First Impressions #4 - Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 077 Asia

I'm back to doing my first impressions posts as I really enjoy writing these type of blog posts for you. I have had these products for quite some time now, but just haven't put up a first impression on them, so I have finally got round to doing it for you.

Also, I just wanted to let you know of my new blogging timetable that I am going to try and keep to from now on, but don't hold me to that. There will be new blog posts up every day, apart from Wednesdays and Saturdays. Each day has a particular post that will be up:

Mondays - Get The Look posts (Celebrity inspired outfit posts and how to get similar outfits on the high street)
Tuesdays - Personal posts (Either about myself or a particular topic, such as tips for university, tips for sixth form)
Wednesdays - NO POSTS
Thursdays - (Either a monthly book review, a favourites post or something else I want to blog about)
Fridays - (First impressions on a new product I have recently bought)
Saturdays - NO POSTS
Sundays - (Outfit of the Week)

Each post will be up at 6pm GMT.

Source: Google Images 

Packaging: First of all, the packaging of the product is beautiful. It is a very simple design but doesn't look like a cheap drugstore product. The packaging is very high quality for a lipstick which costs under £5. It has a gorgeous dark purple shade with a silver band halfway down which has the brand name on. At the bottom of the lipstick, it has the name and number of the lipstick with a colour swatch, so it makes it easy to see the shade of each lipstick without having to open it.

Description: There isn't really a description on the product. At the bottom of the lipstick, it says 'Lasting Finish Lipstick'. The finish of the product is very good for a drugstore lipstick. The colour comes off very well and doesn't take long to apply. The colour is very true to the shade at the bottom. 

Consistency: The consistency of the product is very good. The colour comes off very well onto your lips and isn't drying. I wouldn't say the lipstick lasts all day, so you would probably have to keep it in your bag and top it up throughout the day. The lipstick comes off quite glossy and creamy. It is very comfortable to wear on your lips and the colour is very nice. You could apply one coat for a less intense look, like the picture above, or you could apply quite a couple of coats to get a more intense colour. 

Price (reasonable or overpriced): £4.99.  This is an amazing price for this product. Great quality and packaging for a drugstore product. I have already bought another one of these lipsticks and it will be making an appearance on my blog soon.

Would I recommend it to a friend?: Definitely, these lipsticks are so good and affordable. Lots of colours are available and the consistency of the lipstick is amazing for under £5. Plus, I love the smell of these lipsticks too.

Would I repurchase it?: Definitely, I want to try and collect all of the colours soon.

Verdict: 5/5

Hope you enjoyed this blog post. Do you like Rimmel Lipsticks? What lipsticks do you love wearing and why?

6 Summer Essentials: Beauty

        

1. Essie Nail Lacquer 99 Mint Candy Apple - £7.99

2. Rimmel BB Cream - £6.99

3. L'Oreal Paris Lumi Magique Primer - £9.99

4. Soap and Glory Solar Powder Bronzer - £11

5. Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick - £6.99

6. Maybelline Colossal Black Waterproof Mascara - £7.19

As summer has finally arrived (although the weather in the UK begs to differ) I thought I would share my 6 Summer Beauty Essentials with you. During the summer, no one likes to apply heaps and heaps of make-up onto their faces due to the hot weather and it can start to feel cakey on the face. However, most people don't like to leave the house without any make-up whatsoever. Therefore, by using simple and key products, you can create a natural and summer ready look. 

Above, I have picked out my key beauty items from the drugstore, but you can easily switch and choose your 6 beauty products that suits you. 

Personally, a nail polish is key as this is my favourite beauty item. I love experimenting with my nails and I love picking more pastel shades for the spring/summer time. I think a mint green is perfect for the summer as it is simple, cute and adds a splash of colour to any outfit. 

Instead of a heavy-duty foundation, I prefer to use a BB cream in the summer time. It isn't as cakey and heavy on the skin, like a foundation can be, but it also covers and gives the skin a summer glow. 

A primer is also very important for the summer-time. No one wants their make-up falling down their faces by the end of the day due to the hot, humid weather. 

If you are not going away on holiday this year, you may not be getting a serious tan, so by adding a little bit of bronzer and highlighter to the skin can really lift your face and add some colour onto those cheekbones, giving the illusion of a sun-kissed tan. 

Add a pop of colour onto the lips with a summery coral or pink!

Finally, swapping your normal, everyday mascara for a waterproof. This means your lashes can still look defined and long without transfer or the risk of your mascara sweating off. 

So, these are some of my summer beauty essentials. Hope you enjoyed this blog post. Let me know your summer beauty essentials in the comments as well. 

I will be doing a summer hair and fashion essentials soon, so keep your eyes peeled for those coming soon!