Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in 205 - Elusive - £7.99
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in 250 - Standout - £7.99
It's always nice when something new comes along in the beauty world, and recently we've been spoiled for choice! One release I was particularly excited about was Revlon's new Colorburst Matte Balms. A recent matte lip convert, my beautiful Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (read more here) has become an every day staple, but an expensive one at that. Hearing a considerably cheaper option was on the way, I couldn't wait to give them a go. I picked up two shades in Boots, Elusive (205) - a creamy pink, and Standout (250) - a dark but strong red. They look a little different on than in the pencil so I've included a swatch of each.
Elusive looks very rosy in the pencil but comes out as a lovely pale yet dusky pink. Standout is a very vibrant red with dark pink undertones, not something I would usually ever pick out for myself but a colour I am starting to love, it makes such a fun everyday choice. The application is positively dreamy, the chubby pencils glide on, the point allows for precise edges while the sides fill in the lip quickly and smoothly. They have a sort of buttery texture to them that is surprisingly moisturising, with a slight minty flavour which I find rather pleasant. The colour does dry out to a matte texture but stays soft, something I wasn't expecting. The longevity doesn't quite live up to the Nars pencils, but these are so easy to apply, it's not really a big issue. They twist up too, so there's no faffing about with sharpeners either. At £7.99 they aren't the cheapest lip product on the shelves, but have such a rich pigment and fab colours, and have left me keen to try out some more!
Have you tried this product? What are your favourite shades?
Loved this post! Picked up Elusive the other day and it really is gorgeous. I literally had this red in my hand though until the till unable to decide! I was going to pick up a Nars pencil this month but with these out I'm not quite sure..! xx
ReplyDeleteThey look like such nice colours although I always find that's matte lip colours really dry my lips out. Still tempted to give them a a shot though :)
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They both look so lovely on you!
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They both look gorgeous! I've been debating whether or not to pick any up (trying to save) but I might buy one to satisfy my craving!
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Ooh Standout looks fabulous! I really want to try these but my lips are so dry I have a feeling they might not work for me :( xx
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I've read so much about these. I really need to pick some of next time I'm in boots. I love Standout. I think it really suits you x
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I love the way the pink one looks more subtle on your lips than the packaging makes it look. At first I thought it would wear bolder, but I really like the way it wears. These are lip products I've been looking and debating but was too worried they would be too strong and bold looking. I might just have to go snag that pink one!
ReplyDeleteThey look bothe pretty on you!
ReplyDeleteoooh these look gorge! I love matte lips - did you ever try the Collection Cream Puff lip creams? I don't know if they're still around but I think you'd love them if you like matte, velvety lips! and only £2.99 I think! But anyway, you look so pretty in both these shades and I especially love Elusive!
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I really want to try these!
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These look really lovely on you! I haven't tried these yet but I've heard so many great things about them!
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Thanks lovely :) xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't but I shall definitely give them a try! Thanks lovely xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think they are definitely worth a try :) xx
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