I’m a big fan of Revlon and have been for many years so whenever there’s a new release I always jump at the chance to try it. On a recent Boots trip I picked up a couple of new things from one of my favourite brands to try out.

Revlon are great at producing lip products. From their Lip Butters, to the Colorburst Lacquer and Matte Balms and the Moisture Stains to their Super Lustrous Lipsticks and Super Lustrous Lipgloss' are all winners with their latest release - the Ultra HD Lipsticks  - being no exception to this rule. All of the shades ranging from nudes and light pinks to reds and deep berries are named after flowers such Rose, Sweat Pea, Hibiscus and Iris which being a sucker for shade names delighted me a lot. They’re incredibly pigmented despite the silky, moisturising texture and they stain the lips so the colour lasts even when the gel texture has worn away. The scent is also lovely of a mix of vanilla and mango but isn’t overpowering that you can smell it once it’s on your lips. I chose the shade Poppy to be my summer red as it has a orange undertone and the glossy texture makes it perfect for the summer months rather than I matte, deep red I’m used to wearing during winter. The only problem I have with these lipstick is that the shape of the bullet can make it difficult to apply compared to a traditional bullet shape but that won’t stop me from picking up more shades.

I’m a big bronzer and contour girl so when I saw the Matte Highlighting Palette in Desert Bronze it instantly found its way into my basket. The mix of the lighter and darker bronze shades makes a bronzer/contour hybrid that is neither too orange nor too ashy and is a great all rounder. The white shade at the top has a subtle shimmer and is great for targeted highlighting with your finger or small brush and the powder itself blends so easily you can bronze up your skin in seconds.

What’re your favourite new releases?

~ Jade xx

Along with Revlon’s launch of the lacquer balms - review here - Revlon also launched a new range of matte balms. Nothing of this nature - at least to my knowledge - exists on the market anywhere else so I was very excited to try them. When I first heard about them however I was sceptical - how could something be matte yet a balm? It didn’t make sense to me.

However, having them now in my grasp I can say they aren’t totally matte. They give off a velvety finish so although the appearance is matte they don’t dry out your lips like a regular matte lipstick would as they still have a balm like texture and feel - perfect for winter. These immensely pigmented balms also stain the lips so after the velvet texture has disappeared the colour is still there so, when you’re wearing a bold colour you don’t have to worry about it wearing off too much. 

I picked up the shades ‘showy’ and ‘striking’ - the former being a summery blue toned pink shade and the latter being a warm toned red which is great if you love red lipstick but hate all the faff that goes with it, like me, as you can just throw it on without having to think too much about it.

Left to right: striking, showy

There’s definitely something for everyone in the range so whether you prefer more subtle, neutral lips or more vibrant, bold lips they’ll be something for you. However, the balms still have the peppermint scent the original just bitten kissable balms did, so if you weren’t a fan of that then be weary. These retail for £7.99 so they aren’t massively expensive either - Revlon is also currently on a 3 for 2 offer in Boots.

Have you tried the new Revlon formulas?

~ Jade xx

I’ve been waiting for these to arrive on the shop floor since I first saw them pop up in the beauty-sphere a month or two ago. I have a great love for these chubby stick-like lip products which started with the original hughstreet version, the Revlon just bitten kissable balm stains - review here - and then moved onto the Bourjois colour boost balms - mentioned here - as they’re so easy to apply - I’ve even perfected the art of applying them whilst driving, which is something I definitely don’t recommend.