I don’t believe in New Year resolutions because I can’t stick to them for too long. So I would say my new year 2014 new thought was to start trying new brands which I haven’t used yet. And so taking my current thought forward I did a tiny mini Rimmel haul to start a new adventure with this award winning brand, a brand of which bloggers rave about!
Rimmel London new stay matte foundation was a hit last year and a lot of people swear by its stay matte pressed face powder!
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: (as taken from Rimmel’s official website)
It’s the End of Color as you know it!
The intense rich color of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin smooth shine.
It’s neither a lipstick nor a gloss. It’s BIGGER than both!
LONG LIVE THE COLOUR!
PRICE: 475
QUANTITY: 5.5 ml
SHELF LIFE: 2 years (They just mentioned use before date, refer to pic below)
MY EXPERIENCE WITH RIMMEL APPOCALIPS LIP LACQUER 303 APOCALIPTIC
Packaging: The way it’s packed also impresses me. I love the shaded black-red plastic tube. The sponge applicator is gentle and spongy, and in just two dips I get the desired color on my lips. I think the applicator tip is shallow which picks up the product correctly and conveniently.
Shade: There are a nice variety of shades in this range from bright to nude color I wish to try them all. A number of shades are available in the market; however the store from where I bought stocked only six shades. As I was looking for a neon shade this shade 303 Apocaliptis looked perfect and caught my fancy. It’s a purple-red (majenta), pinkinsh neon shade.
Pigmentation & Staying power: It’s creamy and highly pigmented, very opaque, as you can also see in the pics below. It has amazing staying power. It stayed on my lips for straight 4-5 hours and faded slowly without losing much impact. It leaves a nice & a very prominent stain on the lip which I just adore.
Texture: Rimmel Appocalips lip lacquer is a satin finish lipstick-gloss. The gloss moisturizes the lips (at the time of application) and doesn’t feel dry on lips. It covers the lips without tugging it and any hassle.
SWATCHES:
LIP OF THE DAY:
TURN ON: Rimmel Appocalips Lip Lacquer 303 Apocaliptic
1) It’s very opaque.
2) It’s decently priced.
3) Lovely shades available.
4) It doesn’t dry out the lips which cannot be pampered by a lip balm.
5) Amazingly long lasting formula!
6) No weird smell! ( thank god)
7) I love the packaging! Bonus point for sure!
TURN OFF: Rimmel Appocalips Lip Lacquer 303 Apocaliptic
1) Availability is an only issue I can think of with these. I have seen a lot of bloggers rave about various light shades as well but it’s not easily available! L
2) Transfers a bit but then which lipstick doesn’t!
3) I was expecting it to be even more moisturizing. ( not that they are dry, but just felt that ways)
COSMOCHICS RATING: 4.8/5
“INFO ON A SILVER PLATTER”- Rimmel lip lacquers are a must try products! These are beautifully pigmented with the best wear time!
WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM OUR READERS
HAVE YOU USED ANY RIMMEL PRODUCT YET? IF YES WHICH ONE?
47 comments
Wow. It looks so fab. I want to try the rimmel wakeme up foundation and powder. But now i want an apocalips too. It looks wonderful
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Thanks Bee! I too wanna try a lot of their products!
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Juicy and pretty shade I have a dupe for this from Jordana 😀
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Oh that’s great! I just love the color it gives!
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Sure Deborah! Would love to follow and stay in touch!
will let you know soon about it! Good day!
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such a lovely color 🙂
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Thanks Supriya!
I just love it! Though its really dark shade…hehhehe
Such a Lovely Pinky Shade! Love it totally especially as you said that staying power is really good.
Nice Review Shivi!!
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Thanks a lot Hetal! :2thumbup
I am really loving the colour and this suits you so much !!
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Thanks a lot Charu! You always come up with such lovely words! :supermaho
oh darling! U took such pretty pictures and ur reviews never bore me. I like reading all posts word to word and at times yes they do fail to grab my attention but nothing of that sort with your posts. And I totally agree with u! These Rimmel Apocalips are a must have and I so wish the availability wasn’t such a huge issue!
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Thanks a lot Lisha for your kind words! Means a lot!
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OMG, such a lovely shade darling! So nice pics, the lip color is looking gorgeous on your lips! Great review <3
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Thanks a lot Rakhshanda!!!
Love the shade too!
Shivi, these are super gorgeous no? How I wish to pick one too!! I love their packaging and this color suits you to the T.
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Thanks Esha! Yeah these are super gorgeous babes!
Seriously Apocalyptic took my breath away, its that beautiful. I wanted this but it was out of stock. so got aurora.. which is again is gorg color. Nice swatches dear! <3
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Thanks Niesha! I so love this shade! super gorgeous!!!
Lovely Color!!
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Thanks Manasi!
hehehhe…aww Thanks a lot dear Anupriya for your kind words! :supermaho
i hv this shade n totally love it…. the LOTD is fab 🙂
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Thanks Revathy! 🙂
Wow indeed a hottie shade <3
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Another Amazing review very detail and the shade its beautiful. Keep in touch.
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That color is beautiful on you! Love your blog, would you like to follow each other?
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Thanks Samantha!
Sure!
oh my my its such a gorgeous shade!
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Thanks Rachna!
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oh my god such a pretty color..loved the shade n ur lip swatch ♥
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Thanks Natasha! Its indeed a gorgeous shade!
Wow! this looks absolutely stunning. And the texture and pigmentation looks fabulous too.
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Lovely color! and mind-blowing for the price it comes at 🙂
OH! Love the shade..so gorgeous and pigmented!! Def tempted to try hun…Lovely review 🙂 <3
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Wow…pretty shade darling…looking awesome on you….lovely lip swatch dear…:-) <3
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A shade not ti be missed. You reviewed it beautifully Shivi 🙂
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Beautiful LOTD dear and loved your review <3 <3
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Good color but I doubt it will suit every skin tone.
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It is such a gorgeous Shade.. lovely lip swatch dear,.:) 🙂
I want to try these lip creams.. 🙂
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Wow! I am eyeing on this apocalips.., the color looks so gawjus on you! I wanttt :'(
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hey shivi..i have this shade,,,this is v pretty..
love ur lip swatches ..
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love;y swatch and nice post dear…have nt tried them yet..
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