Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers

From the left: #101 Celestial & #201 Solstice

So I might be a little late on this bandwagon, but in my defence it has taken a while for these to be released in Australia. When they were finally  released they didn't even have the shades I wanted (#foreveraustralian)! But I did end up purchasing these two: Solstice and Celestial. Solstice is a light purple shade and contains a hint of shimmer in it. Celestial, on the other hand, which is a lighter pink, has no shimmer. Solstice is my favourite out of the two, (why do I always deviate towards the darker shades?) I love the colour and the slight shimmer it gives.

The formulation itself is what you would expect from a lacquer. They will slip and slide all over the place if you're not careful, and need to be touched up frequently. However, they do pack in a lot of pigmentation, and have a beautiful high-shine finish. For me, it's the finish that nullifies the other drawbacks.

Have you tried the Apocalips? What are your thoughts on lip lacquers?

Rimmel Salon Pro Nail Polish Swatches

Rimmel Salon Pro Lycra: Classical Red & Soul Session

I just love Rimmel polishes. Not only are they cheap but their brushes are amazing. They are so easy to use and only takes one to two swipes to coat the entire nail. I usually go for the 60 second polishes, but decided to try out the new Salon Pro range.

237: Soul Session

Soul Session is a lovely, earthy pink. Great for a natural, everyday look.

706: Classical Red

On the opposite end of the colour range, there's Classical Red. It's a little lighter than I initially expected, but how can you ever go wrong with red polish? The salon pro range are usually $8.95 each at Priceline. I managed to get them with the 2 for $10 deal, so I ended up saving $7.95. Woo!

Rimmel Mono Blushes Review & Swatches

Rimmel Mono Blushes: Pink Rose (Left) Santa Rose (Right)

During my recent purchases from Asos I decided to pick up a couple of Rimmel blushes: Santa Rose and Pink Rose. I love the sleek look of the new packaging, and it’s a shame these aren't available yet where I live. We still have the archaic oval shaped ones that don't stand up properly in your drawer. I'm OCD so this is something I have nightmares about. Anyway, here are the swatches below:

Santa Rose is by far my favourite, it's a lovely soft coral that looks quite natural with my skin tone. Rose Pink on the other hand is a lot pinker (surprise!) and I tend to apply this with a very light hand so its not too overbearing. The formula blends out nicely, and the shimmer (which I usually detest but can't seem to get away from with drugstore blushes) has definitely been toned down and is unnoticeable to me. These are really affordable blushes, I purchased these off Asos for as little as $7, and with free shipping its a win-win. I definitely recommend checking these out if you're on a tight budget.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick Review & Swatches

I may not be the biggest lipstick girl out there, but man, Rimmel's new Kate Moss collection of lipsticks are making me reconsider. They have a very nice creamy texture that’s easy to apply, with a rich colour that leaves a satin finish to your lips. Moisture wise, I can get this lipstick to last up to two hours on my lips, which are dry and flaky most of the time (this is why I don’t wear lipstick), so for me that's not so bad, but I've read it lasts up to four or five hours for accommodating lips. Here are the swatches for the two I bought below:

My personal favourite is no.19 at the moment. It's the perfect nude colour for me, and just simply enhances the natural colour of my lips. No. 22 on the other hand is a bit too bright for my liking, I would have preferred the deeper shade of red if it wasn't sold out at the time! Damn you Priceline sales!

Anyone else tried these lipsticks? What are your thoughts?