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Dollface Reviews: Revlon Scented Nail Enamel
I haven’t worn nail polish on my fingernails for a long time now, because, honestly, my nails and cuticles are such an absolute disgrace to humanity that I’ve been just trying to pretend they don’t exist instead.
When this quartet of Revlon’s Scented Nail Enamel dropped through the door, though, my curiosity was piqued. As many of you know, I’m a sucker for a good ol’ gimmick, and scented nail polish seems to fall into that category, so tonight I bit the bullet and tried all four of them on, all in the name of research.
I received, from left – right: Beach, Peach Smoothie, Passion Fruit and Mad About Mango. Of these, Passion Fruit is by far my favourite: as I’ve mentioned before, I’m fairly traditional when it comes to nail polish, and when I do wear it, I tend to go for classic reds, pinks, or neutrals, and so the yellow and orange polishes (Beach and Mad About Mango) really aren’t very “me”, although they’re nice colours in their own right.
Passion Fruit was also the easiest of the four to apply: it went on in one coat, with even coverage and no dragging, while the other three all went a bit streaky after the first coat, and needed a top up. The Peach Smoothie colour was the worst for this, and I found it quite difficult to get even coverage with it.
“But what about the SCENT, Dollface!” I hear you cry. This is, of course, one of the main selling points with this product, and as you’ve probably gathered from the names of the polishes, they each have their own individual scent, which can only be sampled once they’ve been allowed to dry.
I’m not very good at identifying scents, so if it was a blind test I probably wouldn’t have said, “Ooh, that smells just just like a Passion Fruit/a Peach Smoothie/the beach!” but the scents are all very lovely, and much stronger than I was expecting. The fruity polishes do have a distinctly “fruity” scent to them, while “beach” isn’t particularly beachy, but is sweet and very pleasant. I like all of them, and while I’m not totally convinced that scented nail polish is anything more than a gimmick (How often do you smell your own fingers, after all?), it’s a rather nice gimmick, and I would probably purchase a bottle of the “Bubble Gum” or “Pretty in Papaya” polishes which are available as part of this collection, and which look like exactly the kind of colours I go for.
These are £4.49 at Boots: click here to buy.
Beauty Wishlist: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice
As a lover of all things (well, OK, most things) retro, I’d probably always have been interested in the re-launch of Revlon’s iconic ‘Fire & Ice’ lipstick: the fact that it just so happens to be that perfect shade of red is just an added bonus!
The shade was originally launched in 1952, and makes a limited edition comeback this year, as part of Revlon’s new ‘Fire & Ice’ collection. This is what they, rather endearingly, refer to as a “lips and tips” collection, as it features matching shades of the brand’s Super Lustrous Lipstick and Nail Enamel, in ‘Siren’, ‘Temptress’ and ‘Demure’.
It’s the re-issue of the original Fire & Ice, which comes in a vintage look silver case, however, that really interests me: I’ll have to see it in person to be sure, of course, but doesn’t it look like that perfect “red” we’re always searching for (and by “we”, I mean “I”, of course)?
I also like the ad campaign, featuring Jessica Biel:
This is available from now until January, so look out for it at Revlon stands everywhere, and bear in mind that it’s limited edition, so if you want to try it, you better act fast!
Revlon Scents of Summer scented nail polish to launch in the UK
I don’t tend to smell my fingers very often. (Now there’s an opening sentence I never thought I’d write…) I don’t know why, I just don’t. So the part of me that doesn’t want to spend money on something that will be of limited use to me is trying to tell me that scented nail polish is simply a gimmick. The part of me that’s a complete sucker for a good gimmick, however, is telling me that, d’uh, of course I’m going to want to try scented nail polish! Why on earth not?
Good question. Revlon’s Scents of Summer collection has been available in the States for a while now, but won’t be released here in the UK until next March, at which point we’ll all be able to have fingernails that look good AND smell good. The collection will include the colours and scents of Cotton Candy, Bubble, Orange Pop, Orange Smoothie, Ocean Breeze, Gum Drop, Peach Smoothie and “Grapy Icy”, whatever that may be. I’ll probably want to try at least one of them. What about you, though?
Dollface Reviews: Revlon ColorStay Makeup in 110 (Ivory)
I mentioned Revlon’s ColorStay Makeup in my roundup of foundations for pale skin last week, but as this is the foundation I’ve been reaching for most often recently I figured a “proper” review was in order, too!
I picked this up last month, having heard lots of people raving about how good it was, and having also been impressed by the paleness of the lightest shade which is 110 – Ivory. As I mentioned in my foundation roundup, I’m not 100% happy with the shade, and while it looked like a perfect match in Walgreens, there are times when I feel it’s just a touch too dark for me, which is disappointing, because if they released this in a lighter shade it would instantly achieve Holy Grail status for me, that’s how much I like it.
There are two different versions of this: one for normal/dry skin and one for oily/combination skin. I have lots of problems with shine on the t-zone, so I went for the latter, and it’s been fantastic: in fact, I rarely need to use powder with it because it soaks up the excess oil on my forehead, and heaves a matt, but not powdery finish. So far, so good.
Coverage, meanwhile, is full and thick, so if you’re looking for something light, this probably won’t be for you. It’s not quite as easy to apply as some lighter products: I mostly use my fingers (yes, I know, it’s shocking, but it’s what I prefer!) or a foundation brush, and it does require a bit of blending, and extra attention to the areas around the nose and eyes where foundation can tend to gather. It also smells pretty bad: I’m not quite sure how to describe it, but it’s fairly strong, and a bit medicinal. You do get used it, but I was a bit put off when I first used it!
Once applied, however, this is thick enough to cover any redness, and most small blemishes, however unlike some other very thick foundations I’ve tried, it doesn’t look caked on, and it doesn’t crease around the eyes: it’s called “colorstay” for a reason and I’ve been really impressed by how well it lasts, and how fresh it still looks by the end of the day. I normally find that foundation will have started to wear off (or slide off) by the time I go to bed at night, but this does a great job of staying in place, which is another huge point in its favour.
At £11.99 per bottle, this is one of the pricier drug store brands, however, I think it’s excellent value for money: it’s one of those ” little goes a long way” foundations, so it should last a long time. Ultimately, though, I love it because it just makes my skin look better. Most foundations, I find, do a reasonably good job, but still leave my skin looking like, well, like my skin, just a little bit more even. This one, however, makes me look like I have someone else’s skin, and as the “someone else” apparently has better skin than I do, I’m good with that.
One of the small downsides of this (about the only one I can think of other than the issue I have with the colour) is that it comes in a glass bottle, which can be a bit of a pain to use. I much prefer a squeezable tube or pump dispenser (according to the comments on my other post, it does come in a squeezable tube in some places. I bought mine in Florida, and only ever saw it in the glass bottle, but if it is available in a tube, that’s good news!), but that aside, I find practically perfect in (almost) every way.
Now, let’s have some paler shades, Revlon, pretty please?
BUY: Revlon ColorStay Makeup, £11.99
Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup now available in Light/Medium
For those of us who can never seem to find the perfect foundation to match our skin, Revlon’s beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup claims to be the answer to our dreams, in that IT does the colour matching for you. So no more lurking around beauty counters trying to apply foundation to your jawline, then. Phew!
Instead, what you get is a choice of five basic shades, each of which goes on white and, upon contact with your skin, changes colour to match it. (I have to admit, the fact that you still have to choose a shade disappointed me a little, because when I first heard about this, I assumed it was made of magic, with one colour working for absolutely everyone. But apparently not.) Sounds pretty cool, and it’s had some good reviews since it launched last December, although most reviewers seem to agree that it’s more of a tinted moisturiser than a foundation.
If you’ve yet to give it a try, there’s now one more shade to choose from: the addition of the Light/Medium makeup to the lineup brings the colour choice available up to five. I’m now really curious about this: has anyone actually tried it?
Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup:
£9.78 at Superdrug
$12.99 at Drugstore.com
Dollface Reviews: Revlon Pedi-Expert pedicure kit
Oh God. Oh no. This looks suspiciously like a foot file, doesn't it? And I'm sure we all remember what happened last time I tried to review a foot file.
Well, it IS, in fact, a foot file. It's Revlon's new Pedi-Expert, and as you can probably tell from the name and appearance of the product, it seems to be their attempt to ride the wave of popularity for egg-shaped files with the word "ped" as part of their names.
This one, of course, isn't quite "egg shaped", but the general principle is the same. There's a file, which looks a lot like a cheese grater, which clips onto a pink, plastic container. The container is obviously there to collect the, er, shavings, and it has a finer gauge file on the bottom of it, which allows you to finish things off. This particular kit also comes with a set of nail clippers and a nail file, both of which always come in handy.
I've only used this once so far, so I can't say anything about how long it will last (although the fact that it comes with a lifetime guarantee on the blade is definitely encouraging news), and I'm definitely not going to draw comparison to They Who Shall Not Be Named For Fear of Them Leaving Fake Comments Telling Everyone Not to Buy This Product. It does compare very favorably with the Ped Egg, however, and did a very good job of leaving my feet feeling soft and smooth, without cutting them or otherwise injuring me.
The price of the two products is similar too: the Pedi-Expert cost $9.99 at Walgreens or, if you're in the UK, £7.78 from Superdrug.
The Revlon ColorStay Challenge: how long does Ultimate Lipcolor really last?
I've written about Revlon's new ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor before, and was impressed with how long it lasted, but my findings were unscientific to say the least, so this time I decided to repeat the experiment WITH PICTURES. Lucky, lucky readers!
As you'll probablyremember, Revlon claim that this lip-colour will last for "up to 12 hours" without having to be re-applied. Will it? Well, let's see…
Dollface Reviews: Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
When Revlon said their new Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick would stay on for 12 hours, I have to admit I was skeptical.
I've been here before, you see. Every "long-lasting" lipstick I've ever tried has either:
a) Lasted until the first coffee of the day and then disappeared
b) Stayed on my lips for hours – literally HOURS – but turned fluorescent pink.
Nevertheless, I'm here to try these things out so you don't have to, and so it was that I bravely slapped on the lipstick when it arrived this morning and then went off to have my shower. (Not that I would normally wear lipstick in the shower, you understand. It just so happened that this arrived right before I jumped in and, me being me, I couldn't wait to try the pretty new lipstick.)
In the shower, I washed my face as normal. I also shampooed my hair, and then conditioned it, so as you can imagine, my face got pretty wet. Oh, and before I got in, I brushed my teeth. So when I finally emerged, towel-turban in place, I wasn't expecting the lipstick to still be there.
But IT WAS.
Yes, the lipstick looked as good as new. I actually had to sit down to allow myself to digest this stunning information. It didn't look orange, either. No, it was still the same colour it went on, and it's still that colour now, two cups of coffee and a ham sandwich later. True, if I press my lips together, they feel just a little bit sticky, but it's nothing I can't handle, and I'm super-impressed that it's stayed on for so long AND remained true to colour. I drink a LOT of coffee throughout the day, so lipstick generally doesn't last long on me: this one would appear to be different, so although the colour I got is just a little too bright for me, I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the range.
If you'd like to try it out too,click here for more information.
Dollface Reviews: Revlon Fantasy Lengths False Eyelashes
When I wear false eyelashes, I tend to go for the individual lashes, so when a set of Revlon's Fantasy Lengths landed on my desk, I was curious to see what they'd look like – and a little bit apprehensive about how easy they'd be to use: it's been a long time since I used this type of false eyelashes, and I know from experience that the application of these things tends to be a case of "practice makes perfect".
As I suspected, I messed it up a little the first time around, but I managed to get them on and you can see the results for yourself on this page.
I tried the glue-on version of these lashes: Revlon also make a self-adhesive version, and I think those would probably be easier to use because, for me at least, the trickiest part of applying these lashes is dipping them into the glue and then getting the placement right on your own lashes. To do it, I:
- Applied the rest of my makeup first, including mascara. The mascara is a step those of you with naturally dark lashes might be able to get away with, but mine are naturally blonde, and they're overdue a touch-up with the eyelash dye, so I needed some mascara to make the falsies look less obvious.
- Trimmed the false lashes to fit my eye. Again, this may not be necessary for everyone, but taking a little bit off the end can make them blend in more easily. In my case, I could've done with taking a little more off, but as I was doing this purely for the purposes of this review, and not for a special occasion or anything, I'll live with it.
- Put some of the glue onto the plastic container and dipped the edge of the false eyelash into it. (The instructions advise you to use a cotton bud for this step, but it seemed less fiddly to me to do it this way. Once I was done, the excess glue wiped off easily with a tissue.)
- Applied the false lash to my eyelid, pressing it as close to the lash-line as possible and holding it there for a few seconds. The glue looks white when you apply it, but dries clear. This is the step I messed up, but as I said above, practice makes perfect!
- Applied some black eyeliner along my lash line to help disguise the edge of the false lash. The thicker the line, the less obvious the false lash will be.
Mistakes aside, I was pretty pleased with the finished results, and can see myself using these for a night out or special occasion. You'll find a list of stockists here… and some more images under the jump!
Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen – for Dollfaces who make mistakes. Lots of them.
As I’ve mentioned before, I am incapable of applying mascara without smearing it all over my eyelids, and sometimes the space between eye and eyebrow, too. Yes, I know, you would expect better from someone who has a blog about makeup. Sorry. Sucks to be me.
This Makeup Eraser Pen by Revlon is designed to remove all of those troublesome traces of mascara and all the rest. It’ll be of limited use to those of you who wear eyeshadow, because it’ll obviously remove the eyeshadow along with the mascara mistakes, but for those who don’t, it could be a good investment for £7.49.
Buy: Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen, £7.49
