Review // Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers in ‘303 Apocaliptic’ and ‘304 Eclipse’!
By Chaste & Beautiful - Sunday, May 29, 2016
Hiya,
I know I’m going to come up with another excuse
for being so late but honestly, this heat is to blame for. It kept me immobilized
and dizzy and the fatigue never seemed to go away. Anyhow, tonight the wind is
cool and I’m feeling refreshed after a long time. Then I had the guilty feeling
of not updating my blog too, so here I am, with couple of lippies from no other
than Rimmel. The Apocalips entered the market about 4 years ago and were among
the most raved about products.
I had been after these in the beginning but then
set the notion aside. However, just recently, I spotted them at daraz.pk on
sale and this was the moment perhaps, appointed for me. How could I not avail
such a chance! I grabbed these two lippies in a jiffy without even considering
the shades, fearful the sale might end during my shopping. Also daraz.pk hasn’t
got all the 8 shades, so I wasn’t left with much choice either.
Full
Name, Price & Purchase
These are called Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers
in ‘303 Apocaliptic’ and ‘304 Eclipse.’ As I told you, I got them from daraz.pk
for PKR: 550 in sale and the good news is they’re still available in this price
range. When these were launched, these were priced at more than $15 whereas
Colourpop launched their lippies at just $6 and their lippies are miles better
than these.
Shades and Scent
I purchased Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer in ‘303
Apocaliptic’ that’s a very bold fuschia and I am not a big fan of it. The other
is ‘304 Eclipse,’ which is a lovely deep burgundy and most definitely an autumn
winter color. I must add here that the shades of Apocalips are not very much in
vogue now. The scent is awful. It is like the typical chemical infused plastic
smell that lessens after application.
Packaging
The packaging is quite attractive and I haven’t
yet seen any other lippie product having such a packaging. The sturdy plastic
tube bears quality, has 5.5 ml of product, and is black from top and frosty
transparent from below that you can observe the color. The doe foot applicator is
absolutely divine. It has a small depression in the tip of the sponge and this
helps in spreading the color evenly, also you don’t have to dip in the tube
again and again because the depression holds the liquid in it and only the
required amount gets released.
Product
Quality
As claimed by Rimmel, these are neither lip
glosses nor liquid lipsticks, rather something in between. (Wink) I mean lol! Nonetheless
these have a glossy, satin finish, that isn’t bearable in summer. The colors
I’ve chosen are more appropriate for winter and the product inclines towards
sheen, so it is better for cooler season. The application is pretty smooth,
although you have to be careful while applying the darker shades, especially as
they tend to stain a lot. Overall, I’d say the quality is definitely good but
not that impressive.
My
Thoughts
That’s the most difficult part. So, Ahem! This
product launched in the days when liquid lipstick weren’t ‘in’ yet and
companies were sort of experimenting with them. Rimmel came up with this so
called advanced formula of a liquid lip gloss cum lipstick version and hit the
markets with a big bang. So, if you’ve tried the newer versions of liquid
lipsticks, you might not approve of these. They are good, light weight and have
a sleek, shiny finish with not a very long staying power. The product is very
much stainable and transfers easily. Then, it fades unevenly too.
But here the negativities conclude. The good
points are high pigmentation, easy and light-wear formula, satiny smooth lips,
and are highly moisturizing with absolutely non-sticky texture. Your lips won’t
dry out. You can even blot out the excess liquid and give it a matte appearance.
Avoid extensive eating and drinking for longer lasting and keep it in your bag
for retouches, it would never leak and is quite travel friendly due to the
light weight. Furthermore, the tapered wand with the well in it is a dream to
work with. The only thing that bugs me is the shade and I’m waiting for autumn
to begin to enjoy these more.
"Apocaliptic is leaning more towards red here, but it is more of a reddish shocking pink in real;"
Recommendation
Yes of course, recommended to all, especially
young girls should give this a go. However, with so many companies coming up
with newer versions of liquid lipsticks, I am afraid these wouldn’t make heads
turn.
Would
I Repurchase
Yes, but not this version. I want to try out their
Rimmel Apocalips matte lip velvets.
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31 comments
Thsnks for an honest review, these look great but the smell is not good.
ReplyDeleteYes, the smell is terrible but overall, these are likable. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI love both the shades but the burgandy I would save for the fall!! As for the heat, I trying make several posts ahead now its starting to feel like Summer after a cool, wet May here in Virginia/United States!!
ReplyDeleteUrsula
www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com
Ah! Summers are pathetic especially when it comes to wearing makeup. Yes, the burgundy one is definitely fall appropriate and due to this summer, my writing agenda has also fallen slow. Thanks for stopping by sweets. :)
DeleteKudos to your upfront review😂😂 n owning up to your lazy kitty nature too😜 BTW as far as the swatches go both colors appear pretty; but I know where you are coming from sweetheart 💕
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks for appreciating. Yes, both colors are pretty but I am keener towards Eclipse. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteBoth colors are pretty but yes more suitable for fall/winter. Nice and honest review.
ReplyDeleteYes, these are fall/winter appropriate. Thanks for stopping by sweets. :)
DeleteI had one of them ages ago, but the shade I had picked was not working for me so I gave it away.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Oh bad, they do have some weird shades. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteBoth the shades look gorgeous. I have yet to try these. Great review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. :)
DeleteRimmel Apocalips was one of the first lip products that I purchased as soon as I arrived Canada. The brand Rimmel is not available in Malaysia and I quickly got my hands on one because I read amazing reviews on the range. What a disappointment, it bleeds so badly and not even lip liners can save it. I tossed mine away.
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
Yes, you are right they do bleed and not really a great option, considering the lip variety that is available currently. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteReally pretty colours. I like them too =)
ReplyDeleteLove Dani,
http://flarefashionista.blogspot.com/
Thank you Dania. :)
DeleteOh! Eclipse is so pretty, just the shade for my complexion. Loved reading your review. I like Rimmel products, and have their lip crayons. They are better than these, since I've used this lip lacquer in Galaxy. Do try out the matte ones too, Burning Lava and Atomic Rose are beautiful shades in that range.Meteoric Matte is good too but is for mature women and these matte ones are really good, totally unlike these ones here.
ReplyDeleteYes, Atomic Rose is on my wishlist! However, I feel it might be too light for me or it my work mixed in with another lip color. I liked the look of Burned Lava and Meteoric Matte, will try them soon. Thanks for such a detailed comment. :)
DeleteBoth the shades are lovely:)
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely. :)
DeleteI love both shades but I wouldn't bother trying these, I read so man bad reviews and with so many great options out there, these would not make my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteGreat review :)
Yiota
PinkDaisyLoves
Yes, these are not worth trying after seeing such great options available in the market. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteYou may not be a fan, but I love this 303 shade. In 550 PKR, it's a win, I guess.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ThatGrlInHighHeels.com
I am a bit dubious about 303, it looks weird on me, but I'll test it further or I may give it to someone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts sweets. :)
DeleteConsider me :p
DeleteMay I just say how much I appreciate and love how your thorough and honest your reviews are? :) And yes! I always thought they smelled terrible, like guava fruit but the texture and overall quality is quite nice!
ReplyDeleteYou know what? This is the best compliment I've ever received. Thank you so much. I was so busy that I wasn't able to reply to your comment early. Thank you so much and love you. Good day! :)
DeleteI remember seeing these liquid lipsticks everywhere on youtube and have been meaning to try, but back then, these were expensive online (probably because of the hyped). If and only if they didn't pull out Rimmel from our market here... T__T
ReplyDeleteieyra h. | blog
That's bad! Rimmel is such a great brand and should be available everywhere. But if you come upon these, do try em. Thanks love. :)
DeleteThe shades are gorgeous. Love how pigmented these are.
ReplyDeleteUmm, I like 304 Eclipse and yes, they are very pigmented. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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