The lip crayon craze is never-ending and I'm certainly not over it. There's Clinique, Revlon, Soap & Glory, New York Color, and now...the Rimmel Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balms ($7.99) have landed in the the drugstores of Canada. I've tried my fair share of the lip crayons from other brands so maybe I can call myself a "Lip Crayon Aficionado"?
The last week has been a toss up between 4 colours - 710 Drive Me Nude (pink-brown nude), 200 Keep Mauving (deep mauve), 100 Give Me a Cuddle (light pink), and 500 the Redder the Better (neutral-toned red). The other three Colour Rush Balm shades include 220 Rumour Has It, 600 On Fire, and 700 Not an Illusion. I swear there's a colour for every occasion.
The Rimmel Colour Rush Colour Balms lean much more lipstick than lip gloss and none of the colours contain shimmer or glitter. In general, the lighter colours are more sheer and require layering for full pigmentation. The deeper colours like "The Redder The Better" need a more precise application that might not be satisfied by the jumbo tip of a lip crayon.
The scent is very similar to the New York Color and Soap and Glory lip crayons. It's a sweet vanilla with no tingly feeling. In terms pigmentation and texture, Rimmel's is very comparable to Revlon or New York Color. Lasting power is decent at 4 hours with eating and drinking. Of course, the darker colours are bound to last longer and leave a stain.
The big claims on this particular product are the moisture and colour. Colour? Check. I'm not so sure about moisture. It's not quite balmy or soft enough to smooth over the dry patches on my lips. I actually find this product to dry out my lips slightly. So, a thorough exfoliation and use of an actual balm prior to using this product is highly recommended.
710 Drive Me Nude
I usually hate nude shades, but I think I've met my match. This one's great for pairing with a heavier eye look or wearing for a muted, natural makeup.
200 Keep Mauving
Keep Mauving is a stellar dupe for something a little pricier - the MUFE Artist Rouge Intense in N9.
100 Give Me a Cuddle
Give Me a Cuddle is my least favourite of the bunch. I don't find it to be flattering on me. Also, what does the name have to do with cuddling? I'm confused.
500 the Redder the Better
The Redder the Better, indeed. I feel like this is the kind of red that would look beautiful on everyone and anyone.
All in all, as an official lip crayon aficionado, I can't say that this is better or worse than any other lip crayon that I've tried. It all comes down to what you look for in a lip product. If you want colour intensity with a slight glossy sheen, then this is the lip crayon for you.
What's your favourite brand of lip crayon?
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