I am so sorry I have not posted recently but, being a computer science major keeps me pretty busy. I have been swamped with homework and other commitments and finally I have some down time so I can update my blog more often. Today, I am reviewing my current favorite lip product: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stains.
They are so comfortable to wear on the lips and there is a whole line of colors to match everyone's needs. The cool thing about them is that they go on so smooth like a lip balm and stay that way for 2-3 hours, then turn into a stain, losing the shine. If you apply these stains right after using chapstick, they will become more sheer and not as pigmented so if you want bright colors like I show below do not apply chapstick directly before applying this product. These lippies range in price from $7-$9 (usually $7) and come in 12 shades (this is what they started with, I am not sure if some are discontinued since I did not see Precious or Darling in stores). I own 9 of them and I might still buy Darling if I can find it online.
Charm
Charm is a light peachy nude color that has a bit of a shine. The shade is nude enough to lighten your lips, but not too pale that is washes out your whole face. This color makes dry patches on my lips seem more noticeable so I would recommend exfoliating your lips with a scrub or your toothbrush before applying.
Honey
Honey is a mauve-y pink color that is definitely a "my lips but better" shade. It is pigmented, but not to the point where it no longer looks natural. It is one of my favorite colors of the collection because it is so subtle you can wear it every day.
Cherish
Cherish is a very bubble-gum bright pink that is a bit cool toned so it can look a little lavender at times. It is a gorgeous color that stains a little bit more warm, but is still pretty. This is a nice spring and summer color that I will be reaching for often.
Sweetheart
Sweetheart is a bright magenta color that is perfect for spring and summer. This color is a neon toned-down hot pink that stains a bit more berry colored but still very bright and pretty. It is definitely a statement lip color so don't buy this if you don't want to be noticed.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous is a great color to buy if you want to try out orange lipsticks. If you apply this with a lip balm, you get a light orange/peach color and without a lip balm you get an intense orange lip. It is so pretty and I didn't know if I would like it, but I really do!
Smitten
Smitten is a semi-vampy berry color that is perfect for fall and winter. This is my favorite color from the collection since I reach for berry colors very often. It is a bit similar to Sweetheart but a tad bit more berry colored and a little more striking.
Crush
Crush is the most vampy color in the collection. It is a tad bit darker than Smitten and is a reddish purple shade that is super intense. I love this for when I want to look a more sultry or mysterious look. So pretty!
Adore
Adore is an ox-blood red with a hint of coppery shimmer. This color is a brown-red color that I am not a huge fan of. In different lighting this color can look more copper than red and it does not flatter my skin as much as the others. This color would be great on darker skin tones or people who have darker hair.
Romantic
Romantic is a great shade to buy if you want to find a red color that would flatter your skin. When I apply this shade to my lips, it looks like a tomato red, no cool tones or warm tones. If you are afraid of trying a straight up red color to your lips, I would try this color with a lip balm underneath to add a tint of redness to your lips. It's so pretty and like the name says, romantic.
Charm, Honey, Cherish, Sweetheart, Rendezvous, Smitten, Crush, Adore, Romantic
If you have any questions you want to ask me, leave comments. I will answer them as soon as possible! Thank you all for visiting my blog and return soon for new posts!
♥Maddie
Update!! Here are more pictures of me wearing some of the shades.
