, if you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

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Revlon Lacquer Balms are supposed to offer the comfort and moisture of a lip balm and the high shine finish of a gloss. They are formulated with shea, coconut, and mango butters and comes in 10 shades. They cost about $9 each and can be found just about anywhere Revlon is sold.

Performance/Experience

Provocatuer is a pinkish red shade with a tiny bit of silver glitter. Once I swatch or apply this, I cannot see or feel any of the glitter in it. When applied heavily it can look closer to a true red but sheering it out will give it a pinker appearance. It has great color payoff considering how lightweight it feels. It has a thinner, gel-like feel with a slight minty tingle and melts evenly onto lips with ease. It actually did feel hydrating and soothing like a lip balm which is my favorite type of lipstick formula. I can get away with not using a lip brush if I am just applying this for everyday wear but for the photos, I had to use a brush to get crisp lines. It didn’t emphasize any dry spots or chapping at all. After 4 hours the color was still looking pretty vibrant but it did fade in the center of my lips. It also lost its shine finish and no longer felt moisturizing but didn’t look dry at all. The only quirk I found with this shade was that it did bleed slightly but not enough that I think other people would notice it.

Coquette is a bubble gum pink with silver sparkles. If you apply this heavily the silver glitter isn’t very noticeable except if you are looking up close. When you apply it lightly the sparkles become more noticeable. I don’t really feel the glitter in it when I press my lips together but I have heard others say that they can feel it. This shade also had great color payoff but it was a tiny bit less creamy and less hydrating than Provocateur but it applied easily and evenly. This one lasted about 4 hours before it started looking dry, patchy, and faded enough to need a reapplication.

Worth Buying?

I am not going to lie – I am biased toward this particular type of formula so for me, these are worth buying, even with their imperfections. Between the two though, Provocateur has a better formula so if you just want to buy one to try it, this would be the one to check out. Coquette is a nice shade of pink but it dries out more quickly and the glitter could be an annoyance to some people so it’s just okay.

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Racy Rose is part of the blush collection Revlon released late 2013. It is one of those perfect middle of the road shades that almost anyone can wear – a perfect pinkish coral shade that is neither too warm nor too cool. Revlon Powder Blushes cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

Racy Rose is a light pinky coral with a satin finish. It is identical in texture and finish to Naughty Nude. I wouldn’t call it frosty but it has a soft sheen and very fine sparkles that can be seen on the skin up close. From a normal distance, they are not noticeable.

The Good:

1. It has pretty good color payoff. It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fair and medium skin tones. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color and sheen. I’ve heard others say they have had a hard time getting this product to swatch, having to scrape into the blush to get it to show up. Perhaps the product is not consistent in quality and that’s something to keep in mind. The one I got, though, did fine. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. Although it is sheer, it is bright which is actually a great combination to have in a blush because it will brighten your complexion without making you look like a clown. It’s also so much easier to work with a sheer formula because you can build it up to a level of color you are comfortable with.
3. The texture is also pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery, and not packed too tightly into the pan. Dipping the brush into the pan doesn’t kick up very much powder – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. The brush picks up plenty of product for a sheer wash of color. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
4. I wore it for 9 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. I think medium and medium-dark skin tones would be fine getting this to show up but very dark skin tones might have more trouble with it. Because of the sheen, though, it could probably be used as a highlighter.
2. It’s got enough of a sheen that it could be problematic for those with large pores or any other issues with skin texture.
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

Racy Rose would be a good color for a wide range of people because it isn’t too warm or too cool and it is the kind of color that will brighten up your complexion. Of all the shades, this is one of the better ones. If you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

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Revlon released 9 new shades of their Powder Blushes late 2013. I picked up Naughty Nude first and liked it so I purchased the other shades. The overall color range isn’t huge but has a good variety for different looks. They cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

Naughty Nude is a light peachy beige with a satin finish. It leans on the warmer side but it’s not so warm that it looks orange. On me this shade is like a light bronzer since I am pretty fair. I wouldn’t call it frosty but it has a soft sheen and very fine sparkles that can be seen on the skin up close. From a normal distance, they are not noticeable.

The Good:

1. It has pretty good color payoff. It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fairer skin. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of shimmering nude color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color and sheen. I’ve heard others say they have had a hard time getting this product to swatch, having to scrape into the blush to get it to show up. Perhaps the product is not consistent in quality and that’s something to keep in mind. The one I got, though, did fine. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:



2. The texture is also pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery, and not packed too tightly into the pan. Using a brush to pick up product doesn’t cause too much powder too kick up – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. The brush picks up plenty of color for a sheer wash of color. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
3. In addition to adding some color, it creates a noticeable glow on the cheek. It has more of a sheen than most of the other shades so those of you that like shimmery products like Mac Mineralize Skinfinishes would probably like this shade.
4. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. Medium to dark skin tones will likely have problems getting this particular shade to show up. Because of the sheen, though, it could probably be used as a highlighter.
2. The more noticeable sheen this product creates on the skin could be problematic for those with large pores, acne scarring, or any other issues with skin texture.
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

Naughty Nude is a pretty nice shade and worth checking out if you like a subtle blush that creates a nice glow on the skin. If you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation or just dislike shimmery blushes, you might want to skip this one.

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Revlon released 9 new shades of their Powder Blushes late 2013. I picked up Naughty Nude first and liked it so I purchased the other shades. The overall color range isn’t huge but has a good variety for different looks. They cost around $10 and contain 5g / 0.17 oz. of product. They are available more widely now at drugstores, Ulta, and Target.

Melon Drama is a sheer light peach with a golden shimmer finish. It is a nice neutral color that isn’t too pink or too orange which I love because it can go with a ton of different looks. It is little bit brighter than Naughty Nude so if you think that shade might be “too nude”, you would probably like this one. You can see very fine sparkles in the shimmer when you look up close to the skin. This shade in particular has more sparkle than sheen to it but the sparkles are pretty tiny so I don’t feel like it makes me look like a disco ball.

The Good:

1. 1. It has decent pigmentation. It’s not crazy pigmented but it certainly has enough pigmentation to easily apply the color to fairer skin. I can apply one layer and get a sheer wash of color. Applying 2 or 3 layers will intensify the color. I’ve heard others say they have had a hard time getting this product to swatch, having to scrape into the blush to get it to show up. Perhaps the product is not consistent in quality and that’s something to keep in mind. The one I got, though, did fine. Here’s what one swipe across the powder looks like:

1. The texture is also pretty nice. It is soft, smooth, not too powdery, and not packed too tightly into the pan. Sweeping a blush brush over the product doesn’t cause very much powder to kick up – just a tiny bit and nothing too bothersome. The brush picks up plenty of color for a sheer wash of color. It blends out easily and sits nicely on the skin without making cheeks look powdery or sticking to peach fuzz.
2. The finish of Melon Drama has less of a sheen and more of a sparkle so it will be more forgiving on skin with uneven texture or large pores.
3. I wore it for 8 hours and experienced no fading.

The Not So Good:

1. It is sheer and depending on your preference and skin tone this could be either good or bad. Medium to dark skin tones will likely have problems getting this particular shade to show up. Because of the sheen, though, it could probably be used as a highlighter.
2. If you don’t like sparkles, even tiny ones in your blush, you might not like this shade.
3. I feel like it is pricey for what it is – though I am seeing A LOT of drugstore makeup going up in price.

Worth Buying?

Melon Drama is a pretty nice shade and worth checking out if you like your blush to be subtle. If you prefer your blushes to have a very high level of pigmentation, you might want to skip this one.

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Product Description

Price/Quantity: $10.99 for 30 mL
Availability: Drugstores, Ulta, Target, Fred Meyer, Amazon
Color Range: 3 Shades
Color/Finish: 010 Light is the lightest shade in the range and has yellow undertones.
Packaging: Flat squeeze tube with a twist off lid. The opening in the tip is fine so you can squeeze out just a little bit if you want.
Smell: It has a mild to moderate sunscreen smell to it, though not a fragrance.

Performance

Application: I’ve applied it with my fingers and with a Real Techniques stippling brush and it blended nicely into my skin either way. The texture smooths out well but it does leave a dewy/shiny finish to the skin. It did a good job of not emphasizing dry areas.
Pigmentation: It has sheer coverage but it does a decent job of evening out my skin tone.
Texture: It feels very smooth like a gel-cream type of consistency but it also feels greasy and doesn’t seem to “dry down” or set. Throughout the day it only gets oilier, regardless of if I set it with powder or not.
Longevity: 2 hours on me – that’s about the point that I can’t stand the oiliness anymore. It looked really nice right after I applied it. After about 10 minutes the areas I set with powder started to look slightly cakey and the areas I didn’t set it with powder started getting shiny. The powder didn’t really help control oil, just the shine.

Overall Opinion

Pros:

• Blends nicely
• Does not emphasize dry areas
• SPF 30

Cons:

• Feels greasy upon application
• Shiny
• Poor longevity

Worth buying? In most cases, no. If you have normal, oily, or combination skin this probably isn’t going to work for you. If you have dry skin that can handle heavily emollient moisturizers then you might be able to make this work.

Product Description

Official Name: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter
Price/Quantity: $7.50 USD for 2.55 grams
Availability: Revlon Website, Ulta, Walmart, Target, Amazon, Drugstores
Color Range: 24 Shades
Color/Finish:

• Pink Lemonade – sheer pale pink
• Juicy Papaya – sheer peach
• Sorbet – sheer bright pink
• Wild Watermelon – sheer pinkish red

Packaging: These are standard twist up lipstick tubes with color coded plastic lids. The lid stays on securely and the lipstick twists up smoothly.
Smell: Very light sweet vanilla fragrance.

Performance

Application: Apply these straight from the tube to the lips. The brighter colors can be built up for better color payoff. For the darker or brighter shades you can use a brush to get crisp lines if you prefer or use your finger to apply for a softer look.
Pigmentation: These will give a sheer wash of color. The brighter colors will give more of a pop and appear more pigmented while the lighter colors will be more subdued.
Texture: These have a balmy and moisturizing feel and glide on comfortably. When I say they are moisturizing, they are not as moisturizing a true lip balm but they are pretty good at keeping your lips from drying out. I have noticed that the brighter or darker shades tend to be a tiny bit more dry than the lighter colors but they still have a great texture.
Longevity: Over a period of 3 hours the color fades gradually into a stain-like appearance but still feels balmy and moisturizing on the lips. At this point I would probably reapply the lip butter.

Overall Opinion

Pros:

• Balmy and moisturizing
• Nice “in between” option for those that like the ease of wearing lipglosses but want something with more of a lipstick-type finish
• Super easy way to incorporate some more color into your makeup routine, especially if you tend to stick with mostly neutrals

Cons:

• Lightest colors may be too sheer and natural for some
• Many colors in the same family look very similar to each other, so there is no need to buy two very similar shades

Worth buying? Yes. These are more moisturizing and wear a bit better than the Maybelline Color Whispers. The only thing is that for as many colors as this product offers, it still somehow feels like it’s not a very good selection. Most of the lighter colors end up essentially looking like a nude lip and with these new releases, this product now has 3 red colors that all look almost the same. You can see in the photos that Sorbet looks very similar to Wild Watermelon once applied. If you don’t mind the shorter wear time, you might want to check out the Maybelline Color Whispers as they seem to have a bigger variation in color selection.

The formula of these polishes is not my favorite but I love the color range so it’s not a deal breaker for me. It is a little thick but it does not run into the sides of the nail or cuticles which is great because I usually have that trouble with most nail polishes. The brush is wider than usual with a nice evenly cut edge and tapered corners. The shape of this brush makes it really easy to avoid making mistakes and apply the polish quickly. After applying two coats, I would give this polish at least 15 minutes to dry before you do anything, more time if you plan to go to sleep. I waited about 3 hours and then I went to bed and I still wound up with sheet creases in the surface of my nails. You might want to do your nails in the morning and give them all day to harden fully to avoid this.

I wore this for 3 days before it chipped which, for me, is pretty good. I’m really rough on my nails and many don’t survive even a day. I did notice some minor tip wear on the second day.

I usually don’t like very dark colors but this one is just so sleek. It has just enough purple in it to counter the darkness. It’s very fashion forward and I’m not uncomfortable wearing this color at all.

The bottle contains 0.4 oz (11.7 mL) and retails for about $5 – $8, depending on where you purchase it.