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Wednesday 30 January 2013

Rimmel Apocalips | 'Big Bang' 'Galaxy' & 'Luna'

Rimmel Apocalips | £5.99 each

When I first heard about the Rimmel Apocalips hitting the stores, I knew straight away they would be a winner in my books. So much so, I actually got into town superly-duperly-extra-specially early on the day they were released so that I could get my mitts on a few of them before the rest of the beauty bloggers in my area got there first. Yes.. I know... we are talking extreme measures here but surely you fellow bloggers know that as soon as there is hype created over something, rest assured the shelves of Boots and Superdrug will be empty within days - and I just couldn't risk such a thing happening. I simply HAD to have my pick of every single shade. I settled on 'Luna' - a bright orangey peach, 'Galaxy' - a rich purple-plum shade and 'Big Bang' - a classic bright red.  Already I'm really regretting not buying more. These lip lacquers are right up my street. Let me explain why...

Firstly, these little beauties are essentially a lipstick, a stain and a lipgloss all packaged to perfection into one tube. I wore 'Big Bang' on a recent night out and never before have I been so excited by a drugstore lip product on first application - the coverage is completely opaque right from the start. The consistency is thicker than a gloss, almost creamy in texture, but I don't find it at all sticky - once on it feels like any regular glossy/creamy lipstick (and that's coming from someone who cannot stand the majority of lipglosses on the market..fussy little madam, I know). I went out for drinks the night I wore this and it was still going strong a few hours later. The colour was almost exactly the same as when I'd applied it earlier (even after sipping drinks). Admittedly, the gloss does wear off after a while, but you are left with a satin-finish stain that still looks bright and smooth in texture on the lips. I find them to be the perfect lip product rolled into one - you're essentially skipping the need for gloss over the top, and are still getting the benefit of a lip stain and a pigmented lipstick. The doe-foot applicator is also surprisingly easy to use - and I managed to get a pretty even line without too much hassle.  I've recently been looking into the YSL Glossy Stains, and these are very similar in concept - just with a smaller price tag!

Big Bang has to be my favourite so far - it's such a wearable, classic red and looks so bright once applied. Luna is a lovely shade for every day wear - and I find it looks really nice dabbed over Mac's 'Shy Girl' for a more toned down look.  Galaxy admittedly isn't for everyone - I'm still unsure as to whether I can pull this one off but I don't own any other shade like this in my collection and I must have been feeling somewhat daring when I took it to the till! Lastly, I love the space-related shade names and the shape of the packaging (easily pleased) - it adds a little dose of quirkiness that helps to set them aside from any other products on the shelf.  It goes without saying that you will most certainly find me lurking around the Rimmel aisle sometime this week.  I really want to get my hands on 'Celestial' next - sadly, it's out of stock everywhere near me right now. Never mind... I shall sit and twiddle my thumbs, wait patiently for it to make an appearance and in the meantime I shall stock up on the rest of the collection.. I really love the shade range and simply need them all in my life. Like.. now.


Have you tried the Apocalips? What were your thoughts?


49 comments:

  1. I can't wait to try these out myself! Big bang looks so amazing but I love luna too....decisions decisions..

    xx

    wearenouvellevague

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    1. Big Bang has to be my favourite - it's such a perfect shade of red! xx

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  2. I also have Luna and I love it! I really want to pick up more shades, such a winner from Rimmel here, they got it spot on!

    SimplyAbbi xx

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    1. They really did - absoloute winner for me too - one of the best lip products ive tried in a while! xx

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  3. Galaxy looks so beautiful :) x

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    1. its such a pretty purple :) a bit darker than i first thought but i shall try it for a night out :) x

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  4. Suuuuuch a good review!! Loved Big Bang! Really so excited to get mine!! Now a new follower :)
    Can't wait to read more, Beth! :D
    HannahmarieBeauty.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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    1. yeey youll have to let me know what you think! :) Big Bang is by far my favourite :)
      Thanks lovely! Ive followed you back - having a read now I'm loving the lipstick swatches! :) xx

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  5. I can't wait to try these, Lund looks beautiful :)

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  6. These look so amazing, I can't wait to try the Big Bang!
    Rachael x

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  7. These look amazing, definitely something I'm going to purchase when I'm next in boots! The colours are gorgeous and so pigmented. I really want to try the YSL stains but I've always been hesitant because of the price tag but these seem amazing! xx

    http://confessionsofabeautylover.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. I bought Luna and Big Bang and I love them! I have been wearing Luna a lot as it's such a wearable, pretty shade! I haven't worn Big Bang out but I want to soon! Celestial is also next on my list! I hope my Superdrug have it - for some reason my Boots don't seem to be stocking them! :( xxx

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  9. Big Bang looks so similiar to the RED YSL Glossy Stain! x

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  10. I loveeee Big Bang it's one of my favourite lip products ever now! x

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  11. I have galaxy too! It is so gorgeous, I can't wait to wear it out! :) I really want to try Luna and Big bang! They look beautiful as well, so many gorgeous colours to pick from though, I think I am going to end up with the whole set soon! haha! xxx

    http://xosarah-loves.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. i really want to try Luna, definately on my wishlist! luckily were i live there seems to be 0 beauty bloggers so i can go in whenever and have plenty of stock, hehe!xx

    vintage teapot//fashion, beauty and life

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  13. I bought Apolocalyptic the other day and its an amazing fuschia colour. The formul of these are awesome Im going to have to pick up a red x

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  14. luna is so beautiful and so is big bang! ahhhh it depresses me that they aren't out and dont plan to come out in the us anytime soon :(:(:(

    stephanieslook.blogspot.com

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  15. So pretty, I thought they might be a good alternative for glossy stains. I love Big Bang and Galaxy, have resisted these so far. x

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  16. I've got Nova,it's a pretty shade but I'm hating the taste when you lick your lips :-( I think I'm going to stick with my Revlon lip butters from now on.
    Tori.x

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  17. Luna is beaaautiful!!! I hope I'm able to get a hold of these x

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  18. Luna and big bang look like such pretty colours x

    http://pamperedpout.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. I wish I could pull off nude shades! Big Bang looks adhbghbdhbx I need it in my life Beth!! x

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  20. I bought my first one today in 'Big Bang' cannot wait to try it! :)

    Adele-Marie xx

    Adele | One Girls Obsession With Makeup

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  21. Oh i cant wait to get my mitts on these! Galaxy is so gorgeous looking and i think Rimmel have done a great job with the packaging.

    S xx

    Http://www.belfastbeautylove.blogspot.com

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  22. I definitely want to try a few of these, as I have 2 of the YSL Glossy Stains already and I'm interested in comparing them. Rimmel are really bringing out some fabulous products recently. I have heard that Loreal are releasing something similar soon too so there might be a few comparable products out soon :)

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  23. Great Review :) I bought luna, big bang and stellar today (loving the 3 for 2 offer in boots) and big bang is my favourite too. I put it on before I even got home today really don't want to take it off later. Definitely found a new favourite red lip product
    Rosalie x
    rosaliejayne.blogspot.co.uk

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  24. I really want to try these! Big Bang and Galaxy looks so nice, Luna does too but the bright orangey-coral shades don't suit me so well!
    Natalie xx
    youralmostalice.blogspot.com

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  25. Luna & Big Bang look great ~ I will be making a purchase :) x

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  26. Gorgeous colours, big bang is deffo next on my list :)

    Sophierosehearts x

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  27. Luna is absolutely gorgeous wow! May have to pick one up for myself!
    http://accioabigail.blogspot.com

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  28. Luna & Big Bang look like gorgeous colours <3

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  29. celestial is my favourite one so you must try! they all look lush on you though :) x

    http://thebeautyvisual.blogspot.co.uk

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  30. I bought big bang today yay! Please check out my little blog, xx

    http://vivalashoes.blogspot.co.uk/

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  31. These are so pigmented! I'm trying to cut down on my lip products so I wont be purchasing these but I can see why they are so popular with that kind of colour payoff!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  32. Gorgeous colours! I really need to try these out soon xx

    http://belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  33. I love Big Bang :)

    Tanesha x

    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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  34. I love them, they look great and are so easy to wear. My faves are Big Bang and Luna. X

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  35. this post has just made me want these even more! fab post!

    www.itsflashyfash.blogspot.com

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  36. I've not managed to get my hands on any of these *cries* I love your review of them, it's brilliant.. and I think we've all been guilty of being superly-duperly-extra-specially at the front door for a launch of a product! Haha! They all really suit you too <3 <3 <3

    Gem ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  37. I'm going shopping tomorrow so I think I'll pick one up, I've heard so many great things about them xx

    Lucy Loves To Blog

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  38. Oh my gosh I NEEEEEED these in my life!!!! I've had no money for the past month and it has been killing me seeing swatches of these as they look amazing! I finally get some £ on Monday so I shall be in Boots like a shot! X

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  39. These look great, saw you on Twitter with them on and they look great. I will definitely snap one up!
    X

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  40. Great blog. Hope these come to the US!

    nikkibstylesolutions.blogspot

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  41. Georgous colors, love them! Btw what kind of type of print do you use in the pictures?

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  42. I love Luna and big bang :) I've come from tattooed tea lady's blog,

    Charlotte (your newest follower)

    x x x

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  43. ok ok you have convinced me to buy more! I have the nude one... now following :)

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