Rimmel London; 60 Second Nail Polish

Shade: 270 'Shocker' - Every bit as bright as it looks

60 Second Nail Polish by Rimmel London

For once, a nail polish that works within the time it promises to. Hallelujah, I hear you all cry. Don't get too excited...

Rimmel's 60 Seconds is a cheap and cheerful nail polish that delivers results swiftly. It requires only 2 coats for maximum effect and actually does dry in 1 minute [per coat].  The 60 Second range has around 25 different shades to choose from, including clear, though you'll be spoilt for choice with their vast array of pinks and reds .  It comes across as a thoroughly girly product, with some shades that can only be meant for teenagers if their neon finish is anything to go by. Vibrancy really isn't lacking here.

Whilst this nail polish never claims to be chip resistant, that doesn't stop it from being a touch disappointing when after only 6 hours you find that it's already flaking away. While the colour is intense and the application quick and simple, it's poor resistance is something of a let down. A quick fix to this is applying a layer of clear polish over the top but it's not ideal; anymore than 2 coats and it begins to take longer to dry. Beginning to see the problem?

Overall, I'd say Rimmel's 60 Seconds is great for nights out and one off wears, but if you're looking for a product that's going to last you more than a day or two - go elsewhere. The colours are fun and it's easy to remove when you've done with it, but there's a seriousness lacking to this nail polish. It's Rimmel's version of the one night stand, if you will.

This product retails at around £4; it can be found at Rimmel or most high street drugstores.

As you can see, it's not a shade for the faint hearted...

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Rimmel; Stay Matte Pressed Powder

 Stay Matte pressed powder from Rimmel

Reliable and affordable - this is has become an essential in my make up box in recent months, it works to set just about every liquid foundation you can think of. And who doesn't love the little Rimmel crown that's embedded in it? I love a bit of attention to detail!

I admit, I've had unfortunate experiences with Rimmel's powders in the past [too dusty, too orange, too prone to vanishing after 5 minutes..the usual..] but this one has yet to disappoint. 

    

Rimmel 'Stay Matte' Long Lasting Pressed Powder. Shade: Transparent

Used on its own, on primed skin, it only offers a light coverage, which is fine if you're lucky enough to have a good canvas to work on! When used on top of a liquid foundation as a setting agent, it gives a nice even covering without altering colour too much. However as with all Rimmel's skin products, you really do need to ensure you have exactly the right colour as they leave little room for error. Being ridiculously pale, I use 'transparent' and it's warm enough to look healthy without that 'orange/yellow' tint you can sometimes find in lighter powders.

Though it does reduce shine effectively, it does need touching up 2 or 3 times throughout the day. Other than sometimes feeling excessively 'powdery' if you have dry skin, it's a neat little product and great to have stashed in your bag. From experience, I recommend powder puffs over brushes with this one.

This product retails at around £4, and can be found on the Rimmel site, or in Boots, Superdrug and Tesco

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