Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm ($8.99 for 0.095 oz.) is a newer lip color release from Revlon. I picked up a couple of shades from my local drugstore a few weeks ago, but it seems these are permanent as they’re available online. There are ten shades in total. The formula is supposed to have “high shine with balm-like moisture.” They are twist-up jumbo-sized pencils, so no sharpening is required. Though they seemed almost semi-sheer when swatched on the skin, they’re actually quite pigmented on the lips. They have a moderate level of shine, and they feel like a lighter-weight lip balm. I found both shades I tried to be somewhat hydrating–not quite as hydrating as the best lip balm but comfortable to wear. They had a mint scent and slight mint flavor.

Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm ($8.99 for 0.095 oz.) is a medium-dark, subtly cool-toned pink with a luminous shine. It had semi-opaque color coverage and was mostly even. It wore well for four hours. Charlotte Tilbury Velvet Underground (P) is more matte. MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $15.00) is matte, redder, brighter. Guerlain Illusion (660) (LE, $35.00) is darker. Revlon Sorbet (P, $7.49) is similar. MAC Lickable (P, $15.00) is slightly pinker. See comparison swatches.

Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm ($8.99 for 0.095 oz.) is a pinky-red with subtle warm undertones. This one had a less glossy/balm-like finish and more of a satin finish. It was very nearly opaque on lips, though, and it lasted for almost five hours. Charlotte Tilbury Velvet Underground (P) is cooler-toned. Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodisiac (LE, $49.00) is slightly pinker. MAC Impassioned (P, $15.00) is a touch brighter, more matte. Guerlain Gigi (P, $49.50) is similar. Guerlain Gourmandise (P, $49.50) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Whimsical (115) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

Revlon Vivacious (120) ColorBurst Lacquer Balm