First I thought it was weird since I have not ordered anything recently.
Turns out it was a Super Lustrous lipstick sent from Revlon enclosed with a small card saying "Use this product to complete your next Expression Experiment Challenge.".
I did participated in the Revlon look challenge a few times before, but I have no idea how they found out where to send it.
(I guess I have disclosed my address while I was using the FaceBook app. I don't have much complaint since it is a lipstick not a bomb sent to me.)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Red Lacquer
This is a part of the Shanghai Collection 2012 Fall by Gucci Westman, so it is a bit late to get my hands on this.
It is a freebie so again, I have no complaint! ;)
Red Lacquer is a bright orange red and categorized in the pearl range.
It is very sheer and balmy compared to other Super Lustrous lipsticks I have tried.
It is clearly a warm toned red but it has some pink undertone as well.
The shimmer (pearl) is not very visible.
One coat
Two coats
As you see in the lip swatch pics, it is very easy to control the color intensity.
It is a wearable and cheerful red which is perfect for daytime wear.
(In the Ad, Emma is supposedly wearing this shade, but I think it is quite misleading. This color is way warmer and sheerer than the color you see on her.)
On the card, it also says "Step out of your comfort zone and try exciting new looks".
This is right on especially for me since I am kinda afraid of wearing lipsticks with warmer undertone like this.
However, I was pleasantly surprised cause it is very easy to wear without having to look too much (this is the usual issue I have with red lipsticks).
Here are a couple of FOTDs with Red Lacquer.
(To think about it, the name is a little misleading as well. )
(I have realized I abuse this angle. Oh, well..)
Have you tried this particular shade from the Revlon Super Lustrous range?
What is your out-of-comfort-zone lipstick color?
(Thanks, Revlon!)
It looks beautiful on you Lena - I can never have too many SL lipsticks!
ReplyDeleteOMG, this colour is wonderful!! Looks beautiful on fair skin.
ReplyDeleteDid you catch the price of this lipstick? Need to try it for myself. :)
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wow, I love this color
ReplyDeleteenjoy mi FIRMOO GIVEAWAY!!! THERE ARE 5 PRIZES!!!
lol. i agree! love SL lipsticks. they are beeter than mac in my opinion. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat lipstick looks so nice on you! I love classic reds <3
ReplyDeletethank you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteit's really pretty lena. as you've shown, it's very buildable too! so glad you received a sample of it. hope you get MORE! hahaha
ReplyDeletethanks, Kim!
ReplyDeletei am wearing this today as well. :)
i hope the same thing. lol lol
Found your blog through instagram. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeletehi Melody!
ReplyDeletethanks for finding me! :)
Oh sweetie this red looks really cute and no too dark is lovely-
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thanks, Raimar! :D
ReplyDeletethis color is gorgeous! i love poppy reds like this... i'm also not a fan of revlon pearles, but its its not very noticeable in this
ReplyDeleteoh "poppy red" that's the word! :)
ReplyDeletei agree. i only like revlon creme/matte lipsticks but this one is surprisingly nice. ^-^
Love the lip swatches! It's such a pretty wearable red.
ReplyDeletethank you, Blair! i agree! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely red on you! It's soft somehow which suits your skin tone so well :). I love it with two layers, perfect!
ReplyDeletethank you, Teri :)
ReplyDeletethis is a bright color but has some pink thrown in. a sheer version of revlon Fire & Ice, i think.
mmm. This is very very pretty. Your comment about lipstick vs bomb was really funny to me.
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeletei don't know why i felt a little violated although i was so happy to get a free lipstick! lol
(and this is why i hate FB..;p)
Lena, why are you so pretty? I love coral and pink colors on your lips, this one looks just perfect on you too!
ReplyDeletelol is is Meryl or Monica? ^-^ thanks so much! :)
ReplyDeletei want to wear more of the warm colors thanks to your encouragement. ;)
This looks lovely on you!
ReplyDeletethank you, Victoria :)
ReplyDeleteGoodness me, the colour is so luxe and it really suits you.
ReplyDeleteawww thank you very much, Valentine! ^-^
ReplyDeleteI have a few reds but not this one. Looks so pretty on you!
ReplyDeletethank you, Liz!
ReplyDeletei was pleasantly surprised cause i wouldn't have bought it myself. ;)
wow the color is so bright and pretty!!!
ReplyDeletei agree! thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried this shade but your hair! Have you curled it? It looks amazing. I think, even if it's warm it suits you very well :) I really had to laugh at the first part of your post, was kinda funny to read the 'ok, they sent it to me ... facebook app ... address' thing :D In the last picture, you remind me of those beautiful women in a vintage ad. Your blush seems to be just perfect for this look! Adorable :) And I love that angle <3
ReplyDeletehi Claire! thank you so much. you're too sweet. ^-^
ReplyDeletehonestly i don't do much about my hair..it is naturally a little curly and looks curlier right after shampoo then it calms down after a couple hours so people think i have straight hair. weird but very convenient for me. lolz.
i feel i need to do a little more for my hair since the texture changes as i am getting older.
i appreciate your kind comment. yours makes "the compliment" of the week! ^-^
Haha that's too funny & kind of bizarre they just knew your address. I'm surprised by how non-visible the pearl is, which to me is a good thing. Pretty classic shade
ReplyDeletethank you, Catherine!
ReplyDeletethere must have been a fine prints when i checked the "i agree" box using the app.
on the other hand, it is about time since i've bought tons of revlon lippies..;p
oh i like how it suite your face :)
ReplyDeletethank you, Lieya! ^-^
ReplyDeleteOh Lena, I think you pull this warm lipstick off just as well!
ReplyDeletethanks for another encouragement, Sunny! ^-^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color!! i think it is a really nice Everday Kind of red.. It Looks moisturizing as well on your lips ;))
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeleteyes. it feels pretty good on and doesn't dry out my lips. very easy to wear! :D
Very pretty! I would have to say the purple lip tar I own. It's lovely but a bit crazy for every day!
ReplyDeleteoooh you're right! purple lippies could be tricky although i need to get a real purple one..haha
ReplyDeleteloved the color, suits you so pretty ^_~
ReplyDeletethank you, Janet! :D
ReplyDeleteI love their Super Lustrous lipsticks, but I have only tried the creme formulas. That is a beautiful color on you!
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeletei was surprised cause all the other colors i've tried (especially the cremes) are way more pigmented. ;)
i am actually glad this is sheer, though.
It's a gorgeous colour !
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeletethat is such a pleasant surprise..and i agree at least it wasn't a bomb..love the red..looks great on you!:)
ReplyDeletehehe..i get tons of mystery mails but i don't know why i felt a little violated(?) by this. silly me, right?
ReplyDeletethanks, Debi!
Looks nice. :) Kind of reminds a tinted lip balm ..? But really cute shade. :)
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thanks, Satu!
ReplyDeleteit is a bit more pigmented than a tinted lip balm but pretty sheer. lasting power is so so, though. ;)
I was surprised to see how sheer this is because (as you said) the name suggests it'd be pretty opaque, right?
ReplyDeletehi Sarah!!!!
ReplyDeletegood to hear from you. i just saw your beautiful baby's pic on your FB page.
congratulations!!!!!!!
(i wanted to comment but my FB page is just a page, it didn't allow me.)
It is sheerer than I expected, but very pretty! I really want to see you with a saturated, warm red lip, Lena! I think it would look GORGEOUS with your complexion and flawless skin :)
ReplyDeletei was totally surprised cause i was expecting super pigmented color. ;)
ReplyDeleteand i appreciate your encouragement! usually i look scary(?) when i wear such colors but i am liking warmer colors more and more nowadays.
i will try the new look and do a post titled "thanks to Larie...." ^-^
have a nice weekend! xoxo
It looks good on you! This colour looks like Cyndi from MAC which I'm looking for its good replacement because it's one of limited edition. I will check if my local drugstore have one XD
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeleteand i am so glad you mentioned the resemblance cause i wanted to get Cyndi!
i have a dupe from e.l.f. but i think this would be close as well. :)
Oh I LOVE this color, especially on you! o: It looks like it builds nicely~
ReplyDeletethank you, JunJun!
ReplyDeletei agree with you. it builds very nicely without looking blotchy. :)
Lovely lovely Lena! I havnt seen you wear a shade badly, ever. This is beautiful on you. Glad it wasn't a bomb either, haha
ReplyDeletethank you so much, Taylor! :)
ReplyDeletei was happy to get a new lipstick but at the same time i felt a little weird about it? lolz
i will experiment warmer colors more in the future. thanks for the encouragement!
LOL at your comment about your last picture - you rock that angle girl! :)
ReplyDeleteawww thanks Helen! ;D
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