I've heard so many olives say they love this lipstick, so we're putting Revlon's Rum Raisin to the test on my fair neutral olive skin! I had no idea what to expect from this shade, but the olive community raves about it, so let's see how it performs.
Here we have the Revlon lipstick in Rum Raisin - a shade that's been highly recommended by the olive community. I couldn't find an official shade description, but I'm excited to see how this looks on my fair olive skin tone.
The Rum Raisin lipstick bullet in its packaging
First Impressions: Unexpected Beauty
Okay, this is actually a really pretty color! For some reason, I had a completely different idea of what this color was going to look like. It's not what I expected at all, but in the best way possible.
Rum Raisin applied to lips for the first time
The Color Mystery
What color is this? Because it looks pink, but I'm also picking up on some purpley tones. It's very confusing but very pretty! The way it transforms on olive skin is fascinating.
Close-up showing the complex color tones of Rum Raisin
Comparison Time: MAC Cream in Your Coffee
I was curious how this would compare to MAC's Cream in Your Coffee, so I grabbed it for a quick swatch comparison. They're kind of similar, but there are some noticeable differences between the two shades.
Swatching both Rum Raisin and Cream in Your Coffee side by side
The Key Differences
Looking at them side by side, the MAC one is more muted and it's pulling a little bit more purple, but they're definitely similar. Rum Raisin has its own unique character that makes it stand out.
Close comparison showing the subtle differences between the two lipsticks
Final Verdict: A New Favorite
Rum Raisin from Revlon is very pretty - I like it! I'm impressed and can actually see myself reaching for this quite often. It's one of those pleasantly surprising finds that just works beautifully with olive undertones.
Final look with Rum Raisin lipstick fully appliedI'm honestly pleasantly surprised with Rum Raisin - it's such a pretty color that I can see myself reaching for quite often. If you're a fair olive looking for a flattering everyday lipstick, this might be your new go-to! Let me know in the comments what you think of this shade.
