Hi everyone,
One of the most exciting releases from Rimmel London this year has to be that of the Provocalips 16 Hour Kiss Proof Lip Colours!
A two-step lip color for a kiss-proof, trouble proof pout. Provocalips delivers hi-impact endless color with a delectably glossy finish. The intense color is locked in place for up to 16 hours. It’s kiss-proof, food-proof and transfer-proof, only coming off when you want it to so you can go WILD without a trace.
The Provocalips are a 2 step lip color with Step 1 being the application of the intense color and Step 2 being a clear gloss to lock in the long lasting lip color and to add shine. The overall process of applying this product does take slightly longer than any other lip product as once the color is applied, its best to allow the color to dry for 60 seconds with your lips apart before adding the clear gloss to seal it however, the quality of this product makes up for the extra minute spent during application.
The doe foot applicators allows for precise application and the smooth, glossy formula of the intense colours help the product glide onto the lips easily and from there, you can apply an extra layer to build up the colour’s intensity if you wish but the formula is quite pigmented so if you apply a even first layer, there’s definitely no need for a second coat. Without Step 2 (The clear gloss), the color alone on the lips do feel a bit tacky so the application of the ‘Lock and Shine’ clear gloss is the key to not only comfort but also the longevity of the lip color and this clear gloss can be reapplied throughout the day to add moisture and gloss when needed.
There are currently 8 shades in the Provocalips line, ranging from nudes, pinks, fuchsias, mauves and reds. I really like the color range because there is quite a variety in the line up so you’re sure to find a few shades that’ll suit you perfectly. All the shades are beautifully pigmented and apply with no problems at all, however, I found Kiss Fatal’s formula to be slightly sheerer than the rest, though this is easily rectified with a second thin coat.
If you’re someone like me who applies a lip balm before applying a lip colour, you can easily go for over 3 hours before needing to apply a coat of the clear gloss just to add a bit more moisture and shine to the lips. After about 6-7 hours of normal eating, drinking and talking, the color does begin to slightly fade away from the inner rim of the lips so it’s then up to you if you’d like to reapply/touch up.
Whilst they literally do not budge at all, this can also cause a slight issue when it’s the end of the day and you need to remove your makeup as this lip color really holds to it’s 16 hour promise. Regular makeup remover wipes and micellar waters aren’t effective at removing this lip color so I’d suggest using an oil based makeup remover or a lip scrub to help the process along quicker. If you do go to sleep with the lip color on, you will wake up with it on as well! That’s how long lasting it is!
If you’re looking for a pigmented, long lasting and budge proof lip color then I’d highly recommend you take a look at the Rimmel London Provocalips 16 Hour Lip Colours, you wont be disappointed! They retail for $17.95 and are available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Kmart, BIG W, selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths.
What are your thoughts on the Rimmel London Provocalips?
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