New Shades of Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick: Piccadilly Pink and As You Want Victoria

Any new offering from Rimmel gets me excited. I love the brand and I love all things British! Needless to say that when I saw the display for a few new shades of Rimmel's Moisture Renew Lipstick for summer, I had to pick some up to try. 

 I find the moisture renew formula to be pretty decent. I wouldn't say they are super moisturizing lipsticks, but they do not suck extra moisture from my lips. They tend to apply smoothly and last about 3 hours on me.  

 

The packaging on these almost screams 'drugstore makeup' with the holographic purple/blue case, but I can handle it for $5. I'm more interested in the color because wear time can always be increased with a good quality lip primer like Urban Decay's.

 

 

From the display I chose the gorgeous dusty pink aptly named "Piccadilly Pink" and a fuchsia/red named "As You Want Victoria".

If you know me at all, you know I am a sucker for names. I think the above example shows that.

 

 

Piccadilly Pink is the swatch on top and I love this shade. It is a nice neutral pink with rose gold shimmer and is simply stunning, but also wearable for everyday.

 

As You Want Victoria demands attention. The formula on this is a bit thicker, but it goes on much more opaque and is a pretty cool-toned bright pink with a hint of red.

 

 

I can see Piccadilly Pink becoming an everyday lipstick for me. It is so flattering and low-maintenance!

 

 

As You Want Victoria is much brighter, but very pretty and works well for a fun going-out lip or as a swap for your favorite red to mix it up a bit.

 

I loved this mini-collection and you can still find it at drugstores and Ulta's. They have some neutrals and a red, so hurry before they are all gone!

 

Panda Approved.

 

New Shades of Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick: Piccadilly Pink and As You Want Victoria

Any new offering from Rimmel gets me excited. I love the brand and I love all things British! Needless to say that when I saw the display for a few new shades of Rimmel's Moisture Renew Lipstick for summer, I had to pick some up to try.  

  I find the moisture renew formula to be pretty decent. I wouldn't say they are super moisturizing lipsticks, but they do not suck extra moisture from my lips. They tend to apply smoothly and last about 3 hours on me.  

 

The packaging on these almost screams 'drugstore makeup' with the holographic purple/blue case, but I can handle it for $5. I'm more interested in the color because wear time can always be increased with a good quality lip primer like Urban Decay's.

 

 

From the display I chose the gorgeous dusty pink aptly named "Piccadilly Pink" and a fuchsia/red named "As You Want Victoria".

If you know me at all, you know I am a sucker for names. I think the above example shows that.

 

 

Piccadilly Pink is the swatch on top and I love this shade. It is a nice neutral pink with rose gold shimmer and is simply stunning, but also wearable for everyday.

 

As You Want Victoria demands attention. The formula on this is a bit thicker, but it goes on much more opaque and is a pretty cool-toned bright pink with a hint of red.

 

 

I can see Piccadilly Pink becoming an everyday lipstick for me. It is so flattering and low-maintenance!

 

 

As You Want Victoria is much brighter, but very pretty and works well for a fun going-out lip or as a swap for your favorite red to mix it up a bit.

 

I loved this mini-collection and you can still find it at drugstores and Ulta's. They have some neutrals and a red, so hurry before they are all gone!

 

Panda Approved.

 

L'Oreal "Tea and Crumpets"

The British invasion has officially happened, pandas. Brit inspired cosmetics are everywhere and I, for one, am loving every second of it.

 

Take L'Oreal's new nail polish collection inspired by the colors hot in London right now.

 

 

 

I picked up two shades, this particular one is called "Tea and Crumpets" which was around $5 and a pretty cool-toned nude that almost has a gray cast to it.

 

 

 

Nude nails are going to be big for fall. They always look classic, but most of the fall nail collections feature some type of nude (O.P.I has 'Don't Pretzel My Buttons' for example).

 

 

I do like that there is enough of a contrast on my pale skin so I do not totally look like I have manikin hands. But I kind of find that on pale skin (like mine) it looks a little bit eerie. Like...dead-ish.

 

 

I think it is because of the gray tinge. But I happen to like the look. It is just 'off' enough to be cool, you know? And Halloween is my favorite holiday anyway, so I love all things creepy. The formula on this is great, flows well and covers in two coats. Dry time is shorter than average.

 

Final Thoughts: An interesting take on a nude with a fun name.

 

Price: 9/10

Staying Power: 10/10

Packaging: 9/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10 

 

Total: 46/50 = A- = Happy Panda

 

I like this color, but it may look too much like putty on some tones. What do you guys think?

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

 



L'Oreal "Tea and Crumpets"

The British invasion has officially happened, pandas. Brit inspired cosmetics are everywhere and I, for one, am loving every second of it.

 

Take L'Oreal's new nail polish collection inspired by the colors hot in London right now.

 

 

 

I picked up two shades, this particular one is called "Tea and Crumpets" which was around $5 and a pretty cool-toned nude that almost has a gray cast to it.

 

 

 

Nude nails are going to be big for fall. They always look classic, but most of the fall nail collections feature some type of nude (O.P.I has 'Don't Pretzel My Buttons' for example).

 

 

I do like that there is enough of a contrast on my pale skin so I do not totally look like I have manikin hands. But I kind of find that on pale skin (like mine) it looks a little bit eerie. Like...dead-ish.

 

 

I think it is because of the gray tinge. But I happen to like the look. It is just 'off' enough to be cool, you know? And Halloween is my favorite holiday anyway, so I love all things creepy. The formula on this is great, flows well and covers in two coats. Dry time is shorter than average.

 

Final Thoughts: An interesting take on a nude with a fun name.

 

Price: 9/10

Staying Power: 10/10

Packaging: 9/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10 

 

Total: 46/50 = A- = Happy Panda

 

I like this color, but it may look too much like putty on some tones. What do you guys think?

 

xoxo PrettyPanda