Review: Revlon Lash Potion Volume + Length Mascara by Grow Luscious (Waterproof, Black)

Apologies for the lack of posts! Alongside having a hectic exam schedule, my home internet has stopped working so I'm in the university computer lab typing and scheduling a few posts. This computer isn't having any of it so apologies in advance, sigh.

So anyway, I was wowed by the packaging of this mascara and convinced myself to buy it, despite quite a few less than stellar reviews. As per the title, I bought the waterproof black version, and while it works, it has far too many frustrating aspects for me to be completely happy with my purchase.

Firstly, I have no idea what is going on with the title. Who/what is 'Grow Luscious'? Should I know this? And does this mascara have a lash serum in it? So many questions and no answers.

I am happy with how the product works though. As you can see, the brush is nice and thick and makes my lashes certainly look longer. But that is where it stops. I find that it's a very clumpy formula. It takes a lot for my lashes to clump and this mascara would literally stick them together. Not very cute.

Also, it's impossible to get off! I use my trusty Neutrogena eye makeup remover and have had no problems ever removing waterproof eye makeup with it but even after two applications of makeup remover - nada. Which I find ridiculous as I have a FEAR of going to bed with mascara on and the fact that this is the most difficult thing to take off? No way. 

And I want to love this mascara, I really do! The packaging is gorgeous, the tube is huge and the brush is great + it's marketed by Emma Stone! But I can't. I got it on sale for $22.95NZD at Farmers, and it normally retails for $27.95NZD so I guess it's a good thing I didn't pay full price? I am going to try and continue using it,over the summer it will be especially handy but UGH.

Left: with mascara Right: without

So as you can see, it gives good volume and length but it smells weird, it's clumpy and it just won't come off! Please let me know if you've had any success with other brands of makeup remover getting rid of it because I want to love and cherish this mascara but I just can't. Sorry Revlon! :(

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Review: Revlon Lip Butter in 'Lollipop'

It was about time I added to my Revlon lip butter collection to prepare my little collection ready for summer (any excuse to buy more makeup, I know). I decided to go for a soft pink to accentuate my natural lip colour and match all the beautiful flowers.

First off, the product shown in the tube is very true to colour, which most lip butters appear to be. It is a vivid pink both in the tube and on the lips, which wasn't what I was really after but it seemed to work out for the best in the end. This colour would look gorgeous on all skin tones - complementing tans, while not washing out pale ones.

I have no idea why my arm looks so freaky! This photo looked a lot different in Picasa, so apologies for Blogger being annoying.

For longevity, it's hard to judge. It's rub off easily if you eat or drink but leave a subtle pink tint to my lips, which I quite like. You can tell they won't last hours on the lips though, but they're very easy to apply, even without a mirror because they're more like a chap stick so there's that, I guess. 

The colour is very vivid, more so than I was expecting. If you have naturally pinky lips, it will be even more vivid. I was expecting the colour to be more subdued but I found a way to get the best of both worlds!

Revlon Lip Butter w/ Baby Lips underneath.

In this photo, you can see the colour is far more sheer. To do this, I applied Maybelline Baby Lips (any chap stick will work though) and then dabbed the lip butter on lightly so I was getting the beautiful pink, but it wasn't too bright. As you can see, it ends up looking similar to a lip stain but far more moisturising. 

Straight out of the tube. Again. Blogger does strange things to my photos but the lipstick colour is true 2 lyf.

In the second photo, I have applied it right out of the tube so you can see how truly vivid it is. I've definitely warmed to this colour the more I've worn it but I'm saving the full colour for when it warms up a tad.

The packaging is nice and sturdy, I can easily chuck it in my bag and not have to worry, but with the summer heat coming up, I am worried about the lipstick melting because lip butters are more susceptible to that stuff. I wish I had a mini fridge on my vanity to keep my lipsticks in!

Money wise, it is pricey when you buy them in stores, but I got mine for $15NZD online, and they're well worth it. I do find myself using this and my other lip butters every other day and the product disappears quite quickly but it's still well worth it, especially due to the wide colour range. 

xo Bridget

PS. I've started adding photos of the makeup on my skin now due to weather improving. It was so difficult trying to get realistic photos of lipsticks in the cold winter light. Any suggestions for future posts or improvements are totally welcome! ◕‿◕

Review: Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

Winter has not been kind to my lips. I prefer matte lipsticks but I realised the harsh temperatures we've been having have taken a toll on my lips so I decided to check out the Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butters. I really wanted Juicy Papaya but they apparently don't sell it here in NZ so I settled on Peach Parfait - a nude/pink shimmer that looks subtle but gorgeous.