Review: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters

I think it goes without saying that the Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters are one of the big drugstore break-out products this summer. They have accumulated many fans during the summer and continue to be loved by makeup lovers everywhere. The balmy consistency makes them easy to apply and leaves a soft finish on the lips. There are around twenty different colors and flavors available for purchase at $6.49 (USD) per tube. I bought mine at Target (as you can tell, I'm there a lot since that is where I do my grocery shopping every week) and selected two different colors: 090-Sweet Tart and 065-Creamsicle.

First let me start by saying, the packaging on these products is very nice for a drugstore brand. As with other pieces of the Revlon ColorBurst line (for example, the Lip Gloss), the quilted effect that they put on in the plastic makes it similar to higher end lines, almost Chanel-like. This more expensive feel definitely helps to sell the product and the lip butters themselves back it up.

The Creamsicle color (above) is a peachy pale tone that nudes the lips a bit and results in a muted look. The formula is a little clumpy and it required some smoothing out even after I exfoliated my lips. Overall, the color was nice but the name left me longing for more of a sweet creamsicle-like smell. That would probably be the only complaint I have with this product and it is very minor. I would have absolutely loved these lip butters if they had more of a scent to back up the dessert-themed names.

The Sweet Tart color is definitely more pigmented than the Creamsicle flavor and is a very pretty hot pink. On the lips it is amazing and was definitely one of the best lip colors I have used. It is very much the summery, girly pink that every girl needs in their makeup collection. I found that this color applied more smoothly and evenly when compared to the Creamsicle color. When I use the Sweet Tart shade in combination with a lip gloss it has an amazing effect and is an all-day fun look that steals the show.

some quick swatches, sorry for the poor quality: Top 090-Sweet Tart, Bottom 065-Creamsicle 

After trying them out, I would definitely recommend these products. The quality is top notch for a drugstore lip stick and it is well worth the price. The lip butter formula feels great on the lips and seems to last well during the day. I did find myself reapplying it a few times but I have yet to find a lip product that lasts beyond my daily chattering at work! If you've tried the Revlon ColorBurt Lip Butters, let me know what you thought of them in the comments. Also, if there is anything that you would suggest I try out, please send recommendations my way as I love excuses to buy new products! Hope you're having a lovely weekend. 

:: katie golightly x

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Product Disappointment: Maybelline Baby Lips

I follow several beauty bloggers and vloggers, so many of my makeup purchases are based off of their recommendations. I like to know that what I'm buying has had the approval of someone who is knowledgable and well-versed in makeup and beauty. One such product was the Baby Lips Lipbalm collection by Maybelline. It seemed that everyone was using them, raving about how amazing they were, how the product left just the most balmy look and feel to their lips, and was so refreshing to apply. Hearing their overwhelming love for such an affordable product, I made a mental note to pick up a tube or two the next time I visited my local Target store. The first couple of times that I checked, Target was sold out. Again, I thought this was a good sign because if so many people loved them then they had to be exceptional and worth the wait. Finally they came back in stock and I decided to pick up two: 05-Quenched and 30-Peach Kiss. They were $2.99 (USD) each which is on the cheaper side for a lip product. 

The Quenched flavor (blue packaging) applies clear and goes on smoothly. It smells of lemon and vanilla, which is nice in theory but the taste (accidental tastes, I wasn't consuming it voluntarily) bothered me and seemed to stick in my mouth during the day. I definitely got more use out of this one and enjoyed it at first. However, after using the product a couple of days in a row, my lips were anything but quenched. They were actually very irritated and couldn't even be soothed with my regular lip balm. It took me a few days off of the Baby Lips product to get my lips back to normal and feeling nice. I'm not sure if anyone else has had this reaction but I was pretty disappointed and a bit shocked since I have never had a reaction to any kind of beauty product since I do not have particularly sensitive skin. 

The Peach Kiss flavor (purple packaging) has a bit of tint to it which is, not surprisingly, peachy in color. The application is smooth and leaves a nice balmy look to the lips. The flavor is (surprise!) peachy and much better than weird lemony Quenched. Also, since I didn't use this flavor daily, it did not have a negative overall effect on my lips. The little color that it left on my lips didn't last very long but neither product seemed to stay on my lips for an extended period of time.

Overall I was so disappointed with this product. After all the recommendations and positive reviews, I was sad that I didn't get on with it as well as everyone else. Honestly, I feel like I might be a weird exception and the first to review this product negatively. But oh well, life goes on and I feel my money will be better spent on my regular lip balms. Let me know if you guys enjoyed the Baby Lips collection in the comments and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

:: katie golightly x

everything is my own including opinions, photographs, and rambles alike. this is not sponsored.