#revlonselects

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy is a double ended nail polish kit that was also a part of #revlonselects program. I've seen some amazing online reviews for this product so I was really excited to try this for myself. 

The idea/application of this product is super simple. Apply the base coat (the dark shade) and the top coat (the sparkly, glittery shade) and you're all set! Glitter and nail art have been such a hugh trend since 2012 that's showing so sign of slowing down. You can see in the picture that this one is a little different that your regular glitter top coat. The pieces of glitter in the top coat are chunkier and HOLOGRAPHIC! It looks really subtle and even work place friendly under low lights and REALLY 3D and holographic under brighter lights. I'm in love with this Moon Candy collection. 

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Another thing I really liked about this set was the fact that it's a 2 in 1 product. I don't like having to purchase 2 nail polishes to create 1 look but Revlon's put together this super convenient kit which makes nail art a little more cost effective and efficient. 

I haven't seen any glitter top coat as pretty as this Moon Candy one, I can't wait to try this with other colour combinations! 

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Revlon's Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks are the latest collection to join their ever growing line of lipsticks offering different finishes, coverage and lasting power. A while ago, I was chosen to be a part of #Revlonselects which engages bloggers to try and test some of their latest products. I will be reviewing some nail polishes and eyeshadows this week following this post but first..! 

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The colour I have is "backstage" which is the same colour worn by Olivia Wilde in the main visual for this campaign (google it, you'll want this lipstick too). It's a deepened wine-y red colour that is perfectly trendy and so in demand right now (score!). Another thing that excited me about this lipstick-aside from the shade- was the finish and the long wearing power it promises. If you have been following the skin/makeup trend for 2013 spring and forwards, you know that MATTE/SATIN/VELVET finishes are IT this year (for skin AND lips).

The packaging is really nice and modern with a clear plastic lid and a tall thin body. It doesn't look like a boring old lipstick bullet which I liked. Upon first application, I noticed that it glided on really smoothly and easily. The first layer was a little sheer and it took me about 3 swipes to get the lipstick to the same intensity as what Olivia's got on in the main visual. This is actually excellent because I realized I can wear this shade in a light wash of colour in case I feel that deep wine red could be a little too much for sunday brunches and morning meetings at the office. 

(bottom left: fresh swatch, bottom right: after rubbing it off the lines are blurred but the colour clung onto the skin very well)

To put this lipstick to test, I had a meal, tea and some snacks and it was no surprise that it lived through the munching- the product is marketed as being "food proof". I'm sure by now you've tested or even owned a few long wearing lipsticks, but this feels a little different than the other long wearing formulas. I find most long wearing lipsticks to be thick, highly pigmented but a little drying. But this one glides on really smoothly and feels moisturizing upon first application, not to mention sheer to buildable colour formulation. After a few hours of wearing (and munching), my lips did feel like they could use a little balm- I threw on some lip butter and my lips were good as new and the colour still intact. 

Overall, I'm a fan. I'll be picking up a few more shades I'm drawn to in this collection. If you're prone to dry chapped lips, you'll want to exfoliate your lips before wearing this lipstick. Though it is moisturizing and sheer at first, the formula thickens up a little to become long wearing- at which point, if you have unflattering flaky patches on your lips, they will become super obvious. 

                    Whooot! Juliabesharing is now a part of Revlon Selects! In the coming weeks, I will be testing and reviewing some of Revlon's most exciting products like their ultra famous ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick, PhotoReady Primer + Shadow, and of course some of their newest nail art kits. 

Revlon of course, has a cult following with many of their widely popular products and I can't wait to test and review some of these new items and see how they measure up to the good 'ol faithfuls! 

Guys.

Guys.