Friday 22 February 2013

Review | Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers | Abi Girl

Review:
Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers 
(with swatches)

I know, I know, there are already a plethora of reviews for this product. But these lip lacquers are so amazing I couldn't resist giving my little 2cents worth to the internet, such is my love for Rimmel Apocalips! 



The concept of a lip lacquer is almost like an extremely pigmented tinted lipgloss. Actually it's like a lipstick and a lipgloss had a romantic fling and the love child is this perfect combination of colour and glossiness! 

The way these work... It's very unique. They go on like a thick gloss. They shine, they reflect, they make your lips look like shiny sweeties! Then, after about an hour, the gloss will wear off and you're left with this very strong colour. Like a lipstick! Obviously you can re-apply to get that shine back but if you've not got the tube on your person, or if you forget, you still have this beautiful colour left. 



They act almost like a stain... although if you're thinking 'stain' that leaves your lips faintly but permanently coloured for days, think again. The stain lasts as long as you want it to. It The colour wont come off on your drinking glass but will easily come off with your normal make up remover or even a thoroughly used tissue!

The colour range is really good, eight shades including nudes, pinks, reds and mauves (and one orange shade for good measure!)

The colours I went for are Nude Eclipse, Galaxy and Apocaliptic:


Nude Eclipse
This is a very true nude, it's a cool pinky almost greyish hue. It's a perfect every day nude, the gloss. Whilst this colour isn't as strong as the rest of the colour range, the 'lipstick' colour that remains once the gloss is gone is still strong. As with all nudes, you'll need to make sure that your lips are conditioned to avoid that white residue look! (I hope you guys know what I mean by that!)




Galaxy
This is a very deep plum colour. I think it's so sophisticated, dramatic but subtle at the same time. It's definitely a more grown up colour than the others in the range. It goes on very strongly but once the gloss fades, the colour becomes more 'lived-in' and, well, more wearable. 



I think this shade is perfect for day or evening. I do think it might suit warmer skin types more than cooler but don't let that put you off at least giving it a try!



Apocaliptic
Since this shade is eponymous for the product, I would probably say that Apocaliptic is the flagship colour for these lip lacquers. I just couldn't resist buying it, it's so striking and wild! I don't think my photos do it justice, my boyfriend describes it as red but I'd call it a cherry pink, fuchsia in some lights. 



This looks so shiny and luscious on the lips, and the colour gives such a POP to your face. I could pair this with a very minimal makeup look for a modern twist. 

I must say that with this colour especially, you need to be very careful with the way you apply it. You can't do this whilst walking, or without a mirror... At least not very easily. Take care when putting this on to avoid a Joker smile :)



Price
These are £6.99 each, although I picked mine up on a 3 for 2 offer at Boots. For such an amazing product the price is just fantastic. I may even go back for more colours!

Packaging
The packaging is interesting... I love that the colours are easily visible in the tube, it makes it easy to find the colour I want. The doefoot applicator is great, it makes it so simple to apply neatly and precisely. I usually like my lipsticks/glossy to be simplistic and classic by the way of packaging and these are very, gimmicky, however I won't let that stop me from loving these badgers!



Summary
I love them. I don't know what else to say! Go buy these. I'd like to add that I bought these with my own money and receive zero monies for this review, I genuinely think they are awesome. I heard a rumour that these are a dupe for the YSL glossy stains, I cannot comment on this I've never tried them and why would I?! These are so cheap they tick all my boxes!
They smell nice, they feel glossy, not at all sticky. SO reasonably priced. This is just a rave review for the truly splendid Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers. I always thought I was a lipstick girl but I think I'm almost converted to the lip lacquer trend! 

Have you guys tried these? Which colours are your favourites and which should I buy next?!





35 comments:

  1. You look stunning and all of the colours suit you so well! I still haven't purchased any of these-I'm so tempted now!

    If you're interested, I'm running a Double MUA Eyeshadow Palette giveaway at my blog: CandyxCosmetics.blogspot.co.uk x x

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    1. I made a mistake, they are £5.99 not £6.99; even more reason to give them a go!

      I'd better get myself over to your blog then, I LOVE MUA palettes! xx

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  2. I don't think I need these... but I want them! Oh dear! xxx

    Georgia's Make Up Addiction

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  3. Lovely post, you look gorgeous! Those lip colours are great for the price!

    Just found your blog! If you have a minute, maybe check out mine and if you like it maybe we could follow each other?

    Alara x

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  4. I love your blog
    followed
    i love the nude eclipse one
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  5. Great post :D i'm really loving these too, i've been loving Nude Eclipse, Big Bang, Celestial & Luna :D

    Just stumbled across your blog and loving it, so i'm your newest follower :D

    Sophia Meola | A Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    xx

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  6. Hiya! Just found your blog through your YouTube and I love them both. I really like this post and your swatches are great! Xx

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  7. This question in now way correlates with this post! But I was wondering how long did you use epiduo before you stopped getting the cysctic acne on your chin? Ive been using for two months...and im getting discouraged it might not work. ugh!!!

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  8. Beautiful swatches and pictures, aswell as a blog blog post! I've nominated you for the Liebster Award!

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  9. Im really like these but find you only have to apply a little and then dab it with your finger. Everyone should own one.... or two!

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  10. Hi Abi, why did you stop blogging?

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  11. Nice beauty products.

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  12. Hi from Sweden :) Sorry for my bad english but i will try to wright as good as i can :) I came across your blog when i was googling "epiduo". This was about 6 months ago when i was starting my treatment. Im glad to say that im today are acne free! :) But to my question: do you still use epiduo? Do i dare to stop using it, or does the acne start to come back again if i do? Do you have any recommendations? Best regars Linn in Sweden :)

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