Friday, July 27, 2012

Revlon Lip Butter - Sweet Tart

I did it, I finally bought a lip butter. After much deliberation and internal conflict I went out and purchased one of these insanely popular little things, for the sale (but still ridiculous) price of $15. I know that every man and his dog has blogged/swatched/raved about these but it's finally my turn and I am going to enjoy it! I feel like I have finally become a 'real' beauty blogger, after all, the first rule of beauty blogging is that one must own a lip butter (or ten).

I also know that every Australian man and his dog has complained about the Australian prices, but for good reason - $21.95 is absurd. Absurd! The first time I saw them in Australia it was at my local chemist and they tried to charge me $17.95 - I now realise this is cheaper than every other place. I was disgusted and decided not to buy any whatsoever...I wasn't going to spend that much on what is essentially a lip balm! I lasted quite a while but I've finally given in!

You have to understand that I have been drooling over these for months, so I was expecting a magical product that was perfect in every way. I spent years at the Revlon stand ensuring that I had picked my perfect colour, swatching the whole range on the back of my hand. After a while I decided that Sweet Tart was what I would probably get the most use out of. I did love Candy Apple but after a lecture from a friend of mine, she made me come to the realisation that I would rarely wear it. She's right of course, but I still think Candy Apple is a beautiful colour.

Sweet Tart is a warm toned pink, and it is really, really bright. The swatches are a little deceiving because on my lips it steals the show. I thought it would be a nice everyday colour, a little bit more pink and noticeable than my usual everyday colour but still neutral enough, but it's really not. I can dim it down a bit by applying and then blotting (thus making it more of a stain) but it's not the best way to do it. At first I was really quite disappointed with it, but I'm pleased to say I have really grown to like it, and now I love the shade.

It is really quite pigmented which is a good thing, however as the colour is so bright I may have liked it more had it not been so pigmented. It can most definitely be built up in layers which I am pleased about.

It has lasting power that I consider to be pretty good, once the initial layer wears off a slight stain is left behind. Eating and drinking kills the colour which is pretty common.

It is relatively moisturising, but after a long time is does get a little drying. This, like most lipsticks, can be fixed with another swipe to freshen it up. I think this product is correctly described as a lip butter. It has a glossy, juicy looking finish to it which I think is just lovely.

All up I have to say I am a little disappointed with this product, although it's simply because I had such high expectations. I can't really understand why the Internet exploded when these came out, because they really aren't that good, but apparently everyone believes them to be the best product ever invented. I think it is the price that has killed their goodness here in Australia. For twenty two bucks you have every right to expect something magical, but this really doesn't deliver. I most definitely wouldn't purchase another at full price, but I'd go for Candy Apple or Strawberry Shortcake if they were on sale for ten dollars. I give this 7/10.




12 comments:

  1. Nice post

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  2. I have this and love the color but it isn't my Fav. I have another one called raspberry pie and I can't get enough of it!

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  3. My friend has Raspberry Pie and it is a gorgeous colour! There are so many beautiful shades in the range.
    x

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  4. OMG i cant believe how expensive they are for you guys, thats awful but I total agree with you they dont live up to their reviews. There Just bitten rang is much better. xx

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  5. I couldn't buy these because of my lippy ban but now I'm done with that I actually don't want to. I know what you mean - these lip butters launched with such over the top reviews at the start and then...

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    1. I can understand why you don't find these appealing, with the new Face of Australia lip crayons taking the spotlight from these (and at a much more reasonable price) there is not much point buying these simply 'because.'
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  6. I don't rate them either! I also bought a couple because they were being RAVED about and i was disappointed. I mean, i still use them. They're not terrible but i expected more! I can't believe how expensive they were for you!

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    1. I completely agree, they are useable just so not worth all the hype! They cost sooo much here in Australia, it is not worth it.
      Thanks for the link to your blog, I'll check it out now.
      xx

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  7. that looks like just my color! love this must find it http://meforless.blogspot.com.au/

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