Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick: Coffee Kiss

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 264 Coffee Shimmer - £4.99

 
I love this new lipstick that my Auntie bought me for Christmas. It is a really lovely colour lipstick and probably one that I wouldn't had picked for myself. It is a deep brown with flecks of gold shimmer in it. I personally think it looks great for a night time look, it makes a change from my usual red lip. I love the Rimmel lipsticks as they have a really thick consistency and are highly pigmented. They also last one your lips for ages and it isn't too sad if you lose them (which happens to me A LOT) because they are really cheap. I would definately get myself some more colours from this range, they are such a bargain!

Have you tried any shades from the Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick Collection?

Rimmel Lip Tint 300 Perpetual Plum

I'm a big sucker for advertisement and packaging. I get told frequently by friends and family that I impulse buy products due to whether they have a 'cool' advertisement campaign or whether I love the packaging. Now I'm not saying that the Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Tint had the best advertising or packaging but after watching copious amounts of Made In Chelsea on E4 whereby at every ad break that I remember they showcase the product. 

That's how I went about buying the product, Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Tint costs £6.99 from Boots. Before making the jump for the purchase I went into Boots at Bluewater before I had work and swatched different shades of this product on the back of my hand then after my 6 hour shift they were still there and that impressed me. I picked the colour 300 Perpetual Plum, which is a pink shade with slight purple undertones. 

For the first couple occasions of wearing it I loved it and didn't realise for a while that at the opposite end of the stick there was a lip balm. The product was quite drying on the lips and the balm takes away that effect which makes it look better. However, with the lip balm it makes the stain not last as long as it does without. 

The problem with this product is that I really want to love it and because the colour is great and it smells like plums too, which is a double bonus for me. There are other doubts like it is quite drying for my already dry lips and you need to make sure the pen lid is firmly on. I have had this product for about a month now and I have only used it on several occasions and have realised that the pigmentation of the stain has faded which is a bit of a bummer. Although it is only £6.99 so for the price the product you get is definitely worth that money and is good if you are in a situation where you can't touch up your lipstick. 

Has anyone got any tips on how I could get my pen working like new again?

Rimmel Nail Care

I am a serious nail biter but in the last year I have been trying to make a conscious effort to stop biting them. Once I had done these as they grew longer, my nails would bend and split easily. I'm never sure what nail treatments work so I tend to stick to brands which offer high street prices as I hate the thought of buying something expensive but rubbish to be honest. (Not that I think anyone particularly enjoys that). 

Now as you probably know by now (if you are regular readers) that I love a bargain buy, these were on off in Boots 2 for £6 and they are RRP at £4.49 - so good deal. 

The left bottle is a 5 in 1 Nail treat which is a base and top coat - I'm not really wow'd by this product and I don't see that it has made any difference to my nails. But on the plus side it does an alright job as a top coat, though it takes ages to dry. 

The right bottle is a 14 day nail hardening treatment which is odd because it works amazing on my thumb nails and middle finger but no so well on the rest. :S Odd. But I am going to work at it as I do like this product it has made my thumb nails like rock. 

Does anyone know of any products they could recommend?? 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation 200 Soft Beige

I have been anticipating the arrival of the new foundation from Rimmel, now I am a little bit of a snob when it comes to foundation as I usually stick to high end brands like Lancome, Clinque and Estee Lauder. I loved all the advertising campaigns that I had seen, so I was quite excited to try the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation. It retails at £8.99 but currently has £3 off in Boots and possibly Superdrug, which is a pretty good deal if you ask me (30ml bottle)


The colour I have is 200 Soft Beige which in Glamour Magazine this month there is a free sample. It says "Our first foundation that visibly reawakens and illuminates skin with a radiant glow and a flawless natural-looking finish. Instant anti-fatigue and a Vitamin Moisturising Complex."


Wake Me Up isn't suitable for those of you who like a matte or a full coverage foundation. It is great as a light day time make up, it keeps your face look fresh and doesn't feel as though you are wearing make-up. The only downside of it is that it doesn't keep it's coverage all day.  If you had any blemishes you would have to use a concealer or touch up during the day. But I expected that as it isn't very heavy. 


I love the bright orange packaging for it and with a pump nose it is easy to keep the bottle clean and unblocked. The foundation smells of citrus, which is probably where it gets it's radiant glow aspect. 


It's a bargain product... I recommend a purchase if you like a light day time feel!!

Shopping Haul #2

 For everyone who follows me on Twitter (@LaceyNicola) will know that today I put down my dissertation book and went out shopping with my friend, Meg. I thought I would give you a little picture show of what I have brought (or what I wasted my money on... as my mum would say). Though in my favour, I did actually need all the hair products that I splurged on, due to a drama with my barnet at the moment. Over the next coming weeks I will review all of my Boots Haul.


My first haul was from Boots, I swear it is my favourite shop!! :)


Top picture is a summary of everything from Boots (& a sneaky Primark item)
 * 30x Blonde Blending Hair Grips @ £1.49
 * A Blonde Hair Doughnut (Primark) @ £1
 * Soap & Glory "Trick & Treatment" Under Eye Dark Circle Concealer @ £9
 * Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in Soft Beige @ £5.99 (Norm. £8.99)
 * Barry M Intense Black Mascara 3 in 1 @ £6.19
 * Limited Edition Barry M Lip Gloss in Valentine @ £0 (free when you spend £6 or more on Barry M. Norm £4.49)
 * John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Conditioning Treatment 25ml @ £1.89
 * VO5 Hot Oil  Moisture Soak Elixir @ £4.07
 * Tres Semme Split Remedy Leave in Treatment @ £5.50
 * John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Miracle Treatment @ £5.59 (3for2)
 * Umberto Giannini Catwalk Beauty Hairspray @ £5.61 (3for2)
 * Umberto Giannini Spa Rituals Overnight Magic Hair Repair @ £5.61 (3for2) 


My second haul was from Select http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/
 * Grey Lace Back Shirt @ £6 (was £16)
 * Black Sequined Jumper @ £5 (was £16)
 * 2x Black Long Length Leggings @ £8 (or £5 each)


My last haul was from Primark
 * Skull vs Flower Black Scarf @ £4
 * Nude Matt Ballet Pumps @ £4
 * Leopard Quilted with Black Patent Trim Ballet Pumps @ £6
 * Daisy Hair Band @ £1.50

How anyone hit the high street recently??