Showing posts with label Rimmel. Show all posts
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01 March, 2016

RIMMEL LONDON NEW SUPER GEL RANGE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

No time or money to go to a nail salon? No problem!
Rimmel has just introduced new Super Gel; an "exclusive" two-step gel colour system for salon-quality nails, which promise up to 14 days of superior colour and shine! 
It's quick and easy to apply, it dries like a regular nail polish, and no UV lamp is needed! 
The results: A flawless glossy nail finish with the 3D volume of a professional gel manicure...without the mess, the salon time or the empty purse, and without damaging your nails. It also removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

Here's how it works ~ 

STEP 1:  
Apply two coats of a Super Gel colour using the ultra-accurate precision brush (which is awesome!) for quick and easy streak-free application - the built in base coat means there is no need to prep nails to achieve a salon-perfect finish.

STEP 2:  
Activate the 'self-curing' process with the Super Gel top coat - natural light does the rest (no UV lamp needed).
There's no hanging around for hours - it dries super quick like any regular nail polish. 
The top coat gives an incredible light-reflecting shine and a super smooth durable gel finish that covers any nail imperfections. 


From nudes to bolds, Super Gel offers an extensive palette of colour to suit every mani-pedi style.  
Today I have all fourteen shades of the newly released Rimmel Super Gel colour system to share with you :)

Ready for #GelPower?!


ROCK N ROLL
Rock N Roll is a sexy deep red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one easy coat! 


ANGEL WING
Angel Wing is a pretty bubblegum pink Super Gel nail polish shade. There is also a super subtle silver shimmer that runs throughout it and is apparent in direct sunlight. 

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin coats.  


BARE HUG
Bare Hug is a cool-toned / grey-toned nude Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


COCKTAIL PASSION
Cocktail Passion is a beautiful bright pink-toned coral Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


RED GINGER
Red Ginger is a bright pink-toned red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


BLUE BABE
Blue Babe is a pastel blue Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


SHALLOW BAY
Shallow Bay is a pastel mint green Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats. 


PERFECT POSY
Perfect Posy is a beautiful pastel orange / peach Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats. 


NEW ROMANTIC
New Romantic is a light baby pink Super Gel nail polish shade. There is also a super subtle silver shimmer that runs throughout it and is apparent in direct sunlight. 

The formula of this polish is good. It's quite sheer, but it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in three thin easy coats. 


GRAPE SORBET
Grape Sorbet is a pretty pearlescent / metallic mauve Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and smooth. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. Some brush strokes are noticeable when it's first applied - the wide brush makes the brush strokes a little less noticeable. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


SOUL SESSION
Soul Session is a warm-toned / brown-toned nude Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's quite sheer and jelly-like, but it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


URBAN PURPLE
Urban Purple is a stunning deep berry pink Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one easy coat! 


DARLING DAHLIA
Darling Dahlia is a bright red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


HAPPILY EVIE AFTER
Happily Evie After is a bright orange Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


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I didn't wear any of these polishes for 14 days to test Rimmel's claim, but I did try a couple of them for a full week. The polishes wear pretty well, but did suffer some tip wear (which is to be expected) and some minor chipping by the end of the week. The glossiness the Super Gel top coat creates didn't dull at all by the end of the week

The Super Gel top coat applies nice and smoothly and it doesn't smudge or pick up the polish colour onto the brush. I did notice that it bubbled slightly which was kind of annoying, but I suspect it may have just been due to not letting the base colour dry fully before applying the top coat. The top coat, itself, dries and hardens relatively fast without a UV lamp, which is awesome!

I like that the Super Gels remove with any nail polish remover, whether it be with acetone or non-acetone remover. They remove just like regular nail polish - so no soaking, wrapping or scraping is required.



Overall, I'm really quite impressed with the Super Gel line - the colour range is pretty, the formulas are phenomenal and application is a breeze.

My personal favourites from the new Super Gel line are "Red Ginger", "Blue Babe", "Bare Hug" and "Urban Purple".

I definitely recommended trying out some Super Gels for yourself!


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RRP: $9.95 each (AUD)

Available at Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Kmart, Target, Big W, selected Coles and Woolworths stores and selected Pharmacies nationally (Australia).

For more details and stockist information please call 1800 812 663

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*Disclaimer: Coty PR Australia kindly sent me most of these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Have a fabulous day 
Doni x


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31 March, 2015

RIMMEL LONDON VELVET MATTE NAIL POLISH COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Discover a new take and finish on nails. Rimmel London have just introduced the new 'Velvet Matte' nail polish, the ultimate matte collection in the most opulent must-have shades of the season.

Who needs shine when you have nails with real matte-itude?!
Now for the first time, you can get matte Rimmel nail colour all in one bottle - no matte topcoat needed. Watch the formula go from glossy to a smooth velvety matte finish on the nail in seconds.

These Vampy shades are great for autumn / fall and winter - perfect for those of us currently in the southern hemisphere.


All four of these polishes have got really smooth and creamy formulas, are pigmented and cover really well and they're not streaky! 

This nail polish also dries instantly, so you are free to do whatever you want and not worry about smudging or dinting a nail - great if you're in a hurry. 

The colours are all pretty opaque and can be easy one coat wonders depending on how thick your coats of polish are. I found that one generous coat or two thin coats of polish will achieve full opacity with most of these polish colours. 
However, i personally believe to further enhance, build up and intensify the colour to make it look more vibrant ,  two - three thin coats are ideal.


*Tips for best results with application: 
  • You need to be quick with your painting swipes because the polish literally starts drying instantly. I found that  the more swipes of polish you play around with, the more you'll struggle with the formula.Ideally you should use the quick three stroke method of application - these polishes have a fantastic wide bush, so you could even get away with only one or two brush swipes.
Look at that brush!
  • If you are going to apply multiple coats of polish, ensure the first coat underneath is completely dry. 
  • I also found that the polish is easiest to apply with no base coat - the formula can be a little bit tricky to work with if you've used a base coat. The only issue with not using a base coat is that the matte nature of the polish exposes all ridges and imperfections on the nail, but with the more coats of polish you do, the less prominent the imperfections look. 

So...these polishes have pretty awesome formulas, dry super fast, require minimal coats of polish and they're matte - aah-mazing!


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Here are some swatches of the Velvet Matte range: 

VELVET TOUCH   #013
Velvet Touch is a lovely dark grey nail polish colour. The formula is nice and smooth and the polish is not streaky.The polish colour is highly pigmented and covers really well.  
It takes one thick - two thin coats of polish to achieve full opacity. 
Grey polishes are really 'in' and trendy at the moment, so i definitely recommend adding this to your collection.

SUMPTUOUS RED   #014
Sumptuous Red is a dark crimson-purple-plum nail polish colour. It's a gorgeous colour. The formula is nice and smooth. The polish colour is highly pigmented. 
This polish takes one - two coats of polish to achieve full opacity. I found that the more coats used and built up intensifies the colour, making it look even prettier.
This colour is quite unique and i think an essential colour to have in your collection for autumn / fall.

MIDNIGHT KISS   #015
Midnight Kiss is a beautiful deep blue nail polish colour. The formula is perfect, nice and smooth.The polish is highly pigmented and covers really well. 
This polish takes one - two coats to achieve full opacity. 
This is such a stunning colour that looks great matte, but would also look amazing if a shiny topcoat were added. 

MATTE-ITUDE   #017
Matte-itude is a typical black nail polish colour. The formula is perfect - Nice and smooth and not streaky. The polish is highly pigmented and covers extremely well.This polish takes only one coat to achieve full opacity. 
Who doesn't love matte black nails? Personally speaking, i prefer matte black nails to shiny black nails. 


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If you're not a fan of the matte look, simply topcoat the polish with a shiny topcoat!
But why would you?! These colours look gorgeous matte. 
Matte polish vs adding topcoat and making it Shiny 
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The polish only lasts two days or so without chipping and turning a little dull (less matte), that's due to the matte formula nature, so it's to be expected - but it's perfectly fine with me because the polishes dry pretty much instantly when applied, so why not just paint your nails everyday... like i do ;)

I am really impressed with these polishes and their formulas. I definitely recommend you pick up the whole range! 

Cannot wait to see Rimmel release more velvet matte shades!


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Find these polishes at these selected retailers: http://au.rimmellondon.com/where-to-buy-rimmel

RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)



*Disclaimer: CotyPR Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are mine based on what i have experienced by trialing these products.


Thanks for taking the time to read this
Have a great day 
Doni xxx


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