Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

I finally have my hands on the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain! The moment I saw these balm stains on blogs and youtube; I have been crazy in love because this is how I love my lip product - light-weight, gives a long staying tint, and moisturizing. It took a while to reach the Philippine market, but I got it the moment I saw this on the Revlon counter. I wanted to add it to my August favorites, but I thought of saving this for September as I haven't used this as often yet.

The shade I have is in Smitten 030, which is a deep berry which I really love because it's very flattering on fair skin. I believe this will match all skin tones just fine as long as you're into berry lip colors. It appears dark berry on the stick, and I was a little hesitant to get this first, but the moment I swatched it; I just fell in love with the color. It has a slight minty scent and tingle that I actually love. It goes on smoothly, very easy to apply, and is very much buildable if you want a more intense shade. You can apply as much as you want to add more color but the balm doesn't build up, which is just amazing.

  

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Smitten Swatch

   

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Smitten Lip Swatch

It's very pigmented, balmy, and provides a good amount of moisture to the lips without looking too glossy or greasy. The staying power is amazing as it lasts all day. After the balm wears off it leaves this natural stain on the lips that don't transfer and look like you just ate a cherry popsicle. It works like a balm so it's not very opaque but the color pay off of this product is unbelievable. No more dry lips while using this lip product. The only time I needed to reapply this was after eating just to add more gloss to my lips, but the color stays on really good.

Has anyone of you seen the Once Upon A Time TV show? Ginnifer Goodwin plays as Snow White and I love her flushed winter look a lot. She has these berry lips, blushing cheeks, and natural eyes! When it's raining and gloomy, this is the look that I wear to add color to my face, and I love how it appears that I am cold :D. The NYX Powder Blush in Silky Rose is a great blush to match with this balm stain if you're going for a Snow White look :D.

My verdict: 5 STARS!!! This is my new favorite lip product and I doubt I will ever get tired using this. It's worth every cent and a must have on every makeup collection! 

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation in Medium

I've had this foundation for a while now, I think just when I started blogging, which was three years ago, and I actually forgot that I didn't write a review on this yet. As you can see you in the photo, there's already a crack on it :). I was doing some layout changes on my blog, and I didn't see this on my posts list, so I decided to write a review about it. 

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation

The foundation comes in a twist cap packaging with a brush which I appreciate. Although I don't use a lot, it's very handy when you're on the road. The brush does an okay job in blending the powder, but it's not very soft, so I don't recommend people with sensitive skin to use it. You get 9.9 grams of product for around P795, which is a lot. It only has SPF10 so use sun screen underneath or a moisturizer with at least SPF15 to protect your skin more especially if you're going out in the sun.

comes with a small brush 

I love that it comes with a sifter which dispenses the right amount of product when you tap it, and prevents the powder from getting all over the place. I don't really like the packaging, but I don't hate it either. The power is fine and has a semi matte finish. The silky texture of the foundation makes it easy to blend. You cannot really build this up unless you have a good base to hold the product together onto your skin. 

  

comes with a sifter

This was given to me by my mom, so I didn't spend a dime on this foundation, which is why the shade is not the perfect one for me. I didn't throw it away even if it's the wrong color because I don't like wasting money, so I just find a way to make it work. It has a light coverage so it's not really very obvious that it's darker, and that's good enough for me.  If you're looking for a medium to full-coverage mineral foundation, this is not the product to go for. Unless you mix it with a face primer or your moisturizer, you can create a medium coverage. I have tried that a couple of times and it worked well, but the color didn't complement my skin so I stopped doing that method.      

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation in Medium Swatch

The swatch doesn't really show that it's tad darker because of the flash, and the foundation reflects light. I use this foundation if I want a more subtle daily look, or as a loose powder to set my bb cream with.  I also use this to set my ELF All Over Cover Stick which I got in a shade lighter, so this does a great job in neutralizing the color of the cover stick or any fairer foundation to match my skin tone.  

   

after blending it with my fingers

I love how this foundation looks natural and feels light on the skin. It sets nicely, and it does not cake. Staying power is good as it can last for 8hrs depending on your skin type. It does oxidize after a few hours so expect, for the shade to turn a little dark, especially if you have oily skin like mine. It doesn't make the skin look orange, so I don't really get bothered. I just blot my face, and problem is solved. The longer it stays on the skin, the better it looks giving the skin a healthy, dewy look.

Overall, this is not bad. I didn't break out using this foundation for almost 2 years now, nor experienced any allergic reaction so that's a huge plus. Mineral foundation improves the condition of your skin; that's why I prefer to use it more often over the regular ones. 

My verdict: 3 STARS!!! I believe that for the price, there are better options in the market. However, if you cannot find other brands, this is alright to consider as it works great as a setting powder. 

Revlon Lip Butter Sweet Tart 090

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been MIA for the past week. My week is just crazy and I didn't have time to write any review. I have wanted to try this lip butter for awhile now and share what I think of it with all of you but I only had the chance to do it. I bought this on the first week of January, I think the 4th if I still remember it right. So many makeup gurus on youtube and blogs are raving about this lip product and I am so happy that we have it in the country now! I got this for P525 from SM Department Store. I was expecting it to be more expensive but I'm glad that it's priced the same as their lipsticks. 

 

The packaging is really lovely! It looks the same as the Color Burst Lipsticks but the lip butter has a translucent cap. The color of the cover tells the shade of the product so you quite have an idea what it looks like from the packaging. This is a nice pink for everyday wear that doesn't scream fuchsia. It's very creamy, glides on easily, feels very soft on the lips, and very moisturizing. It feels so light that you hardly feel you have it on so if you don't like how a lipstick feels, this one is a good lip product to try. 

  

Revlon Lip Butter Sweet Tart 090 swatch

It's medium sheer which looks really pretty as the lips appear healthy and dewy. You can build it up if you want it to look more opaque. On the swatches below, you'll see how the lipstick's opacity changes with different coats. You can build it up without making it appear like you layered too much product on your lips which I really like! It has a light vanilla smell but it's tasteless. It only lasts a few hours but I don't really mind retouching it. I see myself using this more often :)

Revlon Lip Butter Sweet Tart 090 2coats

Revlon Lip Butter Sweet Tart 090 3coats

I only have good words for this product and I think this is one of the best lip products I have ever tried. What I don't like about lipsticks sometimes is it dries up my lips if not it feels like it's sucking up all the moisture from it. Lip butter feels very comfortable and I am looking forward to trying more shades. I plan to buy Peach Parfait, and Lollipop next time.

My verdict: 5 STARS!!! I recommend everyone to try this.

Also something awesome happened today and I'm so happy about it. I'm one of the featured bloggers on Bloggers.com today :D. Thank you to all those who followed, added me as a friend, wrote a review, and voted for me! Thanks to all my blog followers and subscribers too! I'm so thankful for your continued support and friendship! :D. This really made my day!

Take care everyone and you all have a good night / day!

Review: Revlon New Complexion Loose Face Powder

This is my go to powder in setting my makeup because I only need very little amount of product to keep my face oil free for hours. It's a little pricey compared to local brands but it has 30 grams of product which will last you for a few for a year or more. The shade I have is in Translucent #2 and matches my skin really well. I also like the tub packaging and the size of the cap because it makes it easy for me to work the powder on my brush from there. 

Revlon New Complexion Loose Face Powder 02

I only use this much per application

I don't use the puff because I just prefer to lightly dust the powder all over my face using a soft brush. I lightly dust the powder all over my face using my ELF Studio Complexion Brush and they work perfectly together :). I didn't remove the label anymore to avoid wasting the product from spillage, which is often the case with loose powders. That way I can control how much powder I want to dispense. I only need a very  amount small to set my makeup and keep it in place. You can layer it if you want but apply little by little so there's not much excess powder and so it doesn't cake. 

with bb cream

after applying the loose powder

The powder is very mild on the skin and doesn't break me out. It's is very fine and blends with the skin nicely and doesn't clog the pores. It also controls my oil keeping my face shine free for hours. This is ideal for combination to oily skin. Overall this product is really good as a finishing/setting powder for me. I have used this product for quite awhile and I haven't had any problems thus far :).

My verdict is 4 STARS! 

Swatches and Review: Revlon Powder Blush in Smoky Rose 09

I was supposed to do this review yesterday but I got sick so I'm doing this now instead. This makeup review is on Revlon Powder Blush in Smoky Rose. My mom gave this to me because she knows how crazy I am of this kind of shade :). 

The packaging is really sturdy and holds 5 grams of product. It comes with a small but really soft brush which I could use when I am on the road, and a pop-out mirror!  

pop-out mirror!

gives a natural pinkish flush of color :)

Revlon Powder Blush in Smoky Rose Swatch

The blush is sheer and is very easy to apply because blends with the skin really well. You can build it up to your liking and it doesn't look cakey or dry. What I love most about it is it's matte so you can use it anytime. This shade is gorgeous and is perfect for smokey eye because the color is not too intense, and suits fair to medium skin nicely. I have used this for contour too and it looked great :). This blush is versatile so you can use it for any kind of look at any time. The powder is very very fine and pressed well so there are no fall outs. Staying power is not a question as it stays on for hours. I used this blush on my FOTD: Sunset Smokey Eye post if you want to see some more pictures. I'll try to post a new picture here soon. 

So far this is my favorite blush. It's just a gorgeous color and easy to work with! I definitely recommend this blush and will repurchase in other shades. My verdict is no doubt 5 STARS!!!

If you have tried this same blush, let me know what you think :).

Makeup Review: Revlon Beyond Natural Cream to Powder Eye Shadow 500 Buff

Hi everyone! How are all of you doing? It's a stormy day today so I'm stuck at home and thought of doing another product review. Today I will be reviewing the Revlon Beyond Natural Cream to Powder Eye Shadow in Buff. I've had this for more than a month now and was given to me by my sister (Isn't it so nice of her?!). I used it while I was out of town and was going out everyday. Sorry if I don't have the price for this product but I guess it should be between P600 - P800 on any Revlon stores nationwide. The cost is reasonable because you have a lot of product and should take about a couple of months before you can finish the whole thing. 

Revlon Beyond Natural Cream to Powder Eye Shadow in Buff

When I first saw this I easily fell in love with the colors because it's a perfect palette for a smokey eye look. Since it's a cream to powder eye shadow, it doesn't crease which is the part that I like. It's very easy to blend and build the colors. You may use it as a base if you want a more dramatic look. It's all you need for an everyday look and will look as great in the evening as well. It's very easy to use as it doesn't require blending. This is an ideal palette when you're on the road or if you travel a lot because you don't need to bring an eye shadow brush with you anymore :). No need for a primer as well. Bottom line, this will make your makeup routine easier and faster without compromising your look. Touching up is also not necessary because this stays on for hours. The packaging is made of a sturdy plastic which protects the shadows really well. 

The pictures below shows the swatches of the shadow in the same order. 

Revlon Beyond Natural Cream to Powder Eye Shadow in Buff Swatch

I love this palette and I can't say anything bad about this product because it just works well for me. My verdict is definitely 5 STARS.

Hope you all have a blessed Sunday and you all take care!

Revlon Color Stay Foundation Review

Revlon Color Stay Foundation in Nude 200

Hello everyone, how are you all doing? This review is about Revlon ColorStay Makeup, Combination/Oily Skin, Nude, 1 Ounce. If you can see on the bottle, there's a little separation because I have had this for awhile now but only used it for the past 3 days for the purpose of this review. It comes in 30ml of liquid foundation and it has SPF 6. I appreciate that it has sun protection but pretty low. Make sure you use a moisturizer with higher SPF to protect your skin from direct sunlight. Revlon has a wide variety of shades to choose from and I finally got one that matches my skin tone without needing to mix 2 different foundation. 

Revlon Color Stay Foundation 

I only used this once before because I didn't have a good experience the first time. I have Combination to Oily skin so I thought this was going to be perfect, but I was wrong. It caked a lot and I looked funny. My friends couldn't notice what was wrong (or maybe they were just being nice) but I saw how it made me look 5 yrs older so I stopped using it. Since this foundation is suitable for combination to oily skin, it's oil -free and makes the skin look dry. So I decided to mix a small amount of face lotion to give it a little moisture, and it worked great! It blended on my skin pretty well and since it has a lot more coverage than a tinted moisturizer, I was able to skip the concealer and shorten my makeup routine. My skin remained flawless, fresh, and oil-free the whole time and I love it! I use tinted moisturizer or bb cream every time and it stays on but I needed to use a blotting paper after 5 - 6hrs. I don't really use foundation everyday because I want my skin to be able to breathe but there are times when I  just like using it for medium coverage and for a "no makeup" look. If you prefer you may also use it with a damp sponge and it will make the application easy.

One I don't like about this foundation is the scent. It has a very strong smell like alcohol and I don't like it. It gives me discomfort every time I use it. At first I got a little worried that it will irritate my skin but thankfully it didn't. I'll still use this but it would have been better if the scent is not this strong.

So what do I think about this product? I think it works great with added moisture. I maybe able to work this product alone with a damp sponge but I don't really like a full coverage foundation. I'm not crazy about it but it's nice to have for medium coverage. The staying power is amazing and the wide selection of shades for your specific skin tone is really great. I'll post some pictures soon of me using this foundation. I just can't do it tonight because it's late now :). I hope the review helps anyone considering to buy this product. I give it 3.5 STARS!

Berry Chocolate Romantic Look

Here's the look I created using these LA Colors Flip Top Eyeshadow and is great for Valentine's Day. Hope you like them! :D

Products Used

Eyes

LA Colors Flip Top Eyeshadow in PE210 Pink Champagne, PE211 Berry, and PE225 Chocolate

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Mauveberry

Elf Cream Eyeliner in Coffee

L'oreal Volume Shocking Waterproof Mascara in Black

Ever Bilena Advanced Eyeshadow in Auburn Glaze

Lips

Cover Girl Wet Slicks Crystals in Fire Fly

Avon 24k Gold Lipstick in Golden Peach

L'oreal Endless Kissable Lip Color in Finest Wine #710

Face

Tony Moly BB Cream

Avon Ideal Shade Concealer Stick in Medium

Revlon New Complexion Loose Face Powder # 02

ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Sun Kissed

Maybelline New York Blush in Dusty Rose

Here are the steps to achieve this look:

1.) Prep your face with moisturizer

2.) Apply enough amount of BB Cream all over the face and lids to serve as a base 

3.) Cover blemishes with concealer

4.) Brush loose powder lightly over the face to set the bb cream and concealer

5.) Apply CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Mauveberry lightly to the brow bone as the highlight color and blend it to the crease area. 

6.) Place LA Colors Pink Champagne on the inner half of the lid 

7.) Apply Berry on the outer half of the lid and bring it up to the crease

8.) Apply Chocolate on the outer v or outer corner blending it to the crease and blend with Berry to give the eyes more definition.

9.) Line upper lash line using the cream eyeliner as well as the lower water line to give is a more defined shape

10.) Apply Chocolate shadow over your lower lash line

11.) Define your eyebrows using your favorite eyeshadow or eyebrow makeup/pencil. This time I used Ever Bilena eyeshadow as it matches the color of my hair. I just tried it and I am liking the pigmentation on my brows.

12.) Curl your lashes and apply mascara on your upper and lower lashes

13.) Contour cheeks with Elf bronzing powder

14.) Lightly brush the remaining bronzing powder to the temples, forehead down, jaw bone, jaw line, and  chin to give the face an even healthy glow

15.) Apply lipstick/lip gloss over the lips. 

Here's the completed look. Since the eyes are very dramatic I used a nude lipstick but it's definitely convertible. I changed it up using a darker lipstick to make it more romantic and bold, and lip gloss on the last image to make it look sultry but not too strong.

Using Avon 24K Gold Lipstick in Golden Peach

L'oreal Endless Kissable Lip Color in Finest Wine #710

Cover Girl Wet Slicks Crystals in Fire Fly

Hope you like this look! Thanks for reading :D