Just as my hope was dwindling, assuming that Tuscaloosa, Alabama had not yet had the pleasure of receiving these galactic lip products, I walked into the third Walgreens and there they were. All 14 colors sitting neatly on a shelf at the front of the store, awaiting my greedy hands and colorless lips. Though I was tempted to buy every single one, I ended up leaving with only four -- Luna, Nova, Stellar, and Big Bang.
The pigmentation of these lip lacquers is INCREDIBLE. One swipe and you're good to go. But, don't be fooled by its lipgloss-like appearance -- these vials of lip quenching joy cannot be applied without a mirror because they are so intensely pigmented. I made that mistake when I left the drugstore as I slapped it on my lips without looking (obviously overeager about my new purchase) and I ended up looking more like a clown than a beauty enthusiast.
Here are the swatches of all four colors. (Top to bottom: Big Bang, Stellar, Nova, and Luna)
Another positive note to add to this already glowing review is how practical the applicator is. This is not your typical doe-foot applicator, it is as if the YSL Glossy Stain applicator and a standard lipgloss applicator had a baby -- a wonderfully useful baby. There is a substantial dip in the applicator, which collects the perfect amount of product so you don't have to keep returning to the tube for more color. Genius!
It is safe to say that I am a huge fan of the Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquers and I look forward to trying the rest of the colors. And yes, when I say the rest I am not exaggerating. When you really like something you want more right? AT&T commercial anyone?
Thank you for reading this post (especially if you have managed to wade through my rambling all the way to this sentence) and I will see you all again shortly!
+Taylor Rae
And just because I like to overdo it, here are a few more swatches...
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Luna
Nova
Stellar
Big Bang
Great review x
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