Monday, November 26, 2012

Rimmel London Kate Moss Spring Lipstick collection - 16

 When the very first Kate Moss lipstick by Rimmel came out, I was drawn to the collection. The problem was, I really couldn't find a shade that I liked enough to purchase. Months later, the Spring Collection came out, and amongst that was a little beauty - number 16.

First up, let's address the naming situation, or rather lack of. Honestly, a lipstick without a name?! That's horrible. Every lipstick needs a name, especially if it is a gorgeous shade like this one. Half the fun of buying a lipstick is the name!

The packing of this is fairly average, not amazing but not awful either. I do like the pink signature on the black casing, as well as the crown imprint on the lid.

As you can probably see, the shade is a gorgeous pinky/coral colour. It's like a vibrant but still wearable watermelon type shade. It screams summer and spring and I plan on wearing this regularly.

This lipstick smells ridiculously fruity. Being the scent loving person that I am, this suited me very much but I expect others would find it off putting. I also find that it lingers for a little while once having been applied, which is quite unusual in a lip product.

I don't find this to be a particularly moisturising product, and it really highlights any dry or flaky areas on the lips. It leaves quite a nice finish - not too glossy, not too matte - and lasts for a decent amount of time, leaving a slight stain behind after having worn off. It does sink into lines on the lips leaving highly pigmented deposits of color in strange patterns...not the most appealing look. This can easily be fixed with the application of a lip balm prior to wearing it.

I really, really love the shade of this lipstick and find it to brighten my day when I wear it. The beautiful vibrancy of it really adds to whatever you are wearing, but isn't too crazy for regular wear. For those who are perhaps scared of colour, this would be a good shade to experiment with.

I really love this lipstick, and if I was to find more shades within this range that I liked, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase them. I give it 8 out of 10.


17 comments:

  1. I am in love with that colour! You almost had me rushing out to buy it except my lips are often dry and flaky.

    I'm a new blogger and I mentioned you in my first post as one of the blogs I got me into makeup :)
    http://makeupandmockmeat.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. It's pretty gorgeous, but unfortunately not good with the flakes.

      How exciting, welcome to the blogging world! It makes me so happy to hear that you are a fan of my blog.

      Thanks for leaving your link!

      xxxx

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  2. I love this color! I really wanna add it to my collection :)

    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. It's really lovely, I think most people would really like it.
      xx

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  3. Ahh I have number 16 as well and it's one of my absolute faves! I love the smell of this lipstick as well - definitely makes wearing it much more enjoyable! Great review, dear. xx

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    1. It's a beautiful shade, isn't it?! The smell pretty wonderful too, like you said, makes wearing it so much more enjoyable.
      xx

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  4. This looks a lot like the Australis lipstick in salsa which I purchased recently. Lovely shade :)

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    1. It is a lovely shade :) I've not tried any of the Australis lipsticks, but Honkey Tonk has always been on my wishlist. I just have so many shades similar that it really would be a bit of a waste...
      xx

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  5. I hate that they are nameless too! I only have 2 shades but they are both quite dark shades - so I usually save them for winter.
    x

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    1. I know, the names (or rather lack of) are the worst!
      xx

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  6. I agree these lipsticks are great quality! I have quite the collection because they're so affordable too :)

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    1. They sure are...this is my first but I wouldn't be surprised if they started breeding within my makeup collection soon!
      xx

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  7. Have been getting into Rimmel lippies lately! I do find it annoying that they dont have names too!

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  8. I have number 16 and I love it! I'm gifting one to someone for their Secret santa gift :)

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    1. That's a perfect gift for Secret Santa! I think it would suit most people.
      xx

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