Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms

I already have told the story of how badly I wanted the Revlon Colorburst Matte and Lacquer balms in my life. I have done a full review of the Lacquer balms if you're interested in those ones but this post is going to be my thoughts on the Matte Balms. 

 From left to right: 

Elusive - Soft pink

Unapologetic - Watermelon pink

Striking - Cherry red 

The Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms are surprisingly creamy and easy to apply. They glide on lightly so you can build the colour up but don't feel heavy or uncomfortable to wear. I literally can't get over how creamy they are for a Matte lip product as they feel like velvet almost giving off a satin finish. The colour payoff is pretty strong with one swipe being crazy pigmented.

They contain the same moisture complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut which doesn't make your lips feel tight after an hour. If you're like me and have dry lips 99% of the time, I would suggest lip balm either before or after applying the Matte Balm as it provides that little extra moisture. I must mention that sometimes they cling to dry bits when they wear off, however if you can maintain and reapply it before it wears off, you're A-OK. They also fade evenly, thank sweet potato pie!

I love all the colours I bought because I think bright lipsticks suit me better than most neutral/nudes. My favourite is "Elusive" as it's a simple neutral pink shade that is so easy to wear during the day. If my lips are feeling a bit tight, I also add "Sweetie" by MAC on top {of Elusive} to give a bit of extra moisture and sheen.

What is your favourite Revlon Matte Balm shade?
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MAC Lady Danger

I picked up one of MAC's infamous lipsticks"Lady Danger" last week and I am absolutely in love with the colour."Lady Danger" is described by MAC as a vivid bright coral-red and I would definitely say that their description is somewhat accurate.  Its definitely not your average-joe red lipstick - you can clearly see that it has orange undertones but it's not too strong. This colour is so unusual but I love it because it instantly lifts my face and is so different from the other red lipsticks I own.

I'm going to be honest when I sat that I was rather afraid of trying a matte lipstick because I didn't know what was going to happen with my chappy lips. However, I pulled up my big girl socks and decided to give this matte lipstick a go and I was amazed with how pigmented it was with one swipe. I prepped my lips beforehand and then applied this lipstick {straight from the bullet or with a lip brush - whatever you prefer} and I was really impressed with the formula. It lasted a good 5 and half hours with light eating but I ended up with that weird outer red ring on my lips so touch ups are a must with this lipstick. I also noticed that I was checking the mirror more than I usually do because I thought it was going to smudge all over my face and I would end up looking like a clown so I would recommend using a lip liner to keep it from feathering.

I do love a bold lip colour and "Lady Danger" is right up my alley. As much as I love this colour, I haven't found a time to wear it during the day but I think I might start to make an exception for this lipstick because I absolutely LOVE it.

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