40 Days and 40 Nights of Beauty Brand Reviews
Day 32, Revlon
In the factory, we make cosmetics; in the store, we sell hope.
-- Charles Revson
Cavewoman: For the astounding story of Charles Revson and the beginnings of the Revlon company, find a copy of the book called "Fire And Ice, The Story Of Charles Revson, The Man Who Built The Revlon Empire" by Andrew Tobias. Revson was a man who lived his life in excess, luxury, and controversy. He was another one of those cosmetic company geniuses, ready with the perfect product at the perfect time, sending Revlon products into the hands of eager makeup customers in department stores everywhere, and enjoying quite well the fruits of his success. I remember when Revlon was sold in the best department store in our area, and I sensed a magic attached to the name. I wasn't wrong. The book is a must-read for everyone who loves the tradition and history of the great cosmetics companies and their founders.
Revlon lipsticks and nail polishes are my favorites from the line. I love the Soft & Smooth lipsticks the best, but I have to do a "show and tell" with two of the oldest colors still in production in the Revlon line. Fire And Ice lipstick and Cherries In The Snow nail polish are products launched in the 1950's and are still popular enough to be sold today, more than 50 years later. Revson's "Fire And Ice" advertising campaign won an award for the best advertising of 1952, and with "matching lips and fingertips" as a new Revlon slogan, he ensured that ladies would buy a nail polish every time they purchased a lipstick.
Read the book to find out how much he disliked Estee Lauder. To put it mildly.
And stop at the Revlon display for a little tube of lipstick history.
Left to right: Succulent Berry, So Blushious, Raspberry Mousse, Plush Peony, and Lush Orchid
Annieytown: My pick for best Revlon product is the Colorstay Soft and Smooth lipsticks. Recommended by Cavewoman and PattyG, they have become part of my lipstick collection. They come in a variety of shades from the stunning lush orchid to the subtle luxe lavender. This is not your average long lasting lipstick. The creamy formula does not dry out your lips and lasts throughout the day.
I loved the rich pigment and texture of the lippie.
It feels and looks high end.
I loved the rich pigment and texture of the lippie.
It feels and looks high end.
What are your favorite Revlon products? List them in the comments.
Photos: Blogdorf Goodman
Disclosure: The products were purchased by the reviewers.
Disclosure: The products were purchased by the reviewers.
Labels: 40 Days and 40 Nights of Beauty Brands, Cavewoman Reviews, Product Purchase, Revlon
posted by Annieytown @ 8:54 PM
12 Inspired Comments
12 Inspired Comments:
I still can't get over the fact that Revlon was originally a department store brand. Fascinating!
I keep being drawn to their new Limited Edition collection. The Golden Affair blush is pretty! I love the detail in the powder. And I'm intrigued by the sugar lip powder, although I think I'm a wee on the old side for that.
I adore the Super Lustrous Lipsticks. They are very moisturizing and come in beautiful shades.
Okay, Adrian - thank you for your "entertaining and informative" comment on the wonders of Google blogging, while the rest of us are talking about make-up.
I love the Revlon Super Lustrous lipglosses - they feel smooth and silky when applied and give great color and shine!
Jennifer, I remember my Mom taking me to our fancy department store in our little town, it was so exciting for me! That is where she bought me my first compact, a Revlon.
Adrian, you might just want to contact the owner of this blog privately. Unless you have a favorite item from Revlon.
Guru, I wore Sandalwood Beige all four years in college!
Toya, those glosses are so pretty, and every Summer there are some fabulous limited edition colors, too!
Valerie, I am so thrilled that you like the Arden! It gives me great pleasure to share when I find something so great, and it gives me great pleasure also that you took my recommendation and tried it! Thank you for telling us!!!
Adrian's post is spam, attempting to raise the Google index of the site being linked.
Charles of the Ritz Revenescence is what my Nana used, and I miss the smell of it.
Thanks Toya and Kai!
I am starting to get spammed again. I thought I had spam protection. I am getting specific perfume spam along with spam about "bongs". I have no idea what that is about. LOL
Anyone know what is going on? Should I send blogger an email?
I'm enjoying the new range of Shiny Sheers lipstick- Peachy Sheen and Sheer Afterglow in particular. They feel so good, and I like having thin tubes in my purse. And I agree with Toya, the Super Lustrous lipgloss is just classic and fabulous.
(PS- would love your sage wisdom on my latest blog post if you have time)
I think the lipsticks and nail polishes are good, but the glosses are pretty bad. For the longest time, I thought I was crazy for thinking that it dried out my lips, but then i such several girls mentioning the same on a blog. I finally felt internally vindicated lol. One thing that I do love about revlon is the variety of lipstick shades. So many to choose from and they always have more coming out all the time. Actually since we're talking about lipsticks, I wanted to mention something to you girls. I recently bought the most gorgeous shade of lip gloss--Sally Hansen Smile Brightening Lip Gloss in Twinkling. It is the most perfect spring pink, a combination--think proenza pink with more life. I honestly thing this shade would look gorgeous of anyone. The gloss is also supposed to make your teeth whiter (Smile Brightening :) ) I don't know about that, but the color is to die for. It reminds of easter baskets and tulips lol. This is the first think I've ever bought from Sally Hansen, but the quality is quite good and the gloss is not really sticky. he only down fall is that it's not very long lasting, but it is only 5.99
Kate
I meant to add that it's a combination of pink and purple
kate
Today, I am wearing Raven Red nail polish from Revlon. It is a deep red that reminds me of Dita Von Teese. It looks good on yellow-toned or tanned hands. (I've met a few evil reds that didn't.) As I'm typing, I imagine, I should stand with a cigarette holder, bust out a pin curl in my hair, and look askew at a man under my fringe.
Sue
sadly, i just can't do revlon lippies. my mother wears them and all i can think about is their smell my mom left behind when she drank out of my can of soda or something. eck!
I love Revlon lippies! Correction - I adore them. The superlustrous line is fab. classic. Moisturestay, even the new plumping lipsticks, are really nice. I love their Colorstay Active foundation also. And they could give more expensive brands a run for their money!
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