Rimmel Provocalips

Price: AED 47 or so depending on where you purchase it from. 

Where: I got mine in the Rimmel stand inside the Lifestyle store on the Ground Floor in Dubai Mall.

Claims & Official information:"Up to 16 Hours of lip liberation. Wild without a trace!

• Kiss proof, transfer proof, food proof high impact endless colour.
• No tight feeling or dry lips. Lips feel smooth and moisturized all day long.
• Easy removal with Oil based makeup remover"

More information here.

Colour: The one i got is called Heartbreaker. It is a very warm reddish, brown. A bit on the dark side for tan/olive skin tones like me but would be a very nice everyday neutral for deeper/darker skin tones. 

Spectrum: Comes in 10 shades as per the website, but as usual for Dubai stores, the range is never complete.

Application: As per the website

"STEP 1: Apply colour and keep lips apart for 60 seconds until the product sets.

STEP 2: Apply topcoat to lock the colour, moisture and add shine."

Blendability: It blends well if a one thick layer is applied, adding more gets a bit tricky as it will go streaky and patchy in some areas.

Texture on skin: It has a tacky sort of feel to it, like how an eyelash glue feels like when it semi dries.

Finish: Matte but can be glossy when the clear top coat is applied.

Pigmentation: Pigmentation is good, but as is with most matte liquid lipsticks, it doesn't cover the moist part of your inner lips, which could look very odd.

Longevity: I find it stayed perfect for the first 2 hours without eating or drinking but the longer it stayed on, the patchier it became. It did however stay on my lips for more than 8 hours but it just looked like worn in, the-night-after lips.

Rating: 3/5

Cons: Smells unpleasant, but not strongly so and the texture isn't pleasant either because of its stickiness.

Conclusion: I love the idea that it is long-wearing but only in a situation where you wouldn't stuff your face with food. 

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Palette - Comfort Zone and Petal Pusher

Price: Usually AED 38, but got mine during a sale for AED 28.

Where: I honestly do not remember, but will update this post when I do!

Claims: "Eight dynamic, perfectly color-coordinated shades with high pigment and pearl for ultra-impact color. Shades can be used together or individually to create an endless variety of looks." Find more information here.

Colour: I got one that's called "Comfort Zone" and another that's called "Petal Pusher". The Comfort Zone palette has a lot of Earth and Neutral tones with greens and browns and the most amazing dual chrome metallic turquoise and brown the resembles Mac's Blue Brown Pigment. The Petal Pusher is a cool toned selection with purples, plums and violets.

Spectrum: Comes in 3 colour schemes; Comfort Zone, Petal Pusher and Poster Child. Find the selections here.

Application: Flat synthetic brush to pack on the colour, wet if you want it to be vibrant. Applying it wet also changes it to a metallic finish.

Blendability: Good but not great. Too much blending oxidizes the colour into a muddy hue.

Texture on skin: Smooth and soft, but some shades, like the lighter ones are powdery and have fallout.

Finish: Satin, Dual Chrome, Shimmery, Glittery and Metallic when wet.

Pigmentation: Most have amazing colour payoff, some are patchy.

Longevity: Must have apply primer to last more than 2 hours

Rating: 5/5

Cons: Pigmentation is not strong in all the colours, some do not stay long without primer and some have powder and glitter fallout. 

Conclusion: Despite the cons I love it because 90% of the colours are pigmented and apply on smoothly, coupled with the price point, this one is a knockout!

P.S: The dupe for Mac's Blue Brown Pigment tho! Need I say more!?

Look: More pictures of the makeup look here.

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick

Price: AED 49 or so depending on where you purchase it from. 

Where: I got mine in the Rimmel stand inside ICONIC in Dubai Mall. I believe that stand no longer exists.

Claims: "The 1st Lipstick collection created by Kate Moss High intensity colour for up to 8 hours. Formula infused with Black Diamonds, reflects light like never before. Captures all the flair, edge and timelessness of Kate’s unique look." Find more information here.

Colour: I got mine in 101 and 103. 101 is a baby pink with a white base that will wash me out if I do not apply some darker shade lip liner. 103 is a more coral pink that will make you appear more tanned. Sometimes I find it hard to pull either one off,so I mix them both and the outcome is more wearable for Asian skin tones like mine. 

Spectrum: Comes in 15 shades as per the website, but as usual for Dubai stores, the range is never complete.

Application: I find its easier to apply it straight from the tube without using a brush and pat it on with your finger.

Blendability: It can get patchy if you apply too many layers and slide your finger over it.

Texture on skin: Smooth and rough at the same time, almost feels powdery with chunks of product buildup.

Finish: Matte and sometimes drying, especially if your lips are chapped.

Pigmentation: Amazing colour payoff but will become patchy and slide around if too many layers are put on.

Longevity: I would say 2 full hours without eating or drinking much.

Rating: 4/5

Cons: Texture is matte but also powdery or "papery".

Conclusion:I love it because its matte, and because of its amazing colour selection, and most of all its affordable price. The packaging is super cute too!

Look: Here.