I've been accumulating lip products at a somewhat alarming rate over the past couple of months.
Fortunately, most have been from the drugstore where I'm lured into purchases by the oh-so tempting BOGO-1/2 off offer, so I haven't spent a ton of money.
Still, I have more lip products that any rational person needs but I've come to terms with that.
This Shopping Bag also includes a couple of eye products for good measure.
Maybelline Color Whisper Lipsticks in Nude Shimmer, I Crave Coral & Sienna Sands
Maybelline Color Whispers (l. to r.): Nude Shimmer, I Crave Coral, Sienna Sands |
Maybelline Color Whispers (l. to r.): Nude Shimmer, I Crave Coral, Sienna Sands |
Maybelline Color Whispers (l. to r.): Nude Shimmer, I Crave Coral, Sienna Sands |
I couldn't resist when I saw some of the shades from the limited edition spring collection.
As you can tell from the swatches, Nude Shimmer's color is non-existent. But it's true to its name, I suppose -- if you just want to add shimmer and shine to your lips without any color, it works well. I actually like it for no-makeup makeup days.
I Crave Coral is a gorgeous coral shade. If Coral Ambition is a bit too bright for you, this shade is definitely more wearable.
Sienna Sands is a pretty bronze-y rose shade.
Revlon Lip Butters in Wild Watermelon, Pink Lemonade, Juicy Papaya, Berry Smoothie, Red Velvet & Pink Truffle
Revlon Lip Butters (l. to r.): Wild Watermelon & Pink Lemonade |
Revlon Lip Butters (l. to r.): Wild Watermelon & Pink Lemonade |
Revlon Lip Butters (l. to r.): Wild Watermelon & Pink Lemonade |
Orignally, I had my heart set on Juicy Papaya, but when I found the display at my local Walgreen's, all the Juicy Papayas were gone. Instead, I went with Pink Lemonade and, on a total whim, Wild Watermelon.
And boy, am I glad I did. I am absolutely in love with Wild Watermelon. I'm not usually a fan of bright lipsticks, but this pinky-red shade is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for summer.
Pink Lemonade is a light, frosty pink.
Of course, I was determined to track down Juicy Papaya and when I finally did at a local CVS, I was "conned" into buying some of the older shades that I'd always wanted by a BOGO offer -- Berry Smoothie, Red Velvet and Pink Truffle.
Revlon Lip Butters (from l. to r.): Juicy Papaya, Berry Smoothie, Red Velvet & Pink Truffle |
Top row (l. to r.): Juicy Papaya & Berry Smoothie; Bottom row (l. to r.): Pink Truffle & Red Velvet |
Berry Smoothie is a light berry shade that's totally wearable for fair or light skin.
Pink Truffle is a mid-tone pinky brown.
Red Velvet is a brownish red that's a great first step into red lipstick if you're a little tentative.
Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses in Bellini, Rosepearl & Peony
Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses (l. to r.): Bellini, Rosepearl & Peony |
Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses (l. to r.): Bellini, Rosepearl & Peony |
I'd been lusting after Bellini for at least a year after seeing it in countless YouTube videos -- it is a gorgeous milky peach shade and as someone with a pretty impressive peach lipstick collection, it's the perfect complement to so many other lip products.
I bought Rosepearl because I saw emilynoel83 from Beauty Broadcast on YouTube recommend it and she's got pretty great taste. She's definitely right about Rosepearl -- it's a gorgeous shimmery rose shade that would complement most skintones.
I picked up Peony on a whim (and probably to fufill another BOGO offer) and I'm glad I did. It's a beautiful peachy pink shade with lots of shimmer.
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains in Romantic and Honey
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains: Romantic (top) & Honey (bottom) |
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains: Romantic (top) & Honey (bottom) |
I purchased Honey shortly after receiving Romantic because I'd forgotten how much I liked the Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain formula. It's a pretty midtone pink with mauve-y undertones.
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Icy Mint
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Icy Mint |
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Icy Mint |
Unfortunately, there was only one left. But it was in a shade that I hadn't picked up so I decided that it was a sign that I should buy it too.
Icy Mint is a pretty light mint color. It's pretty sheer, but it looks really fresh on the eyes if you put it over a white base.
L'Oreal Infalliable Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie (Miss Candy Collection)
L'Oreal Infalliable Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie |
L'Oreal Infalliable Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie |
Then I saw the Infallible Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie and I had to have it.
I've seen the shade described as coral, but it's really more of a coppery orange in my mind. Either way, it makes blue eyes pop like nobody's business.
What items have wound up in your shopping bag lately?
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI bought Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Bellini after watching Chloe Morello's Glowing & Bronzed tutorial and it's become my "go to", either buy itself or over lipstick. Glad to see your review on it!
~Lori
It's such a gorgeous gloss that I'm kicking myself for not picking it up sooner. :)
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