Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm stains

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Sometime ago when Revlon released their very raved about lip butters, I went a little crazy and sincerely believed nothing could top that UNTIL I came across these Just bitten kissable lip stains. That's not to say that I'm over my lip butter obsession, but for the past few weeks they've just been lying in my lipstick drawer collecting dust ._. bwah


Here's what Revlon has to say about their latest lip stain collection:

It’s a pampering balm fused with a lightweight lipstain in an adorable chubby crayon. Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The gel formula comes in 12 vibrant shades that match any look or mood. 

-Lightweight Lipstain + Moisturizing Balm

-100% of women who tried it felt their lips were instantly moisturized with a soft stain of color
-Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener required 

Now onto the review, If you've ever used a lip stain in the past, you know it can be somewhat drying. I've purchased a bunch of Cover girl, Revlon Just bitten (the old version) and NYC lip stains and they all work the same way. This, on the other hand, is quite creamy and has an impressive staying power. By staying power, I'm refering to the stain it leaves. The balmy/moisturising affect eventually wears off but I don't find that bothersome. You can always just go over it with a lip balm or re-apply your lip stain. As you'll be able to tell from the swatches, it offers a nice shine without being overly glossy. 


Of the 12 available, there's a variety of different shades to choose from: some bold pinks and reds which are in line with the whole bright trends this season :)


Appearance wise, they are jumbo retractable crayons (think Clinique's chubby sticks). The twist up tube is nice so you don't have to worry about sharpening it. When applied, it has a refreshing peppermint scent (like a candy cane =P).

You can click on the pictures to see a closer view

(left to right): Cherish, Sweetheart, Honey, Darling

I would suggest looking up swatches of the shades you're interested in because the colour on the packaging can be a little bit deceiving for some of the shades. I purchased them in Honey, Cherish, Darling and Sweetheart and I'm very pleased with all four of them.

(left to right): Honey, Cherish, Sweetheart, Darling

Natural Lips: 

Honey - a mauve pink, looks very natural when applied. 

Cherish - a light blue based pink

Sweetheart- A vibrant fuchsia, but not in a neon pink sort of way.

Darling - a very pretty pink with a purple undertone.

TIP: Apply your lip colour over lip balm, if you want a sheer application. And for a vibrant, more pigmented colour, just apply it directly on the lips without anything. 

Revlon is LIPS DOWN the best at the drugstore. Their stuff just keeps getting better and better :) Try it out for yourself :)