NEW! Have You Tried the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter Yet?

By this time, I'm sure many of you would have heard of or seen the brand spankin' new Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter around town. I thought they would be arriving to our shores in March but it looks like the release date has been pushed forward and we lucky folks can now get our grubby little hands on these babies.

There are eight yummy shades brought in locally; 020 Brown Sugar, 025 Peach Parfait, 030 Fig Jam, 070 Cherry Tart, 075 Lollipop, 080 Strawberry Shortcake, 085 Sugar Plum and 096 Macaroon. I tested them all at Watsons and fell in love with four of them. The other four were nudey pinks and browns that I don't tend to wear well.

Nail Polish Newbie Moment with Revlon Creme Brulee

I must admit that I have never quite bothered with my nails. Although I don't bite them, I have a tendency to scrape the tips off especially when I am stressed out or bored. For years my nails have been rather short because I don't really give them the opportunity to grow very long. In the last week, I have been trying my darnest to kick the habit and managed to grow them out a little. This means I can start painting them and wearing nail polish again! Hooray!

* the customary fingers with nail polish bottle shot *

Quite honestly, I am so proud of myself because I have not painted my finger nails for more than two years. So, I dug out some nail polish from the corner of my cabinet and started to paint. My attempt is quite messy though. I realise my cuticles are in a deplorable state as well so I should really do something about them soon. But let's just ignore them for now.

Although I don't paint my nails often (if at all), I would still buy nail polish. Yes, it can't be helped. I am a shopaholic / beautyholic through and through. I used the Ettusais polish, which is a clear lacquer with a beautiful iridescent gold shimmer to layer on top of Revlon's Creme Brulee. Both polishes don't look particularly special on their own but they sure do make a pretty combination.

I got the Ettusais in F1 (yes, that's its uninventive name) as a gift with purchase two years ago and it's in a teensy, weensy bottle. I'm quite sure it will run out quickly and I would need to go and check if they have the same colour in a full sized version. I am very impressed with the quality of the polish as it applies very smoothly and doesn't feel gritty after dry-down although it contains shimmery particles.

The Revlon polish is not too bad either but it can get a little streaky (probably due to my lack of nail polishing skills) and I find the brush to be a little floppy. It is relatively quick drying and I didn't have to wait too long before applying the next layer. Creme Brulee is a lovely golden nude with a slight rose tinge.

I think gold nails look quite festive and I will probably do something similar for the upcoming holiday season. I just need to start taking better care of my hands and nails and improve the sad state my cuticles are in. Well, I hope you'll see some better looking fingers in the near future :-)

Monthly Highlights ~ September

I have decided to expand the monthly Fave Five posts, not only to include products I have liked in the last month, but things that didn't work out, selective purchases and everything else in between. I suppose it will be a lot more fun to put together and to some extent, helps me document my likes and dislikes. I hope you'll enjoy this post!

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LOVE

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation (review link)

I can't believe how well this foundation is working out for me. It blends very smoothly, offers medium coverage, does not appear cakey and controls oil quite well.

Vichy NormaDerm Anti-Imperfection Concentrate

I purchased this pimple cream a month ago when I was suffering from some really bad breakouts. It is the most effective pimple treatment I have ever used. I have been applying this every evening as a spot-treatment and it certainly helps keep my skin a little bit clearer. Unlike many other anti-pimple products, it does not dry out my skin.

Paul & Joe Body Milk

I love the scent of Paul & Joe products, the light floral fragrance of orange blossoms with a tinge of honey is absolutely lovely. This body lotion is emollient without feeling too heavy and it sinks into my skin fairly quickly. It does not leave a greasy residue and my skin feels quite soft after applying.

FINISHED

Forever and Ever Dior Eau de Toilette

This is the third bottle I have finished and that itself is a testament to how much I love this scent. It smells like creamy roses and reminds me of the English countryside in spring. The scent is long-lasting and is very suitable for day use because it is sweet and feminine without being too intrusive. I will always get a new bottle when I run out because I love it that much :-)

UNFAVOURED

Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner

This eyeliner creases, transfers and makes my lids feel a little heavy and tired. I don't even apply that much of it. It's a real shame though because I really like the colour as it's a beautiful metallic grey that looks really nice on brown eyes.

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So, tell me... What have you been loving or loathing lately?

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation

That's right, people... it's a foundation review again! I was trying to think of an excuse on why I bought yet another foundation but then I thought, sod it... I'm just a foundation junkie and don't really need to come up with any good reason.

I can't believe time has passed so quickly and it has been two weeks since I last blogged. I have been very busy and stressed out lately and it has taken a toll on my skin. That and not drinking enough water throughout the day. So my face has been rather dry and flaky. It may have been aggravated by a number of new skincare products I've been slapping on as well.

Anyway, I've been watching a number of YouTube "beauty guru" videos and noticed a couple of them raving about the Revlon Colorstay foundation. I then googled through several reviews and they were mostly positive so that piqued my interest even more. It being a drugstore product means it won't break the bank and I don't need to spend more than three figures (in Ringgit Malaysia, of course) on a higher-end foundation.

To my surprise, they carry only five different shades locally when there are at least twelve available in the US. I'm not sure what cosmetic companies are thinking when they export to South East Asian countries but the colour selections are usually much more limited.

I picked up Sand Beige in the Combination/Oily Skin formula because I think it was the lightest shade available. I was a little apprehensive at first because it looked a little yellow on the back of my hand but when swatched on my neck, it blended seamlessly. My colouring ranges between NC20 to NC25 (in MAC speak) and Sand Beige seemed to match me quite well.

Introductory Post | FOTD and Review: Revlon - Beyond Natural Liptint SPF 15

Why, hello! I'm a new blogger here on Beautycab. I'm a fellow beauty product/makeup junkie. It all started with a Maybelline Watershine Diamonds lipstick that my sister (the blogowner) purchased for me when i was 11. And it was from then on, i was hooked. :)

I've recently fallen for nude faces lately, and the following fotd was inspired by that look.

I applied Loreal's True Match foundation followed by Maybelline's Clear Smooth Minerals powder foundation to set it. Overall, it evened out my skin and covered any redness on it. On the cheeks, i applied a very light sweep of Mac's blusher in Pink Swoon to avoid looking too washed out. My current favourite product that i used above is Revlon's Beyond Natural Liptint (reviewed below).

The liptint comes in a metallic plastic packaging. Upon opening it, it has a distinct but light cherry smell, which i really like. The shade above is in rosy, which looks like a peach-hued red.

This liptint was really moisturising without being too oily, glossy or shiny. Two coats of this stuff and your lips will look (and smell) that much 'yummier'. It is not very long-lasting or pigmented, though, if that's what you're looking for. I had to reapply after dinner but i usually reapply lippy after dinner so it does not really matter anyway.

However, the liptint has been discontinued. The Beyond Natural line is still ongoing so i will definitely check that out. I highly recommend this product for anyone who adores tinted lip balms without it being too buttery.

Stay beautiful!

-Avvie.

reviews : revlon colorburst lipstick

I have never been fond of Revlon cosmetics, partially due to the packaging as I find them rather old fashion. Also, their products are not particularly exciting and the Revlon counters at our local drugstores are just a tad bit sad and limited. However, their new lipstick range called Colorburst seem to break the traditional Revlon "look" and after reading several rave reviews around the beauty blogosphere, I was really keen on trying them out and this was the first time in ages that I have bought something from Revlon.

Revlon Colorburst lipsticks are packaged in matte, black tubes with fishnet criss-crossings on the front and back. I think they look quite chic :-) If you are familiar with what other Revlon products look like, you will know that this new packaging is definitely more up-to-date.

The top of each cap has the colour of the lipstick painted over. This is useful if you store your lipsticks upright and you can pick up the shade you're after immediately. I personally think it mars the packaging slightly as I would prefer an all black tube because it looks more sleek. That aside, the lipstick tube is pretty sturdy and cool to touch and closes with a proper, tight click. This is important to me because I have a few lipstick tubes that don't close well and they are prone to being dropped.

* Revlon Colorburst in Mauve *

* Revlon Colorburst in Blush *

* Revlon Colorburst in Peach *

* left to right : mauve, blush, peach *

Description :

• Luxurious, rich color that feels virtually weightless.
• Instant burst of rich, true color with a featherlight feel.
• Elasticolor™ technology provides immediate color release and hugs lips with a burst of weightless color that feels like a second skin.

The texture of Revlon Colorburst lipstick is quite creamy although if you have very dry lips, it's best to use a lipbalm first because it will cake around any dry patch on your lips. They are not high on shimmer but they do go on with some shine. The lipsticks are unscented, which is a good thing because I have used Revlon lip products in the past and they had really strange fruity scents.

You need to be aware that these lipsticks are quite soft and may break easily. When I swatched the colour Mauve, it nearly broke off its base! I had to stick it in the fridge to harden it. This is not a long-lasting lipstick and will start to fade after a couple of hours or so. I have read some people calling this a sheer lipstick but I seem to be able to get pretty good colour payoff after two swipes on my lips.

There are eight shades available locally :

Blush, Fuschia, Mauve, Peach, Plum, Sienna, Soft Nude, True Red

Availability :

Revlon Colorburst lipsticks are available at most local drugstores and cost RM39 each.