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! ;)