First off, I would
like to say that I am ecstatic that this is the first product review of our
blog! This product has been within my makeup radar for quite a while,
considering that this product was released earlier this year in the UK. In the
UK, this product is called “Apocalips,” which is frankly a much better name
than “Show Off.” The Show Off Lip Lacquers have very liquid-y textures, however they all deliver full opacity once you swipe them on your lips with its doe-foot applicator. The applicators deposit the perfect amount of product. Here, we have 5 of the 14 shades to review.
Here are swatches of the 5 shades. Although these are the only ones we purchased, you can see that this line offers a variety of shades.
Big Bang is a bright, cherry red color. This color is really explosive, like its name, and will definitely pack a punch.
Apocaliptic is a bright fuchsia color. If you are looking for a pop of color, this is it.
Aurora is a brown-based, pink color. This shade is perfect to wear on an everyday basis.
Stellar is a very bright, coral pink color. This is a perfect color to rock this summer.
Nova is a bright, blue-based pink color. Personally, it contrasts my yellow-undertone skin too much, so it does not suit me as well. However, this is a great color, for those who have a more pink or neutral undertone in their skin.
Now onto the formal review. Upon application, all of these lacquers provide full opacity, which is amazing. They remain on your lips with a glossy consistency, however they are easily transferrable. From experience, this is problematic when around white furniture. If you are on a date, this will definitely leave a highly opaque mark.
To remedy this problem, I excessively blot my lips until no more color transfers. Don't worry, these dangerously opaque monsters will stain your lips, leaving your lips with full on color. However, if you do not blot these lip lacquers, they will easily feather outside your lips. I believe that this is a waste of product, because I end up blotting most of the product on a tissue from the initial application. The name Show Off or Apocalips insinuates that these are out of this world. While these do provide outstanding color opacity, I feel this product requires much maintenance, trying not to get it everywhere and such.
Pros:
- Amazing color pay-off
- Beautiful stain left after excessive blotting
Cons:
- Messy
- Feathers outside lips
- Settles in lip lines
- Not waterproof
Final Thoughts:
The Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquers are great, but are somewhat problematic. These are marketed as "showstopping" and "unbelievably out of this world" given its name(s), however I wish they were overall amazing, not just from the color aspect. If you do not care that these require a little bit more effort when applying, then I suggest purchasing it, because they are amazing, color-wise.
Grade: B
*Thanks to Daisy for modeling the swatches :)
As of now, I believe they are only available at Walgreens. The retail price is $4.99.
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Written By:
Jalisa
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