Revlon ColorBurst in True Red (aka My First Red Lippie)

I’m pretty dull when it comes to lip colour. Never one to sport bright colours, whether it’s red, mauve, orange, etc; I only wear “safe” colours that do not scream LOOK AT ME.

Before our usual drinks yesterday, LeGeeque told me to wear a red lippie as she would be wearing one too. Given that I had none, she was the only one rocking bright lips during our drinks. She looked good whereas I looked, well, boring. The next day, while I was perusing the aisles of Priceline, I stumbled upon Revlon, which was having a 30% discount on selected items. I figured what the hell, it was high time I tried out something dangerous 😉

Meet Revlon ColorBurst lipstick in 090 True Red.

Revlon ColorBurst in True Red

Revlon ColorBurst in True Red on Lips
Erm, excuse the ‘tache. I’ll be lasering them off very soon!

Revlon ColorBurst in True Red Swatch

Yowza. It’s red all right. This is the only lipstick I’ve ever had trouble removing by just wiping my lips with a tissue. The pigment is that strong. Texture-wise, lovely. None of that awfully dry formula. I wouldn’t say it’s creamy, but smooth enough to put on.

Revlon ColorBurst in True Red on Me 1

Revlon ColorBurst in True Red on Me 2

LeGeeque was right. You don’t need much makeup on to dress up any outfit. Just some blush and bright lips, and it completely vamped my plain white tee.

Thus the tale of my popping my bright lips cherry 😉

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16 comments… add one
  1. Celeste @ Becoming Beautiful

    You look absolutely gorgeous with a red lippie! I’m a huge red lippie fan myself.. can’t get enough of them! Every lady needs one, imo ^_~

  2. Nikki

    I can see the red lippie instantly brightened your face! you should wear red more often Tine!

  3. plue

    you look lovely in that red! brightens you up immediately! 😀

  4. Nadia

    You look real good with red Tine! Red’s definitely a colour you should wear more often from now on. Lovely!

  5. Jen W

    That red really suits you.

    I’m a big red lipstick lover.. got about 7 tubes and still can’t get enough

  6. gio

    I agree with Nikki that you should wear red lips more often! It really suits you!

  7. Connie De Alwis

    congrats on popping your red lips cherry. You look very fab! It’s gonna be my turn soon *nervous*

  8. Caroline

    red really brightens your face, but I think you should apply more of the lipstick on your lip as it looks kind of odd as there is quite a gap of your ‘naked’ lip showing when you smile.

  9. Tine

    Celeste: I wasn’t sure before, but now I am. Yes, every lady needs one! 😛

    Nikki: Aww thanks sweets 😀

    Nadia: You too! Your turn now, yes? 😉

    Jen W: Seven! And I only have one. That’s not right 😛

    Gio: Hee hee, thank you!

    Connie: Pop it pop it pop it!

    Caroline: I agree! But how do you do so? I applied a LOT. I reckon it’s because of the angle of the camera? I held the camera higher than me, just to make me look less fat 😛 But I so know what you mean about the “gap”, which is actually already my gums. Hmm. What to do, what to do …

  10. xin

    u know what? i think red suits you a lot! the color brightened u up INSTANTLY!

  11. Paris B

    You chose a beautiful red and you look amazing in red lipstick! With red lipstick I sometimes get that dreaded line too so what I do is apply the lipstick on my lips but make sure I “colour” in a part of the inner part of the lips that shows too, so its not too obvious. When taking pics, a good way is to smile with the mouth closed. That takes care of everything! 😀

  12. Syen

    Woot! Bold move, Tine. And you look great in red! =)

    After the post-Christmas meet with the girls, I felt inclined to give red a shot too, so I picked up another Revlon red. What a coincidence eh? Since I’ve also always been more into nudes and natural shades. Hehehe..

  13. Tine

    Xin: Thanks! I think so too 🙂

    Paris B: See, the problem is, I cannot “colour” in the inner part of the lips, because that’s my gums! Asked LeGeeque about this, she said can’t be helped since it’s an anatomical thing. Just have to smile with my mouth closed, I guess, although I absolutely detest smiling without teeth 😛

    Syen: Bold move indeed 😛 Glad you decided to give red a shot too!

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