Saturday, February 25, 2012

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

I couldn't resist! I had a Revlon coupon and ended up getting a third Colorburst Lip Butter, this time in Berry Smoothie. I reviewed Creme Brulee and Cherry Tart here, and featured Cherry Tart in a look here. The two colors I originally picked were on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both were colors I generally wear with bolder looks; a creamy nude that is paler than my lip color is a type of shade that I love, but tend to only wear when I have really dark, dramatic eye makeup on, and in my mind, the bright red from Cherry Tart calls for a simpler, retro eye so the lip color can shine. But I really was very impressed by the formula, and wanted a shade that I could keep in my purse and wear with a bunch of different looks without thinking too hard-- enter, Berry Smoothie!

Berry Smoothie is a mid-toned, bright mauve-pink with medium-sized glitter that lend it just a touch of iridescence. Even though Creme Brulee and Cherry Tart have a little bit of shimmer, the glitter in Berry Smoothie is definitely more prominent.  This makes Berry Smoothie feel slightly less buttery and cushiony than the other shades I own, as it gets a touch "gritty", but because the base is as creamy and moisturizing as it is, it doesn't bother me. However, if you are extremely sensitive to glitter adding grittiness to lip products, this might be a shade you would want to avoid. Even though the texture on this shade is not as perfectly smooth as some of the other lip butters, it is still a very glossy lip product! Not as shiny as a true lip gloss, but definitely glossier than your average lipstick. As I said in my original review, according to the Revlon website, these are a gel formula with sheer to medium coverage, which sounds about accurate to me. They also say that the formula includes mango,coconut, and shea butter. Who knows, that could just be a gimmick, but I love the idea that mainstream makeup companies are moving to include nourishing, natural ingredients in their products. I do find these hydrating; the website claims a 156% increase in hydration!   You should be able to find these for around $6.50, and they contain .09 ounces of product.

And here it is: 

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

Berry Smoothie! 
 And here is the product in the tube; you can see that the texture is a bit on the rougher side from the glittery chunks in there. You can also see the bit of VERY subtle iridescent violet flash the glitter adds:

Berry Smoothie twisted up a bit
 Here's a good example of the opacity level on these things; on the edges where it's only gotten one pass, you can see that it is a thick-but-sheer formula; where it's layered on more heavily in the center of the swatch, however, it builds up to medium-opacity.
Swatch of Revlon Berry Smoothie
 I am wearing Berry Smoothie about as darkly as I could get it; the coverage is buildable from a sheer tint to medium opacity.
Wearing Berry Smoothie Lip Butter! 

Close-up of Revlon Berry Smoothie Lip Butter

Summary: This is a really pretty, fun shade of pink with a hint of glitter. The creaminess of the formula makes it easy to wear and apply, although the inclusion of medium-sized glitter on this side does make it feel a bit grittier than some of the other shades that have finer shimmer. It's definitely a punchier color on the lips than I was expecting based on what I could see in the tube when I purchased it; maybe not that easy to wear, my lips but better kind of shade I was looking for in this range, but it's definitely a wonderful pink. I don't know about you guys, but I have trouble finding medium-bright pinks that are flattering, and I think I may have accidentally stumbled on the solution in the form of Berry Smoothie. I'll still be on the lookout for a more subtle shade in this range, but I continue to be impressed by the Revlon Lip Butter formula; it's really a knock-out in the world of drugstore lip colors. You'd be hard pressed to find a comparable formula that feels better on the lips for three times the price. I was thinking about its claim to being a "lip butter" as opposed to a balm, and I think this is really accurate; it's more cushiony than a gloss or balm, with a milkier base than most translucent gloss sticks and tinted balms have, and it's definitely comparable (although not identical) to Korres' lip butters, only a bit more solid and gel-like to allow it to stay in stick form. These are perfect for you gals who are lip balm and lip gloss junkies looking to ease yourselves into the world of lipstick-- I am looking at you, Lauren! ;) 

12 comments:

  1. I'm still not sure if I should go for these or not as many people have told they are not moisturizing enough, especially since I have super chapped lips prone to eczema ):

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    1. Aww :( They are definitely moisturizing (as opposed to a lip product that adds no moisture or is drying) but they are not the most hydrating lip product I've ever used. But, because they do add a little moisture, maybe you could make them work for you if you wore them over a more moisturizing balm? But if you are in doubt, I can understand shying away from them, chapped lips are no fun and no lip product is worth it!

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  2. This looks lovely on you! I've been wanting to try these but the displays are always empty and trashed at my local CVS and Walgreens =_=

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    1. Thank you! I'm sorry you haven't been able to find them, they've been fairly easy to find up this way. There's one good thing about being exiled to the Bay Area boonies! Hopefully you'll be able to find them sometime soon.

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  3. Is it at all ironic that the name of this one has smoothie and it's definitely not smooth? :) the color looks great! I still haven't picked any of these up.

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    1. Haha, I hadn't even thought of that! It is a bit ironic, though, I agree. :)

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  4. I've heard so much about this all over the place. I haven't seen much of this shade though, I really like it on you :)

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    1. Thank you! It's a really fun shade to wear.

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  5. have you tried the l'oreal colour riche lip balms? i think they're supposed to be their version of the lip butters. i have 'caramel comfort' and it's a very nice nude. i like the texture. i believe the brighter colors are more sheer than the revlon lip butters.

    also... have you tried rimmel's "kate" lipsticks? super nice formula! i finally caved and bought the naked palette while i was in seattle. i got the tarte 500 point gift, too. you get a full size red matte lipsurgence stick!!! :)

    you're going to be so proud of me~ i've been trying out gel eyeliners and they stay on my lids SO MUCH BETTER than pencils! i've even been practicing with an angled eyebrush. i wish you were here so we could shop & do our makeup together. lol. <3

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    1. Yaaay, I'm so glad you are experimenting with eyeliner! Have you been using your UD 24/7 eyeshadow pencils? I haven't tried Rimmel's Kate lipsticks, but I've seen swatches online. I was actually going to go buy some yesterday (half off at Walgreens!) but I got busy and didn't get to. I haven't bought a Rimmel lipstick in years; I love their formula, but they smell very strongly to me. However, they've gone through a packaging change since then, so they may have changed the formula as well.

      I have tried the L'Oreal Colour Riche balm, but I didn't like it as well as the Revlon Lip Butters. It didn't moisturize my lips as well, felt thinner on, and was incredibly sheer :( It just looks like a normal lip balm on me, which is not what I wanted. I'll have to try it again and see if I like it better the second time around, or if I can find another use for it. I actually got it when I bought Berry Smoothie. Ugh, Rite-Aid has a good return policy, if I don't change my mind about it, it might have to go back. I at least wanted a bit of a tint!

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  6. Yeah, one of the Kate lipsticks smells very strongly of roses but the other one doesn't have a noticeable scent. I don't know why they do that to their products...

    Yeah, I think I prefer the lip butters, too! I want to get a nice pinky shade... have you tried "lollipop?"

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    1. No, I've seen swatches of it and it looks brighter than what I want; I already have a couple of sheer hot-pink lipsticks, and I love them, but I don't need another of that type of shade.

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