Nov 1, 2012

Swatch, FOTD - Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss Brilliant Bordeaux

I just spotted a new holiday 2012 collection from Revlon called "Just Add Sparkle".
The collection looks quite simple mainly with ColorStay Eyeshadow Quads, some glitter(shimmer) nail polishes and shimmery ColorBurst Lipglosses.
Frankly, not many looked appealing to me, so I just grabbed one lipgloss called "Brilliant Bordeaux".


Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Brilliant Bordeaux


I think there is a shade called Brilliant Bordeaux in their ColorStay Ultimate Lip Color range, and it is a very different color which actually resembles more of red wine. 
This Brilliant Bordeaux, however, is a very shimmery (almost frosty) mauve-y lilac with a bit of brown.
(Dear Revlon, why the confusion?)


swatch on my arm


lip swatch



It is a very flattering color but it can easily make you look washed out due to the strong shimmer and because the color itself is lacking warmth.
I could even say there is certain decadent quality to this dusty shade.
The lipgloss applies very smoothly and feels comfortable on lips just like other ColorBurst lipglosses I have tried. 


I definitely had to play up other parts of makeup to make this color work for me.
I am wearing dark purple smoky eyes using Dior Night Butterfly Quint from 2009 with a really dark wine-y cheek color (Anna Sui Face Color 401), which by the way requires super light hand.


Overall Looks..

Lately I am abusing this angle...


But you see? Staring is not very cool....(Doh!)
(Wearing NEO Queen Grey contacts today.)


I used all colors from the quint except for the grey color.


Makeup products used for this look



Thanks for looking.
Have you spotted the new Revlon holiday collection near you? :)



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