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Revlon Illuminance Creme Eye Shadow

Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow comes in quads of four creme shadows. I tried the quad Not Just Nudes, which turned out to be a fairly nice set of nude creme shades.

The shadow itself is quite sheer, and only fairly buildable. If I had a complaint, I guess that would be it–I would rather see a bit more color payoff. But the sheerness still worked for me and the shadows blended very well because of it.

I did not experience issues with creasing, although I have seen other state that they had issues with that when using the Illuminance shadows. It appears that creasing is more problematic in those with oily skin, and I don’t have particularly oily lids, so that may be why I had no issues with it.

The shadow lasted most of the day for me. It did not stick around as long as my favorite, MAC paint pots (read review), but it did a decent job. Mostly I just love the shades, which are swatched below:

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Revlon Glimmer Gloss Nail Lacquer

Revlon Glimmer Gloss is a lightly tinted, glittery nail lacquer that can be worn alone or over regular polish. Personally, I like it over an opaque polish to add subtle extra shine and shimmer. In the picture, I am wearing the shade Strawberry Sizzle over Maybelline Salon Expert Nail Polish in Pink Splash (read review). The glimmer is hard to see in the picture though

The look can be rather fun, and Revlon has a number of shades, so there is likely a Glimmer Gloss that will layer well over almost any polish. Give it a try for a fun summer look in nail polish!Shop for Revlon Cosmetics

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Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation

Revlon, like just about everyone else, has entered the mineral makeup market. I rate their effort, Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation in the fair to OK category–I just can’t find anything special about this one.

This powder foundation provides decent sheer coverage at a fairly good price. For those that require an included brush, it also includes one that is serviceable, although it is rather small. I would recommend the L’Oreal mineral makeup instead for those who really want their minerals to come prepackaged with a brush (read review).

Unfortunately, there are also several issues with the product. The packaging does not allow for easy use with a different brush because the mouth of the shaker is narrow. I did not fare well trying to cram my favorite kabuki brush in it, and was unable to tap off excess back into the container without making a mess.

Also on the unfortunate side is Revlon’s decision to cut the product with both talc and bismuth. Leaving out the talc allows mineral makeup to provide better coverage and bismuth can cause irritation and itching in some people. For a drugstore mineral makeup without talc and bismuth that has a nice standard container for use with personal brushes, try Maybelline Mineral Power instead. Other higher end options, such as Jane Iredale (highly recommended), are available online.

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Revlon Spring Collection, Nice Colors at a Nice Price

Revlon has a number of really nice items in their Spring collection. I picked up a bunch and have made good use of them.

Revlon Soft on the Eyes Palette Eyeshadow

For the eyes, I purchased a set of Revlon Soft on the Eyes Sheer Loose Shadow in a palette with beautiful pink and brown shades. This loose powder is great for a sheer, light look. It isn’t as well pigmented as say M.A.C., Stila, or any of the better mineral shimmers out on the market, but for a quiet, daytime look, it is just fine. It also comes packaged with a very usable brush. If you like loose powder shadow and are on a budget, this one is worth checking out.

Revlon A Floral Affair Sheer Powder Blush, in Pinking of You is another excellent sheer color for Spring. I adore all of the pretty pink sheer blushes that Spring is bringing in and this one is a current favorite. I have seen quite a few people raving about this one.

For the lips, you can get some incredible shine with a hint of berry red color from Revlon Mix & Mingle Lip Palette, in Chatty Cherry. For more, see my review over at Girl Gloss.Finally, there are some great spring shades in the Revlon SuperLustrous Lipgloss line. Revlon is generally my favorite drugstore gloss. It has the shine and quality of many of the better and more expensive glosses, yet carries a decent price tag and has a great selection of colors. Revlon also tends to put out particularly nice limited edition shades. This season is no different. There are some gorgeous new shades available!

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Revlon Pinch Me Gel Blush Cheek Stain

I really like cheek stains as long as I can blend them well enough and they are not overly dark. Revlon Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush meets that description perfectly!

This gel cheek stain is absolutely perfect for me. I picked it up in the shade Playful Pink, which is a nice natural rose/pink shade that worked well with my ultra pale skin. I noted that there were several more shades available, so those of you with darker skin tones might want to look at the other shades like plum and cherry. Because the stain is in gel form, I found that it blended much better than a liquid stain such as Benetint. So it was a bit more forgiving of mistakes. Although I do still love Benetint as well!

I paired the Revlon cheek stain with its roller ball lip stain, Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain, in a plum shade with a little gloss. On bare skin, and with a bit of mascara on the eyes, this made for a nice, natural looking day-time makeup combination. For a further look at the lip stain, head on over to my review at Girl Gloss!

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Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner

After trying out blue mascara and liking it, I had a brief obsession with finding a good navy eyeliner. I thought it would be simple to run out and pick one up at any nearby store. Boy was I wrong! When I looked for one at Kohls from their Flirt line, they were sold out. Then I went to Walgreens, and couldn’t find one there either. The various lines either didn’t have a dark blue or were out of it! I saw lots of very light blue, but I didn’t want that.

Finally, I found two different shades that I liked at CVS. In the process, I discovered an all around great eyeliner regardless of the shade! Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner applies effortlessly. There is no tugging, and while it blends and smudges very well, it didn’t do so until I tried to smudge it. This makes it ideal for getting either a sharp look or a smudged one. The pencil has a smudge tip on one end that works quite well. It is very well pigmented and it stayed on all day for me with no fading. I love it!

I purchased mine in both blackened sapphire and brushed pewter. The sapphire is a dark blue, while the pewter is more of grey with a blue/silver tone to it. It costs a bit more than some other drugstore brands, but I think it is well worth it.

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Revlon Cream Blush in Rosy Glow and Just Peachy

I have been really into cream blush lately. I like how it tends to stay longer than powder blush, and if applied right, it looks more natural. For a bit of extra glow and staying power, I will sometimes brush some very light powder blush or shimmering bronzer over it. Another trick I like is to apply it over a skin highlighter such as Neutrogena Shimmer Sheers .

Right now a current and quite affordable favorite is Revlon Cream Blush With Pop-Up Mirror, in Rosy Glow. I also have the same product in Just Peachy, a new light peach color that I have seen in only a few stores (I found mine at Osco).

The Revlon cream blush has a very nice, non-oily texture and I find that it blends quite well. Another thing I love about this blush is that it is a matte color. It seems like so many of the current cream blushes are packed full of shimmer. A little shimmer is OK, but I tend to prefer matte and like to add any shimmer separately. The Just Peachy shade is a very light peach. It is pretty warm and also very, very light, so the shade won’t work for everyone.

The Rosy Glow shade is a very nice neutral pink/rose color. It works well on my fair skin and I imagine that it would work quite well on any skin that ranges from light to medium. Those with darker skin could run into problems though because the product does have a downside. It is not nearly as pigmented as some other (generally more expensive) brands. Even on my fair skin, I often find myself either putting quite a bit on or wearing it as a very sheer blush. So I fear that it would never show up on darker skin! The lack of pigment is also the biggest complaint about the product at Makeup Alley. Some there also felt that it faded too quickly, but I have been OK with that as long as I add a touch of powder (usually powder blush) over it to set it.

In the realm of drugstore cream blush, the Rosy Glow shade is my favorite. But for a more pigmented color, I like a higher end brand. When the need to use less product is considered, a well pigmented higher end brand can actually be an equal value. One of my current favorites there is Paula Dorf Cheek Color Cream Blush.

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