On paper: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

Left: No Flash | Right: With Flash

Lip Swatches: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

Crush swatches on different skin tones (revlon.com)

FOTD: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

Above: Just Bitten + Stained Effect from Revlon Balm Stain in Crush

Confessions of a Lipstick Addict: It Must Be a Full Moon

. ( source I'm back with yet another lipstick, this time with the very popular, best-selling Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush This is my first Revlon Balm Stain purchase since I've been on a "matte" crusade recently. I decided to divert a little bit and try the lighter balm, stain formulas.I have been purchasing lipsticks with darker, deep colors lately. It's maybe because of the cold, rainy weather. As evidenced, Crush appears to be a deep, burgundy-cranberry red color. Since it's a stain, the color is sheer but that doesn't mean its not pigmented enough.Above: Swatches on my NC20/25 skin. You really need a few layers to build color and achieve a semi-opaque finish. The swatches above required about 4-5 swipes.On my somewhat-pigmented lips, the color appears to be a deep plummy red. It registered a bit lighter on photos than in real life. On lighter, less pigmented lips; I think this would look darker and more burgundy.From Revlon's website:- 100% of women felt their lips were instantly moisturized w/ a soft stain of color- Balm stain provides gorgeous flush of kiss-proof color with the comfortable feel of a balm- Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener requiredI can't say that these stains are very moisturizing but they did lend enough moisture on my lips to avoid feeling dry. Pigmentation was great and as mentioned earlier, semi-opaque. The balm felt natural on my lips - light and not heavy.I observed some transfer on my coffee cup but not enough to make the color disappear. It wears off evenly - i.e. without the lip liner effect. The main color lasts for up to 2-3 hours, but the stain it leaves behind practically lasted the whole day (8 hours+++). While I favor matte formulations, I (surprisingly) like the balm stain texture. I'm now thinking of trying other colors in the future. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush is a sheer, buildable lip color that lends enough pigmentation and moisture to your lips. It's a deep, dark stain but would definitely suit an everyday look because of its sheerness. Its lasting power is amazing as the color it leaves behind lasts for more than 8 hours. This is definitely a MUST TRY if you haven't already.On a lighter note, because I'm a bit (teeny, tiny) crazy today: (featuring my derpy faces)