Finally I get to review one of the most hyped product of the season; Apocalips!
Apocalips Lip Lacquer
The earth-shattering lip lacquer from Rimmel London combining the intense colour of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Apocalips Lip Lacquer is an explosive make-up phenomenon that represents the end of colour as you know it. Packed with pure colour pigments, its lusciously creamy, conditioning formula promises a never-before combination of colour, shine and comfort that last and last. Available in 8 shades, from subtly sexy to spectacular.
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - Galaxy |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - Galaxy |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer -Stellar |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer -Stellar |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer -Swatches (L-R) Galaxy, Stellar |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - Galaxy swatch |
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| Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - Stellar swatch |
To begin with, I’m absolutely in love with the color payoff. Given that they’re ultra pigmented, you don’t need to layer on the color at all; it’s a one-swipe thing! Apocalips is basically a liquid lipstick or you could say a lipstick/lip-gloss hybrid. Upon application, it has a glossy shine but that soon disappears after an hour leaving behind a satin finish.
I’ve got two shades. First up is Galaxy which is a warm mauve with silver shimmer that looks very subtle on the lips. I think it’s a great choice for fall/winter. Stellar, on the other hand, is a bright neon coral-pink color and is definitely not for the faint-hearted. I personally enjoy wearing it more as a stain; I just blot it to make it more daytime/work friendly. I love how it instantly brightens up my face and perks up my mood when I’ve got it on.
The consistency is thick and creamy enough so I haven’t had any issues with bleeding or feathering what so ever. It glides on effortlessly and thankfully doesn’t feel sticky but before it turns into a stain, it can feel a bit heavy on your lips. I don’t use a lip liner beneath it and it doesn’t budge past my lip line however, I’ve seen that it’s quite slippery on application so make sure you don’t put on too much product on the applicator because that could mess things up. You could use a lip liner to be on the safe side.
The formula is very moisturizing initially but dries to a semi matte finish which could be problem in the colder months I suppose. The longevity isn’t the most impressive either but I don’t complain because at least it lasts better than a lip gloss. It wears comfortably on my lips for good two hours and leaves behind an even stain that remains for a long time. Not to mention, these do transfer easily onto the glass or cups so my advice would be to avoid drinking while you have these on.
The one thing that could be a major turn-off is the smell. To me, it smells and tastes like a mixture of watermelon and cucumber which isn’t a bad combo. It’s not much of an issue for me but I’ve seen people who detest the scent so if you plan on purchasing, don’t forget to try out the testers. I am happy with the packaging. The doe-foot applicator it comes with is pretty unique. If you look closer you can see there is a slight depression in the center which holds enough product for application in one go.
Overall, I absolutely love these lip lacquers. Despite a few cons, I do think this product is worth the praise. I definitely want to try out other shades from the range.
You might like it if...
- You expect great pigmentation
- You expect a creamy & moisturizing formula
- You're happy with the packaging
- You expect a decent wear time
- You expect it to feel non-sticky
- The product transfer bothers you
- You find the scent unappealing
- You expect it to last a very long time
4/5
Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer is priced at PKR 975 and can be purchased from all superstores nationwide. You can also get these online from Just4girls.pk or BeautyArena.pk. Folks abroad can buy these for £5.99 from Superdrug.com or Boots.com.
So what do you think about them? Have you tried out Apocalips yet?
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