Time for truthies - I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I heard that Revlon had released this new Ultra HD Gel Lip Color range ♥ I have no doubt I'm in the minority, but I'm hanging till this matte lip craze starts to loosen it's grip on the market. Oh I think it's a fabulous look for lots of gals, but for someone of my age whose lips end up looking like dried prunes, it's not so good. There's the comfort factor as well - my lips in their natural state are bone dry, and while I've found some matte formulas that are not quite so matte, and contain enough lubricant to keep my lips from literally sticking together, they are in the minority. So thank you Revlon for bringing out some non-matte ultra-moist lipsticks in stunning shades - I'm as happy as a clam, and even happier that I scored these for almost half price!...
I was SO proud of my restraint at only buying four, but hey, I probably have enough lipsticks to open a shop lol. Absolutely adore the colours I chose - they are from left to right, Adobe, Vineyard, Dawn & Twilight. Beautifully moist, perfect pigmentation (not too sheer, not too dense), and the lippie tip is angled for easy outlining, although I always need a lip liner. The metallic tube finish is a pretty close match to the colour of the contents, ultra-thin and lightweight, (but a pain to photograph as they topple over at the flutter of an eyelash). There are 15 in the range, and six of them are the prettiest nudey pinks ♥...
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| Adobe |
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| Vineyard |
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| Dawn |
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| Twilight |
Being so moist, they don't last very long on the lips (which is why I only bought four), but the darker hues do leave a bit of a stain...
RRP is $24.95, but they're currently on special at Chemist Warehouse for $16 ♥...
Take care of you,
kats xxx
P.S. Adding this to Ingrid's Monday Madness Link Up Party - the page of fun blogs will be up just before sunrise ♥...
These colors look great on you, but the price kinda surprised me. I didn't expected this, especially if they don't last very long.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Morchella
Thanks Michelle - they're a little pricier than other Revlon lip products, but I find that often the RRP comes down a bit once the initial launch is over. I was lucky to find them for $13.95, and I'm more than happy with that ♥
DeleteMattes are not my most fave formula either, Kat, I prefer creamy lipsticks (gloss seems to come straight off of me!). It's cool that the darker ones leave a nice stain!
ReplyDeleteYay I'm not alone Di ha ha! Yes give me a creamy lipstick with a glossy finish and I'm over the moon - straight glosses always seem to bleed on me xxx
DeleteHooray for hydration! I agree with you on that one- I have the most dehydrated lips on earth! I can't even do stains. And, I really don't mind reapplying. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLol Amy, I reckon we have soul sister lips - I'm sitting here with mine slathered in balm just so I can sip my water without feeling like they're going to split! I don't mind reapplying either hon ♥♥♥
Deletehaha. I know the feeling oh too well! xo
DeleteThese lipsticks look stunning! I love the shades! And the packaging is gorgeous too!
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The tubes are just so bright and shiny I find myself smiling when I look at them Ingrid - the colour range is excellent too, from muted nudes through to that out-there purple xxx
DeleteThanks so much for sharing your swatches! I am loving the look of Dawn, but they all look beautiful on you! xx
ReplyDeleteMarisa sweetie, Dawn is the first one I bought - it has an almost pearly finish which is just so flattering ♥x♥
DeleteThese all look so beautiful on you! I almost picked some up from Priceline in the sale, but restrained because I didn't think they would wear very well throughout the day. Though, I always need a hydrating lip colour in my hand bag!
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Me too Laura! They're kind of a hybrid lipstick/gloss, so they wear better than a gloss, but not as good as a lipstick. I'm happy to keep one stashed with me at all times though, they're so slim and pretty xxx
DeleteI like the packaging but I'd want more punch for my pennies. Probably because I rarely reapply durng the day!
ReplyDeleteDon't blame you Beth - I wouldn't pay full price for them as there are better performers out there for way less bikkies. But I do love how hydrating they are, and of course they got me with the shades lol xxx
DeleteThese lipsticks look wonderful on you, Kat. They look so creamy and I love the shine xx
ReplyDeleteThey're really moist Indie, and exceptionally comfortable to wear - just wish they lasted a bit longer xxx
Deletei love these lipsticks. I agree with you that they are not long lasting, but they are really moisturizing and the colors are pretty.
ReplyDeleteclairetalksbeauty.com
Yes, yes and yes Claire - I'm very happy to have all of these in my kit, my poor old lips need a break from the ultra drying formulas ha ha xxx
DeleteSometimes your lips tell you: step awayyyyy from the matt lippies! I find that after wearing a few days of matt i need something a little more creamy and this gel does just that. x
ReplyDeleteYay Barbe! I too find the need to alternate, or if I wear the mattes for 2 or more days in a row, I have to top with a gloss. I loathe my lips feeling like they're going to split! These lipsticks are so lovely and juicy hey xxx
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