Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Revlon Spring/Summer 2010 Lipglosses...

I picked a couple of these up myself recently as Boots had Revlon on 3 for 2 offer, however I was also sent a set of four of the five shades for review purposes. There is a further shade in the collection called Fire Cracker which looks like a great wearable red shade.

The glosses come with doe foot applicators, and retail at £6.49 each.

 L to R - Coral Reef, Peach Petal, Lilac Pastelle, Pink Pop. 
As they are glosses, all the shades are fairly wearable in my opinion - a gloss always seems like an easier way to wear a strong colour without looking as "formal" as a lipstick, so bright glosses are a great way to ease yourself away from nudes...

Peach Petal is the palest and most "nude like" shade so is probably the one that will sell out fast! These shades are always popular;
This shade looks pretty on its own, but I have also tried it over coral and peach lipsticks and it looks so pretty over those as well, toning down the colour and adding a glossy sheen. 

Coral Reef is a fairly bright orange coral shade... I imagine this looking great for a summer evening;
I'm not planning to go on holiday this year, but if I was, this is a shade I'd definitely pack for evenings out. 

Lilac Pastelle was the shade that initially grabbed my attention - it reminded me of the cremesheen gloss from MAC in Fashion Scoop that we were all going loop-de-loop for last year.
Unlike the MAC version this is much more pigmented and actually gives the lips colour when worn alone - another winner.

Finally Pink Pop, which is a bright blue-based pink with a hint of fuscia.
This is a lot more wearable than it looks in the tube! A nice shade for both day and evening wear...

The glosses are really comfortable on the lips - they remind me in feel of the MAC cremesheens, but are more pigmented, so deliver more on expectations. They last reasonably well for glosses, but like any gloss they will need a top up after food and drink. They are not too sticky either. 

These glosses are a definite winner in my book - I'll be keeping my fingers crossed these shades are available for a long period...

14 comments:

Kerry! said...

i brought peach petal and lilac pastelle a few weeks ago and i love it! definitely a cheaper alternative to mac creamsheens!

Av said...

I'm totally in love with peach petal and have worn it religiously since I bought it. I wonder are these only out for a limited time ie spring/summer - if so I need to get my mits on one or two more of my beloved peach petal!!

Gaby Fauchon said...

Coral Reef and Pink Pop are my faves ^^

Liz said...

These sound really nice!! like the look of them all! trip to boots me thinks xx

Unknown said...

gaaahhh i have so much to buy and these are on my list too! lol! thanks for the swatches!!

Ms. Wedgie said...

These will be going on my list as well!! LOL Although...the list now seems to be rapidly becoming an essay!!

Much as I love MAC...i'm always happy to find a cheaper alternative!

nicolacc2008 said...

coral reef looks lovely on you. I've got it and think I'll also get the peech one.

I haven't worn it yet as I'm not sure what to wear on my eyes with it, I'm afraid if I wore coloured eyeshadow I might look a bit like a doll/clown lol!

Kerry said...

Peach Petal is gorgeous. I'm so glad to hear they're not limited edition. I didn't think Lilac Pastelle would suit my fair complexion but it looks lovely on you x

Tottering along said...

They look really nice, I love all of them. I might have to go investigate the 3 for 2.

Anonymous said...

me likey!!
so prettyy i want them all

Sheefa F said...

I love that coral lipgloss on you! Great for summer.

Anonymous said...

Ooh, I have some boot till tokens for Revlon colour. Guess what I will be using them for tomorrow?! Now I just have to choose some colours and keep my fingers crossed that they are in stock ;)

Tina A. said...

I love the look of Peach Petal, I saw it on a magazine cover on Jessica Biel and it looked phenomenal!
I miiight have to get it!

xxx

Keri said...

Hey!
I'm new to your blog but just wanted to say that I think it's awesome :)
After seeing this review I took myself down to Boots and picked up Coral Reef.
It's my new favourite thing. Gorgeous lipgloss.
Thank you very much for letting me know it existed :) :)
Kxo