Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Review

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Review


Hello Beauty Lovers!

I've been loving my lip products this month so I've got another to review for you today - Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain.

These balm stains come in adorable, sleek packaging which mimic the Clinique Chubby Sticks, however, the product itself I personally don't find to be a dupe. The Revlon version are a stain with a balmy texture whereas the Clinique version is more of a sheer tinted lip balm. I will do a review on the Chubby Sticks too sometime.

The Revlon balm stains come in a good range of colours, twelve to be precise, which all have really cute names:

Honey - Medium Pink
Crush - Plum/Pink
Darling - Baby Pink/Lilac (slightly darker than Cherish)
Cherish - Baby Pink/Lilac
Lovesick - Fuchsia Pink
Sweetheart - Baby Pink
Smitten - Purple/Pink
Charm - Orange Nude
Rendezvous - Light Orange
Romantic - Deep Orange
Precious - Pink Nude
Adore - Deep Red/Orange

Although many of the colours appeal to me I actually only own one and this is 'Lovesick', the deep fuchsia colour. Please note that I have described the other colours based on the colour in the tube rather than swatches or what they look like on the lips as I don't actually own them and therefore I cannot be 100% sure if the colour will be the same.







The texture of these stains is sheer but they are easily buildable making them nicely pigmented without being too overwhelming for people who may not like to wear very bright colours.. The balm like qualities mean they are very moisturising on your lips and easy to apply on the go. The stain aspect also means that they are long lasting so even after the gloss has vanished you still have a pretty flush of colour on your lips. I have found this pop of colour lasts around 7 hours, however, I would be wary of adding too much colour initially or as a touch up because when I did this the product did go a patchy as it came off. When I have used it more sparingly it hasn't been so much of a problem but as Lovesick is such a bright colour you do need to be careful. It isn't a product I would use and then leave to it's own devices.. you need to check on it every now and then to make sure you still have even coverage, although I expect this won't be as much of a problem for the lighter shades.



This is a product I really enjoy to wear because it feels smooth and nourishing on my lips. It isn't greasy or heavy at all. I also quite like the smell but can imagine it may be something that wouldn't appeal to everyone - peppermint. However, you cannot smell it on application and I haven't found this minty scent makes your lips fresh or tingle like other similar products of this nature. I also love that these are retractable crayons so you don't have to worry about sharpening them!





The Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains are available at Boots for £7.99. I hope to get some more of these balms in the future... the hard part is deciding which ones!

Do you like these balm stains? Which one is your favourite?

MUA Cream Blush in Bittersweet Review

MUA Cream Blush in Bittersweet Review






Truth be told although I do like cream blush I don't tend to use it very often. I have no idea why this is but for some reason they just aren't part of my go to products. Despite this, a cream blush I am very fond of when I do decide to use one is MUA Bittersweet.

The cream MUA blushers are packaged very similarly to the powder ones so sport the same simple black and transparent casing which although isn't particularly sturdy is good for viewing the product without having to look at the name or opening the palette.

I was first drawn to Bittersweet because of the colour. The cream blush is a gorgeous bright blue toned 'Barbie' pink which at first glance looks like a scary shade in the pan but when you actually use it can be blended out to give you a nice pop of colour. The formulation is soft and silky but slightly oily so will be better for people who have dry or combination skin. I have the latter and find that once applied this blush gives my skin a gorgeous dewy finish which brightens up my face. I find the staying power of this blush good too as I can wear it for several hours without it fading or moving although it does last longer if I set it with a powder blush or translucent powder.

Priced at only £2.00 MUA Bittersweet is an absolute bargain and well worth the money. You can buy it from Superdrug.

What is your favourite cream blush?

Barry M Textured Polish Review

Barry M Textured Polish Review

Today i'm doing a review on Barry M's Textured polish. This is the latest nail craze and I love that people are being more inventive with their designs and textures etc.

I picked this up in Superdrug and thought i'd try out the yellow shade 'Station Road' just because I wanted something different than the usual pinks and reds in my collection. It looks pretty in the bottle as it's a pale, lemon with a slight shimmer.



When applying this polish I found that it is very thin and runny compared to the original Barry M nail paints, which I didn't like. It made it quite hard to control where the colour was going and proved to be a lot messier than usual (I normally never get the varnish on my fingers). It also meant the polish was really patchy on application but after two coats it was dense and perfect.




It's interesting to watch this polish dry as you can slowly see the texture changing and it becoming more bumpy but I can't say i'm a big fan of it. I think it's because for me it kind of looks like you didn't let you nails dry properly and you've touched something and it's gone all bumpy rather than drying smooth. I know the whole point of this polish is that it isn't smooth but it just doesn't appeal to me which is dissappointing.




The one time I used this polish I was very impressed with the staying power. Although, the formula is thin on application it dries quite thick and stayed chip-proof for around 4 days. This was without any top coat as that takes away the texture effect if you use it.

Overall, I wasn't too keen on the textured polish and I won't be purchasing any more. I'm pretty disappointed as I love Barry M polishes but this one definitely wasn't for me. I might try this colour again in the summer with a tan but to be honest i'm not a big fan of the yellow and it's unlikely I will use it again.

You can pick up these polishes from Boots for £3.99.

Essie Decadent Dish Review

Essie Decadent Dish Review



Those of you who are regular readers of my blog will know that I love Essie polishes. Not only is a wide colour range available but they are good quality (although the formulation between shades does seem to vary a little) and easily available at the drug store. In Autumn and Winter I tend to wear darker shades or nude tones and a favourite of mine at the moment is Decadent Dish.

In the bottle Decadent Dish looks like a pretty red, brown shade with subtle pink and gold but when applied to the nails the shimmer effect is much more subtle. As it catches you light you can still see the pretty shimmer but it just isn't quite as obvious.

The formula of this shade is very thin and after one coat it is streaky and looks more brown, however, after a second coat your nails have a flawless finish. When paired with a sparkly accent nail this polish looks stunning and is a look I often go for as it is suitable for both day and night.

You can buy Decadent Dish from Superdrug for £7.99.


What do you think of this shade?

Sweet Tart Revlon Lip Butter Review

Sweet Tart Revlon Lip Butter Review









The Revlon lip butters have been around for a while and since they were first launched a number of other versions have made their way onto the market. They have definitely been a hyped about product this year and I must admit I love them too. I did have two in my collection but unfortunately my second one melted because I left it in my hand bag when the under floor heating was on.. it wasn't pretty! Anyway, the remaining shade I have in my collection is Sweet Tart which is a gorgeous bright pink.

These lip butters have a lovely texture which is smooth, light and moisturising on my lips. The formulation is somewhere between a balm and lipstick which means they are hydrating and pigmented although the latter depends on the shade as some can be a little more transparent. I also find the finish to be light on the lips and shiny like a gloss. Sweet Tart is definitely one of the more pigmented shades and it is buildable so you can add a beauty pop of colour to your lips.

The colour range of the Revlon Lip Butters is huge and next summer I definitely intend to branch out and buy more. I just have to make sure I don't let them melt...

Revlon Lip Butters are available at Boots for £7.99.

What do you like about the Revlon Lip Butters?