Revlon Color Burst Lacquer Balm: Provocateur (#135) Versus Bourjois Color Boost Lip Crayon (#04 Peach On The Beach)

How does both lip pencils/crayons compare? Here is my thought......

I got this Revlon Lacquer Balm chubby lip pencil a while ago, at Watson my local 'drugstore'.
Revlon Color Burst Lacquer Balm: Provocateur (#135) (SGD $18.90) is a bright medium red with slight blue undertones on my skin swatched and on my lips. It is opaque, pigmented and plus the finish is quite glossy. The consistency is light weight, creamy, somewhat balm-like and wears normal on me for almost 3 to 4 hours without consumption of food.

Ever since Bourjois launched their version of lip pencil/crayon I've been dying to get this particular colour since last year 2013 and they are always out of stock every where I went. Finally get my hands on them around mid April 2014 this year.

Bourjois Color Boost Lip Crayon (#04 Peach On The Beach) (SGD $18.50) is a light peachy pink with extremely glossy and shiny finish. The texture is extremely creamy that can cause quite a bit of slip on my lips, comfortable and hydrating but does not last long on my lips which I need to reapply every 1.5 to 2 hours. It's great that there is 15 SPF protection but for the waterproof part I really don't think so which also including their claim of a 10 hour wear. Although it is pigmented, glides on very easily, I just cannot stand it being so streaky.

Honestly I am quite disappointed with it, just not how I think or imagine the formula would be after all the hype and anticipation of waiting for so long to finally get my hands on them.

The Pros (Revlon)

1. Not sticky, Hydrating & Glossy Texture
2. Normal Staying Power
3. 8 shades of colours to choose from (in Singapore)
4. Not Streaky and quite pigmented

The Pros (Bourjois)

1. Not sticky, Hydrating & Glossy Texture
2. SPF 15
3. Pigmented

The Cons (Revlon)

1. Pigmentation of different shades varies
2. No SPF Protection

The Cons (Bourjois)

1. Streaky
2. only 4 shades to choose from
3. slippery
4. does not last long and need to reapply every 1.5 to 2 hours

Overall is just average for both lip pencil/crayons, I don't think I will ever repurchase any of them at all. I still prefer Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms which I had reviewed earlier (I've link my previous review and you can click if you are interested), they are still the best among these lots.

What do you think? 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms: Shameless (#215), Showy (#220) & Unapologetic (#210)

 Top to Bottom: Shameless (#215), Showy (#220), Unapologetic (#210)

  Top to Bottom: Shameless (#215), Showy (#220), Unapologetic (#210)

Hi my lovelies,

I'm back with another review. I'm a huge fan of Revlon lip products, but I'm just not a huge fan of matte finishes. They don't seems to get along with my dry flaking and peeling lips, the colours are so gorgeous that I was immediately drawn into it. With so many great release from them I'm just willing to give it a shot and try some.

I don't think I had told anybody that I 've not always been very adventurous of having bright, neon or dark colours on my lips. I have to thank U Tube, the blogging world and all the social media to even have the courage to step out of my comfort zone, before it was just nude/neutral/light colour lips. Have been really comfortable now trying out different sorts of colours.

 Left to Right: Shameless (#215), Showy (#220), Unapologetic (#210)

 (sorry for the blurry swatches)

 Shameless (#215)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms: Shameless (#215) (SGD $19.90) is a dark-medium, slightly pink-tinted purple with a satin-matte finish. It had a fairly opaque colour coverage and the consistency is creamy, light-weight and surprisingly not drying out my lips.

 Showy (#220)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms: Showy (#220) (SGD $19.90) is a light-medium, slightly purple-tinted with blue undertones and a satin-matte finish. It is very pigmented and has a full colour coverage. The consistency is very creamy, light-weight and applied smoothly and evenly. 

Unapologetic (#210) 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms: Unaplologetic (#210) (SGD $19.90) is a neon pinky coral and has a satin matte finish. It leans more pink on my lips with a slight touch of coral tint. It is very pigmented and has a full colour coverage. The consistency is very creamy, light-weight and applied smoothly and evenly exactly like Showy (#220).

All three wears fairly well for 4.5 hours without drinking or eating on me. Showy (#220) is definitely my favourite of the three and I'm quite shock that I actually prefer these matte balms rather then their lacquer balms or balm stains and I am sure I'll end up buying more shades.

Final Verdict: Incredible formulas with amazing colours, and even it is not a huge range in Singapore it is enough for people with different likings.

Hugs & Kisses,

Diana