Rimmel Showoff - Lip Lacquer/Velvet: Review and Swatches

Hello All,

I finally got my hands on the Rimmel Show Off after seeing rave reviews about the same.

I had to review this because I had a different opinion about this.

The Rimmel website says: Its neither a lipstick nor a gloss. Its bigger than that.

This is actually true to its claim. Pigmentation of a lipstick and shiny like a gloss. Although not at all sticky.

Pros: 

Highly pigmented. Actually covered up my pigmented lips pretty decent.

Non patchy.

Very smooth application.

Moisturising, did not dry my lips even after it wore off. Even the matte version is very moisturising.

Price wise very cheap, I mean 5 dollars for a lipstick, bring it on!

Cons:

It didn't even last me 2 hours. It wore off after like one hour, it was as if I had not worn a lipstick at all.

At work, I literally I had to keep this lacquer in my pants pocket so that I could touch up every time I see a mirror. ;-)

Seriously it didn't last me even when I didn't drink or eat anything.

To sum it up:

Although I love the colors, I wouldn't repurchase this product because I do not have the patience to touch up every hour.

Although they don't claim it to be long lasting, 2 hours lasting power is the least expectation, especially from Rimmel since they have been giving us super products.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm 225 in Sultry - Swatches and Quick Review

Revlon has always given us the best lipsticks, comparable to the expensive brands, for a lower price.

Pros:
It is a smooth, moisturizing, matte lip crayon.
Thick crayon like packaging, doesn't require sharpening.
It looks red on some, pink on some, on me it is more like a marsala kind of color.
Highly pigmented, covers up perfectly even highly pigmented lips like mine, glides smoothly, very moisturising, long lasting.
Stays good for 4 hours, leaves a tint after that.
Doesn't require sharpening, which is the best part.

Cons:
A little bulky kinda packaging.
Can get a little drying once it starts fading.

L'Oreal Colour Riche Fresh as Rose - A Quick Review and Swatch

Hoping the summer comes soon after all the snow and below freezing temperatures.

Fresh as a Rose is a pretty pink shade perfect for summer.

Moisturizing although I am not too impressed with the pigmentation, the lip swatch below is like a 5-6 swipes.

It is pretty sheer for pigmented lips like mine.

Lasting power is average, maybe 1 or 2 hours depending on what you eat or drink.

I like the shade a lot, this is by far the only pink that looks good on me hence use it sometimes, but otherwise I was not too impressed by the lipstick range.

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick - 107 Swatches and a Quick Review

Little late for the review but better late than never.

Overview: A moisturizing matte lipstick in kind of a berry red color.

Pros: Immensely pigmented
         Very moisturizing matte finish
         Smooth application
         Lasts a good 5 hours
         At 6 dollars, the best

Cons: Become patchy after 5 hours, need reapplication
          Can become drying after a while, need well moisturized lips
         

Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick - Eternal Rose

After using this lipstick I don't know why I was shying away from this brand. Simply amazing!
It's a little glossy, highly pigmented mauve pink shade.
Just perfect for medium to fair skin tones.

A quick review.
Advantages:
Highly pigmented, good color payoff even on pigmented lips.
14 hr lasting, I am not sure but definitely a good 5 hours and also survived breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Moisturising, didn't dry my lips at all.
Does not bleed.
Cheaper than other counterparts.

Disadvantages:
I had to reapply after 5 hours just to maintain the look.
It does however accentuate dry lines.

The last pic is 8 hours after application, no touch ups.

Only two disadvantages, which means it's actually good. Need to get more shades.

Enjoy!

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo - A Quick Review

A quick review on Nyx matte lip cream in Monte Carlo.

Shade: A typical blue red matte lip color.

Pros: Good pigmentation hence good for pigmented lips like mine

Very smooth application

The brush applicator perfect for precision

Does not bleed

Stays for a good 4 hours without touch ups after which it gives a good stain

Stays matte without drying lips

Will suit all skin tones

Costs only 3 dollars

Does not transfer after it dries.

Cons: For it to stay longer than 4 hours, touchup will be required

As with any bottled lipstick, it's tough to reach the bottom when there is still alot, hence a decent amount gets wasted.

Overall: A decent red lip color for those who have a budget but want a decent lipstick with average staying power.

Mac Ruby Woo - swatches & review

'A perfect red for all occasions': should be the tag line for this lipstick.

MAC has always aced with their range of lipsticks.

Matte red can never go out of style and this is the perfect blue red.

From the reviews that I have done, anyone can assume that I am a fan of red lipsticks.

I used to keep on looking for 'That' perfect red. And the search ended when I found this beautiful red.

Without blabbing on how much I love this product, I will skip to the quick review.

Advantages:

A perfect blue tone red.

Makes your teeth look whiter.

Highly opaque, even for pigmented lips.

Lasts for 5 hours without any touch ups after which it gives a nice tint to the lips.

It does not bleed, although you need a liner for that perfect look.

Disadvantages:

Since it is matte finish, it can dry your lips, although I didn't have that trouble since I always scrub and moisturize beforehand ).

Application is a little tedious since it does tug a little. 

Brush application gives the perfect lips you want, but yes with a brush.

The last picture shows how clumsily I applied, but this is directly through the bullet. With brush you can get a perfect application.

Although there are many cons, I still reach out for this lipstick as I can wear this to office and also to a party without bothering about touch ups.