Thursday, November 7, 2013

Rimmel Stay Glossy 3D: Love At The Movies

Is it wrong that I don't love lip gloss? I feel like so many makeup lovers have a soft spot for lip gloss, and yet I usually can't be bothered with it; I prefer lipsticks for a bold look or balms for a sheer wash of color. Hear me out. I am more aware of the sensation of lip gloss on my lips (whether it's sticky or not it still feels wet) and there's so much more that can go wrong with it; you can get fuzz or hair stuck on your lips, you can get one of those weird lines when you press your lips together, it can settle into fine lines on your lips, etc... Sometimes the scent is distracting; sometimes it affects the taste of food or drink. All in all, it just seems like a lot of trouble for such a subtle effect.

That being said, lip gloss does have a time and a place, and lately I'm beginning to see the light. It's a lot more polished (get it?) than a bare lip, has a little more sex appeal than a tinted balm, and I like that I can apply a subtle wash of color easily and quickly before dashing out. I don't have to spend as long coordinating the color to the rest of my makeup, the occasion, and what I'm wearing like I tend to do with lipstick. Finally, I can't deny that it's so much easier to reapply quickly than a full coverage lipstick is. Going into the colder months, I can tell that my lips are getting drier faster, and a layer of gloss provides a bit more moisture than most lipsticks.

I've used Rimmel's lip glosses before and I like them; the shape of the applicator is easy to use and it's a doe-foot, my favorite type (I hate tiny brushes). When I saw Love At The Movies, I knew I had to give it a shot; it's a sheer pink-coral shade with really fun microglitter that reflects bright fuchsia and coral. I like that it brightens up my look without being a really noticeable pop of color, and the microglitter adds some fun to what would otherwise be pretty staid, neutral looks. The texture is creamy and soft without being sticky, and it provides a bit of moisture for as long as it lasts.




Do you guys prefer gloss, balm or lipstick? Have you tried the Rimmel Stay Glossy line? I like the 3D collection, I think some of the shades are a lot of fun. I may try to get a few more!

11 comments:

  1. TOTALLY with you on not loving lip gloss- I usually stay far away. I actually randomly brought out one of my ELF Studio glosses last week and was surprised at how much I liked the glossiness for a change. As long as they can be completely sticky-free, I'd be down (hate getting hair stuck to my lips).

    These look nice! The shimmer is pretty. :)

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    1. I am glad to know I am not alone in feeling this way about lip gloss!

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  2. This is pretty but I'm totally with you on lipgloss. I have some that I like but I hardly reach for them unless it's for a look for the blog. I don't wear them much at all. That said, I'm trying to get into them for work. I have to wear neutrals now and I'm hoping glossiness will make me feel a bit more glamorous day to day!

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    1. I have started to wear glosses a lot more because of work, too, for the same reason! It's easier to do a subtle lip that still has a bit of pop with a gloss than with a lipstick.

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  3. I agree, lip gloss is a huge pain in the ass. I have a lot of it but I actually don't wear it much as I am at work all the time and don't really want to have to touch it up every two seconds!

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    1. I usually end up wearing it for an hour or two and then I give up and wipe it off partway through the day when I'm at work! It's not really a solution...

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  4. I used to be lipgloss biggest fan but lately I just can't stand them!
    I'm so happy you're back, Sarah :) And congratulations for your engagement!

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I come and go... sorry about that :( I am a bad blogger!

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  5. Also agree I hardly wear gloss though I have tons of it, lipstick is just sooo much easier. I actually picked up one of these last week the Lights Camera Action one!

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