It’s back to my favorite kind of post! Here’s a makeup review!!!
These Balm Stains from Revlon have been out from the market for sometime but it’s only till recently that I have actually buy to try it out as I’m in a lip stain frenzy now.
And I’m in love after using it!!!
I’ve always prefer bright lips over nudes hence I got these two. The pink is 025 SweetHeart Valentine and the orange is 040 Rendezvous Rendez-vous.
Here’s a swatch on the hand. The colors are pretty sheer to start with but you can layer it on to intensify it.
Now the actual lips swatches!! As I’ve used my mini front cam to take the photos, I edited the lighting a little so as to make the swatch more true to color.
I really love how bright they are on my lips yet not too loud. I noticed that lip stains looks really nice on my lips and hence the current stain frenzy I’m in now. 
Lasting power of these stains is a good 4-6 hours. It will eventually wear off and the color will be less intense. Yet, there will be still a light layer left over time as its a stain after all. It’s easy to bring around so reapplying is not a problem.
I feel that it is moisturizing and don’t dry out the lips. But I still do recommend to wear a balm before this. I also like how the fact that its in a crayon form, which makes application so much easier. You can draw the corners of the lips better as compared to normal lipsticks.
Definitely a 4.5/5 rating from me!!!
I want more colors!! Especially the red!!
XOXO,
Joyce.Forensia
You know, the pretty looking lady you’re looking at above with just light makeup is not born like that. (Ok, I know. Thick skin alert. Lol) Those who have read my blog back from my Onsugar days should know that my skin used to be really really horrible.
Just to show you the difference. This was back in 2010, and this is still one of the better ones. I’ve some that shows red angry acne but I’ve decided I shall not put that up. But if you do look at some of my old posts, you might be able to see how bad it really is back then.
When I first started, I gone through the mistake of putting on too much makeup for the sake of covering the flaws. Slowly, I began realizing the fact that a clean canvas is the most important thing. So from makeup, I slowly devote myself to learn more about skincare, how the skin works and what sort of products is suitable for my skin.
Skin should look good when naked. I’ve always love how my skin is now after removing my makeup. Even if I do breakout once in awhile, I know that I can manage it now.
And of course, with a clean canvas you will definitely look better with makeup. You do not have to cover up so much that you will end of looking cakey or simply having too much on the face. Less is always more.
Let me show you an old photo of mine when my skin just cleared up. Do you notice any difference other then the hairstyle?
I’m definitely happy with my current looks. If you noticed, there ain’t much changes. Clearer face, more defined features and of course slimmer as I’ve lost a little weight recently. One can definitely be prettier. You just have to put in the effort!
