Monday, June 17, 2013

2 Budget, Gorgeous Red Lipsticks For Every Skintone ~ Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks~ Tantrum and Alarm ~ Review, Swatches, FOTD

If I let you in on a secret now, that Rimmel makes some gorgeous, creamy and well wearing lipsticks, that at Rs 215 (or Rs 250 now) are quite a steal, what would you give me?
Nothing? Sheesh! Okay, let me just tell you about 2 gorgeous, ridiculously beautiful red lipsticks that are sure to suit every skintone (one, with a yellow undertone & one blue). Ladies & gentlemen, put your hands together for Rimmel Lasting finish Lipsticks in Tantrum & Alarm (surprise!)!

Tantrum-back (L) Alarm-front (R)
Colours : Rimmel Tantrum is a deep, blue based red that is bound to suit most skintones in general. Compared to Rimmel Alarm, it's slightly darker too. Rimmel Alarm, on the other hand, is more yellow based, a true red compared to Tantrum. Tantrum is a gorgeous, grown up, pinkish-red.
Tantrum also has reallllyyy micro, micro (pink) shimmer in it that's more evident in the tube than on lips.

 Maybe I'll do only lip swatches tomorrow  after I take care of that area a little bit! God, these zoomed in swatch shots capture every ugly detail you dint know even existed! Anywayyy, moving on..

Texture & longevity wise : These are not mattes, these aren't the creamiest lipsticks around either. These are sufficiently creamy and apply well on dangerously dry lips of mine. These are light weight and sit pretty on my lips. Take about 2 coats to provide full opaque coverage. Last around 3-3.5 hours on me after which they dry to a stain. These don't bleed/ feather out of my lips too much but I make sure I don't apply too much because in my world (read brain) Red lipstick = Matte lipstick. Like MAC Ruby Woo. If you're willing to tread dangerously, maybe MAC So Chaud, or a much cheaper but equally pretty Rimmel Kate Lipstick #22
FOTD Rimmel Lasting Finsh Lipstick Tantrum (below)
FOTD Rimmel Lasting Finsh Lipstick Alarm (below)
While to the men in our house both the lipsticks are shiny red lipsticks, my mum has adopted Tantrum (she is more yellow toned than I am) and I stayed with Alarm.
These lipsticks to smell cheaply sweet, but I'm willing to ignore that at this price!

Price Rs 250 (I got them when slassy was generous and these were priced at Rs 215).

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks are some of the nicest budget lipsticks around. For the price you're paying, the quality couldn't get any better. Tantrum is blue based, pinkish red and Alarm is a true red. If you're just starting out/ venturing into the red lipstick territory, I'd recommend Alarm + This and/or This! Go, party now!

* It's the same top you saw me wearing here and here. Took all these pictures on the same day! I have more from the same day, I think!
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29 comments

  1. looks lovely on you and love the eye make up :D

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    1. thaankss! I did it once. ONCE. took like 5-6 lipstick photos that day. din't even change my clothes! haha

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  2. You really rock red lips Ikya...and bright pink too actually. Your eye makeup is fab!
    And I totally agree with u....zoomed in macro shots make me hate my skin....the number of hideous flaws those shots magnify and show...eeks!

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    1. haha I was actually thinking of pesky little, otherwise ignored hair! :/
      Thank you, thank you, thank you Dollie! :*

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  3. Loved the eyes! Totally my kind of thing... the red, erm.... not so much... i have a love-hate relationship with red lips!

    so ikku, how about doing some work appropriate looks for those who are just a few years old into their career or only starting out? specially for people who dont have a vanity full of makeup? eh?

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    1. I know, I know! But I was thinking of you when I did this. One of these 2 will definitely look stunning on you!!
      Ooh yes, yes! I'll be on it and do that! :D

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    2. you were... aww.. the shades are great! i think if my lakme classic rose disappears, i'll pick one of these ;)

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    3. Yes, yes!! Because you said you din't like ruby woo! I was wondering what you'd like! Because howw can you not like ruby woo?! But ok! Hopefully you'll like one of these! :) Ooh and here's a comparison of all red lipsticks I have. You might like something http://www.makeupmonologues.com/2013/06/my-red-lipstick-collection.html

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    4. Oh I like Ruby Woo... the colour :) Ruby Woo does not like me!!! Makes me look all wierd... Suma would agree... she has seen it :'(

      I saw your collection iks... but honestly, these are good to admire on others!

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    5. Ok here is what happened yesterday... http://anksy06.blogspot.in/2013/06/love-at-first-sight.html

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  4. You are a true red lipstick fan Ikya :)Loving Alarm :)

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    1. haha who would have thought I would be called that even a few months ago! :D

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  5. Adorable! I wanna become the red lipstick!

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  6. you know drugstore has been busting out some crazy reds lately. I'm super impressed - need to check these rimmel lippies out and maybelline vivids too :D you look sexayyyyyyyy ikku. xxoo

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    1. Oh I'm waiting for the vivids to come here so badly! Thankkkyouu:*

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    2. bought two today. they remind me of MAC's amplified finish, so nice!

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  7. hey..u look really pretty..wud love to buy one of them..
    r u based in hyderabad?? :)

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  8. hey u look really pretty..would luv to buy one of the shades..
    r u based in hyderabad?? :)

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