The Lipstick Bandits are back! Actually, we were never gone, just lurking among the shadows in our bandit masks doing bandit-y things. But now the sun is out, the birds are singing (those darn bards), and it’s time to unveil our summer sheers.
After rifling through my stash, I found a well-loved tube of Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 120 Coral Shimmer. Although it smells like play-doh and comes in a metallic purple tube, neither of which are attributes I look for in anything (except maybe play-doh), the lipstick itself is a very summer-appropriate shade. It’s a sheer coral loaded with gold shimmers that give it a gorgeous iridescent effect.
I love how the finish makes my lips extra full, sans stickiness. As for the moisturizing claims, well…I never believe those anyways. Which is a good thing, because Coral Shimmer is a touch gritty and definitely needs a coat of balm underneath. Luckily, the wearable color and bargain price tag balance things out and make this one of my top summer lipsticks. Play-doh scent and all. A tube retails for around $5-6.
What’s your favorite sheer summer lipstick? Does anyone have any idea why a company would want to make their lipstick smell like play-doh? Is there a nostalgia factor? Is the scent supposed to spark artsy impulses? Let’s discuss it.
And of course, don’t forget to check out my fellow Bandits’ picks! Hide those wallets now: