Both! Gotta hand it to the Brits... they sure know how to give a girl a brilliant lipstick on the cheap! And I got it even cheaper at Walgreens during their BOGO 50% off. At 5 bucks and some change a piece, you can't go wrong! Drugstore lipsticks sure have changed over the years and so much so, that they rival department store brands for a fraction of the cost. With the help of online reviews, going in and buying lipsticks at the a drugstore has become less overwhelming. From dupe suggestions to formulations to swatches at your fingertips... the most difficult part perhaps is finding one that hasn't been tampered with or swatched!!!!
Unfortunately, Rimmel doesn't come sealed. I made sure to open and double check the bullet to make sure that it hadn't been contaminated with HSV-1 (and who knows, possible type 2!) When I got home I swiped the tip with rubbing alcohol (Omg I'm OCD!) to be doubly sure. Hopefully Rimmel will seal their lipsticks in the future and provide testers. I think they would save money instead of having so many lipsticks swatched of the same shade... thereby getting junked if no one ends up buying them, right?
Anyways, onto the actual lipstick shades! I am adoring Nude Delight (peachy warm nude) and Back to Fuchsia (wearable bright that is fun without being as serious as a red!) These are so moisturizing and comfortable on the lips. With one nude and one bright, I feel I can build a ton of looks for whatever my mood. I love the smokey eye look with a pale lip as much as I like a clean fresh face with a bright lip. But with these drugstore prices, why stop at just two?
XO,
Marikym
