This is Rimmel Volume Boost lipstick in the shade Glam. This lipstick is the first drugstore lip product I've bought in YEARS! That's because I got traumatized when I developed a delayed hypersensitivity reaction (an allergy after prolonged exposure to a product) to Maybelline lipsticks. My lips became all chapped and flaky within an hour of wearing them - it was so scary! So I stay away from Maybelline and L'oreal (sister company) lipsticks and lipglosses now, but their lip liners and mascaras are still good (for me). *That's partly what started my MAC addiction!* But when I was browsing through my local Superdrug, I thought why not try a lipstick from Rimmel and see if my lips can tolerate these, and all I have to say is good things about it! Keep reading for my review, lip swatches and comparison swatches xx
I wanted a nude colour to go with almost any eye makeup and easy for on the go. After a few swatches on my hand, I settled on this shade and bought it. From looking at Rimmel Glam lipstick from the tube, I thought it may be similar to MAC Brave New Bronze lipstick which I purchased from the earlier Style Warriors collection. But when I swatched it, Glam was much lighter and pinkier with tiny sparkles & a sheen, and if I was to give it a MAC finish, it's probably in between a cremesheen and a lustre! I love those two finishes so its no wonder I'm in love with this lipstick ♥
Here's a lip swatch of Rimmel Glam lipstick ~ !
Rimmel Glam lipstick is from the Volume Boost range and it feels so creamy and moisturising when applied. I felt a slight minty sensation on my lips - that's probably for the 'Volume Boosting'. It felt cool and fresh, like a milder version of what you feel after brushing your teeth with minty toothpaste. It did not irritate my lips at all; it felt a lot like a lip balm *only more pigmented* and I believe it even healed my lips a bit! I really like wearing it, and I think I'll be purchasing more from this line! I love Rimmel for its nail polishes, but now for their lipsticks!!
Do you own any lipsticks from Rimmel?? What do you think of this one?? ♥
This color is beautiful, and it looks like a lip gloss! Definitely loving it. I'm not a fan of Rimmel products, though.
ReplyDelete@Gaby- yeah it's so pretty! But why don't you like Rimmel products? I admit I'm not a fan of their eyeshadows =)
ReplyDeleteI really like Rimmel's products too, except for their mascara.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, nude lips go with any eye color.
Agree. Rimmel eyeshadows suck arse through a straw! Love the Foxy shade in Volume Boost lipsticks though. Glam looks similar to Foxy! The minty tingle is a nice surprise but the packaging? Thumbs dooowwwn Rimmel!
ReplyDeleteHey hon, how are you? I can't wait to see these here, they look great! Your review has really piked my interest in this product, like, terribly! Also, I left you a tag over at my blog =)
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You must check out Airy fairy from Rimmel...i think it would look great on you!
ReplyDelete@tris1978ton- Oh yes, you're right! THeir mascaras suck too!
ReplyDelete@Miss Rubber Ducky- Lol, haha. Through two straws! Mmm I'll check out Foxy :) Aww but.. I quite like the packaging for the Volume Boost range. Red with that crown on top.. although it does look quite cheap haha :D
ReplyDelete@Marce- Hope you're able to find this lipstick there! Thanks for the tag xx
ReplyDelete@Dye-A-Graham - Thanks! But I've been looking for that shade at the drugstores for ages because of the raves, and seems like its not available here :(
ReplyDeleteAh, I was in morrison today at the Rimmel counter looking at these lipsticks. You really made me want to buy one now :D It look's so smoooth !
ReplyDeleteYup Airy Fairy is definitely a really nice pink nude lipstick =) Their eyeshadows are a hit and miss though =/
ReplyDeletei like the color very much. i would buy it for the package. xo
ReplyDeleteThis looks nice....My first experiance with Rimmel Airy fairy was nice...would try some more from their line.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the lipstick tube! It's so cute and girly :)
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