Revlon RV-Colorburst lipgloss 008 Peony

Great rich colour payoff that's long wearing and deeply matte. They're so easy to apply with the crayon format and twist up. I like the simple matte packaging on this as well. I can get about 4-5 hours solid colour wear and I don't it transfers overly.

I love the colours but the peppermint oil in the formula burns my lips after a while. I can never wear these for more than 1 day at a time because my lips need time to recover. They will often peel and a slight rash will form around my lips if I wear it too often.

I absolutely love this colour on me. It’s not a true red, it’s cool toned, has the slightest orange hint and it somehow makes my teeth look super white. It’s not a true matte either; it’s something in between a satin and a matte finish which I actually find more flattering than a true matte. I’m not very fond of the concept of something this pigmented in the form of a chubby stick since you can’t be that precise with the application. That kind of format is better for something more sheer and glossy. It isn’t a huge problem though, you can use a lip brush to get the edges perfect. It has a minty smell and tingles slightly. The wear time is average. I don’t think I’d purchase this in other colors since I’m not a huge fan of chubby sticks, but I’d definitely buy this specific colour again since I love it so much.

This balm is amazing and great value for money! It smells great, feels lovely on lips and adds just the right amount of colour. It nourishes dry lips and is a brilliant alternative to lipstick for a more casual look. The shape of the pencil makes it possible to apply without a mirror.

Update: these have sadly been discontinued :( I now have to search for a new HG lipstick *sigh* I've used this in the shade Sultry the most, and I love the color against my cool toned skin. It looks like a raspberry mauve on me, and it applies evenly and is only the tiniest bit drying. It doesn't totally last through eating and drinking, but it's easy to reapply. Overall, it makes my lips softer compared to other matte formulas and has a minty tingle and scent. I also tried Enchanting (too light and peachy on me even though I'm pale), Standout (nice cool toned red), Fiery (too warm toned for me), and Fierce (a great autumn color - it's a natural brown, not overly dark). I'll definitely buy these again because they give me that matte look without making my lips rough. Plus they're only around $8, so they're worth trying.