Rimmel • Lasting Finish - Pink Blush • Lipstick

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8bitAmes on 5/7/2013 6:50:00 PM more reviews by 8bitAmes

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I love this lipstick. Not a fan of the smell (classic Rimmel cinnamon-y fragrance?), but the colour is a nice poppy bubble gum pink. I wear pink lipsticks A LOT (my go-to is MAC Plink!), but I wanted to pick something a little more unexpected so I tried this colour out. It looks great on my skin tone and it is kinda 80s, but I'm okay with that. Will definitely repurchase.

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powdayoface on 4/27/2013 9:15:00 PM more reviews by powdayoface

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This lipstick is amazing. great pigmentation, great formula, great price. the colour is just the prettiest light bubblegum pink colour. it is quite blue toned, but workable if you line your lips with a darker/warmer lipliner first. many have complained about the prominent smell, but i dont find that it bothers me that much. it smells like cherry, gets a little annoying after a while but disperses after and hour of wear. i find that this is quite long wearing, as it is semi matte and not glossy like their moisture renew line.

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amberbabyyy on 2/21/2013 11:45:00 AM more reviews by amberbabyyy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love love love this lipstick! It is the only colour i have in this line, but its super creamy and smooth! It has a sort of cinnamon candyfloss smell which i like but most people dont, so it can be quite off putting as you can smell it on your lips. It does last quite a while but i enjoy re-applying. Its not too much money so you should deffinitley invest in it if you're tempted :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* colfaxt on 2/15/2013 6:38:00 PM more reviews by colfaxt

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

In love with this cheap lipstick. Rimmel is always my go to to find dupes. This is just like Mac rose romance and NARS Roman Holiday. NARS is more purpleish, and rose romance is shiner and silver more. This is more blue toned but the exact shade of pink. Cant go wrong, you need to apply a little more as the lines fill in kinda chalky, quick lip brush sweep and they are gone. My lips felt drier than with NARS but will rebuy as great one to carry with spring/summer hot days coming up. It it melts no loss!! Great sheer pink with a blue tone!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Walko on 11/6/2012 7:01:00 AM more reviews by Walko

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

Lovely lipstick.I'm really into pale pinks and this one is a beauty. It reminds me of my mac creemsheen in creme cup a little bolder in colour, but at less than a quarter of the price. It's not matte and it's not shiny, somewhere inbetween which is what i like. I wouldn't say it was long lasting but it does stay on a reasonable time.I don't get the blue tone that a lot of people mention , to me it's just pink.It does have a distinctive smell which might me off putting for some, but it dosen't really bother me.I'm really liking this lipstick, not crazy about the packaging , kinda boring but at the price can hardly complain.

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Jessabell on 9/20/2012 2:01:00 PM more reviews by Jessabell

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This the most wearable pink for going about during the day that i have come across.. it's pink with a sight purple undertone. I find because i have very pale skin that alot of pinks can wash me out, but this doesnt at all, its just a beautiful pink. I think its one of those pinks that will compliment most skin tones. Doesnt dry out lips either.

The only gribes I have are that I have to reapply throughout the day but you know, for considering it costs a fiver and with most lipsticks you do eventually need to reapply during te day anyway its not such an issue. Mind you given it is meant to have more staying power than it does it is still a gripe.

The second gripe goes for the entire lasting collection of lip sticks rimmel do, I HATE the packaging, It should be a lot prettier, women love pretty packaging but again, its a fiver so i guess you cant expect total miricles at that dirt cheap price lol. HG pink lipstick!

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Teenitinytina on 8/19/2012 2:28:00 PM more reviews by Teenitinytina

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

For a long last product this lip stick really doesn't last. That is my only quarrel with this line of products. I have this color and airy fairy which I love love. Just wish they last longer.

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catty7 on 7/24/2012 11:31:00 PM more reviews by catty7

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Let me first off say that light pink lipsticks are my specialty. It's my signature colour to wear and I so I have a great variety of shades ranging in this colour shade spectrum from warm to neutral to cool hues. I have high end end and drugstore lipsticks, but seem to lean towards using my cheaper lipsticks for everyday wear as I enjoy a good bang for my buck. Anyway, I discovered this shade and am in love. The only thing that definately needs changing is the throat catching artificial scent. Rimmel, are you listening? You need to change this!
I have this shade in the current market version as well as in the old packaging before they reformulated their lipsticks and updated and improved their packaging. Pink Blush in the older dark brown container is a tinch lighter pink and slightly warmer. The older formula is a bit richer. The newer formula is longer lasting.
I also have this shade's dupe in MAC's Gaga Viva Glam. The Gaga is slightly lighter and slightly bluer in tone, but overall, a good match.
If only the Rimmel could smell like the MAC or if that's not cost feasible, be unscented.
I am sure that this would attract more customers.
Edit: Despite the fragrance this is a gorgeous colour that lasts and I bought a backup, so now I have three. I have upped my rating to 5.

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luv4free on 7/10/2012 4:19:00 PM more reviews by luv4free

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I am absolutely obsessed with this colour, or any similar shades of pink, like the MAC Lady Gaga lipstick. But I think I like this lipstick better than the Gaga lipstick; it doesn't wash me out as much. It's inexpensive and has a nice scent. I wore this lipstick everyday for like 2 weeks. It's like my go-to lipstick for just about everything. The reason why I only gave this a 4 though was because I just wish it had better staying power. I am constantly reapplying this lipstick. However, without a doubt, I'm repurchasing. The colour is just fabulous!

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mumakesmehot on 6/24/2012 7:46:00 AM more reviews by mumakesmehot

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I nearly peed my pants whenever MAC released Lady GaGa's, 'Viva Glam Gaga' lipstick. I'm a huge Little Monster (or in layman's terms, a Lady Gaga fan) so I was really, Really, REALLY excited. I had a problem though: I live two hours away from the nearest MAC Store, and my parents don't love make-up or Gaga as much as I do, so they weren't willing to drive out that far for a tube of neon pink lipstick.


In a crazy fan girl attempt, I searched the depths of the internet for a 'Viva Glam Gaga' dupe. Let me tell you, THIS IS IT. This is the closest and thriftiest way to sport a 'Gaga' lipstick look without the 'Gaga' lipstick itself.


The only difference in coloring is that 'Pink Blush' has a subtle hint of purple, while 'Gaga' is just straight up light bubblegum pink. But the difference isn't really that noticeable in real life from the numerous photos and videos that I have analyzed.


As for staying power, 'Pink Blush' by itself stays on my lips (without eating or drinking) for approximately an hour. With lip balm and lip liner prepped lips (and still no eating or drinking), 'Pink Blush' stays on for approximately two hours and a half.


I will continue purchasing this long lasting, cheap lipstick like the hardcore Lady Gaga fan I am.

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mrsmula01 on 6/24/2012 7:15:00 AM more reviews by mrsmula01

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVEE this lipstick, its like the Pink friday dupe (just a hint darker) it moisturises your lips and it is matte at the same time, it smells of cotton candy and its really pretty. i would really reccomend this to anyone who like girly pink shades and <3's matte lipsticks! :) i would totally purchase this again

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itsEmmaTime on 5/24/2012 11:49:00 AM more reviews by itsEmmaTime

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I've had this lipstick for the longest time and when I got it I hated it! I hated the colour and I hate how it felt on my lips, now I love the colour! It's gorgeous sheer and opaque! The staying power isn't great so you definitely need to keep reapplying it but other then that I love it! and it has a lovely smell! :)

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mellyru on 4/26/2012 1:00:00 AM more reviews by mellyru

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I have yellow under-toned neutral skin and found that this color did not work on me, waaay to light for me even though I'm a huge fan of nudes. But that was my mistake on color choice, apparently colors are different in the store aisles than in open sunlight.
Rimmel must have reformulated their lasting finish lipstick line, because I love the formula for its price, it's terrific! Goes on smooth and creamy, lasts forever! When it finally does start to fade, it leaves a soft kind of stained look, but DOESN'T stain, which is a huge plus. I own this in Airy Fairy and I absolutely adore it. Gonna see if I can return this and pick up a different color!

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FriendlyAussie on 3/12/2012 9:56:00 PM more reviews by FriendlyAussie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I really like this lipstick. It is a very light lavender pink.

For a night look this works very well with smoked out eyes. I find this lipstick alone too bright for the day time so I like to tone it down a bit by pairing with another lipstick. I apply Pink Blush, blot, apply MAC's Hug Me, blend with a 316 brush, blot again and top with some clear gloss.

I had to remove two lippies because the formula is very drying and the lasting power leaves a lot to be desired. It is a very affordable lipstick, though, so I suppose you get what you pay for. It smells absolutely delicious and the packaging is nice enough. If I could give this a 3.5 I would.

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JessiMarie93 on 2/15/2012 3:53:00 AM more reviews by JessiMarie93

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

Love this lipstick! And smells great too! Deff will have to buy some backups because I use it all the time!

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*TOP REVIEWER* singwritenow on 2/11/2012 1:55:00 PM more reviews by singwritenow

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I purchased this lipstick when Walgreens had a Rimmel 50% off sale because I read that it is a dupe for MAC's Viva Glam Gaga. I haven't seen a swatch of it, but many other reviewers have said that Pink Blush is a very close match.I am not a fan of the scent of Rimmel's Lasting Finish lipsticks, but there is a nice array of colors in this inexpensive drugstore brand. Pink Blush is a girly, flirty barbie pink that is highly pigmented and looks pretty with smoked out eyes. If you are into pink lipsticks, you have to try this.

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mzlovely on 1/19/2012 7:01:00 AM more reviews by mzlovely

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I had wrote a review but heres an updated one compared to my honeymoon first bought it one. Lol

This is a terrible lipstick if you're into heavy makeup. I wear heavy coverage foundation, shade in my brows, conceal my eyes with heavy concealer, powder my face, bronzer, blush, apply eyeliner on my top lids and wear two mascaras and I could never get this lipstick to look good on me. And it doesn't if youre into heavy makeup or a lot. It just makes you look like a cheap hooker. lol Indeed with all that makeup, my bare lips were perfect no lipstick needed.

However this looks best on me if i'm wearing brown eyeshadow not black, mascara (black and not heavy coated), and blush. Light makeup is best because the lipstick color is so over the top, nothing else really needs to be added to the face when youre doing a bright lipstick.

My lips were super pigmented today, really dark reddish and this lightened them right up. It was a booster for my face. I really like this lipstick. Ive had it for a year and few months now. I don't wear it everyday and so thats why I still have a lot left.

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queenofchlorine29 on 1/10/2012 12:55:00 PM more reviews by queenofchlorine29

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

The only reason I would not buy this again is because of the taste/smell and it is a perfect dupe for MAC viva glam gaga 1 which I have so I would not need this lipstick. It really does last a while and it is super pigmented. It is literally the exact same color as viva glam gaga so if you are looking for a cheaper alternative definitely check this out

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*TOP REVIEWER* melangerehab on 11/23/2011 7:43:00 PM more reviews by melangerehab

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Eh. Kinda gross, feels and looks weird. Not a great purchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Rin13 on 11/10/2011 1:06:00 PM more reviews by Rin13

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

DUPE for Mac's Viva Glam Gaga.
I have 2 of these, 1 as a back up.. Which is rare since I'm not big on lip products, especially lipstick, but I really like this lipstick. It's super matte, so if you have chapped/damaged lips, you should exfoliate heavily before applying. It is slightly dry, as most matte lipsticks are... but it's not as bad as most. I usually add a little gloss, balm or Hard Candy's fire alarm (super pale nude color, which lightens the color a little and adds moisture).

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