I was at Target the other night (because it may or may not be like my second home), and I noticed that they just got the new Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains in. Although I hadn't really been interested in them at all when I first heard about them, I am nothing if not a makeup addict, so of course, I chose a shade that stood out to me most and purchased it. I went home with Rendezvous, a bright tangerine-coral.
The balm stains are like the Tarte LipSurgence Lip Stains and the Clinique Chubby Sticks with their large pencil-like packaging that actually twists up at the bottom instead of needing to be sharpened.
As mentioned before, Rendezvous is a bright tangerine shade with a touch of coral, and it has no noticeable shimmer to me. It has a slightly minty scent that isn't nearly as strong as the Tarte LipSurgence line. I also don't get any sort of tingling sensation or anything like that once it's on my lips, so if you're lips are sensitive to things like that, rejoice! It has medium pigmentation that is super buildable with each additional swipe across your lips. The above swatches are all the same (I just randomly decided to do 3 swatches :-/) and show the color built up.
It has a really pretty, glossy finish initially upon application that wears away after a few hours, leaving a beautiful, natural-looking stain on the lips. The stain seems to settle into lip lines just barely, and it isn't drying at all, unlike the stains created by lip stain markers like the original Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stains. I find that these are really moisturizing, both initially after application and once the glossiness has worn off and you're left with just the stain.
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Also on my face:
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
Dior Matte Bronzer in 002 Honey Matte
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
Smashbox Cream Eyeshadow in Topaz
UD Eyeshadow in Sidecar
Burberry Eyeshadow in Almond
This is the stain I'm left with!
Honestly, I freakin' LOVE this thing. I really love the color too. It's absolutely perfect for summer! I know a lot of you guys have been searching high and low for these babies, but to no avail. Rest assured, ladies! These are brand new, so I'm sure they'll be all over every Target, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, etc. in no time! Just gotta be patient :)
I think this might be my new go-to summer lip color! What's yours?
This color seriously looks amazing on you. I saw these when I was at Target the other day but hadn't heard anything about them yet!
ReplyDeleteI NEED orange lip color in my life! I have nothing of the kind... I might need to check this one out! Looks fabulous on you! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing color on you! Thanks for the review, I think ill go pick a few of these up now.
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I've been wanting to try on of these, so thanks for the review!
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Oooohh, it looks absolutely gorgeous on you! I need to scope this out because I really like Tarte's lip stain pencils!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great summer colour! and you look so pretty in photos! Great smile :)
ReplyDeleteWhee this is so frickking pretty!!! I have several shades that I'll wear really happily this summer, including Dior Riviera, MAC Girl about Town lipglass, and Chanel Calypso!
ReplyDeleteThis color looks amazing on you! Love the eye look you paired it with as well! This color was among a few others from the balm stains I picked up, but unfortunately I can't pull it off quite as well as you can!
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This looks absolutely stunning on you! Gorgeous FOTD, Tiffany. I definitely need to track this down :)
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Oooh, I really love the shade! It's a really neat product I must say because I love that you can twist it up! The pigmentation really looks nice and it's lovely to hear that it's not a drying type of stain, because my lips don't like that, lol. I might harass some ppl to send it to me, hahaha :p
ReplyDeleteReally pretty colour!! great for summer and you're glowing :D
ReplyDeleteI Love this perfect for spring! I got a few of them & def need to pick this one up!
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this is so pretty!!
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aww the pouting pic is so cute! i havent tried that and i saw some cute ways of wearing the just bitten look. you made it quite juicy to look at though
ReplyDeleteThis lip stain looks amazing on you! I'm not one to wear bright lipsticks, but I've been getting more into them recently. Love how moisturizing and pigmented this is
ReplyDeletethat color looks sooooo good on you! I was just at target today and picked up the color charmed but I think I am gonna go back for Rendezvous =)
ReplyDeleteUGH WAAAAAANT. I only have one of the Tarte LipSurgence pencil thingos, and I absolutely adored it until I smushed the tip :P
ReplyDeleteI'm itching to get these and this shade is so going on the want list! Hopefully they come out in Canada soon.
ReplyDeletegorgeous color! I'll definitely have to check these out!
ReplyDeleteI've only seen Calypso in swatches online, but it's SO gorgeous! I'm jealous! ;)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! The dry stains just look terrible on the lips, in my opinion. :-/
ReplyDeleteOoo, which other shades did you pick up, Louise? And I'm sure Rendezvous looks amazing on you!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds great Tiffany. I'm a huge fan of coral shades and this one is right up my street. But unfortunately they always take forever and a day to cross the ocean to make their way over here in Ireland/Uk. Just like what happened with the Revlon Lip Butters. Can you believe they only reached our shores last March? Pure madness but I'll keep my eye out for this gorgeous shade. That is if it ever gets here. haha. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteps You look very pretty in the above pics. As always
pss. Love sidecar on your eyes. It tends to apply really messy on mine, spreading lots of shimmer under my eyes. Do you have any tips for applying it?
Oh wow! You look sooo gorgeous! Your skin and the simple look is so flawless! I love it! I hope these balms are released here soon!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan't WAIT for them to come to the UK! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful colour...Wonder if it would make as many waves as the Revlon Lip Butters? ;-)
ReplyDeleteSidecar applies like a mess on me, too! I hadn't used it in a while and when I randomly decided to use it on this day, I quickly regretted it after noticing I had ended up with glittery cheekbones! :-/ So yeah, I don't have any tips either, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteOoo, I'm not sure! I want to say no, just because there was SO much hype around the lip butters....it was kind of ridiculous! haha
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany, this is gorgeous! I love the eye you've combined it with --- in addition to your navy polka dotted top.
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely NEED this color!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did you use for your eyebrows?!
ReplyDeleteI fill them in with the Anastasia Brow Pen in the shade Universal Dark, followed by MAC Wedge eyeshadow over it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dovey! I just got the top, too! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI believe I do!!! This shade looks gorgeous on you Tiff!!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish we have this here in Australia!
Ahhh everyone is raving about those Revlon lip stains! I must get my hands on one too, keke. You picked a great summer color! Looks adorable on you!
ReplyDeletelooks a-mazing, you're stunning x
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Adore, Romantic and Honey are my favorite shades.
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