Rimmel London Lip Conditioning Balm by Kate

When I recently ordered one of the new Kate Moss nude lipsticks online, I also really wanted to pick up this product. Unfortunately it was out of stock, therefore I felt that I needed it more and hunted it down on the Superdrug website. So I finally got my hands on it and I'm pleased I have as not many drug store make up brands offer a lip balm.

Firstly I love the packaging as I do with the nude lipsticks and it's basically the same. It's simply just the colour that's different, this one is white whereas the lipsticks are a nude colour. It still has Kate's signature on which I think is a nice touch. It's easy to throw in your handbag daily or on a night out.

I like how this product looks like a lipstick and not your typical lip balm. I think that's something unique and you really don't see many like that on the high street. The formula of this product is quite light to be honest and it does glide on the lips easily. You don't have to take care applying this as you do a lipstick obviously, it just seems weird as it's in the form of a lipstick (if you get me, ha ha). This product has no scent which I do like and I feel this would be the perfect base for then applying the Kate Moss nude lipsticks, or any other lipstick of your choosing.

At the moment I'm really suffering with dry lips and although I love this product, it is simply not enough for me. Currently I need a lip balm which is a lot heavier and creamier but I feel like when I have sorted my lips out this product will be just as good as all the other lip balms on offer.

Overall I do like this product and cannot wait to use this product more when my lips are not quite so dry. I like the packaging and style of this product as it's something different you can buy from the high street. I would recommend this product if you're after something to apply before your lipstick and maybe not something to deeply condition your lips. Let me know your thoughts if you've tried this product :-)

Rimmel Kate Moss Nude Lipstick

When these first released I instantly had my eye on them and knew I wanted to pick one up. I love the previous Kate Moss lipstick range for Rimmel so I had high hopes for this one as well. I'm also a sucker for nude lipsticks as I much prefer to wear them day to day as opposed to a colour. Basically I'm not one to venture away from a nude lipstick, they are just my favourite.

I picked up the shade 42 although this was a very hard decision and I definitely could of picked up a couple of the other shades but I restricted myself. The packaging is basically the same as her other range but instead of red it's a nude colour and still has Kate Moss' signature on. I actually like the simplistic look of these lipsticks.

This shade is a perfect nude colour for me and has pink undertones to it, I apologise for the last photo as the colour of the lipstick seems funny as I actually have tanned skin! But I love the colour and it is just the perfect lipstick for everyday which is what I love. The formula is super lovely, hydrating and pigmented. These lipsticks glide on so easily that they are a dream to apply. There's no stickiness or tackiness after application and they just leave my lips feeling smooth. I just apply a small amount of lip balm before applying the lipstick, simply due to suffering from dry lips a lot of the time.

Overall I am in love with this lipstick and probably won't be able to resist picking up another shade in the near future. Let me know your thoughts on this lipstick range if you've tried a shade and also what shade you would recommend for me to pick up next :-)

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick Shade 11

I did tell you I had been getting myself into lipsticks so here I am again with another lipstick review. Since I started purchasing lipsticks I went a tiny bit crazy but I kind of stuck to nude or sheer lipsticks as I didn't want to be daring and to be honest was a bit scared of actually wearing them. So anyway I was shopping with mum and came across this little beauty. I'd heard a lot about these Kate Moss lipsticks so was interested in purchasing one. I actually found this in The Factory Shop and I believe it was only £3, hence why I couldn't resist.

When I first saw the colour I was a bit reluctant as it looks quite a dark red but when I swatched it, I didn't think it looked quite as daring so thought I'd give it a whirl. This lipstick is so pigmented it's crazy, just a few strokes on the lips and you have a full volume red lip. There's no hiding with this lipstick that's for sure but I rather like it. I have worn this on a night out with just a simple black dress and it really just gave the outfit that 'pop' it needed. It's not that bright red more of a toned down, slightly darker and not so loud. Which is something I really like about this lipstick as I personally think it's a more wearable day colour.

Like I said I've worn this on a night out, along with just casual days of not doing a lot where application is more easy so I'll base this on a night out. But the wear of this lipstick lasted a while and what I loved is that after it had worn off slightly it left me with a nice stained lip with a more matte effect. This was perfect as it meant that re-application wasn't needed every time I was well basically in front of a mirror. Rimmel claims this lipstick lasts 8 hours which I don't agree with but when do they ever last that long 'ey? The formula of this lipstick is nice and it easily glides on, although I do find myself taking longer to apply this lipstick than normal. Now whether that's just me (I hope not) but I find it trickier to apply due to the intense colour. It is nice and moisturising but I do, like with most lipsticks, like to apply lip balm fast so my lips don't dry out so fast as they are prone to doing so.

The packaging is pretty simple, black with Kate written in red. It feels quite hard wearing in that fact that basically it's not plastic-y... so in other words the packaging is not going to crack or break on you which is obviously a bonus.

Overall I love this lipstick and would definitely love to get my hands on a couple of other shades, I believe there are also 11 shades to choose from so definitely should find one to suit you :) The colour, formula and wear of this lipstick is brilliant, I recommend them! And if you have a Factory Shop near you then try there first before hitting Boots/Superdrug!

Have you tried this lipstick? If so what's your favourite shade?