Review + Swatches: Rimmel Provocalips Kiss Proof Lip Colour - Kiss Me You Fool

If you want a red lip colour that lasts and lasts and then lasts some more, you've come to the right place. I don't think there's much than can get this stuff to budge! I have something to admit... I actually wore this from about 7pm right through to the next morning - and it still looked perfect! Don't judge (too much)! I had to get my oil cleanser and a flannel out to get it off in the end!
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As always I've included a summary at the end :)

The Basics This is one of those kinda inbetween products that goes by many names - liquid lipstick, lip lacquer, matte lip cream etc... It's not even a new idea, ELF have done something very similar for years now - although I think the Rimmel one is better. This one is double ended, one end having the colour product and the other end a clear gloss to put on the top - 2 finishes to chose from! Each end is dispersed with a doe-foot wand and has 4ml in the coloured end and 3ml of product in the clear end. In total there are 8 shades to choose from, available from Boots & Superdrug for £6.99.

The Formula I've tried a lot of liquid lipsticks in my time, but this is by far the one that stands out to me the most. It easily lasts 5 to 6 hours, still looking flawless. Well actually it lasts longer really, but I'm finding it hard to believe! One thing I will say though is that if you eat anything oily (salad dressing/fried food etc) this will wear off in the middle. But nothing a quick touch-up can't fix! As it is so long lasting I find it can be a little drying. But it's more of a weekend colour for me, so I just hydrate overnight and we're all back to normal. The texture is a little tacky once set down, not sticky, tacky. I will say I don't wear the stage two with this much as I like the matte look. But surprisingly the glossy side doesn't make the red side wear off and transferable - although the gloss will wear off quicker!

Colour & Pigmentation I'm pretty sure the swatches give it away, but just to clarify, these are super duper, opaque pigmented! from just one coat. You probably haven't also failed to notice the colour. It's a bold, bright red shade that leans pretty neutral. I'm usually all about the blue toned reds as they look the best on my pale skin, but actually I've been wearing this shade an awful lot lately! As for the finish, you can either have it glossy with Step 2 or wear the colour alone for a velvet finish.

The Good - Pigmented, long-lasting - will last all day, 2 finishes, good shade range.
The Not so Good - Is a little drying, will wear off with oily food.
Price & Availability - £6.99, Boots & Superdrug.
Have you tried these, what do you think?

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