Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020 - "Drenches lips in glossy wet color. Ultra-light creamy lipstain with Vitamin E and Aloe. Eighty-eight percent of women felt lips were instantly moisturized without stickines." via revlon.com

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Hello guys. I'm back! I planned to post this review two days ago but was too sleepy/lazy to write anything. This is the last shade of my Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain stash. I will have a round-up and video of all four shades, hopefully by this weekend (cross fingers).

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Rio Rush 020 is a bright medium hot pink with warm undertones and subtle shimmers. For comparison, the color looks lighter, brighter and more pink, less purple than India Intrigue. I did not expect to like this shade but I actually do. It's really flattering and not as loud as I imagined it to be.

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Swatch: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Rio Rush: (L) No Flash, (R) With Flash

While I really (really!) like the shade, for some reason, I find the texture to be a challenge. It's not as smooth and spreadable as the other shades I have. When I swatched it on my skin, some parts were really goopy while some are watery. I figured the product might not have been mixed well, so I shook the tube for a minute or so and swatched again. This did not do anything. The product still came out patchy and inconsistent.

Lip Swatch: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020

Due to the uneven formula, I also had some problems with applying the product on my lips. It didn't "stick" on my skin so as I apply another layer to get an even coating, I'm always left with some patches. It became a bit frustrating as I attempted to cover color patches and then come away with another patch every time I made a pass on my lips.

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Adding to the application issues, I also felt that this particular shade feels heavier on the lips. The texture feels more gel-like and bouncy. I can still consider this as lightweight but I definitely feel the weight of the product on my lips as it sits on top of my lips. There is also a slight sticky, lip gloss feel that I dread.

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020

Application and texture issues aside, this shade really packs a punch. The color is opaque and pigmented. If you could muster the patience to apply it correctly and neatly, you would only need a small amount of product to cover your lips.

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020

Don't expect this to last longer than your average lipstick though. The color was virtually non-existent after four hours, and there was very little color left after a meal so reapplication is a must. I also noted that it didn't leave any stain on my lips which was surprising because for such a bold color, it should at least leave even a tiny hint of pigment. After all, this is supposedly a "stain."

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush

Pros:
- Beautiful, flattering shade
- Great pigmentation
- Comfortable formula
- Non-ubiquitous smell
- Lasts up to 4 hours

Cons:
- Patchy application
- Non-staining
- Average staying power
- A bit pricey (Php 625)

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush 020