Rimmel is launching this pair of highlighters for Spring 2017 on 17 February in Japan. Priced at 1200yen, these could be Asia-exclusive as Rimmel Japan offers a different product line-up than that for the USA and Europe. Pic by Voce.
Showing posts with label Rimmel. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
Drugstore sightings - Rimmel, Maybelline, L'Oreal Spring 2017 Collections
My local Walgreens just got in a whole slew of Spring 2017 collections from various brands.
Cara Delevigne's first ad campaign for Rimmel. I'll miss seeing her as the face of YSL Beauty.
The three new Magnif'Eyes Shadow Palettes look nice but these are made in China so meh.
The Only 1 Matte lipsticks (in the red cases).
Maybelline Baby Lip Color Balm Crayon
And the inevitable K-beauty copycat, Dream Cushion Foundation.
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24K Nudes Palette
L'Oreal has a new Infallible Total Cover Foundation, Kabuki Blender, Blend Artist makeup sponges, Infallible Paints for the lips and eyes, Infallible Shadow Duos.
Wet'n'Wild Mega Last Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Cover Girl Outlast concealers and face powders.
Cara Delevigne's first ad campaign for Rimmel. I'll miss seeing her as the face of YSL Beauty.
The three new Magnif'Eyes Shadow Palettes look nice but these are made in China so meh.
The Only 1 Matte lipsticks (in the red cases).
Maybelline Baby Lip Color Balm Crayon
And the inevitable K-beauty copycat, Dream Cushion Foundation.
424K Nudes Palette
L'Oreal has a new Infallible Total Cover Foundation, Kabuki Blender, Blend Artist makeup sponges, Infallible Paints for the lips and eyes, Infallible Shadow Duos.
Wet'n'Wild Mega Last Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Cover Girl Outlast concealers and face powders.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Kate Moss Idol Eyes Collection for Rimmel
The Kate Moss Idol Eyes collection for Rimmel has just landed on ASOS.com. It features a gorgeous emerald green gel eyeliner, four eyeshadow crayons, four mascaras and five new shades of my favourite Lasting Finish by Kate lipsticks. See swatches on Really Ree and here. The lipstick shades released in the UK are 28, 30, 31, 32 and 33. 29, a deep magenta, is listed on the Rimmel France website so hopefully it will be available in Monoprix.
Sunday, 5 January 2014
Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Thanks to my MakeupAlley Secret Santa, I received the new Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 010 Light Porcelain. This is described as a feather light, oil-free formula that delivers all day shine control and a natural looking matte finish while minimising the appearance of pores. It is available in 5 shades in the UK, versus 8 in the US. You can find it on ASOS.com for £5.99 with free international shipping.
Earlier mousse foundations from brands like Maybelline and Bourjois did not work that well for me but nevertheless, I was curious to try this out. Made in England, Stay Matte Liquid Mousse is high in silicones and quite well-pigmented so only a pea-sized amount is required for one application. Using too much makes this look heavy and artificial. It transforms to a matte powder finish on the skin. I like to top this with a light dusting of Guerlain Crazy Meteorites Pressed Radiance Powder for a more polished and subtly radiant finish.
010 Light Porcelain was a tad pale when freshly applied on my skin but after some time, it adjusts to a more natural tone on me. It has a more pinkish neutral undertone compared to Rimmel's Wake Me Up #100 Ivory, which swatches significantly darker and more yellow-toned. Rimmel's Match Perfection 010 Light Porcelain is a tad darker and more sheer, satiny finish compared to Stay Matte.
Stay Matte worked well for me in terms of oil control and covering up my pores and skin redness. In the winter weather over here, my skin is less oily than usual so even after four to five hours, only my T-zone showed a sheen. It lasts well throughout the day and even without blotting, my skin does not become a greasy mess whereas blotting was required more frequently with Match Perfection and Wake Me Up. I liked the coverage that it provided and how well it lasted on my skin. It's one of those foundations that looks better some time after application, after mixing with the natural oils from your skin.
Like other mousse foundations, it does not play well with dry skin, so moisturising beforehand is necessary. I've been using Ren Vita-Mineral Day Cream, which goes well with Stay Matte Liquid Mousse. Overall, I think this is a good affordable option for normal oily skintypes that require medium, long-lasting coverage.
Earlier mousse foundations from brands like Maybelline and Bourjois did not work that well for me but nevertheless, I was curious to try this out. Made in England, Stay Matte Liquid Mousse is high in silicones and quite well-pigmented so only a pea-sized amount is required for one application. Using too much makes this look heavy and artificial. It transforms to a matte powder finish on the skin. I like to top this with a light dusting of Guerlain Crazy Meteorites Pressed Radiance Powder for a more polished and subtly radiant finish.
010 Light Porcelain was a tad pale when freshly applied on my skin but after some time, it adjusts to a more natural tone on me. It has a more pinkish neutral undertone compared to Rimmel's Wake Me Up #100 Ivory, which swatches significantly darker and more yellow-toned. Rimmel's Match Perfection 010 Light Porcelain is a tad darker and more sheer, satiny finish compared to Stay Matte.
Stay Matte worked well for me in terms of oil control and covering up my pores and skin redness. In the winter weather over here, my skin is less oily than usual so even after four to five hours, only my T-zone showed a sheen. It lasts well throughout the day and even without blotting, my skin does not become a greasy mess whereas blotting was required more frequently with Match Perfection and Wake Me Up. I liked the coverage that it provided and how well it lasted on my skin. It's one of those foundations that looks better some time after application, after mixing with the natural oils from your skin.
Like other mousse foundations, it does not play well with dry skin, so moisturising beforehand is necessary. I've been using Ren Vita-Mineral Day Cream, which goes well with Stay Matte Liquid Mousse. Overall, I think this is a good affordable option for normal oily skintypes that require medium, long-lasting coverage.
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Rimmel Apocalips Apocaliptic
Rimmel does some of the most fabulously pigmented lipsticks on the market so it's no surprise that they are one of the first drugstore brands to attempt an intense liquid lipstick.
Available in eight shades, Apocalips is a intensely pigmented lacquer rouge that retails for a very affordable £6. I picked these up on my last London trip, during Boots' 3-for-2 offer.
Made in England, these contain 5.5ml/0.18 fl oz., just a bit less than Shiseido Lacquer Rouge and Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait which are 6ml/0.2 fl oz each.
The sponge tip applicator has a concave well at the tip that holds a dab of the lipstick. As this is so intensely pigmented, I usually apply it using the sides of the applicator, which are covered in less product, instead of the slanted tip. I also blot and smudge this out for a less intense effect. Apocaliptic leaves the lips slightly stained pink.
Compared to Shiseido Lacquer Rouge, the texture is very similar, dense but with enough slip to make it easy to apply. There is no shimmer or glitter, just full on color with a bit of shine. Lacquer Rouge has no discernible scent to me whereas Apocalips has a plasticky scent. I like the packaging of Apocalips except for the fact that the shade name is not printed on the tube. Instead, it's only on the white sticker, which could come off easily.
In the pic below, you can see the concave well on the slanted tip surface of the Apocalips applicator, which is slightly longer than the slanted tip surface of the Lacquer Rouge applicator. Both are adept at providing a precise application.
Apocalips 303 Apocaliptic, a vibrant pink is a virtual dupe of Lacquer Rouge RS404 Disco. Disco leans more hot pink, whereas Apocaliptic has a touch more red.
On the lips, Apocalips felt quite comfortable but it does transfer easily at the slightest touch. I also noticed some minor bleeding at the edges after a couple of hours. It lasted well over four hours on my lips but it did leave my lips feeling dry. For a more hydrating version with less intense colors, I would recommend Maquillage Essence Glamorous Rouge which comes in 10 easy-to-wear shades.
I wouldn't say that Apocalips is my favourite as I prefer more moisturising formulas but I do appreciate the intense color which comes at a fraction of the price of Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait and Shiseido Lacquer Rouge.
Available in eight shades, Apocalips is a intensely pigmented lacquer rouge that retails for a very affordable £6. I picked these up on my last London trip, during Boots' 3-for-2 offer.
Made in England, these contain 5.5ml/0.18 fl oz., just a bit less than Shiseido Lacquer Rouge and Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait which are 6ml/0.2 fl oz each.
The sponge tip applicator has a concave well at the tip that holds a dab of the lipstick. As this is so intensely pigmented, I usually apply it using the sides of the applicator, which are covered in less product, instead of the slanted tip. I also blot and smudge this out for a less intense effect. Apocaliptic leaves the lips slightly stained pink.
Compared to Shiseido Lacquer Rouge, the texture is very similar, dense but with enough slip to make it easy to apply. There is no shimmer or glitter, just full on color with a bit of shine. Lacquer Rouge has no discernible scent to me whereas Apocalips has a plasticky scent. I like the packaging of Apocalips except for the fact that the shade name is not printed on the tube. Instead, it's only on the white sticker, which could come off easily.
In the pic below, you can see the concave well on the slanted tip surface of the Apocalips applicator, which is slightly longer than the slanted tip surface of the Lacquer Rouge applicator. Both are adept at providing a precise application.
Apocalips 303 Apocaliptic, a vibrant pink is a virtual dupe of Lacquer Rouge RS404 Disco. Disco leans more hot pink, whereas Apocaliptic has a touch more red.
On the lips, Apocalips felt quite comfortable but it does transfer easily at the slightest touch. I also noticed some minor bleeding at the edges after a couple of hours. It lasted well over four hours on my lips but it did leave my lips feeling dry. For a more hydrating version with less intense colors, I would recommend Maquillage Essence Glamorous Rouge which comes in 10 easy-to-wear shades.
I wouldn't say that Apocalips is my favourite as I prefer more moisturising formulas but I do appreciate the intense color which comes at a fraction of the price of Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait and Shiseido Lacquer Rouge.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Favourite Beauty Products of 2012
With the avalanche of tempting new products each season, it's easy to get caught up in the latest limited edition offerings. While I try to rotate the brands in my stash, the carousel keeps getting ever larger and I do feel guilty that some excellent products get neglected while I keep testing out new products for reviews here. Here's a list of 12 products that I found myself reaching for regularly in 2012, often snapping up multiple shades. These are all items that I will happily re-purchase.
1. Favourite Lip Balm: Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatments are an instant balm for my lips. This holiday gift set of minis was the perfect addition to my collection.
2. Favourite Lip Gloss: YSL Glossy Stains offer truly long-lasting shine without drying out the lips. The shade range is also impressive, with another 4 new shades set to debut in the spring collection.
3. Favourite Lip Stick: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks by Kate Moss offer excellent color payoff, a diverse range of highly wearable shades and are super easy on the wallet.
4.-6. Favourite Eyeliner: Integrate Kira Wink Gel Liner, Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens and Three Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencils are my daily staples. These are so reliably easy to use and gentle on the eyelids that I don't even reach for my Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners anymore.
7. Favourite Cream Blush: Becca Beach Tints are superbly easy to use, long-lasting and wake up the complexion instantly.
8. Favourite Powder Blush: Paul & Joe Color Powder CS #79 Les Tourtereaux, #80 True Love and #81 Inseparables from the Lovebirds collection for autumn 2012 have just the right amount of color payoff and are pretty much fool-proof.
9. Favourite Foundation #1: Coffret D'Or Silky Fit Liquid Foundation is easy to blend, provides good coverage and a lovely natural finish.
10. Favourite Foundation #2 Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation gives a more glowy finish than the Coffret D'Or foundation.
11. Favourite Eyeshadow Palette: Three 4D Eye Palette 04 Art of Parties may be less versatile compared to Urban Decay's Vice and 15th Anniversary palettes but the magical purple and creamy black shades form a stellar combination.
12. Favourite Fragrance: Jo Loves Pomelo and A Shot of Thai Lime Over Mango are delightfully zesty confections that never fail to lift up my mood. After using up these, I'll definitely invest in the 100ml bottles. Jo Loves now ships internationally.
What were your favourite products of the past year? Do share in the comments!
1. Favourite Lip Balm: Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatments are an instant balm for my lips. This holiday gift set of minis was the perfect addition to my collection.
2. Favourite Lip Gloss: YSL Glossy Stains offer truly long-lasting shine without drying out the lips. The shade range is also impressive, with another 4 new shades set to debut in the spring collection.
3. Favourite Lip Stick: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks by Kate Moss offer excellent color payoff, a diverse range of highly wearable shades and are super easy on the wallet.
4.-6. Favourite Eyeliner: Integrate Kira Wink Gel Liner, Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens and Three Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencils are my daily staples. These are so reliably easy to use and gentle on the eyelids that I don't even reach for my Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners anymore.
7. Favourite Cream Blush: Becca Beach Tints are superbly easy to use, long-lasting and wake up the complexion instantly.
8. Favourite Powder Blush: Paul & Joe Color Powder CS #79 Les Tourtereaux, #80 True Love and #81 Inseparables from the Lovebirds collection for autumn 2012 have just the right amount of color payoff and are pretty much fool-proof.
9. Favourite Foundation #1: Coffret D'Or Silky Fit Liquid Foundation is easy to blend, provides good coverage and a lovely natural finish.
10. Favourite Foundation #2 Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation gives a more glowy finish than the Coffret D'Or foundation.
11. Favourite Eyeshadow Palette: Three 4D Eye Palette 04 Art of Parties may be less versatile compared to Urban Decay's Vice and 15th Anniversary palettes but the magical purple and creamy black shades form a stellar combination.
12. Favourite Fragrance: Jo Loves Pomelo and A Shot of Thai Lime Over Mango are delightfully zesty confections that never fail to lift up my mood. After using up these, I'll definitely invest in the 100ml bottles. Jo Loves now ships internationally.
What were your favourite products of the past year? Do share in the comments!
Friday, 2 November 2012
Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipsticks
Last weekend, I came across the Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte lipsticks at Monoprix in France.
There are 7 shades available in France, versus just 5 in the UK. I was elated to find a few shades that are not available in the UK, so I snapped up one of each. These are more expensive though at €9.50 each, versus £6 in the UK (where you can often get them on 3-for-2 sales). I'm curious to see which shades will be released in the US, where this has yet to arrive.
A smaller display with just 6 shades. The shades only have numbers, except for 111 which is called Kiss of Life.
My current collection, including two shades that were purchased in London (reviewed earlier here.
Of the six shades, 106, 107 and 110 are the most intensely pigmented.
The pic below shows 106, a vivid pink that is slightly less retina-searing than MAC Candy Yum Yum. This wore very well over four hours until I removed it before a meal. There was no bleeding into the fine lines even though I topped it with a gloss. It also did not cause my lips to peel, but it is less moisturising than some other lipsticks like Esprique Mellow Forming Rouge.
Below is 112, which does not look as brown on the lips as the swatch on my arm.
There are 7 shades available in France, versus just 5 in the UK. I was elated to find a few shades that are not available in the UK, so I snapped up one of each. These are more expensive though at €9.50 each, versus £6 in the UK (where you can often get them on 3-for-2 sales). I'm curious to see which shades will be released in the US, where this has yet to arrive.
A smaller display with just 6 shades. The shades only have numbers, except for 111 which is called Kiss of Life.
My current collection, including two shades that were purchased in London (reviewed earlier here.
Of the six shades, 106, 107 and 110 are the most intensely pigmented.
The pic below shows 106, a vivid pink that is slightly less retina-searing than MAC Candy Yum Yum. This wore very well over four hours until I removed it before a meal. There was no bleeding into the fine lines even though I topped it with a gloss. It also did not cause my lips to peel, but it is less moisturising than some other lipsticks like Esprique Mellow Forming Rouge.
Below is 112, which does not look as brown on the lips as the swatch on my arm.
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