Nails of the Day with Maybelline Color Show and Rimmel

I have a love/hate relationship with nail polish. Sometimes I hate to see anything on my nails so stay far away from polish and sometimes I'll change the color of my nails every day. And right now, I am in the latter phase :D. Yesterday, I picked up three new colors from the Maybelline Color Show range (they are seriously addictive!) and immediately wore one on my return home. I went for sparkly silvery nails and used the shade Silver Linings topped off with Rimmel's Disco Ball. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick No 19 - Review and Swatches

Apart from a kick-ass red lipstick, another shade that all of us, who are above NC 40 are constantly on the lookout for is that perfect neutral lipstick that we can wear without looking sick and washed out. My favorite neutral lipstick till date has been Colorbar's Bare in the Velvet Matte range but I think I've found one that supersedes my love for Bare. And that lipstick is the Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in no 19. It is a lipstick that costs, amazingly, only Rs 215 and I just can't stop raving about it. Special thanks to slassy.com for bringing Rimmel to us and for keeping the prices so low. You guys rock!

I love the packaging of this lipstick coz it looks both cute and classy at the same time. Kate's signature is in the color of the lipstick on a black matte background so when you take a look at it, you can get a fair idea of the color that is inside. The shade is a brownish pink that's perfect for everyday wear. These kind of shades usually wash me out but this one doesn't so I can say with full conviction that this will work on every skin tone, either below NC42 or above.

The lipstick is very creamy and glides on the lips but thankfully its not as creamy as say the NYX Round ones, so they don't make a mess of themselves in the bullet. Really impressed by the pigmentation and it only takes one swipe to go opaque. It does not dry out the lips and on me, lasts for about 4 hours. On the lips, the finish is slightly glossy, which fades away though after about an hour or so. This is a non-staining lipstick. The only thing that I do not like about No 19 is the awful strong sweet smell. I'm not a fan of strong fragrances in makeup so thumbs down for that.

Overall I would say that I've become a fan of this lipstick and I'm definitely looking at picking up a few more Kate Moss's, specially no 20 which is a hot pink shade. If you are on the lookout for a color to wear to work or just an everyday kinda shade, then go check out No 19. The color is pretty, pigmentation is very good, the texture is creamy and moisturising and lasts for a decent amount of time. And the best thing is that it's priced at only Rs 215! I bought it from slassy.com, where unfortunately these lipsticks are more or less always out of stock. If you have a Parcos in your city, think you can get it there.

Have you tried any of the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks?

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Warm Honey - Review

I got interested in the Rimmell Stay Matte pressed powder while watching Tanya Burr's Youtube videos. In case you do not know who she is, she's the would be sister-in-law of the Pixiwoo duo and is a great MUA herself. Guess makeup just runs in the family! So Tanya uses a lot of this powder and it also happens to be one of her favorites (along with plenty of other bloggers & youtube makeup gurus). When I started watching her videos, there was no way for me to get it in India but thankfully slassy.com has stepped in to bring Rimmel's products to our reach. And what I also love about them is that unlike other websites like Jabong and Healthkart who sell MUA products at atrociously high prices, slassy kept it very reasonable. Honestly, I did not expect the Rs 195 tag for this product and was delighted when I saw the amount on the website. Well done slassy..I love you!

This is a matifying powder, mainly used after foundation and concealer to get rid of oily and shiny patches on the skin. The powder claims to provide up to 5 hours natural shine control with natural minerals. It also helps to minimise the appearance of pores and is dermatologically tested. From the images online, I had no clue as to what shade would suit me best so took a gamble and went ahead with Warm Honey. Thankfully it's an exact match for my NC42 skin. 

The packaging of the product is pretty bad unfortunately. Its a flat pan with a transparent screw lid on top and what I hate about it is that there is no mirror or sponge/puff included. So you always need to carry either a sponge or a brush if you want to keep it in your handbag. The lid also sits very lightly on the pan therefore very much prone to slipping away from fingers and breaking. Bad for travelling! 

I don't use this on it's own and right now my favorite combo for the face is the Maybelline BB stick and the Rimmel powder dusted on top. The powder sets the BB stick and keeps my face shine free for a pretty long time. Its best to use a brush to apply the product rather than a puff or sponge as it might look slightly 'powdery'. The brush gives it a very natural look. What I love about the powder is that it never cakes on the skin or feels heavy and it does keep my face matte for hours. I have normal to combination skin so I don't need to touch up frequently. If you have an extremely oily skin, you will probably need to touch up after a couple of hours to ensure that the shine stays away. I did not see any change in the reduction of pores though! In terms of coverage, it gives light to medium coverage. 

Without Powder

With Powder

What I love:

• Blends well
• Smooth and silky texture
• Sets base makeup very well and keeps it in place
• Gives light to medium coverage
• Keeps skin matte and shine free for nearly 5-6 hours
• Boon for those with oily skin and for us living in hot and humid weather conditions
• Natural finish and brightens face
• Affordable

What I don't love:

• Bad packaging
• No mirror or sponge/puff
• Inconvenient to carry around
• Shade selection. Those above NC45 may not find a suitable shade
• Did not see any reduction in pores

Ever since I got this powder, I've been using it everyday and I can see myself repurchasing this for sure. It's a great and affordable product and would recommend this highly to anyone with oily skin or those looking for a good setting powder. The Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder is a sure shot winner!

Have you used the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder?