NEW Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer review

 Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer is the latest edition to the popular drugstore cosmetics range. The new skin Perfecting primer has a lightweight formula which minimises the appearance of pores alike Benefits porefessional primer. As summer is approaching finding a primer to keep you looking matte and not oily as the temperatures rise is essential.

I have been using this primer for around 3 weeks and cannot stress enough how much I love love love it!. This primer was a gamble as I had not read any reviews on it before as it had only just launched. What tempted me to try it was the attractable price tag of £5.99. I would happily pay more for it as I feel its an absolute bargain at that price. The simple white and purple packaging is not overly fussy and simply chic. The fact that it’s a squeeze tube is a bonus as it mean you can get every last bit out of the 30ml tube and control how much product you need.

 The texture has a lightweight feel of a moisturiser but slightly thick – I think this is due to the silicone. The primer itself has a  white colour to it but once rubbed in becomes transparent . I usually dot this dot the primer onto my face  , starting  in the areas I am prone to shine and rub into my skin in circular motions. Rimmel claims the primer will help you stay matte for up to 8 hours and can be worn on top of underneath your makeup. I put the primer underneath my  MAC studio fix foundation but on top of my moisturiser and it makes my  makeup look flawlessly matte all day – even after a 9 hours shift at work.

If you suffer from oily/combination skin you should definitely try this primer. Overall this has to be the BEST drugstore primer I have tired and I have tried a few! The Rimmel Stay matte primer is now a staple in the makeup essentials. I can confidently say I think that I have found my holy grail primer.


Whats your favourite primer? 


              Lucilla xx

*New* Rimmel London Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara Review

Ciao Bella!

There has been a few releases of new mascara's from different brands including Rimmel this month. Rimmel London's latest mascara is scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara which contains Lycra. I believe this is the first mascara that contains Lycra on the UK market. Its currently £4.99 as a introductory offer at Boots, normal price is £6.99 which is relatively cheap for a high street mascara. The new Rimmel London Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara is a upgrade of the normal Rimmel London Scandaleyes mascara but contains lyrca. This seems to be the trend of Rimmel new products, as there new kate moss polishes also contain lyrca. 

What makes Rimmel London Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara special?

• Oversized volumising mascara brush
• Contains LYCRA® 
• Leaves your lashes soft and flexible - Never stiff or brittle
• MaxDensity brush covers the whole lash line with one effortless coat. 
• Flexible Formula enhanced with weightless LYCRA® technology makes lashes look full and voluptuous but remain flexible

How did i  apply?

 I applied to my eyelashes in a zigzag motion and layered on 2 coats.

What did i think of Rimmel London's Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara?

I don't normally go for big brush mascaras as i prefer the comb type, as i feel they capture more lashes. The mascara texture itself is good but i feel the real let down of this mascara is the brush and packaging. The big brush is too big for coating and catching bottom lashes, so i had to use my other mascara to do them. In regards to the packing its looks too cheap with the bright green plastic container. Those of you who prefer a mascara in a softer brown shade, unfortunately you won’t be able to get in it in this mascara as it is only available in black.
Although there are some downsides to this mascara, the price i paid £4.99 (after introductory period £6.99) , is competitively priced as most branded mascara are priced above £6 . The lightweight formula leaves your lashes looking longer and non-clumpy and doesn't flake throughout the day.

Pros: Price, volumises lashes, Contains LYCRA , doesn't make your lashes feel heavy, non flakey , non-clumpy

Cons: Brush is a little too big for catching bottom lashes, packaging looks a little cheap , only available in black
Bottom line:  I wouldn't purchase this mascara again due to the brush being too big.


Whats your favourite mascara?

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Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara review

Ciao Bella!

I've been using the Rimmel Lash accelerator Mascara for a while , so i thought it was about time i did a review. It has been my 'go to' mascara for the past few months,as i feel it does exactly what promised and makes me lashes full , voluminous and feel stronger.  The mascara promises:

- Length that defies limits

- Formula with Micro-Fibres

- Instant wow: Extends lashes by up to 99%

- Lash-catching brush grabs every lash for perfect separation.  No clumps!

So does it live up to its promises?

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara is available in both black and brown and is priced at £7.99 for a 10ml tube  .  The mascara really extends my lashes and has even convinced me to stop wearing false eyelashes during the day (which is a big step for me, hehe) , as it is quick and easily to apply. I have quiet small eyes so i like to have full looking lashes to bring my eyes out more, and make my eyes look bigger  - this mascara is the one for the job! I've been using the Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara every day for over a month , and this great mascara is still yet to run out.  I've had problems with previous mascaras such as the No7 exceptional definition, which ran out in as little of 3 weeks.

The only downfall with  the Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara, is that size is difficult for coating your bottom lashes. But it does live up to it promises and delivers clump free longer looking lashes.

The Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara  is my new favourite high street mascara. 

Rimmel's Lash accelerator Mascara

The 'comb' like brush - great for capturing every  lash including the small ones

I was quite tired when i took these pics so sorry for looking a little sleepy

Pros: Price, comb like brush, lengthens, lasts quiet a while , coats every lash , clump free
Cons: Brush can be a little big for doing bottom lashes
Bottom Line: I'm going to repurchase this mascara

What's your favourite rimmel mascara?

Vogue xx

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Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer Review

Ciao Bella!

I recently purchased two shades of the Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer , after hearing raving reviews about the new lip product. I purchased the bold bright red Big bang and also the subtle pink shade Galaxy

These lip lacquers have definitely exploded onto the beauty scence, they are 'must have' lip product of the moment. Rimmel states that the lacquers has a intense in rich colour of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin smooth shine.  The new lacquer range includes shades such as the rosy pink Nova,  bright red Big Bang and coral pink Stellar .

Left: Galaxy  & Big bang  
Right: Big Band & Galaxy

I team them with a complementing  lip liner , so that the highly pigmentated  colour lasts all day on my lips. I am using two No7 precision lip pencils in the red shade 'fire' to accompany big bang and 'Blush' to wear with galaxy.

My  favourite shade out of the two shade i purchased has to be Galaxy as i feel i can wear it everyday without my makeup looking too strong. They don't dry out your lips and leave them feeling soft and hydrated. Fingers crossed they bring out more shades, as i feel Big Bang and Galaxy were the only shades that suited my skin tone.

Left: No7's  'Blush' lip liner & Rimmel's 'Galaxy' lip lacquer
Right: Rimmel's 'Big Bang' & No 7's 'Fire' lip liner

Pros: High pigmented colour, Affordable, Last a long time on lips when used with a  lip liner, leave lips soft

Cons: Easily smudged, Not that many colours in the range

Bottom line: Would repurchase again if they bring out a more varied colour range for every skin type

Whats your favorite shade?

Vogue xx