Since liquid lipsticks entered the beauty realm and exploded in popularity, we’ve tossed the gloss and got ourselves hooked on the matte variety. Even if we already own 7 liquid lipsticks in that “perfect” shade of nude, there is always room for one more. We’re guilty of the occasional splurge, but it’s hard to resist, especially since it delivers rich, opaque colour with incredible staying power.
It isn’t always love at first swipe, though. A matte liquid lipstick can sometimes translate to a dry, uncomfortable clump of uneven pigment that fades and flakes on us. And depending on the texture, manoeuvring a pigmented liquid formula across the lips could get real messy, especially in the hands of a novice. This is why we’re on a perpetual hunt for the best ones on the market, and we’ve recently discovered an affordable drugstore option that rivals the quality of our high-end holy grails: Rimmel London’s Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour.
Rimmel’s formula goes on silky smooth, dries to a comfortable matte finish that feels weightless on the lips, and stays on for 12 hours – all thanks to its revamped liquid formula. That velvety texture is created with unique vegetable-derived emollients to keep your lips hydrated, and when polymers are whisked in, it helps the formula adhere to your lips better, which is why this touch-proof and waterproof lip colour won’t come off even after you’ve made out with someone. Now, that’s something most liquid lipsticks can’t promise.
Rita Ora wears the Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in #810 Plum This Show
If there’s one person who knows how to rock a power lip, it’s Rimmel’s brand ambassador Rita Ora, and she’s definitely inspired us to go bold with our shade picks. With 12 intense colours that include a vibrant red, a punchy plum, an electric sapphire blue, and a goth-inspired black, you can take your entire look much further in a pigmented swipe. Its lustrous pigments deliver a bold, high-impact hue in one coat, so you don’t have to go in for multiple colour retouches.
(L-R): #110 Blush, #200 Pink Blink, #210 Rose & Shine, #600 Coral Sass, #700 Be My Baby, #710 Latte To Go, #720 Moca
(L-R): #500 Fire Starter, #800 Midnight (limited edition), #810 Plum This Show,
#820 Heartbeat, #830 Blue Iris (limited edition), #840 Pitch Black (limited edition)
Don’t worry if you’re not into those edgy hues, though. There’s plenty of rose-tinted pinks and flattering nudes to go around, so you’ll definitely find your next everyday lip colour in the lineup. So, even if you aren’t a matte lip devotee, we’re pretty sure this will make you a convert, since it already has for some of the new friends we made in our latest edition of NYLON Takes It To The Streets. We roamed around Bugis Junction to give away Rimmel’s Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colours and put its kiss-proof claim to the test. A couple of them even tried out the blue and black shades! 😱 Have a look at how the liquid lippies fared:
Of course, no bold lip is complete without a complementary eye look, which is why we’ve turned to Rimmel London’s new and improved Magnifi’Eyes Eye Contouring Palettes for a bit of help. There’s 3 shade palettes to choose from, each with 12 on-trend colours and a nifty double-ended sponge-brush applicator.
(T-B): #001 Nude Edition, #002 Blush Edition, #003 Smoke Edition
The Nude Edition features a neutral mix of beige and taupe to give your eyes a sophisticated wash of toffee, so it’s ideal for daytime. There’s also the Blush Edition, a gorgeous range of peachy-pinks to brighten up your complexion and a deeper plum tone to add a bit of definition. For those who love a good smoky eye, the Smoke Edition is it. While the palette doesn’t have all 50 shades of grey, it does include the most modern ones in dove, pewter, slate, silver, and charcoal.
Rita Ora wears shades from the Rimmel London Magnifi’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette in #003 Smoke Edition
From high-shimmer sparkles to satin and matte finishes, these rich, crease-proof and fade-proof colours let you play up your look. You can even build on the intensity to transition your look from day to night. Coupled with a bold shade from Rimmel’s Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour range, it makes a perfect pairing for the holidays.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour, $12.90 each. Rimmel London Magnifi’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette, $26.90 each. Available now at major Watsons stores.
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