I purchased the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Charm when I was home in California a few weeks ago, and the first thing I noticed about it was its striking resemblance in color to my Clarins Lip Perfector in #2. So off I went digging into my makeup bag before realizing that I was an idiot and didn't bring it with me...biggest travel makeup packing mistake ever! As soon as I got home, though, I tried out the combo immediately and honestly, these two products were made for each other.
Revlon Charm (left) and Clarins #2
Wearing Clarins #2 over Revlon Charm.
The two shades are pretty much identical, although the stain left behind by Charm tends to lean a bit darker and more corally...think a much more muted version of MAC Costa Chic lipstick. Both products are quite moisturizing on their own anyways, especially the lip perfector, but together, I find that the lip perfector helps to seal in the moisture (and the color) even longer. Love it!
Face:
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in #53 mixed with Revlon Photoready Foundation in 003
Maybelline DreamLumi Concealer in Ivory
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand
Tarte Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Dior Bronzer in Aurora
Eyes:
Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast
L'Oreal e/s in Bottomless Java
Milani Shadow Eyez in Brown Deluxe (lashline)
Prestige My Blackest Lashes Mascara
Lips:
Revlon Balm Stain in Charm
Clarins Lip Perfector in #2
Hope you all had a great weekend!
how pretty!!! looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThis color is so gorgeous! I want to buy this pair now...Wahaha
ReplyDeletenot only is the lip combo STUNNING on you but im in love with ur eye combo and i see mostly drugstore there? YIPEE!
ReplyDeleteI have the Lip Perfector, and I agree- it's awesome! I have Honey & Precious of the balm stains, but I need to get Charm because this is a perfect combo!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness those are perfect for each other! I've toyed with purchasing Charm because I absolutely love the Kissable Balm Stains, but wasn't certain I'd feel comfortable with something so "nude." Looks like I'll be picking this up too! (I should keep a running count of the things I buy because of you: Costa Chic, Charm ... haha)
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
There's always room for sheer peach in life. Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing, I have the clarins but the Revlon looks very much like it and nice and easy way to apply it! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletelovely combination!! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely combination!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cheap dupe! I love Charm, I must pick one up for myself!
ReplyDeleteOooo I gotta check out this colour. Man, I am bursting outta my skin because I know I would be dying to try these new products when I get to NYC in two days!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love your whole look, the eyes are so effortless and perks up your complexion! I'm so envious! I want those balms here in singapore now! Totally need that shade! Great combo, they definitely top each other off! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a bit too pale on me when first applied, but the stain that it leaves after about 30 minutes or so is a gorgeous corally peach shade that is quite a few shades darker than the initial color, and it isn't too nude at all!
ReplyDeleteOoo, yay! Definitely check them out! Have fun in NYC :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sharlynn! :)
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous lip combo! i really want to try the revlon balm stains <3
ReplyDeleteThey surely are meant to use together, love it! It looks a bit pale on first sight, but it works great on you!
ReplyDeleteI love the Revlon balm stains! I just haven't tried Charm because I don't think I could pull it off. I went for precious instead (:
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