Rimmel 'Scandaleyes' Kohl Liner!

   Absolutely loving Rimmel's new line of products that they've just released including mascara, nail varnishes, lipsticks and eyeliner. Today, I'm going to talk about a product that I've heard sooooo much about in the blogging world. It has been described as a dupe for Mac's much-loved 'Chromagraphic' eyeliner. If you don't know what liner that is, it's basic a boring beige liner for the inner waterline. It brightens the eyes but still looks natural, more natural than a white eyeliner. It is also widely know to be one of the hardest products to lay your hands on as it's a pro product and almost always out of shock or limited edition. So, finding a dupe is very exciting, for me and for beauty addicts like me.

    The Rimmel eyeliner range comes in about 7 shades, with the 'Chromagraphic' dupe being 005 Nude (bottom in picture below). I only bought one shade but I already know I want to go back and purchase the taupe shade as well.

    It's quite a waxy/crayon texture that glides on quite easily to the waterline. Perfect for an older lady trying to brighten up her eyes but still looking quite natural. The product is waterproof meaning it is quite long lasting, perfect for the waterline 'cos there is nothing more annoying than having to constantly top up an eyeliner.

    Even though there is quite a small amount of shades, they cover a range of colours, with something for everyone. You have the standard black and brown, much like any kohl eyeliner except waterproof. There is also, as you can see above, a range of colours for those of us who prefer a brighter shade. I, personally wouldn't wear a silver or bright blue eyeliner but that doesn't mean it wouldn't float your boat. I would only consider the purple as an alternative colour choice. But, as I said, I definently want to explore the taupe liner for a change.

    The liner definently one of the creamiest liners from a 'drugstore' brand that I've ever tried, and I love creamier liners, more pencil-like liners simply just hurt my eyes and I end up not using them, wasting money. So, so far so good with this one. I don't wear it all the time, it's more of a simple, natural day look or for when I'm wearing a strong lip. Also, great for waking up tired eyes!

P.s. MUA tip, a nude liner like this is brilliant for perfecting that red or coloured lip, simply trace around the shape of your lip to perfect the shape!

    Check these out Ladies and let me know what you think!!

Kate xXx
 

Kate Moss for Rimmel!

    Boot's 3-for-2 is quite simply the death of me! I wait and wait and wait to buy drugstore makeup until the 3-for-2 offer comes around, and when it does I spend a shameful amount of money, money I don't have ha!

   Kate Moss recently brought out a new line of 'Kate Moss for Rimmel' matte lipsticks off the back of the success of her first line for them. And I must say I am loving the new ones. The packaging is sleek and eye-catching and even though it is a small selection, there is quite a range of colours. As I recently bought a couple of Mac lipsticks in darks and reds, I decided to try out the Rimmel nudes. I bought one from the new colour (the red packaging) and one from the older collection (the black packaging).

   The newer nude, no.113 (I wish they are cool names like in Mac, I hate numbers), is a peachy nude. Very much a colour like 'Shy Girl' from Mac but just a matte finish. I quite like how creamy the lipsticks are even though they are matte in finish. I do in general prefer matte lipsticks, they are much longer lastly but they can seriously dry out your lips, a problem I constantly have, (Blistex Intense Moisturiser is my lips best friend). the peachy nude is nice, defo a nude most suited to a more golden-toned skin tone, but use paleys can still rock it.

   The second nude I got, from the old collection is no.03, a slightly pinkier nude, similiar to 'Honey-Love' from Mac, another matte nude. I bought 'Honey-Love' and lost it two days later, heartbreaking to say the least. So, instead of  splashing out on another Mac one, for €18, a €6.99 on will do me just grand!!! Again, very creamy on the lips, similar consistency to Mac's matte lipsticks (but obviously I do prefer Mac's, they are my hands-down favourites).

   You really can't go wrong with a nude. Perfect for an everyday lipstick or for something to contrast your smokey eye on a night out. Give Kate Moss for Rimmel a go, worth the money and you will defo get your use outta these lippies.

Has anyone purchased any of Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipsticks? What shades are you Ladies loving??

Kate xXx

What's in my MakeUp Bag!

Whats in my MakeUp Bag!

Just a quick peak into whats in my makeup bag at the moment! Hoping to make this a monthly post, as my love for products change quite quickly!

At the moment, I am loving the following:

Foundation: A foundation that is found is most Boots and Chemist nationwide. Rimmel's Wake Me Up! Probably my most favoured drugstore foundation at the moment! Reviewed here. Under the foundation I've been using No.7's Shine free primer, amazing stuff for those of your who suffer from oily skin, or who just want a matte finish.

Face: Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder, brilliant setting powder for under €5.
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer, a constant stable in my makeup bag! Amazing concealer! Blush, an oldie in my makeup collection, but a goodie, Benefit's Coralista. Love this peachy coral blush. Lastly, Mac's Mineralized SkinFinish in Porcelain Pink, gorgeous pink highlight for the cheeks.

Brows: ELF's Brow Kit in Ash. Ordered this a loooong time ago and didn't use it much but reconnected with it lately. Contains a brow powder and brow wax. ELF is also as cheap as chips.

Lips: Nuxe Lip Balm. Best lip balm ever, use it every night and your lips will be in tip top condition. Review here.

Mascara: Has been a favourite of mine for a long time, Clinque's High Impact Mascara. Just love this.

Eyes: Just two products for my eyes this month. Of course one of them is Inglot's Gel Liner, can't reallt live without this now I've found this. The other product is from Mac, a eyeshadow pigment in Chocolate Brown, a pigment that I got a looong time ago in a Pigment set. Another product that I haven't used in a while but rediscovered it and i am loving the bronze brown colour of the shadow.


Has any of you makeup lovers tried any of this products? Whats your favs? Whats in your makeup bag? Let me know in the comments! :0

Kate xXx

Rimmel ScandalEyes ShowOff Mascara!

 
    So, I posted this on my Facebook Page the other day with the title 'Worst mascara ever' and after using it again I stand by my statement! My God, so shocked at how bad this mascara is 'cos I normally like (not love) Rimmel mascara's.

   I bought this one a whim, very much an impulse buy and now it's €9 that I'll not get back. Supposedly it is 'supposed' to define, volumize, lift and lengthen and even as I was applying this mascara the first time I knew it did none of these things. Instantly clumpy and very hard to use the wand, which is a duo wand (flat wand to plump and a unique ball wand that lifts and defines).

The main reasons I hated this mascara was because
   1. It is soooooo hard to remove.
   2. Serious fall down. Panda eyes are their best.

It's safe to say I'll not be using this again, nothing positive I can say about this at all except that I like the colour of the packaging but I won't be recommending this one to anyone based on a nice pink colour. I guess not all my blogs can be positive towards products! Oh well.

'till the next blog, thanks for reading,
Kate xXx