Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet

Excuse Me...You've Got Some Red Velvet On Your Lips

Oh Revlon lip butter...how I love thee:)  You make my lips so nice and juicy.  Okay enough of my jibber-jabber let's get to the review and pics. 

Like the Revlon lip butter in Raspberry Pie, I would also describe Red Velvet as a tinted lip balm on steroids.  It leaves a great wash of color on the lips and also moisturizes.  If you are someone who doesn't like a matte red lip or you hate the feel of lipstick this product is for you.  Its gives a great amount of color and also gives the lips a slightly wet look.  It looks as if you are wearing a gloss but without the sticky feeling.  The shade is perfect for fall and the upcoming holiday season.  Its a deep red that I think will suit a variety of skin tones. 

Since this is more of a tinted lip balm it will not leave a strong stain so reapplication is necessary after food or drink.  Its definitely not a long wearing lipstick. It is however perfect for day time use and for a fun night out.  Before applying this I would recommend exfoliating the lips and if you have mature skin try it out at home to make sure there is no bleeding on the lip lines.  You can also try applying lip liner to extend the wear time.  I think everybody's different so you have to learn what works best for you.



Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet
Left: Lightly Swatched    Right: Heavy Swatch

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet - Daylight

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet - with Flash

Available at:  Drugstore.com
Price: $7.49

*Disclaimor:  I purchased this product myself and I am in no way affiliated with Revlon or drugstore.com

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

Shiny Berry Lips for Fall
*Purchased

Revlon lip butter in Raspberry Pie ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium dark berry pink with loads of shine.  I would basically describe this as a tinted balm on steroids.  This stuff packs a punch.  Its super pigmented and the color pay off is better than any other tinted balm I've ever used.  When I tested this out, I was suffering from severe dry lips and I'm happy to say that this stuff is really moisturising.  I definitely saw my lips increase in volume due to the moisture from the lip butter.

I would still suggest exfoliating before wearing this and if you have mature lips I recommend using a lip liner to prevent feathering.  I have rather small lips and I did find it kind of tedious to apply because of the oval lipstick shape.  I guess I'm just one of those girls who likes the tradition pointed lipstick bullet.  This is definitely one of those lipsticks you need to apply with a mirror or else you could end up with a clown face.  Since this is a highly pigmented balm and it glides very easily on the lips, the wear time will be shorter.  Its not a long lasting lip color.   The end result is a very shiny lip so if your looking for matte berry stain, I would not suggest this particular product.  If glossy plumped up lips is your goal then this is your lipbutter:)  

I was searching around in my makeup bag and I think I found a decent lip pencil match:  NYX Lipliner Pencil in 836 BLOOM.

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter
 

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter
Left: Lightly swatched      Right: Heavy swatch


 

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

 

Left: Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie

Right: NYX Lip Pencil in Bloom 

 

 

Revlon Lip Butter

Available at: Drugstore.com

Price: $7.49

 

NYX Lip Pencil in Bloom

Available at: NYX Cosmetics

Price: $3.50

YSL ROUGE VOLUPTÉ PERLE in Beige Caress #101

Beautiful Pink-Beige Shimmer

 

I love YSL Rouge Volupté  lipsticks! Well, let me rephrase that...I love the way YSL Rouge Volupté lipsticks make my lips look:)  I was pretty impressed by my YSL Rouge Volupté #29 lipstick and its plumping capabilities (I did a review..click here YSL RV#29) so I decided to pick up another YSL RV.  YSL Beige Caress Perle Lipstick #101 is a gorgeous pink beige color with flecks of shimmer.  Its consistency is very similar to the non-shimmer YSL RV lipsticks and its just as soft and creamy.  It just melts onto the lips with such ease.  It also has the same luxurious packaging as the regular YSL Rouge Volupté lipsticks and I'm such a sucker for the case!  It's so pretty...I can't help myself!!!

There are six different shades of YSL Perle lipsticks to choose from.  I was looking for something that I could use during day and also at night with a smokey eye.  If you check out my day light swatches you will definitely be able to see the flecks of gold shimmer. When applied onto the lips this lipstick gives a very pretty iridescent golden sheen.

YSL Rouge Volupté Perle Lipstick in Beige Caress #101
(L) Lightly swatched, (R) Heavy swatch

 
The only thing that kind of bothered me was I could feel the glitter against my lips while applying the lipstick.  It wasn't a super-duper gritty sensation but it was enough for me to notice something was there on my lips.  Other thing which I noticed was that if you mess up or if the lipstick goes out of the lip boundary you will have flecks of shimmer left around your mouth!  You gotta be careful when applying this stuff.  With expensive lipsticks comes greater application responsibility?! ;o)

 



YSL Rouge Volupté Perle Lipstick in Beige Caress #101

Like the other YSL RV lipsticks this is definitely not a long lasting lipstick.  After eating or drinking you will have to reapply.  Which brings me to my second small complaint about this product.  After eating the lipstick goes and the glitter stays.  It kind of looks like you ate a glitter sandwich and the glitter crumbs are creeping around on your lips:)  It's not an insane amount but if you don't reapply the color people will probably mention that you have glitter on your lips.  Definitely not a lipstick you want to kiss somebody goodbye with.  *Hint, hint.  Wink, wink* for you readers with boyfriends/husbands. 

 

 

Available at:  Sephora, Barneys New York

Price: $34

 

 

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick #29 Opera Rose

Lovin This YSL Pink Lipstick!


I just picked up this lipstick from the mall a few days ago.  I had no plans to spend money on cosmetics but  I have this debilitating weakness for the gold YSL lipstick packaging.  Its shiny and catches my eye...ADD for you:(

YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick (#29) Opera Rose

Nevertheless, I gotta say I'm super glad I emptied my wallet and picked this lil pink baby up.  Its such a beautiful medium pink, perfect for summer! Bonus: It has SPF 15 and it adds volume to your lips, woo-hoo. 


This shade comes from the YSL Rouge Volupte series and is densely pigmented with a satin like finish and a soft shine.  Its very creamy and practically glides onto the lips.  I gotta admit its a very luxurious lipstick and I love pulling out the elegant gold case (maybe a little too much lol).  You definitely want to exfoliate your lips before wearing any of the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks because they are so creamy that they literally slide right into your lip lines.  Very little goes a long way so don't windshield wipe on your lips ladies!!!

YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick (#29) Opera Rose

What I love about this color is its versatility. Its a vibrant rose pink which is bright enough to wear on a night out but also soft enough to wear during the day.  Meaning if you wear this to work, people won't be staring at your lips all day.  I think it will flatter a wide variety of skin tones as well.  When I applied it, it gave my complexion a healthy glow. 

YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick (#29) Opera Rose
Swatch with Flash

YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick (#29) Opera Rose
Swatch without Flash

Because of the creaminess of this lipstick I would not describe this particular item as a long wearing product.  It does look lovely on the lips but if you have anything to drink or eat you will find yourself reaching for that classy little gold case to reapply.  I would try wearing a lip pencil underneath to try to extend the wear time.  I woud not recommend this for a special event (ex: wedding) because it definetly won't last the whole day.

Price: $34
Size: 0.12 oz
Availability: Sephora.com

Tarte Lipsurgence Natural Lip Luster in Delighted & Tart Lipsurgence Natural Lip Tint in Amused

Yummy Tarte Lipsurgence Swatches & Review

Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Luster in Delighted

Hey guys! So I wanted to share some pics of my new jumbo lip pencils from Tarte's much talked-about lipsurgence line ($24).  The first color is a "lip luster" called Delighted and

I would describe it as a darker peachy/pink shade with delicate shimmer. 

 

 

Now it does contain some glitter but it is so small that you don't even notice it because it blends in really well with the overall color.  I think the shimmer part is what helps the light reflect off the lips making them appear plumper which is totally cool with me:) 

Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Luster in Delighted

The pigmentation is actually pretty good and I wouldn't call it sheer coverage...maybe medium?  Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it blended onto my lips.  I wouldn't really call it a long-wearing lip product because it did transfer onto my tea cup and I had to reapply afterwards. It is however, very moisturizing.  Not sure if it actually lives up to the company's claim that it "increases lips moisture content by 6000%" but I was able to wear it even while suffering from dry lips without any irritation or burning.  The mint scent was lovely and not too strong, kinda like those red & white candies:) 

Tarte Lipsurgence in Delighted
Left: Applied once   Right: Layered

Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Stain in Amused

The second color is a bright pink "lip tint" called Amused.  I was drawn to this color because of its vibrancy.  Since summer is right about to start and I tend to be more active I wanted something I can throw in my bag and not need a mirror to reapply. The pencil form makes it pretty easy and user-friendly.

Lip Surgence Lip Stain in Amused

Amused is definetly more sheer then my other Tarte lipsurgence Delighted but the bright pinky color is extremely vibrant & buildable.  Quick Tip: I did notice that Amused got caught in some of my lip lines so make sure you exfoliate before applying.  Also, if your lipsticks tends to bleed I would be cautious of this color....I've got a hunch that it may not be suitable for mature lips.  

Tarte Lipsurgence in Amused
Left: Applied once Right: Layered

My only two concerns are the risk of melting and SPF factor.  All Tarte Lipsurgences contain moisturizing & beneficial ingredients like jojoba seed oil, peppermint oil, vitamin c and vitamin e but I'm not sure how strong it is at blocking UV rays.  The price is also kinda a turn off and I don't think I will be running back to buy more any time soon.  Its not one of those products where I feel like, "OH MY GAAAAWD! My life is incomplete, I need every color!" ;o)  It's a fun product if you have cash to spare.  I heard Revlon has come out with a similar product that is more wallet-friendly :o)


**Update 10/09/12**
Just want to let you guys know that the lipsurgence in Amused is very prone to melting.  For some reason the consistency is thinner and it gets stuck on the inside of the tube making it very difficult to reach.  I had to scoop the product out and put it in a empty lip jar so that it doesn't go to waste.  Its kind of frustrating when the only reason I bought this was so that I can use it while I'm on the go.  I went through two Amused lipsurgence pencils and both had this same problem:(

Price: $24
Availabe at: Tartecosmetics.com, Sephora.com, Blush.com