Revlon ColorStay in Pale Cashmere

I normally stay within my comfort zone when buying nail polishes - either OPI, Essie or China Glaze. I think that those are some of the most affordable nail polishes that truly deliver quality. However, having said that, I was reading one of my favourite beauty bloggers, Amarixe, and she was raving about Revlon's ColorStay in Pale Cashmere. After seeing the colour on her nails, I was sold.

Pale Cashmere is a very light, creamy, pale pink colour. It took me three coats to get my nails to my desired opacity. The formulation itself is good. I would say that it's easier for me to put Essie on (when it comes to streaking), but the finish is amazing. It almost looks like shellac because of the thickness it provides on my nail and glossiness of the finish.

With a top coat of Essie's Good to Go, I had absolutely no chips. I decided to change it up after a week in a half, and they still looked perfectly manicured :)  I have a feeling this colour will be on a steady rotation for the coming months. I love that it provides my nails a look of sophistication without having to try too hard. 

You can find Revlon ColourStay at any drugstore, and they range in prices depending on where you shop. I think at most places, they're about $8 - which in my opinion is a little pricey, BUT the beauty of drugstores are their weekly sales! Look out for a sale, because I've seen them for as little as $4-5.

Hope you love this colour as much as I do! You won't be able to stop looking at your hands after, I promise! :)

Revlon Lip Butters

It's crazy!... I too have become obsessed with Revlon's ColourBurst Lip Butters. I first heard about this product on YouTube a few months ago. I decided to go look for them last week but they were impossible to find - either sold out or not available. This week most pharmacies seem to have stock. I've been able to find them in most Shoppers and Rexall locations.

L-R: Brown Sugar, Peach Parfait, Pink Truffle, Sweet Tart, & Red Velvet

These lip butters come in 20 beautiful shades. The lighter colours provide a sheer coverage, while the darker and more vibrant colours are more medium to opaque. The formulation includes mango, shea and coconut butter for moisture, while really leaving your lips with quite a bit of shine. 

So to add to the hype, this is why I love them:

• It is a 3 in 1 product (yes, that means it's going to save me time)! It provides enough colour to be a lipstick, enough moisture for it to feel like a lip balm, and glossy enough as a finish to look like lip gloss.
• The colours are amazing! They've allowed me to really experiment with more vibrant colours. All of them are very wearable and flattering. For the first time I own a red and hot pink lipstick. I can't wait to get the orange one!
• Scent-free. This might not be a bonus to everyone, but I like that it doesn't taste like anything. As much as a colour like Red Velvet sounds yummy, fragrance is  subjective. Personally, anything that smells or tastes too artificial is a deterrant for me to use again.

With all those great things being said, I think everyone should still be aware of the following:

• Yes, they are moisturizing - but don't have the expectation that it can replace your lipbalms (especially during the winter months). As much as they do feel great on the lips, they don't have the same moisturizing properties as a dedicated lip balm like Blistex or Burt's Bees.
• Be prepared to re-apply. These aren't long lasting lipsticks. I find that the shine leaves your lips after an hour or so (much less if you're eating or drinking). What I have found though with the darker shades, is that it leaves a nice lip stain that lasts for a few hours longer.
• Use only on smooth lips. These lip butters are unforgiving, especially the ones with a bit of glittery shine to them. They will highlight all the cracks and dry skin on your lips if they aren't well moisturized before an application. I have to admit though - I love these lip butters so much, I've noticed I have made more of an effort to keep my lips moist the last week!

Even though they're a drugstore brand, I can't justify spending another $50 on them... so now I'm patiently waiting for a good sale, or for my local Walmart to carry them. At regular price, Shoppers is selling them for $11.99 and Rexall at $9.49.

If you want to see a very thorough review on Revlon Lip Butters and more colour swatches, click on the YouTube video below. Enjoy! :)