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Review: Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm, Shines & Light-Weight Effortless Balm

March 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Fell in love with Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm and now time to turn my head over Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm. How is the Lacquer Balm different than Matte Balm? You’ll find out from this review. Lacquer Balm is also part of the Revlon ColorBurst™ Crayon Collection and they are only available just this month, comes in 8 different shades.

‘A lacquer finish that’s beyond brilliant. Balm that’s beyond comforting. Our Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Coconut and Mango butters nourishes lips. In 8 collectible, craveable colors.

• 8 shades of high shine, shimmering lacquer and balm-‐like moisture

• Infused with Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter

• Light peppermint fragrance

•Propel/Repel crayon means no sharpening required’ – Revlon

The shade that I received is 140 Coy Timide and the packaging is exactly like the rest of the collection. However, it comes with shiny layer on the outside to indicate that this is the Lacquer Balm. For this shade, I do notice that there are slight gold shimmers just by looking at the balm. No sharpening needed from its propel crayon and retractable.

Coy Timide, is a brown shade with red undertone. The gold shimmers are unnoticeable from the swatch and the texture is light and finishes off glossy. It is quite pigmented and this definitely reminds me of the texture for Revlon Just Bitten Kissable.

I could definitely tell that this gives a great color to my lips. Despite of being dark and brown, I liked how it looks more red instead. Again, this has that refreshing slight mint scent just like the rest of Revlon ColorBurst Crayon Collection. Also the gold shimmer is unnoticeable while having it on the lips but I believe it helps to reflect light to give more shine to the lips.

At first, I was really worried if Coy Timide could be too dark for me but I guess everyone could pull off dark shade depending how you wear your makeup. In this review, I’m your vixen, RAWR~ I guess this shade is good to go if you are feeling bold and sexy. You could also see how shiny it is on my lips and the reflection of my ring light.

In the ingredients listing, there isn’t alcohol or paraben. This is definitely a plus point!

Above all…

This is almost the same version of Balm Stain, without staining your lips. I believe not everyone like their lips to be stained and I think this is suitable for them. The texture is light and easy to use. Because it is so light that you can’t really tell that you are wearing it. I wouldn’t say this gives the best shine but it’s shiny enough to make your pout look kissable. Upon wearing this, it doesn’t dry my lips and it wears off after having a meal. This may not be your shade but there’s other shades to choose from!

Price: MYR 35.90

Weight: 2.7g / 0.095oz.

Availability: Leading pharmacies and departmental stores

PROs:

Easy to use
Glides easily over the lips
Refreshing mint scent
Shine finish lippie

CONs:

Wears off after a meal

My Rating: 4.8/5

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This lacquer balm was provided by Revlon for review purposes, kindly refer disclaimer.

xoxo,
Traclyn Yeoh

Review: Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme, Buildable Coverage That Last Exceptionally Well

March 6, 2014 2 Comments

I always turn to my holy grail Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation for it’s coverage and oil control power. I tend to get really picky with it comes to foundation because I like those that gives matte, at least medium coverage and with oil control properties. I get the chance to try Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme and let’s see what I have got to say for this foundation.

“Finally, truly decadent makeup offers ultimate performance. The mousse-like texture feels like silk on your skin. And, the time release formula balances skin for a flawless look. All day flexible wear without flaking, caking or feeling heavy.

•Time release technology balances skin for a continuously flawless look.

•This next-generation patent-pending whipped crème formula feels lightweight and comfortable, so makeup looks flawless all day, without rubbing off

•Bouncy, whipped formula feels ultra light and silky smooth

•Soft Matte finish

•Buildable to full coverage

•Wears up to 24hrs

•Fragrance Free

•Oil Free” – Revlon

I love that it’s package in glass jar which makes it looks more sturdy. In Malaysia, we have 4 shades available and I was sent with two shades which is 220 Nude and 250 Medium Beige which is the first two lightest shades. They both look almost the same shade though Medium Beige is suppose to be a shade darker.

At the bottom of the glass jar, there is peel-off description and also includes the ingredient list. This does contail salicylic acid and silica.

There is another jar lid preventing spillage of the foundation which I think it’s good because most of us could possibly be careless when opening the jar. The texture seems heavy and creamy from the jar. From the swatch I could see the difference of both shades. Nude has pink undertone while Medium Beige has yellow undertone and slightly darker than Nude. Upon blending, the mousse texture felt so easy and smooth to blend.

I apply this foundation using a stippling brush and it blends in easily. In fact, it creates quite a flawless canvas and it does feel light weight. It finishes off light matte and slightly dewy. I then set the foundation with my foundation powder.

Here is a before and after of using 220 Nude. It seems a little light for my skin tone and I could tell how well it did cover my flaws just from one layer. My dark circles and redness at my nose area was very well concealed. I think this shade is best to suit for those who has light and fair skin.

Upon testing the lasting power, I’m already in love how well it lasted. Though it doesn’t provide much oil control and I did blot away the oiliness. It did wear off a little on my nose area but considering that it has past more than 9 hours, it lasted pretty well and it did not oxidize on me.

Here is a before and after for the shade 250 Medium Beige and this is perfect for me. This is great for those who is slightly tanner than fair skin tone. Especially when I have yellow undertone, this fits as my skin shade better than Nude. I’m loving the coverage so much!

Here’s after more than 9 hours and my after seems redder, maybe because the camera picked up my lip shade, Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Showy Flamboyante. In real, it doesn’t look as red. Could you see how the coverage lasted so well?

Above all…

This is my next holy grail foundation! Though this doesn’t have great oil controlling power, I love how well the coverage stays despite of me blotting it numerous times (at least 6 times) and it doesn’t look powdery, cakey or overly done for me. I did notice that it creases on my eyelid when I’m not wearing any eye shadow. The blending seems effortless and coverage is buildable as I tried layering on my under eye area and nose because those are the areas I knew I had to cover the flaw. I would say this is great for normal to oily skin. This mousse textured foundation comes with SPF20 and I liked how it didn’t create any white cast like how some foundations with SPF does. It is slightly pricey than the liquid foundation but the price pays for the packaging and lasting power of it.

Price: MYR69.90

Weight: 23.7ml / 0.8 fl.oz

Availability: Leading pharmacies and departmental stores nationwide

PROs:

Effortless blending
Creates almost flawless canvas
Medium to high coverage
Coverage stays very well for more than 9 hours
Light weight
Buildable coverage
With SPF 20 that doesn’t leave white cast

CONs:

Poor oil controlling property

My Rating: 4.9/5

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This foundation was provided by Revlon for review purposes, kindly refer disclaimer.

xoxo,
Traclyn Yeoh

Review: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Showy Flamboyante, Bold, Buttery Smooth & Great Color Pay-Off

March 5, 2014 2 Comments

Most of us went ga-ga over Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain including me when they were first released. Expanding the range, now Revlon named it as Revlon ColorBurst™ Crayon Collection consist of Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain (previously known as Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain), Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm and Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm. For this post, I’ll be reviewing Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm.

” A Matte finish that’s beyond plush. Balm that’s beyond comforting. Our Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Coconut and Mango butters nourishes lips.

8 shades with a velvety matte finish and balm-like feel
Infused with Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter
Light peppermint fragrance
Propel/Repel crayon means no sharpening required” – Revlon

Notice how the entire packaging is also matte? It’s great in a way that it’s easier to identify what type of finish to avoid confusion since there is Balm Stain and Lacquer. I appreciate very much for having to see seals like this to ensure no one has ever opened it. I don’t quite remember if the Balm Stain has it earlier.

The shade that I received is Showy Flamboyante, a very bright and bold pink shade. Just like how the Balm Stain looked, this comes in a chubby stick that shapes almost like a lipstick. It’s retractable and the twist-up of the Matte Balm is to show you how much product you are getting.

Here is a swatch and I love how bright this color is. Although in this swatch, it doesn’t look as matte as I expected, it always differs when it comes to having it on the lips. The texture is very creamy and great color pay off. If you like to wear a pop of color like Nicky Minaj, do pick this shade!

Here is a comparison of before and after applying the Matte Balm. You could see how distinctive this shade is and because of the bold shade, it accentuates the shape of my lips. What I like when having to apply this, is the same minty scent and it tingles a little on the lips just as how it was with Balm Stain. It doesn’t feel heavy on the lips at all.

Just by the name of Showy Flamboyante, it portrays how flashy and showy this shade. Bright and noticeable.

I do notice that there isn’t alcohol and paraben in the ingredients but it does have silica, which I have no problem with it.

Above all…

Although my lips are not as thick to pull off matte finish lip products, I still love this! I love the color pay-off, buttery and creamy texture and glides on smoothly onto my lips. Also the propel crayon tip is a bonus because there is no need to sharpen it where it is much lesser hassle to go with. However, unlike Balm Stain which promotes longer lasting power but Matte Balm doesn’t because it’s transferable and wear-off over a meal. Even so, it kept my lips hydrated because my lips were chapped before and they are very much healed now. They were available over the shelves since January 2014 and from time to time there are promotions for this range.

Retail Price: MYR 35.90

Weight: 2.7g / 0.095oz

Availability: Leading pharmacies and department stores nationwide.

PROs:

Light weight
Creamy and smooth texture
Great color pay-off
Refreshing mint scent
Fuss free propel crayon tip
No alcohol or paraben

CONs:

Transferable
Wears-off over a meal

My rating: 4.8/5

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This Matte Balm was provided by Revlon for review purposes, kindly refer disclaimer.

xoxo,
Traclyn Yeoh

Review: Elisha Coy Always Triple BB Cream, Best For Fair & Sensitive Skin

February 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Previously, I have had reviewed Elisha Coy Always Nuddy which I quite like it though the oil-controlling property wasn’t strong enough. This time I have another BB cream which is Elisha Coy Triple BB Cream that helps in whitening, anti-wrinkle and comes with SPF30 PA++.

‘A triple functioning (whitening, wrinkle diminishing, blocking UV) formula that contains caviar and royal jelly, which recovers the skin’s resilience and cares for the skin while also functioning as a make-up.

No. 9 ranked hottest item in Lotte Duty Free Shop!
- No. 9 ranked popular shopping item loved by foreigners who visit Korea’s representative duty free shops
A high functional/ nutritional BB Cream containing caviar and royal jelly
- Faithful to the original functions of BB (Blemish Balm) like cell regeneration and protection of skin
Perfect covering for liver spots, freckles and blemishes
- Due to its superior skin adhesion, it perfectly covers skin blemishes.
- Key Point : Perfect skin-covering ability + skin adhesion + nutrition supply
KFDA-approved triple functions
- KFDA-approved triple functions of whitening, wrinkle-improving and UV-blocking (Stress the plant-based UV-blocking.)

Recommended to use together with “Soft Finish Mineral Powder” for keeping pores, after applying BB cream to your skin.’ – Elisha Coy

Just like the tube, the box also comes in black color. What’s best is that this comes with sun protection where you don’t really have to apply sun block before this BB cream. As for me, I think SPF30 isn’t enough and I always go with SPF50 daily. When it comes to sun protection factor, I think the higher the better.

It comes with a pointy tip of the tube to dispense the BB cream which is very useful because that way it helps to

From the swatch, I do notice that the texture is much thicker and once blended, it does look quite fair for my skin. You might not be able to tell from the swatch, maybe in the before and after will do. Along with this, it has a slight alcohol scent to it.

Here is how I use the BB cream

Apply BB cream all over the face
Blend with BB cream with sponge
Set the BB cream with your favorite foundation powder

Here is a comparison of before and after. Could you tell that the BB cream is far too fair for my skin tone? My skin is not fair to begin with and having this BB cream makes me felt like I had Kim Hyuna’s fair skin. Couldn’t deny that it provides quite a good coverage at only one layer, light to medium. You can actually see how well the coverage is on my dark circles, redness at the sides of my nose and acne scar on my right cheek.

Above all…

I would say I prefer Always Nuddy because this BB cream offers heavier texture that doesn’t stay long for my skin. I do have oily skin and the coverage fades along with my excess skin oil. I believe this also comes in only one shade and this is way too fair for my skin tone. I think this is best for fair skin tone and normal to dry skin types. On top of that, I did not develop any skin sensitivity from using this BB cream and I think this maybe suitable for those who have sensitive skin type.

Price: MYR29.90 (15ml), MYR 72.00 (50ml)

Availability: SuperModel2u.com

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