Rimmel Volume x10 Mascara Review

Last mascara review!!

I am not sure if this is still in Rimmel's lineup, but I didn't get it that long ago. It really surprised me, I think it's a great mascara. Actually it is one of the better Rimmel mascaras I've tried in a while- it is probably one they had before all the Scandal'eyes versions, just based on the shape of the tube and the brush. The only thing I'd warn though, if you don't like a lot of product on your eye, it's probably not the right choice. The brush has really short, wide-apart bristles, so a lot of product gets deposited. For me, I need a lot of product so it's fine.

I also tend to ignore any mascaras 5x, 8x, 10x, etc. volumizing claims- no way for me to measure but 10x volume is a bit of a stretch. I still think it looks good though!

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks Swatches: 220, 360, 720

When they say moist, they mean it!! I'm pretty sure these have been reformulated, as I don't recall them being so pigmented and creamy in the past. These are 220 Heather Shimmer, 360 As You Want Victoria, and 720 Notting Hill Nude. None of them are shimmery though, and they really aren't drying. 360 stains beautifully on me. The only issue I had was wear time, as they tend to slide off a bit but I can still get a good 3 hours.

This is Notting Hill Nude, compared with one of my favourite nudes, BYS Champagne Rain.  Champagne Rain is really moist and creamy, but compared to Rimmel it looks almost dry.  I don't know which one I prefer! 

I honestly love Rimmel lipsticks.  

Such a variety of shades and finishes, and aside from the Kate Moss range, I think these are my faves so far.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks: Pink Blush, Guest List

These lipsticks are decent, quite creamy and good coverage, but I felt like the Kate Moss range was a little longer lasting and better in pigmentation.  Pink Blush is a bit too Barbie for me (no tester!) but Guest List is a great everyday shade.

Sephora and Drugstore Hauls!

I'm pretty happy about these purchases! I didn't plan on buying an eyeshadow palette, but it was less expensive than I thought, and it was really nicer than I expected, although I don't think this is the same one I swatched in the store- it's called 102 The Ingénue. The one I swatched was called "The Glam" but this one is still nice and I'm sure I'll use it a lot.  I tried the lip gels in the store and passed- I thought the texture was too soft and glossy for me, and I thought they were a bit expensive.

The other stuff I ordered online but it came today as well.  I am really excited to try this L'oreal  highlighter, and it is beautiful.... Although I didn't know its just an overlay so the main powdis a pressed powder.  The thing that irritates me.... its so expensive for a drugstore product, I really hate all the tape all over it. I've tried alcohol and nail polish remover but I can never get the tape residue off.... Anybody have any tips for that??

Rimmel Apocalips Lipsticks Celestial, Nova

I really liked these liquid lipsticks, but I wanted a more wearable shade.  These two certainly work for that.

CELESTIAL 

NOVA

They actually aren't as similar as they look on my lips.  My lip swatches aren't that great, now that I see this, but Nova is a lot more of a brighter pink on me, and celestial is a fleshy-rosey-mauve. I had some feathering with Nova, especially on my lower lip, so I'd probably go with a lip liner with these.  

Rimmel Max Bold Curves Mascara

I remember buying this almost a month ago, but I just got around to trying it this past week.

I do not like the brush at all, it is really small, and I feel like it doesn't pick up hardly any product at all.  I wasn't able to cover all my lashes because of this, and I really don't think it was a good purchase for me since my natural lashes are not totally straight.  It is totally false that it states "extreme volume & lift" cause it definitely didn't do either.  

Bare Lashes: 

With this:  

I'm not even on the fence about this, I totally hate it.  To make it even worse, it started running off about three hours in.  Total fail from me on this one.  

Review: Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer

I tend to like concealers that are in stick form.  I have used NARS stick concealer for a long time, and I have also used Physician's Formula green stick concealer.

I purchased this in Soft Honey:

The texture was creamy and moist, but not thick.  NARS is much thicker and drier, for a comparison.  I did not have a blemish to cover, but I have a small blood vessel spot from pregnancy/childbirth on my cheek that I always cover. This product did not work for me at all.  It didn't blend well, and it did not cover the spot.  I would not purchase this product again.