Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter Review, Photos, Swatches
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
Revlon Lollipop ColorBurst Lip Butter ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia-pink with iridescent purple-fuchsia shimmer and cool, blue undertones. It’s similar to MAC Show Orchid, which is brighter. NARS Schiap is a little brighter and has no shimmer. There’s a lovely glossy shine that’s not as high-shine as a lipgloss, but it’s just shy of it–definitely glossier than most lipsticks. The glossiness works with the more opaque color to give lips a really full, luminous look.
The formula is supposed to combine the feel and shine of a balm with the color of a lipstick while still being moisturizing. The color coverage is designed to be sheer to medium. Lollipop has more opaque color coverage–it’s almost full color coverage. I know it seems counter-intuitive, but because Revlon describes the coverage as sheer to medium, and this is really closer to opaque, I took off a point. What make Revlon’s ColorBurst Lip Butters such a popular formula is surely the way they feel on the lips; they’re slick and almost wet-like, so they glide on easily for even color application and feel comfortable when worn. They remind me a bit of MAC’s Slimshines with less creaminess (but that’s not a bad thing, since Slimshines had a lot of slip).
With the amount of slip the formula has, this color doesn’t wear as long as I’d expect a shade this dark and fuchsia/red-based would (five to six hours)–I get around three hours of good wear and need a full reapplication after four hours. The wear is more like a lipgloss than a traditional lipstick from the shades I’ve trialed thus far, including Lollipop. After an application, my lips still felt soft and hydrated, though it’s not as good as a full-blown lip balm would be–it’s right where a good, moisturizing lipstick is, but I find I still need my regular lip balm after an hour or so of this product being removed/worn away.
Where to Buy: Drugstore.com, $7.49
The Glossover
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters are definitely one of the best mass lipsticks on the market right now--the only downsides to Lollipop were its shorter wear time and that it was too pigmented (based on how Revlon positioned the product)--but at least the latter may be a bonus for some.
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Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
Revlon Lollipop Colorburst Lip Butter
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Drugstore.com, $7.49.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
It's similar to MAC Show Orchid, which is brighter. NARS Schiap is a little brighter and has no shimmer.
I finally managed to get this after wanting it for so long and I absolutely love it. It's my favorite out of the 3 lip butters I have so far and I plan on owning more asap. I think this one will always be my favorite though, it's just a beautiful color and feels so good on. A+++ for me!
Hi Christine! Was wondering if you think lollipop is close to Mac rebelrose?
I think it's less pink than Rebelrose from what I remember.
Your eyecolor is so different in the Show Orchid-post, much darker! Oh. And I want this, but revlon is so hard to find here...
What? A-? because is too pigmented? You have to be kiddin me, this is an awesome product!!. Too pigmented?! come on!
I grade products based on what the brand says it's supposed to do - not what your personal preference is. If you read that a lipstick is a sheer formula, and you only like sheer lipsticks, so that's why you bought it - and then it's opaque, wouldn't you be upset? Wouldn't you feel like you wasted your money? That's the whole point. You can't grade arbitrarily and just go willy-nilly with whatever you like or what you think a product should do. That does a disservice to readers! Brands make claims about their products; those claims tell you what the product is supposed to do and that's how I grade. I can tell you it's pigmented, and I can tell you that based on Revlon's description, it's not really jiving with their claims. YOU can make the choice as to whether that's a good or bad thing - e.g. you hate sheer lipsticks, so you love that it's more opaque than it's supposed to be. It's no different than a product that under-performs but people still buy it because it's their favorite color, a unique color, they don't mind reapplying, etc.
I have to agree with Christine on this. Even if a product is fantastic, if it is not as advertised many will be disappointed. An A- is still pretty great...
review and swatch all of them!!! please!!!!
This looks SO glossy, it looks great on you Christine!
you look pretty with lollipop! may i ask what blush/ highlighter are you wearing? it looks lovely on you!
Bobbi Brown Nude Peach and Nude Pink
That colour, amazing! Does anyone when these will be available in the UK?
Love, love LOVE Revlon Lip Butters! My favorite colors are Sweet Tart (warm hot pink) and Candy Apple (orangey red) - I'll have to try Lollipop, Tutti Frutti and the cherry one next :)
This looks so high-end! I'm gonna pick some up later now! hehe
I picked up one of these in the shade Red Velvet and tried it. It did go on very smoothly and opaquely, but I didn't really find it had any of the extensive hydrating effects of a balm. If anything, it was only slightly less drying than most of my lip colors. That isn't poorly reflective of Revlon by any means - my lips are high maintenance - just that it's no Holy Grail product for me. I really do like the smoothness of the formula, though, so I may pick up one or two more.
I hope you have a chance to review other colours :) I have one shade of the Lip Butters, but I want to get a shade that's a little more work-appropriate!
I would recommend Pink Truffle for that purpose. It is the most neutral of all of the shades and has no shimmer.
LOVE these!! Sweet Tart is my personal favorite, lollipop is a close second. I picked up 8 different shades, the ones most wearable for me, based on occasion (Peach Parfait for work or interviews, Sweet Tart and the like for going out to dinner, out with friends, etc).
I LOVE this! I love this shade so much! It's my current go-to lipstick if I want a bright color without the fussy application :))
Beautiful! but I don't know why I usually get an allergic reaction to revlon, maybelline, and most of the drugstore makeup :(
I have about 5 of these so far and two, Lollipop and Pink Truffle, are actually more pigmented than the Colorburst lipsticks I own! I hope your are able to review more of them.
I was actually a little disappointed when I first tried this product. I guess it didn't fit my idea of a lip balm, but rather seemed more like a creamy lipstick. I still have to wear something else under it for more moisture otherwise it creates gloppy gunk flakes. I got Creme Brulee because I'm always looking for new nudes and this seemed to be a favorite, but it can look a little too brown for my liking. I also got Pink Truffle and Candy Apple, which I really like both. I have Sugar Frosting, Cupcake, Strawberry Shortcake, Peach Parfait, and Sweet Tart on my list now. Possibly Tutti Frutti? The formula is growing on me.
first LipButter I bought and I loved it right away!
I didn't know that it had the purple shimmer in it! Lollipop looks gorgeous. It wasn't one of my picks before, but now it's on my Lip Butter-to buy list. :D
I wish I could wear these! I seem to be one of very few people who experiences an allergic reaction to them - granted I do have sensitive, I've never actually had an allergic reaction to a lip product. The Revlon Lip Butter I tried left my lips with a burning, pulsing sensation :(
I'm obsessed with these lip butters. Originally, I only wanted a few of them, but now I have almost all of them. They're always sold out, though. I see that people are even selling used ones on e-Bay. How gross is that?
This is sold out at every drug store I go to!!
I have a bunch of the lip butters and this one is my favorite so far. It's so pretty and goes well with my skin color. I carry it with my for touch ups. Am thinking I may need a back up tube! lol
Wow that seriously looks sooooooooo good on you!
they have big minus - they have been sold everywhere!
How is that a minus? Easy access is a wonderful thing!
Christine, please do more of these Revlon Lip Butter reviews!! I'm still debating on which colors I want, and your swatches would HELP TONS!! Lol <3
Lollipop looks so pretty! I love the Revlon Lip Butters, I have about five shades thus far. Regular lipstick is too drying during the harsh winters here and I don't like shiny glosses, so the lip butters are a perfect happy-medium.
I like any lipstick that has more pigmentation then it should. I tried the Loreal's colour riche balm, it was terrible! I swatched this hot pink one and it came out clear on my hand! Shame, they had nice packaging too.
Wow! I've bought four or five of these (they are just deliciously creamy) but I've been passing this one up for some reason. There are some good sales at cvs and walgreens this week so I think I'll get it.
I have that shade, it's a pretty loud color so I don't wear it often. Probably I have about 12 out of the available shades. My favorites which I have backups for are; Tutti Frutti and Fig Jam~! On my way to collecting all of them.....heehee......
Wow this is beautiful! I kept passing on the Lip Butter hype but if you post more of these I might cave again! I always wondered why you never posted about them during the height of their frenzy
It takes me 6-8 weeks or longer to review products generally speaking, because of how long it takes me to test each product out. I usually will test several shades, even if I review shades individually, so I have a better feel for the overall product.
Ooh, I like it! I'm gonna have to see if I can spot it at Walgreens or Rite Aid.
Christine, I hope you can answer – do you think it will suit paler complexions? I am nw15/20, quite pale with slight pink undertones (n1 in face in body) and I am looking for a shade that would flatter my complexion from the reddish shades - I was thinking of Coque D’or or Vega by Guerlain, but I would love to hear your suggestions from other brands as well. Thanks!
I think it would!
I only have one of these, Creme Brule. It's a great nude (I prefer to pat it into the lips to make it meld a little better, because on me, it seems to sit on top of the lips rather than looking like part of the lips), but the formula makes my lips peel like crazy! They start peeling even before I take the lipstick off! I don't think I will be trying any more of these; I will have to stick to my Dior Addicts (which hopefully are not be discontinued with the new Addict Extremes coming out), which do not make my lips peel and can simply be swiped on from the tube.
I have this and LOVE it!! I have it in 4 or 5 other colors too. Although I never noticed the slight shimmer in Lollipop! I'm just not comfortable wearing lipstick most of the time because I find that it always fades so unevenly on me and makes my lips dry out, but these are awesome.
I have this colour and I am absolutely in love with it! Can't believe the amazing quality and pigmentation it has for a drugstore brand!
and another winner! you look fabulous Christine :)
HOLY MOLY! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SHADE! You lips look amazing! MUST RESIST! I MUST PUT MY WALLET DOWN! OMG that looks sooooo gorgeous!
I loooove that colour on you! I definitely want this shade when I ever get my hands on them :).
I have this and three of the other lip butters (Fig, and Sweet Tart, and Candy Apple?) and this one is my favourite! I was so excited to see the review pop up.
I adore these lip butters and bought every colour that suited my skintone when they first came out around Christmas. I think Lollipop is one of the nicest colours of the collection. It is a lovely pop of fuschia and has fairly good staying power as it is a butter not a lipstick. The colour looks beautiful on you!
This is a great color! I purchased Peach Parfait and Cherry Tart off eBay, but I'm slightly disappointed because the "golden shimmer" in Peach Parfait is really glitter that makes my lips feel like sandpaper. Also, right after I got Cherry Tart a friend decided to offer Guerlain Coque d'Or as a present... I really shouldn't compare a luxury product to a drugstore one, but with Coque d'Or in my life I have no need for Cherry Tart lol. I'm sure the majority of the people enjoy these for a reason though!
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