Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor Review & Swatches in Love & Flirtation

Hi, Beauties!

Revlon has always been one of my favorites. For a drugstore brand, I personally think that some of their products are just above the others. Not to mention their amazing Revlon Colorstay foundation, which is my all time favorite, and also their legendary Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, which is the staple in my kit. Having love affair with their classic products for so long, I finally can get my hands on the (quite) new Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor and I would like to share my thought on this one.

 "Lightweight, high definition velvety matte color. Moisturizing, velvety feel. 100% wax-free, gel formula. Available in 16 high definition shades."

          Something intriguing about this lipcolor is the 100% wax free formula. I expected it to be very comfortable and weightless on the lips. However, it was such a let down for me when I knew that it is in a gel formulation. I have never liked any skincare or any makeup items in this kind of texture. I just think anything inside will be unstable, sheer, and ineffective, which is just my personal thought. So, I initially thought that the lipcolor will be lacking in pigmentation. But, that didn't stop me from trying this lipcolor.

Packaging

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor (Left: Love - Right: Flirtation)

I am obsessed with this one. Instead of going traditionally black, Revlon decided to give this lipcolor a fun, whimsical, and youthful packaging, which is a fresh step from a veteran brand like Revlon. The frosted, plastic tube shows you the color of the liquid inside and it remids me of a sweet and refreshing popsicle. It has a doe foot applicator, as you would expect. But, it has an unconventional shape, which is nice because you can use the flat side to apply the product and use the tip for precise applications.

Swatches

I don't know about you, but I found only around 6 colors in one of the department stores here in Bandung, Indonesia. While on the website, it says that Revlon has 16 colors for this line. Seeing all the color on Google, they are all gorgeous and wearable. But, I only have Love & Flirtation, so, here you go:

Above: Flirtation (A soft peachy pink) - Below: Love (A bright orangey red)

Thoughts

When I opened the tube for the first time, I smelled some kind of vanilla scent, which I like. But, that can be very annoying for some people as it lingers for good couple of minutes after application. The moment I applied it on my lips, I said to myself that I was wrong. It has a proper pigmentation that can give you an even coverage from the first application. I was quite skeptical at first since I don't like the gel formulation. But actually, I don't think this is in a gel form in any way. It's just like the usual liquid lipstick which has a sort of cream form.

          After the application, it was looking nice and I waited for it to set into a matte finish, hence the name of the product. It didn't. Even after about 2 minutes, it was still looking like a satin crème-finish. I didn't understand. After around 10 minutes, I started to see it changed into a soft matte finish and it stayed like that the entire time I wore it. From that, I can conlude that it's not your typical matte lipstick which leaves no shine after it has set. Some people might be disappointed if they expect the lipcolor to have an ultra matte finish. On the other hand, I quite like the idea of a comfortable, moisturizing matte lipcolor that you can actually wear all day without it feeling dry and stiff.

          Another thing that Revlon says about this lipcolor is that it has a moisturizing feel on the lips. For the first couple of minutes, it felt kind of sticky, like it would when you wear a sticky lipgloss. After it has set, it felt very comfortable and it didn't feel tacky anymore. I tested this lipcolor around the house for about 6 hours. It stayed comfortable and it felt moisturizing the entire time with decent amount of fading. 

  

Final Verdict 

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor is a nice collection to be added in your lip department. But honestly, I personally feel this is just a trend following range since there are not enough reasons to distinguish this lip product to the others in the same kind of concept. Also, for someone who looks for a trendy ultra matte finish, this is not the one for you. But, if you are looking for a matte lipcolor that can be worn comfortably all day, this is the answer. The revolutionary wax free formula makes this lipcolor even more beautiful since it feels moisturizing on the lips and it won't leave you with the cracked looking pouts. In addition, I think the colors in this collection are beautiful yet wearable. You can opt for the nude, the bright, and the dark, and I hope the all the 16 colors will be available in Indonesia. (IDR 110.000 on counter)

 

Categories: beauty , lipcolor , lipstick , matte , review , revlon

Juicy Pouts: Lips Treatment 101

Hi, Beauties!

Many of my friends are not so much into makeup, but most of them are obsessed with lipstick. They prefer it to the other makeup items. Their reasons are the same: it's easy, and it takes only 10 seconds to apply, which are true. However, sometimes, lips and lipstick can be problematic, especially with the matte one, which is currently on trend. It can crack and it can accentuate every single line on your lips. Having said that, you need to prep the lips beforehand, should you want to wear lipstick or you just want to maintain its health.

The Exfoliation

First, you have to exfoliate the dry, dead, chapped lips away. Nope, I'm not going to review any particular lip scrub or lip exfoliator from a specific brand in this post. Although, having one of those products can be very convenient,  you can always find something in your kitchen to get the job done. Honey and sugar, that's it!

Image by Ljupco Smokovski via Everwell

          Since lips don't produce neither natural moisture nor natural oil, honey  can be very beneficial  as a natural humectant, which is  a substance that promotes retention of moisture (Humectant. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2016, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant). Honey also contains antioxidants which will protect the lips from external damages. After hours of wearing lipstick, especially the matte one, honey will soothe, repair, and revive your lips plumpness.

           Tips for choosing what kind of honey is best for the treatment, choose the raw one. Not only it's better because it's all natural, but also raw honey contains its whole nutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, and natural moisture. Also, you want to make sure that you are not allergic to honey. But, if you are, you can use coconut oil which is stunning as a substitute.

            As the exfoliating agent, sugar is a convenient choice. It is affordable, chemical-free, and foremost, you can easily find it in your kitchen. You can opt for white or brown granulated sugar. I personally prefer sugar with bigger granule because I feel like it sheds all the chapped lips away instantly. But, if you worry that it might be too harsh or you might have more sensitive lips, finer granulated sugar will work just fine.
        

               The Steps:

1. First, mix honey and sugar
2. Next, rub the mixture gently onto your lips for about a minute, or until you feel the chapped lips shed.  
3. Finally, rinse with warm water.

Yes, it's that easy. This treatment can be done once in a week, or if you feel the need of extra care for your lips.

Quench the Thirst

When it's the time that you feel your lips need extra attention, give it the lip scrub treatment to remove the crack on your lips and soothe it. Next, seal all those glorious benefits of honey and sugar with lip balm/mask/conditioner. While there are million types of lip moisturizer in the market, I will go classic with these three products from these reputable brands.

• Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is my least favorite. Personally, I think this vintage is good in sealing the moisture in the lips, but that's all. However, this product is multi-purpose, effective, and affordable. This is my go-to alternative when I run out of the other products.
• Nivea Lip Butter is an OK for me. Not only just sealing moisture, this product also contains shea butter, castor oil, and sweet almond oil which are good to repair dry lips. Besides, it has the original version and also the scented version, which can be a good or a bad thing. Just make sure you don't lick your lips constantly because that can make it even drier.
• Lucas Papaw Ointment is my absolute favorite. No matter how many sources say that it is just basically Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, my experience says otherwise. The biggest difference is the product can heal chapped lips instantly. This is a staple in my kit, and everytime I do makeup on someone, I always apply this on the clients' lips (whether or not they have chapped lips) prior the makeup session. By the time I apply lipstick on their lips, which is always the last step, Lucas Papaw Ointment has successfully treated my clients' lips and lipstick just glides like a dream on top of it.

Use the lip moisturizer prior lipstick application. For optimum result, you can apply and let it absorb overnight. These two simple steps above will save your lipstick routine, and keeping you away from the dry, cracked, chapped lips at any given day.  There your juicy pouts, ready to go againts the world!

Image: Ljupco Smokovski (Jar of honey on isolated white background)
            Everwell (The Claim Honey is More Healthful than Sugar)

Categories: beauty , honey , lips , lipstick , scrub , sugar , treatment

FOTD: Classic Eyeliner & Bright Pink Lips | Fendi Beau

Hi, Beauties!

Long time no blogging! It's been busy and crazy for this past few weeks, so I haven't got the chance to write on the blog. Today, I'm gonna share a look that I did on my dear friend Ishma Fadlina. This is a simple and classic look, but still glam enough to be worn to the prom, wedding party, or if you just want to look presentable without looking "overly" glam.

And here's the look.... 

  

Products I used:

Face

Max Factor Lasting Performance in Soft Beige

Revlon Photoready Concealer in Light (highlight) and Light Medium

Wardah Two Way Cake Powder in Light Beige and Ivory

PAC Creamy Foundation in 10 (contour)

Eyes

Sleek i-Divine in Ultra Matte V2 in Dine (whole eyelids)

Sleek i-Divine in Ultra Matte V2 in Paper Bag (outter corner and crease)

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black

Inez Color Contour Eyeliner in Floral White

PAC Mascara

Cheeks

PAC Perfect Finish Blush On in B05 

Maybelline Cheeky Glow in Peachy Sweetie

Lips

Nivea Petroleum Jelly

Revlon Living Lipstick in Timeless Pink

Pretty simple, right? The only thing is the lipstick is not showing as vibrant and true as it is in person.

So, that's all for now. I will share another FOTD in some other posts. On my own face, maybe?

 

Categories: beauty , classic , eyeliner , fendibeau , FOTD , glam , lips , lipstick , makeup , pink , simple , woman