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4/15/14

LOTD Ft. Revlon Unapologetic Matte Balm + MAC Comparisons

Except for Rihanna's album & this lip crayon, I've almost never heard the word 'Unapologetic' being used. It's only vaguely been in my vocabulary before now. If somebody hurts my feelings and doesn't apologize, I wouldn't say, 'You are so unapologetic!' I'd probably yell, 'You egotistical maniac!!!' (....Get out of my face!) No, I've never had a chance to say those nice words. Yet. But I really wish a certain friend would do so to her "unapologetic" boyfriend, who has done every unacceptable/unforgivable thing (Yes, that too.) but somehow..... somehow.... he'd always make it seem like it's all her fault, and she would end up apologizing to him! Okay, in case you're wondering: he's not successful (hence, not rich), he's not funny or sensible, and he's not even pretty like this other Unapologetic.....
Unapologetic is probably the most popular shade from the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms. Firstly, I have to say that I'm not crazy about the formula and finish. It has a creamy matte finish, that I personally find difficult to apply neatly. Though smooth and velvety, it emphasizes dryness & forget about blotting and layering, because it will end up looking patchy. I wish it was a moderately hard matte, if you know what I mean. The shade, on the other hand, is gorgeous & "high-end-looking". It is very very similar to MAC Impassioned & Party Parrot.

MAC Impassioned (Amplified) ~ Previously swatched here

Revlon Matte Balm Unapologetic ~ I'd say it's just a little less pink than the other two. Closest to Party Parrot, I think.

MAC Party Parrot (Matte) ~ Since this was a Limited Edition lipstick & undupeable, Revlon Unapologetic is most likely the only drugstore alternative. Previously swatched here.  

MAC Impassioned, Revlon Unapologetic, MAC Party Parrot

Eye makeup is done similar to the one in this tutorial


The last 2 pics came out warmer, coz it was during sunset. True color of Unapologetic is shown in the first pic.

For pics & swatches of the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balms, please go HERE


What do you think of Unapologetic? Getting/Got it for yourself?



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23 comments:

  1. I got Unapologetic and Elusive the same day you posted swatches of them. Hyper Much. I feel the same way about the texture, however Elusive is more forgiving texture wise.

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  2. Lovely fotd! It's so bright! I have Unapologetic but not the other two Macs. I think I'm set. :)


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  3. I absolutely love that shade - it's a perfect mix of peach, coral and pink :o) Xx

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  4. OMG! Seems like a lovely shade!

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  5. That's so pretty ! Amazing colour !
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  6. These appear to be the same colour as "Believe" from Lush. I just love that one.

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  7. Gorgeous lip colour , gorgeous u :* ... I find very hard to select colours in yellow light. They look very different in natural light. What do you do Cynthia. How do u deal with this. Plus my skin colour is towards fair but lips are half pink half brown . So the lipstick colour looks different on hand and different on lips. :( dont know what to do. Pls give some tips.

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  8. You look stunning.... Some super model will look like...

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  9. Lovely color CZ. I've always wanted party parrot, thanks for the dupe alert :D

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  10. You're looking gorgeous as ever!! Beautiful colors!! Are they available in India?? They aren't available here in Dubai but I'm going home within a month so I'd get them from there. Is it available online??

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  11. these three shades are so alike, lovely post dear...you are looking gorgeous wearing this lip color :)

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  12. These are some super awesome shades!
    ITs so awesome u compared 3 similar shades together!!! awesome review!

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  13. Stunner Cynthia.. loved the pics..:) Beautiful shade..

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  14. so alike ,didnt know abt it :)

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  15. Lovely color!! Love the pictures

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  16. Awesome shade! You look stunning!

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  17. Gorgeous LOTD as usual! I got Audacious, will be getting Unapologetic soon perhaps, but only for the colour. I agree with you on the finish- patchy and uneven. Don't like it.

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  18. Truly said it is a close dupe of Mac Party Parrot ...... Looks very pretty on you ......... Check out My Makeup Haul on my website

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  19. The revlon product I love is these lacqurer and matte lip balms

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  20. revlon photoready airbrush foundation. works wonders on my skin!

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