Rimmel The Only 1 Lipsticks

If there’s one thing I know by now, it’s that I have a bit of a soft spot for Rimmel. There aren’t many ‘drugstore’ or budget beauty brands that have continued to impress with each new product I’ve tried, which was why I was really excited to receive a selection of Rimmel’s latest lipstick release, the Only 1 Lipstick.

I’ve been wearing these on and off over the last few weeks, and overall, I’ve really been enjoying them. They apply incredibly smoothly, with medium pigment that can be built up for a full on injection of colour. The formula is one of the more moisturizing that I’ve tried, probably best described as an oil-based cream, which dries down to a semi matte finish on the lips. Once the lipstick has dried down, it pretty much doesn’t budge, even after a few cups of coffee and a veggie packed sandwich for lunch. I still like to carry the bullet in my purse for the odd touch up, and to slick an extra layer across my lips when they’re in need of some additional moisture. Wear time is also really good; you’ll get six hours wear at least out of your morning application, which is pretty long lasting for any lipstick in my books.

Perhaps what I love the most, aside from the slippery moisturizing formula is the scent; these smell just like grape flavoured candy, and give me nostalgia for the lipsmacker addict in me from my early teenage days.

The collection launched with 12 shades, ranging from everyday nudes, to deep plums and vibrant reds.

From l to r: #620 Call me Crazy, #810 One of a Kind, #710 Easy Does It, #700 Naughty Nude, #200 It’s a Keeper

One thing that struck me was the presence of shimmer particles in the nude lipsticks, which translates to a slight frost finish when glossed over the lips. It feels a little nineties, but it’s subtle enough to work for every day. Personally and perhaps unsurprisingly, I’ve find the more nude-toned pinks the easiest to wear – the brights can get a little intense, although they’re great for those days when you really want to go for a bold (and bright!) lip.

Just one thing to note, the ‘nudes’ in the collection are much more mauve toned, so you aren’t going to find a your lips but better shade in this range. I’ve had shade #700 Naughty Nude floating around in my handbag for the last couple of weeks (along with my Kate for Rimmel Nude lipstick in 45), and it’s been such an easy go-to option.

is a gorgeous bright red with orange undertones, #810 One of a Kind is a deep brown toned burgundy, #710 Easy Does It is a brown toned mauve with a subtle shimmer running through it, #700 Naughty Nude is a mauve toned medium nude and #200 It’s a Keeper is a petal pink toned nude.

I have to admit, I’m pretty picky when it comes to lipsticks. My lips are incredibly sensitive and the wrong formula can set off a wave of eczema which can often take a week to heal up. These new lipsticks from Rimmel however, were gentle on my lips, and have been a dream to wear. I’ve been impressed with the quality of the formula and the wear time, that rivals many high end brands. These have definitely earned their keep when it comes to fighting for space in my vanity, and I’m looking forward to branching out and trying out some of the additional shades in the range.