REVLON COLORBURST LACQUER BALM AND MATTE BALM REVIEW AND SWATCHES

Hi everyone :)

The summer is almost here and for summer it is nice to have some options for bright vivid lips. I went for 3 new colours from REVLON.

In this post I will give you my review and swatches on REVLON COLORBURST LACQUER BALM and REVLON COLORBURST MATTE BALM.

The review is based on comparison what the company claims that product should do and how it actually performs (according to me of course ;) )

 

 

 

 

REVLON COLORBURST LACQUER BALM in VIVACIOUS and PROVOCATEUR

 

The claims from REVLON page are:

"High Shine Lacquer. Moisture Rich Balm. 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 10 collectible, craveable colors "

Word lacquer immediately gives me the idea of very glossy and shiny lips but this product doesn't really give that finish. Lips look moist and nice but definitely not glossy or shiny.

Here are Pros (+) and cons (-) of this product in short summary:

+great pigmentation

+great feel the lips

+doesn't dry out the lips

+nice finish of juicy, moist lips

+pleasant smell of mint

+doesn't transfer on teeth as many bright colours do

+leaves a stain on lips

 

 -not the best staying power  regarding the finish

-doesn't live up to lacquer effect

 In total I would give 8-9/10

and here are the swatches:

1 pic - no 135 PROVOCATEUR

2 pic - no 120 VIVACIOUS

 
 

 

REVLON COLORBURST MATTE BALM in STRIKING

 

The claims from REVLON page are:

"Velvety Matte Look. Moisture Rich 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. In 10 collectible, craveable colors."

 

The name and description suggest that it should be a product that gives your lips a matte look. And again the product doesn't give the finish as claimed. In my opinion it isn't very different from lacquer balm finish. Maybe just slightly less moist looking.

Here are Pros (+) and cons (-) of this product in short summary:

+great pigmentation

+great feel the lips

+doesn't dry out the lips

+nice finish of juicy, moist lips

+doesn't transfer on teeth as many bright colours do

+leaves a stain on lips

 

-not the best staying power

-doesn't fully live up to "velvety matte" effect

 

In total I would give 8-9/10

 The swatches:

 

 

 

To summarize I like these lip balms. They are nice and fun to have on lips. I would like to test out other not so pigmented colours to see how they work. Just for comparison Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain performs better regarding staying power but feel on the lips seems nicer from new balms.

Have you tried these? :) What do you think of them?

 

XOXO

MSG