Rimmel Lipstick Lock

This lipstick lock really delivers. It keeps your lipstick on for much longer despite what Brad it is. It does dry out your lips and you have to peel your lip to get rid of the color or use a very strong makeup remover. It does deliver though!!! It smells like nail polish but as it dries the smell quickly faded away. If you want long lasting color then this is definately for you. Wouldn't recommend for dry lips or if you want a soft feeling

This product was recommended to be my a close friend. I own quite a lot of lip sticks because I'm still in search of "my best colour" but I don't wear it as much because it doesn't stay on and I cant keep applying lipstick all the time, who has time for that?
Anyway I bought this product because its suppose to lock in your lip stick which to me means having it stay on longer. And that it does.
Yes it has the disadvantage of drying your lips as it locks in the colour and yes it does still transfer but it serves the purpose of making your lip stick stay on longer which is what I want so I am happy with the product. It's not a miracle in a bottle and until I find a better product I will keep using this one. I guess its a matter of personal preference.

Appears as a clear nail varnish and it's applicator is a brush! Apply lipstick blot apply lipstick lock and reapply lip colour! It mattifies and seems to seal in colour! It stings on application and makes me feel like it has some acetone like component but smells fruit like on the lips! It can be drying and dehydrating but works very well! I wouldn't use it daily and would remove with creamy makeup remover! Great product!

I have been on the hunt for so-called 'smudge-proof/ kiss-proof' lipsticks to no avail. I tried the Maybelline Superstay 2-in-1 but it made my lips feathered and drier than the Sahara! I had read several reviews about a 'cult' lipstick sealant called Lipcote which is basically supposed to act as a top coat but for your lips. Unfortunately i dont know where to find it in South Africa, even though the 'net says they have an office in CPT, so i grabbed 2 bottles of the Rimmel lipstick lock thinking it would be a worthy dupe.

Please DONT be lead asawy by all the positive reviews you may find on google, this doesnt work at all! The lip colour is dulled because you need to blot it before you apply the product, and no matter how many slicks you put on it will still transfer. The only thing this product does is somewhat 'stiffen' and slightly dry your lips, but it doesnt lock anything in, just moisture. I think this product should rather be classified as a mattifying product, it would certainly save the next girl in my situation R80/ 8ml bottle; I'm going to beg my sister in London to stock up on a few bottles of Lipcote for me.