A while ago Revlon expanded its iconic Super Lustrous lipstick line with twelve new shades, seven of which are available in Slovenia and Croatia. The collection features a mix of crème and frosty finishes, just like the classic Super Lustrous formula, which is praised for being both hydrating and lightweight. Interestingly, this remains the top-selling lipstick formula in the U.S., despite the wave of newer launches. I can see why it's so loved, since the formula is very comfy and that's probably what most want from their lipstick (though personally, I prefer their Suede Ink range for its matte finish).

The formula feels hydrating, comfortable and is very pleasant for dry lips. Pigmentation and colour payoff is good at all shades, though the lightest After Glow needs some building up. Staying power is average - these are creamy lipsticks and you can never expect them to be as good as matte formulas.

A frosty nude, more of a peachy-leaning one with gold frost.

 

A creamy warm-neutral nude. The best shade in this line-up in my opinion, the more neutral version of their very popular Bare it All.

A cool dusty light rose.

A vivid pink watermelon.

A medium coral-peach shade.

A frosty warm peachy red.

A warm, tomato red.

I own a few other Revlon blush shades, one of them is a long-time favourite (004), but at the moment, only two are available on our local stands. I've long maintained that Revlon's blushes are some of the highest quality ones in the drugstores here when it comes to staying power and they also tend to be quite pigmented. Both shades have a matte finish and wear beautifully throughout the day.

001 Oh Baby! Pink is a bit of a misnomer for me. While it swatches as a very pale pink (reminiscent of Benefit’s Dandelion), the pink tone disappears on my cheeks, leaving behind more of an apricot-peach hue. To be fair my skin tone does have a tendency to make everything warmer, leaning more to peach, so on others this shade may look more pink. The pigmentation might seem weak, but that’s mostly due to how light the shade is. The formula itself is soft and buttery, and my brush picks up product easily.

003 Mauvelous is a classic pink though it looks more muted. Formula is highly pigmented. A light tap of the brush picks up plenty of colour, and while the formula is just as soft and creamy as at 001, the intensity can make blending a bit tricky. It tends to deposit most of the pigment where the brush first touches the skin, so a gentle hand is key.

I’ve got four out of the five shades currently available in Slovenia and Croatia. These are some of the longest-lasting lip liners I’ve used, but they can be a bit tricky to work with. The formula isn’t the smoothest when it’s cold, and like many twist-up liners, the tip has a tendency to snap. I usually stick to budget-friendly options like Essence, so I’m not used to lip liners that actually stay put for more than a couple of hours, but these are classic Revlon: impressively long-wearing and resistant to smudging or fading. The formula is thicker than your average liner, which makes it less ideal for filling in the entire lips, but great for precise outlining. These do like to snap unless you are careful. Thankfully, Revlon included a built-in sharpener at the back, so you can sharpen the tip easily when needed.

 

A neutral-warm nude. Revlon says it pairs up with their Bare it All Shade, which I find lighter, more peachy on me

Not pink on me, more of a medium muted almost coral. Revlon pairs it up with Pink in the Afternoon

Revlon's cooler version of the red lip liner, the warmer is called Ruby. Red pairs up with Super Red, Ruby pairs with their classic Fire & Ice.

A deep sort of burgundy-plum, though on me it leans to brown. It pairs with Revlon's shade Plumalicious.

I’ve had this formula in an older bottle, from probably two packaging updates ago (mostly label changes) and it still looks the same to me. While I can’t guarantee it’s exactly the same after all these years, I tested both side by side and they apply and wear almost identically (keep in mind my bottle is several years old, but mostly unused).

Texture and coverage: This version is runnier and lighter in texture compared to the Combination/Oily formula, though the coverage is quite similar, medium and buildable, with just a slightly lighter finish. Of the two, this one suits my dry skin better, though neither is particularly hydrating.

Finish: Both versions of ColorStay dry down to a matte finish on me, but this one looks less heavy and more natural.

Staying power: It’s long-wearing and holds up well throughout the day, which is typical for matte foundations on my dry skin that doesn’t get oily. While neither formula feels drying, this one looks fresher in the mirror by the end of the day. That said, I’ve noticed the Combination/Oily version photographs better.

Shade: Lightest shade 110, which I wear, is a pale tone with a cool undertone and works well for me.

I used this formula back before they added a pump, so it’s been a long while, but I think it's still the same. I haven't checked there reviews when the "new" formula came out, I think this one now has more hyaluronic acid, but usually when relaunches happen there's plenty of complaints about the new formula being too different. But like I said I don't notice a difference between this one and the one from many years ago.

Formula: is thick and I find damp makeup sponges are best for blending at such a formula. It still has that same smell I remember from years ago, something like a floral-powdery scented paint, which is different than the Normal/Dry version.

Coverage and finish: It's got quite high-coverage and it's very matte. On my skin this is too flat matte and I don't like how it looks in the area around my mouth, but this is obviously not a formula for me. I used this when my skin was oilier and it kept the face matte a long time. Now I use their Illuminance Serum Tint instead.

Shade: both shades 110 Ivory are pretty much the same, especially when blended out. Both are very light shades with a cool undertone.

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This is replacing Colorstay Full Coverage concealers on the stands here, but I don't know if it's the same everywhere. I reviewed that formula years ago and this is somewhat similar, meaning those who loved its high coverage and matte finish won't be disappointed by Flex Wear, but the texture is thicker. We only got two shades here and both are much too dark for me, so not ideal for testing and you'll have to excuse the poor match on the before-after pictures. The formula reminds me of Tarte's Shape Tape, but keep in mind this is the opinion of someone with a dry skin. This uses Adapti-Flex technology, which I believe means the formula moves with the skin and it promises a comfortable, airy and resistant formula. It contains hyaluronic acid and promises to not be drying.

Texture: It's thick for a liquid formula, but not in a paste kind of way and it has enough slip to it. It's to me pretty much the same as Shape Tape or L'Oreal's Infallible More Than Concealer. It's one of those matte formulas that's fast drying on dry skin, so I have to blend quickly - on oily skin you likely have more time.   

Coverage and finish: Coverage is medium-high and finish matte. I prefer their Skin Awaken formula for my dry skin, which tends to look more fresh, but this formula worked ok on my skin and didn't start to peel like Shape Tape. It doesn't emphasize texture on me. 

These are fully opaque, light, liquid lipsticks that set matte. Revlon has other liquid lipstick, such as Satin Inks which are shiny at application and the Overtime formula also has a glossy sealer. Revlon promises a 24-hour wear, a patented lip-hugging applicator with a pointed tip and a formula with hyaluronic acid. Revlon says these are comfortable, non-tightening and suitable for sensitive lips.

Formula is very smooth and comfortable at application. I heard someone say it feels buttery and in a way, it does. I've so far haven't spotted it emphasizing dry patches on the lips, but my lips are rarely dry, so I won't claim it looks as smooth on everyone. The applicator is Revlon's new innovation as they say it's very precise due to the fine tip, but many applicators at other liquid lipsticks are quite precise and can be applied neatly.

Pigmentation is rich, but it can also be applied in a more sheer way if you wish. I've applied it as a stain a few times and it manages to look even that way as well. It takes about a minute to dry to a dry-to-the-touch matte finish and after that it can't be wiped off easily. The matte finish looks smooth on me and the lipstick is so lightweight, I don't notice it on all day. I don't find it drying and my lips don't get tight over the day, but that's often the case at my lips and liquid matte lipstick. There have been some occasions where I could feel it on the lips, thought that was only when I applied a second layer over a lipstick that had already set.

I started using these as blushes out of convenience and I realised they work great. They are not that hard to blend despite being a fast drying formula, a small amount creates a nice flush and it lasts on the cheeks pretty much all day, just like on the lips.

Staying power can be amazing, but it's not as resilient a formula as their Overtime liquid two-step lipsticks. It can last all day on me, especially the deeper shades, but it can also be partly wiped off my food, in particular the kind that has some oiliness to it. But it's still a type of lip colour I can put on and not worry about it much, especially since it's so lightweight and not drying. For them to be properly fully removed, you need an oily remover.

I wish I'd love the shade range as much as I that of Suede Ink, but like at Matte Lite Crayons, I'm not in truly in love with any of the shades. However I found a way to make these more appealing to me - I mix them. My favourite combination is Strut with Poster Child, which ends up similar to Suede Ink 001.

Every shade has a letter describing whether it has a warm, neutral and cool undertone. The selection in Slovenia has a warm, neutral and a cool nude, a classic magenta and two reds, a warm and a cool one. There are 16 shades in total abroad

001 Beauty Sleep is a Revlon's basic beige nude shade. It's similar to a number of their other shades, such as Satin Ink 01 Your Go To, Matte Lite Crayon 002 Clear the Air and Super Lustrous Luscious Matte 003 Pink Me up. The undertone of this shade is warm.

Poster Child is similar to Beauty Sleep, but a touch more pink and with a neutral undertone.

Strut is the lightest shade in the bunch. It's a pale cool pink. The closest Revlon shade I own is Superlustrous the Matte in Candy Addict.

Manifest is a neutral rose shade that my camera picks as a different shade every time. Undertone is described as neutral. Among Satin Ink shades there is a colour Your Majesty, which is similar enough.

 

Icon Era is one of many magenta shades at Revlon. I applied it sheerer for the pictures, as I was in a hurry, but this shade can be more vibrant. Undertone is cool.

Show off is the warm red in the selection we have here, a basic tomato red, like Fire & Ice.

Fire Off is a cool red.

These are packed in similar square tubes as Revlon's Satin Ink liquid lipsticks. The applicator has a curved and pointed shape that is good for a precise application. 

These are sold in drugstores Muller and Tuš Drogerija here, in Muller in Croatia and for both countries online on Click2chic.

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These had their moment a while ago and I remember the raves about their moisturising formula. NYX's website states these are America's number 1 (butter) lip glosses. But in my opinion by now many formulas have passed this one by, most notably lip oils. 

I got shade Éclair, which is deceptive in the tube, as on the lips it's much cooler. It's a mix between a cool pink and lavender that just drains all colour from the face and makes teeth look even more yellow. There used to be a Mac shade called Viva Glam Gaga if I remember right and this is a similar shade. Just very hard to pull off and unflattering on me. 

I got this on Cult Beauty for about 5 €. They had only a small selection of shades.