Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Flame

A couple months ago i purchased this lip stain at CVS during a haul. I had been curious about them for quite some time and since i already owned a Maybelline ColorSensational Stain in In The Buff that i love i wanted to give these a shot!

PROS

marker tip is soft

easy to apply

very pigmented

very long lasting

balm is smoothing and soft

looks better than a lipstick or gloss

doesnt transfer, smear, or wear off

not too pricey

CONS

the swatch in the store made this look like a bright apricot or peach shade, its NOT

definitely need to come in more shades, all of them are dark or bright, no nudes

Overall i like this about as much as my Maybelline lip stain, except this one doesnt have a yummy fruity scent like the other one does, sadly. I will DEFINITELY be buying more lip stains! I love them so much compared to a lipstick or gloss.

E.L.F. Lip Stain in Heartbreaker

 

 

I bought this E.L.F. stain & gloss a couple weeks ago in a Kmart haul. I had been wanting to try them for a while and finally decided to do so. The shade i chose is "Heartbreaker" a nude peachy-pink but these come in more shade options as well.

To Use: Apply the lip stain to clean dry lips and allow to dry completely. When it is dry, apply the gloss ontop to seal.

PROS
lip stain is creamy and smooth
applies opaquely
dries quickly
i really like the shade
cheap, $3
long lasting
sleek packaging

CONS
Gloss is really sticky. Use one of your own balms or glosses instead.

Overall i really like this alot! It doesnt last quite as long as other lip stains I have (like the marker ones) but it lasts about 2-3 hrs without eating or drinking. After that amount of time it will fade a little so you'll just need touch-ups. Like i said - the only downside is the clear lip balm/gloss - its sooooo sticky! To fix this i just use one of my own. Im considering trying some of their other shades after im finishded with this one. Thanks for reading!

Have you tried these? Would you try them? I think theyre worth the $3.

Maybelline ColorSensational Lip Stain in In The Buff

This is my very first experience with lip stains - ever. I purchased this at WalMart a couple months ago but i loved it so much i knew i had to do a buy more, lol. I really don't like lipsticks or even glosses that much, and i only own a small handful of each. However, these lip stains are great! *Photos are mine.

This particular lip stain marker is Maybelline's ColorSensational in In The Buff (05). It actually the lightest shade i found and still slightly dark - if you ask me. When i think of a 'buff' or nude shade i think of them to be neutral and light. This, however, is a sort of rosey pink shade if you ask me.

[PROS]
weightless
easy to apply
opaque color
no heavy or sticky feeling - basically feels like bare lips
smells really good and fruity
travel friendly
long lasting
didnt need to reapply all night
gave my lips a healthy flush and that 'just bitten' look

[CONS]
marker tip is a little rough, but not too bad
shade was alot darker than i expected according to shade/name

Overall i really like this lip stain marker! I was always scared to try them before because im like... "ok if i put this on and hate it, theres no turning back, my lips will be stained for hours!" but now i dont feel that way. I picked the lightest shade WalMart had to offer in their Maybelline ColorSensational section and i have been wearing it underneath my new CoverGirl NatureLuxe gloss balm in Marble (zero color payoff, basically just a sheer gloss) and the two work really nicely together!

Would i buy more? Yes! I am going to check out some more shades and see if there are any i may like (from Maybelline and other brands that sell lip stains).

Have you ever tried these? I would like to know what you thought or if you have any tips/suggestions for me. Thanks!

Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Instinct

 I'm always complaining about needing companies to make a nude lip stain - you hardly ever see one. Luckily Revlon introduced some additions to their Just Bitten lip stain + balm line and their are a few nudes in it!!! However, they're pricey a $9.94 each (for a drugstore product).

These lip stains are very pigmented, and this one called 'Instinct' is about 2-3 shades darker than my natural lip tone so it looks very natural and gives me super even coverage. They do last a very long time but dont be worried - they wont stain your lips forever, lol.