Makeup is all about experimentation. After all, how are we to find the next big trend if, as consumers, we don’t try a few things out for ourselves? You’ve got nothing to lose!
The easiest way to try your hand in trend experimentation is with your lips. After all, if you have to wipe it off and start over you won’t ruin the rest of your face, so might as well start with the easiest. Once you get used to colors and formulas that work you can move on to cheeks and, what I find to be the most fun, eye looks.
Below we begin our research with the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick & Lip-gloss.
(L-R: Super Lustrous Lipsticks in Lovers Coral, Rich Girl Red, Fuchsia Shock; Super Lustrous Lip gloss in Pango Peach, Pink Pop, Sugar Violet)
(L-R: Super Lustrous Lipsticks in Lovers Coral, Rich Girl Red, Fuchsia Shock; Super Lustrous Lip gloss in Pango Peach, Pink Pop, Sugar Violet)
Starting off with the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, I found that the shades I tried applied on like silk and felt very moisturizing. There is a LiquiSilk™ formula in this product which seals in color and softness. There are 10 stunning and on-trend shades for you to choose from and I have three swatched below for you to add to your list of lemmings!
Lovers Coral
A very subtle and classy tint of coral.
Rich Girl Red
A super low-key and wearable wash of sheer red
Fuchsia Shock
A sheer fuchsia shine that is just vibrant enough
The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Shine formula is a great way to dive into the world of vibrant colors without it being too scary (like up a creek without a paddle). You can layer the shades heavily for pigment (like the swatches above) or just wear a swipe of color for a fresh lip tint. Work your way up to the level of loud that you’re most comfortable with.
If the lipstick colors are still too bold for you, the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip-gloss makes for an excellent addition to your pretty pout. These glosses are non-sticky (woooo!) and the slight shimmer gives off an excellent plumping effect. The non-irritating formula boosts hydration using Vitamin E and Avocado oil to add instant moisture.
The Super Lustrous Lip-gloss is available in 12 shades and I was able to swatch and share three of them with you!
Pango Peach
A very slight peach gloss with added shimmer for dimension
Pink Pop
A sheer fuchsia with no shimmer, like jelly
Sugar Violet
A sheer gloss with a purple tint and a bit of purple and fuchsia shimmer
The lip gloss lean sheer, with Pink Pop carrying the most pigment of the three I tried. However, you can always layer to add more color or place it over top of a coordinating lip shade to darken or awaken the color of the gloss.
I like to mix coordinating shades, but nothing is stopping you from pairing a purple gloss over a coral lippie. If the gloss is sheer enough, it’ll work. And, if it’s not the shade for you, who cares?! Wipe it off, try something new! Below I paired the lipsticks and lip-glosses to swatch and give you a few ideas to try out:
(L-R: Pink Pop over Lovers Coral, Pango Peach over Rich Girl Red, Sugar Violet over Fuchsia Shock)
For more information, check out the Revlon website or head on over to their Facebook Page.
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Exercise before a party for a natural glow.
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My best beauty secret is get lots of sleep!
always take your makeup off in the evening and moisturize
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Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
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This may have already been said or obvious to some, but getting enough sleep is key to staying healthy and has major anti-aging properties. Scientists recommend getting 8hrs and 15mins in 65 degrees pure dark room. Aim for as close to this as you can get. I do and people always tell me that they can’t believe I turn 40 next month! 😀
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Never sleep with makeup on!
I love the Sugar Violet! My tip is apply vaseline to dry skin before you shower. Your skin will be so soft!
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My secret is to drink plenty of water, exercise and enough sleep.
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Make sure you wash your face every night before bed.
BB Cream works better than foundation and is much lighter on your face and easier to remove!
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My best kept beauty secret is putting a moisturizing mask before applying makeup. Your skin will look flawless!
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My beauty secret is to drink lots and lots of water and wash my face twice a day!
Stay out of the sun.
My mom always taught me to moisturize!
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drinking lots of water!
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My best beauty secret is to use a primer before applying foundation.
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drink plenty of water
I think mine is the use of supplements for my hair and skin.
My secret is moisturizing before anything else. I step out of the shower and put it on, let the steam soak it into my skin perfectly.
My beauty secret is once a month I put a conditioner on my hair and sleep with it on and wash it off in the morning, It really helps my super dry hair.
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Keep my feet soft by apply vaseline and wear socks overnight.
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Getting plenty of sleep and downing water like there’s no tomorrow!
I eat carrots daily which gives me a rosy glow.
heat up my eyelash curler with my blow dryer for extra curl (be careful!)
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I add a small amount of moisturizer to my foundation before applying.
Fresh dewy look – thank you!
Spray sunscreens before every outing
my best beauty secret is to line just the outer third of my eyes to make them look larger
Wash your face with a washcloth. It’s cheap and the best and easiest way to exfoliate.
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I use a mixture of coconut oil and sugar as a lip scrub, works great on your body too!!
Pure Shea butter is great for cuticles. 🙂
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Proactiv…it really does work on zits.
heat up an old mascara tube by running under hot water before using to get clump free mascara
My best kept beauty secret is my nightly skin care routine! It even out my complexion, stopped breakouts and made my skin almost baby smooth! I use cetaphil face wash, witch hazel toner, under eye cream, evening prim rose oil and eucerin moisturizer! I totally love my skin now 🙂
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eat healthy and exercise will help you look good and feel good
My best kept beauty secret is washing my face before bed and when I wake up to remove make up, dirt, and oil!
Moisturization is key to beautiful skin!
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My secret is to wash my face before bed and apply a night time moisturizer.
I LOVE the Fuchsia Shock such a pretty color. They are all just gorgeous!
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i drink lots of water and wear sunscreen all the time
Drink plenty of water to keep healthy skin.
My best kept beauty secret is to sleep with a clean towel over your pillowcase every night before bed. It really helps reduce acne.
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BB creams are much better than foundation on the skin.
I am all about moisturizing often.
all the colors are so pretty
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I drink plenty of water to keep my skin smooth
I wash my face twice a day.
My secret is to use a moisturizer. Thanks for the giveaway!
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always start by cleaning your face thoroughly
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not good to wash your hair everyday since it strips the hair of its natural oils. Therefore, I don’t wash it everyday. I also tame the fly-aways with organic coconut oil. 🙂
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My best kept beauty secret is using a shimmery light inner corner eye highlight. And a dairy-free diet for clearer skin.
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Coconut Oil! For EVERYTHING! Moisturize skin, tame flyaways, remove makeup, shave, EVERYTHING!
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Jojoba Oil! Best natural moisturizer because it mimics the skin’s sebum.
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I use both facial moisturizer and facial primer on my eyelids to help my eyeliner go on more smoothly and stay on for the rest of the day.
I have recently discovered Bare Essentials… I love it!
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I like using Vaseline overnight for my lips and feet to keep them looking soft
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I use extra virgin olive oil on my face in the winter time because my face gets so dry it starts to peel.
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coconut oil as a moisturizer!
Lovers coral lustrous lipstick is my favorite! Thank you xox!
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I wash my hair with beer twice a week.. Makes my hair so soft.
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I sometimes use mascara as liner instead of regular eye liner. I use Q-tip to shape the lines.
my best kept beauty secret is to stay hydrated by drinking loads of h20, get lots of sleep, and to be kind whenever possible :). thank you so much for this lovely opportunity & have a wonderful day<3!
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Limit, or better yet eliminate, your salt intake. Puffy is NOT sexy.
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I apply a light layer of sunscreen before I put on my concealer and powder. It helps my makeup stay on longer and keeps me protected.
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I use apricot scrub once a week to get rid of blackheads.
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My best kept beauty secret is to put on a tinted moisturizer that also has SPF every day to protect my skin from the sun and give me a healthy glow.
My best kept secret is to use Milk of Magnesia as a face primer to combat the oilies. Cheap and works well!
Sugar Violet is sooo pretty!! I love the purple tint!
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My best kept secret is a secret… oh, that doesn’t help. I wear sunscreen every day and I don’t lay in the sun. That keeps me looking younger than most of my friends.
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My best kept beauty secret: don’t stress. Stress is so hard on skin and can prematurely age you. Hard for any makeup to look good, if your face looks stressed.
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I always blot out my foundation after applying then set with loose powder.
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i always wash my face at night!!
My best kept beauty secret is exercise! A good cardio session gives you color and you sweat out all the grossness from your pores!
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Use sunscreen every day
The best foot soak is one bag of green tea and one bag of mint tea. Let it steep and soak for 10 minutes. Your feet will thank you.
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exfoliate twice a week !:)
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My Best Kept Beauty Secret is that I use Eye Primer on My Eyebrows so they stay in place the whole day and the color of the pencil and powder doesn’t fade and has something to adhere to.
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I wish I had a best kept beauty secret to impart but the only things I can think of are ones everyone knows.