When Revlon first launched their Super Lustrous lipgloss quite a few years ago, I was raving over them. In the low end of the lipgloss price scale, I still rank Revlon Superlustrous Lipglosses as the best there is for the price you pay.
Overseas, there have been quite a few limited edition or new colours released but locally, we haven’t been so lucky. However, in the newest Daydreamer summer collection for 2010, Revlon has also added 3 new Super Lustrous lipglosses to the permanent range and one of it is Firecracker.
Look at it in the tube. Isn’t is the scariest brightest red you have ever seen? Well, you might be pleased to know that it does not swatch anywhere near that shade at all. Or you might not be so pleased, depending on what you prefer 🙂
Firecracker strangely enough swatches rather orange. I would have called this colour Tomato actually, because the colour reminds me of fresh tomato juice. Its got an orange tint that is rather warm, so that might be why they did not make it too pigmented.
There, doesn’t the swatch on the back of my hand remind you of a drop of tomato juice? On lips, its the same. A sheer orange based red that might not flatter everyone, especially not those who have very strong yellow skintones. However, if you have a neutral or warm complexion, I think it’ll look lovely!
While trying out this lipgloss, I found that I had to wear blush that was warmer in tone e.g. peach or coral. Cool pinks or plums, while pretty clashed horrendously with the lipgloss. So that will be something to bear in mind.
The texture is like that of other Super Lustrous lipglosses – thick, not too sticky and has a slight plasticky scent. I also get a bit of a tingly feel on my lips when I use this lipgloss. Not quite sure why. Do you get it too?
Pros: Nice colour but might not suit all skin tones
Cons: Color does not apply as it looks in the tube (could be a pro actually), Funny tingly feel on my lips
If you have been wanting to try a red lip, you could ease yourself into it by using a sheer red lipgloss like Firecracker (remember red lips for Fall 2010!). Granted, its more orange than red, but its a lovely bright colour nonetheless. Because its sheer, you can just use a thin layer for a hint of colour. In my picture above, that’s 2 coats.
Interestingly, orange tones aside, this lipgloss featured in all 3 of my looks using the Revlon Summer Suedes eyeshadow palette and it goes well with a warmed over look. So consider this one, when you’re wearing warmer tones on your skin 🙂
How are you for Revlon’s Super Lustrous lipglosses? Have you checked out the new colours? 🙂 My old faves were Cherries and the Glow and Glossy Rose (I think that’s what it was called – its been a while) I’ve been seeing a lot of love for Coral Reef so I’ll have to check that out soon 😀
Paris B
Revlon Super Lustrous lipglosses retail at RM36 at all Revlon counters.
eliza says
August 4, 2010 at 6:52 pmfirst it look like watery tomato sauce~!! must be due to my hunger >.<
second time, your lips looks kissable~!
ParisB says
August 4, 2010 at 8:08 pmTeehee… Thanks! And now you mention it, it does look like watery tomato sauce doesn’t it?! 🙂
Shyra says
August 4, 2010 at 7:20 pmYou should try the Coral Reef! It’s really beautiful! I normally wear lipgloss on top of a lipstick (hardly wear lipgloss or lipstick alone-normally two must go together) but with Coral Reef, it looks perfect on its own! 😉
ParisB says
August 4, 2010 at 8:09 pmThanks for the rec Shyra I’ll be sure to check Coral Reef out – thank goodness these are permanent! 😉
lyn says
August 4, 2010 at 9:39 pmThat’s very pretty! I haven’t tried any Revlon glosses before but this looks like something I should check out.
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 9:42 amDo give it a shot but not everyone likes Revlon glosses 😉
addy says
August 4, 2010 at 9:44 pmGuess it has the plumping effect since u find it tingly when wearing? I always get the same feel when using plumping glosses
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 9:43 amThat might be true although I don’t get a “plumping” effect per se though.
gio says
August 4, 2010 at 11:22 pmI’m honestly a bit disappointed that it looks so orange once applied cos I just can’t pull off orange lips. 🙁 Shame, cos the shade is pretty and it looks beautiful on you.
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 9:43 amYep! It is so different from what it looks like in the tube. I think it’d have been awesome just as a straight red
Jasmine says
August 5, 2010 at 3:01 amIt looks like chili oil to me (sorry!)
I can’t pull off a LOT of lip colours … the skin near my mouth is somewhat discoloured and not very smooth. 🙁
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 9:43 amHaha! Yeah now that you mention it… 😉
Millie says
August 5, 2010 at 11:40 amI’ve got Coral Reef and the texture is definitely a lot more thicker and pigmented than this. I don’t get the tingling feel though. I’m sure Coral Reef will look good on your lips. There was this sweet candy scent to it but somehow it dissipates quickly.
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 12:38 pmYeah that sweet scent is prevalent in all Super Lustrous glosses. I’ll be sure to take a look at Coral Reef 😀
milktea says
August 5, 2010 at 7:11 pmVery nice coral colour – looks “straight-up” red in the tube but swatches coral-ly! Looks great on you! 🙂
I can’t run out and get it though… I spent a bomb at Revlon’s recent warehouse sale, so gotta stop spending for a while (a short while! 😉 Anyway, the Super Lustrous glosses were all sold out on the last day when I went :-[
Did you go to Revlon’s warehouse sale?
ParisB says
August 5, 2010 at 7:13 pmThere was one? Crap 😛 I actually found out about it AFTER it was over. Yes clever me. Sooo… what did you buy?! 😀
Jyoan says
August 21, 2010 at 3:34 pmI tested all the three new shades, and I must say, they are all good! But I decided to go for Coral Reef instead. Coral Reef is so pretty. I think it’s because I find my skin tone more suited for orange based colours to pink and red. hahaha.
Oh yeah, and I can’t find your post about Chanel Pink Explosion anymore! I remember reading about it, and yes, I love Pink Explosion! It’s seldom that I can actually pull of pinks. If you are still looking for stock of it, I think there is still quite a lot at Parkson’s Subang Parade.