Papaya for Summer - Revlon Style!

Hey my beauties!Today's gloss in my review series is  the Revlon Colorburst lip gloss #20 in Papaya, a coral/ orange shade with some shimmer. Doesn't it remind you of the succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe papaya?Just like its namesake, this lipgloss is also perfect for the summers.To know why, read on....

Price: INR 500          Volume: 5.9 ml

Packaging: It comes in a cardboard tubing to protect the actual tube from scratches.The lipgloss tube itself is made of sturdy clear plastic in a square-ish shape with rounded corners.The cap is black plastic in matte finish and quilted design of the Colorburst product line with Revlon in gold on it.

Applicator:  its a cylindrical bit of foam at the end of a long white wand.This long wand makes it difficult to control and the application in streaky.

Color: Its a very different color in the entire release, the rest are mostly shimmer shades in peach, plum and pinks.This however comes across as an almost matte shade due to its micro shimmer particles.As you can see, although there is some fine shimmer, it's difficult to see when applied because its tiiiiiiiiiiny and of the same color, and really just adds dimension rather than adding obvious shimmer.The color intensity is perfect when you apply it but fades in a few minutes.I think that it my only problem with this shade.

See how the color has muted and become almost like lipbalm in the second picture ------------------------------------------->

Texture: I like this formula because I don't find it too sticky or slippery (Hello MAC?!)

Moisturising Properties: very little hydrating effect on the lips.

Staying Power: around 1.5-2 hours with no eating.

Other Pros: It does fill out the lines of the lips, making them appear smooth and luscious.The fine shimmer helps in giving a plumper look to the lips.It is a good color to use over your tangerine and coral lipsticks to add a bit of dimension.

Portable: one can carry it easily, even though its larger than your average gloss tubes.But I hate it getting scratched which happens way too easily, specially in my purse!!

Why is it out of stock on almost all Revlon counters?:

1. Its a really different shade and one that suits everybody and anybody.
2. The micro-shimmers are so tiny as compared to large and obvious.
3. Its a great alternative for those who hate wearing lipsticks in the summer heat, like me.
4. A very natural shade, and doesnt make you feel too made up :)
5. Lip gloss junkies :D

Faces - I Shine Quad 04 Swatches and Review

In a recent haul I bought this quad which I had been eyeing for a long time after nisha told me about it.All those who know me, know that I cannot resist anything blue, clothes, makeup, shoes, even wallpaint :P So when I saw this in the shop, it was love at first sight.

Packaging:The eyeshadows are housed in a black plastic box (like a compact) with a transparent top to allow one to see the colors.The round pack itself comes in a flimy cardboard box.The four colors are divided into 2 halves by the space in which a double sided applicator is placed.

Applicator: The applicator is duble sided and good to use, though I wish it had a longer handle.Short applicators are a pain to use near your eye!This applicator has a narrow front part which is great to place the eyeshadow in the inner corner if the eye specially.The denser than usual foam picks up color adequately.

Colors: This quad has amazing colors, and one is quite close to the royal blue in the Rimmel HD Glam Eyeshadow Quad that I have.Each color is wearable on it own or with others.The quad doesn't have a color for highlighting but thats not something anyone would miss.

Color Payoff: Excellent!! I have no complains regarding the colors.They are vibrant and intense even without any primer.

Staying power: The staying power without any primer is about 5-6 hours without any change and even longer with primer.

Texture: OMG! This is where this quad really shines!(excuse the pun) The eyeshadows are buttery soft and so finely milled that its an actual pleasure to work with them.I have yet to find an E/s with softer texture, not even MAC ones compare.Surprisingly,the softest one is the black one, which is also a little sheer, perfect for a normal look without making it too dramatic.All 4 colors have shimmer.

Placing and Blending: They blend super easily and stay where you place them.

Fallout: There is fallout because the eyeshadows are so soft, but nothing a fan brush won't remove at the end:)

Price: It is a little expensive at MRP INR 499 but the quality and quantity you get is so amazing, it doesnt hurt at all and you are getting 4 different shades! Plus online sites are retailing it for INR 425.

Availability: Faces stores are not everywhere, yet this quad is easily available through online sites catering to far flung places, thus availability is not a problem.

This quad is for you if you:
Love blue
like great texture in eyeshadows
Have brown/Hazel eyes
Like a bit of drama to your eyes sometimes
Want to experiment with colors and looks.

This quad is NOT for you if you:
Don't like shimmer in your eyeshadows.

I give it: 4.5/5