Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – Lovesick Review
Hi IMBBians!!!
What’s up?? Scorching summer is slowly making it’s way into our routines through the steadily rising temperatures. Sigh! And know what? To top it all, I have my examinations coming up in 10 days!! Yikes!! God knows how I am going to write my papers with just a centuries old ceiling fan revolving above my head. I mean, they take so much fees, but colleges here are going to take the top slot in my list of misers, honestly. Firstly the exam pressure, then the horrible weather, and then absolutely nothing to give us some comfort during those three terrifying hours. God help me!! Okay, I am blabbering, I just can’t help it, I am shit scared. You know the last result of CA final was just 3%!!! I mean they flunked 97% students!!! Let’s see what do they do this time.
Coming to today’s product, this one is a fairly well known, and a bestseller, ever since the time it was launched. This is one product which has been raved on and on by many beauty bloggers around the world, including our dear IMBBians. Also, this was the first of it’s kind introduced in India. Enough suspense, I am talking about the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, which was probably the first retractable crayon kind of long lasting lip color cum lip balm in India. I was just curious enough to test it, so when I saw it online, I just had to pick one shade. Let us move on to the review, shall we?
Price/Packaging/Description:
Product Description:
It’s a pampering balm infused with lightweight lip stain in an adorable chubby crayon. Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The gel formula comes in 12 vibrant shades that match any look or mood.
- Lightweight Lip Stain + Moisturizing Balm.
- 100% of women who tried it felt their lips instantly moisturized with a soft stain of colour.
- Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener required.
Expert Tips:
Step 1 : Apply Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain evenly to clear, bare lips. Build color and coverage as desired.
Step 2 : Reapply as desired for moisturizing shine throughout the day.
Ingredients:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, Squalane, Bis Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triisostearin, Diisostearyl Malate, Cera Microcrystallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyalmide 3, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerylthrityl Tetra Di Butyl Hydroxyhdrocinnamate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (Mentha Peperita Oil), Limonene, Sorbic Acid, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Orange 5 (CI 45370), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)
Price and Size:
Rs. 700/- INR for 2.7 gms. Very pricey. I think they have hiked the price because as far as I know a year ago, this was for 600 bucks.
Packaging:
It comes in a cute chubby fat crayon form. The best part about Revlon Balm Stains is that these are retractable crayons, so no need for sharpening (hurrayyyyy!!). This makes them so easy and convenient to use. Also, this saves a lot of product from wastage due to sharpening, and also a lot of time. This is small enough to fit in your bag or even a small clutch or purse. The packaging is color coded according to the shade, so if you have more than one of these, it is very easy to pick your shade in a hurry.
Shades:
There are a total of 12 shades in market; however, the shade that I picked is Lovesick.
My Experience with Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – Lovesick:
As I have mentioned above, the shade that I picked is called “Lovesick Passionnee.” It is a bright fuschia pink, with a bit of neon undertones. It can instantly brighten up your face. In the swatch and LOTD however, it comes a bit light, it is a tad darker in reality. This may be due to the fact that I have slightly pigmented lips, or slightly dark. On lighter complexions, this may come out a soft neon fuschia.
The first thing you notice when you apply these is the smell. They smell like “Polo” *hihi* , ya seriously they do. I don’t mind as the slight tingling cool sensation along with Polo smell is heavenly in this weather. Sadly, it goes away in a minute. I so want it to stay longer, sigh! Secondly, unlike many of its counterparts, which are also long lasting, *cough* Lakme crayons*coughs*, these do moisturize your lips. However, the moisturizing features do not stay for long, and go away with your snacks and meals, leaving the stain. Also, since this one leaves a stain, it is very important to scrub and moisturize your lips before you apply this, or else you may end up having flaky lips with bloody stains after your meals, and trust me it looks baaaaad. Been there, done that.
The coverage is good enough, along with the color payoff. It does not have very opaque coverage or high intensity color, but it does a very good job for giving a soft, moisturized, and tinted glow to lips. You can swipe it over for more color, however, if you want a rich and heavy color payoff, this may not be for you. This is a medium coverage soft tint, which gives natural color and glow, for a long time. It lasts for hours and hours, and can only be completely removed with your makeup remover or baby oil. So far, so good.
Summing up:
Pros of Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – Lovesick:
- Moisturizes, unlike other long lasting lip colors.
- Color payoff is good, if you want a natural finish, you can build it up for darker finish too.
- Retractable packaging, so no wastage due to sharpening.
- Small enough to fit in your purse.
- Very long lasting
Cons of Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – Lovesick:
- Very dry lips will need a lip balm underneath.
- Exfoliation prior to application is required to avoid flaky lip stain.
- No SPF.
- Pricey.
IMBB Rating:
I rate the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – Lovesick Passionee a 4.5/5.
Yes, in spite of the aforesaid cons, this is a very good product. It does not dry freakingly, gives a decent natural flush of color, and is long lasting. What more can you want. Yes, I would have been happier had they given SPF at this price, but then, you cannot have it all. I hope they include SPF in the new improvised versions. Yes, I would purchase at least one another shade.
Hope you all found my review helpful. Till the next time, see ya!! I gotta study *scared* *scared*
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Rocking color Kadambari…..just a few minutes before your review, I ordered Crush *headbang*
Awww…but crush is also a very nice shade…although its dark cranberry kind.. 🙂
that’s a very gorgeous pink kadambari. I absolutely love these cool toned lip colors. looks really pretty on your lips. 🙂
Thaaaaanks *puchhi* m planning to pick another shade from this range..its completely worth it *haan ji*
Such a gorgeous shade, really loved your lip swatches 🙂
Awww thank u Arzoo *puchhi*
Beautiful color, Kadambari! And looks great on your pretty lips! 🙂
thank uuuu *puchhi*
I have this and I like how it looks on you, but not so much on me! *nababana*
Good luck with your CA finals, I’m sure you’d make it to the top ranks! I have two final exams before I pass third year of college.. Then fourth year! *never-ending mess*
And I so agree.. People who loot money, yet are the biggest misers – colleges!!! *pan*
You know, I thought you had reviewed the Bite lipstick and I commented ki it’s food grade, so your bf can’t say that men die soon anymore 😛 Fir I saw it was reviewed by Karpagam and not you! *tube-light* *embarrassed* 😀
rofl rofl O god u actually did that.. rofl dude…honestly rofl koi baat nahi…hota hai…n haan colleges r the biggest misers..no second thots in that.. *spank* n seriously i think v makeup lovers need food-grade products..warna humare male counterparts to taane marte rahenge aise type k *hihi* *hihi*
Kadambari *hihi* so much similarities in our story *hihi* even I have my finals in exactly 10 days from now *scared* and this is a lovely color *drool* looks beautiful on U *powder* *clap*
All the best to u too….padho padho…my only saviour in otherwise colorless day is IMBB *cry* *cry*
Kahaan padhoon… college still going on *cry* *waaa* we 8th semester have just one week study holidays *cry* woh 18th se hain *cry* all the best to U Kadambari *scared*
Awww koi baat nahin…ur exams will b gud..dun worry *puchhi*
hey kadambari i was willing to buy some from the range but wasn’t sure because never tried a crayon ever, you made my decision easy…..go go bacha study, all the best…great shade great review..am myself trapped with untidy house and job resume….hate going back to office!
Yup..studying *cry* and IMBBing *shy* n do pick atleast one shade..its totally worth it *haan ji*
Fantastic choice… Lovely looking lips
Thaaank u Arpita *puchhi*
Wow that’s a stunning color *woot* *woot* I have it in honey douche, I never picked up other shades as they are quite pricey here, but I want to try the orange one next time *haan ji* anyways the color looks superb on u and ur lip swatches are too good *clap* *clap*
Thaaaaaank u Dhara *puchhi* Yaa I know these r pricey..but still i feel they r worth it..u can giv atleast two shades a try *haan ji* but aajkal to I am loving the Lip Polish and Rouge Caresse concept more *jalwa* *jalwa*
Hey… This is exactly my story yaar…
I mean I ordered the same shade online and u believe I got that in just Rs. 490/-… *happydance* *happydance*
I was so nervous that how the shade looks on mu pigmented lips but its not that bad *nababana*
Now I have Revlon just bitten kissable lip stain in Lovesick and Rendzvous ( the orange one) *duh*
And ya..best luck for exams Kadambari…actually I am just in opposite position from you as I am professor in Engineering college and busy taking submission and viva of students.. *hunterwali*
Wow!! A professor!! U know my co articles think I am mad…but I really want to b a lecturer after completing CA rather than fry my ass off in a multinational..I am interested in education field..will try fr it though if I can get in a good college:)..its very tough *scared* N ya I really like these crayons..abhi mother’s day discount pe it was available fr 490 on amazon, but I had already done so much shopping that I had to skip *hihi* *hihi*
Hamm…good to know that young girls like u are interested in education field…actually this is the only profession in which u always stay connected and interact with youth….I have also worked wit Multinational co. but its really so hectic..i mean after birth of boy, I found this job as boon,,… u really get quality time for family as well as ur passion ( mine is makeup and IMBB…) *preen*
Actually I was in search of shade Honey…but as this shade was on great discount I purchase it..no regret.. this is good shade indeed…. But Honey is on my wish list.. *hifive* .
errrrrr… so much talk….hope not disturbing ur study…chal sweety study well… best luck…
Thaaanks u *puchhi* its really an inspiration talkin to u..no disturbance 🙂 n IMBB is the only interesting thing in my colorless financial life nowadays.. 😀
aiyyooo…moderation??? *scared* *scared*