Revlon- I've been bitten!

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to The Powder Room. This week, I'm going to be reviewing one of my favorite products from the past year- the Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain+Balm.

Let me just start out by saying that I am extremely picky about lip products. I hate most lipsticks (except for my favorite red, which I will blog about later) because I think they require too much time and attention. You have to line your lips, then put on the lipstick, blot, reapply etc. If you do not touch up through the day, it dries out your lips and can look bizarre.
Lipgloss is a sticky mess. I've tried so many brands, colors, formulas- you name it. I cannot seem to find a good, non-sticky gloss. I also like my lips to be fairly pigmented, so the sheer look of gloss does not do the trick for me.

Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stains

I came across the Just Bitten variety at the drugstore, where there was a "Buy one, get one 50% off" promotion. I was intrigued by the bright colors and the dual-sided stain and lip balm. I picked up Passion (hot pink) and Flame (a bright, pinky-red).
As soon as I used these two shades, I was hooked. They are so pigmented and flattering! The only worry I had was that the stains would dry out my lips- which the balm helped with. The result is a luscious, colorful pout.

There are Cons to this product, however. The balm does not screw up/down- what you see is what you get. Be careful of the cap to the balm as well. I accidentally sliced off the balm of Flame while putting the cap on. Also, the color of the stain does not last very long. It leaves a stain for 3 hours at most, and then you have to reapply. Also, the balm fades within the first hour, so I always layer another balm, like SoftLips, on top to lock in the moisture.

Use another lip balm as well for best results!

There are so many colors to chose from in this collection. There are neutrals, purple/mauve shades, pinks, and reds, which all look natural and wearable. My favorite is Frenzy- it is the perfect red with a hint of pink. I like my lips to be dark but not completely red, so this is the perfect shade.

There is no perfect lip product, but for me, these come pretty close. There are so many different colors and they all have great pigmentation. The wear is not great, but for about $7, I think this is still a great deal. If you do not mind reapplying and touching-up through the day, I would definitely recommend these stains!

You can buy them at stores like Wal-Mart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Revlon-Just-Bitten-Lipstain-Balm-by-ColorStay/16676971

Or places like Ulta, where they often offer coupons and discounts: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2218986&productId=xlsImpprod2330029&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=61440offrevlonwk3210&categoryId=cat80062

Or Walgreens/CVS, where they do "Buy one, get one 50% off" deals: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/revlon-just-bitten-lipstain-%26-balm/ID=prod6080247-product