Autumnal Lipsticks

There is so much Autumn themed makeup around right now, it's difficult to keep up. But there really is nothing better than popping on a dark shade of lipstick to vamp up your look while you stay cosy in those blankets. Or if you have to venture out and face the cold/rainy weather, then you can do so knowing you still look like an Autumnal goddess under that big hood!
Personally I'm still on the hunt for the darkest of darkest shades, a purple so deep it's almost black; that sort of thing. One that preferably will compliment my hair and skin tone rather than make me look like something from Edgar Allen Poe's imagination. Although to be honest that sounds AMAZING to me.

So I've been browsing the high street lipsticks this week, and I've come across two shades that I instantly loved. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 'As You Want Victoria', and Topshop 'Wicked'.

The Rimmel is instantly silky soft and bursting full of moisture as I apply and pout away, which I knew it would be as I have a few Rimmel Moisture Renew's already. Great for my dry lips.

Looking at the lipstick it seems quite pinkish and light, which is misleading unless you try it first. The actual shade applies much more of a darker, juicer red. I do very much adore a deep red, so this was a winner.

I found the staying power was okay, but not fantastic. I did eat and drink whilst testing this out, and after around 4 hours I needed a top up. But I'm not too disappointed there, given I only paid £6.49 for this in Superdrug. If you're thinking of trying this, I'd recommend swatching a tester first and see if the shade is right for you, because as I say it does apply darker. I'm very happy it did, as I don't suit pinkish reds, but each to their own.

Now onto the Topshop one. I'll admit this was actually the first time I've tried any Topshop makeup at all! I don't know why but there you go. I'll make more of an effort in future to get to know the range, because it's always nice to try something new :)

This is another that applies so differently than it's appearance. If you look at the actual lipstick, it seems like a chocolate brown. So much so, that I had to double check in the shop that it was in the right packaging! I really don't think I could pull off brown..

Applying this for the first time, I found I did need two layers of this to look 'finished', so maybe the pigmentation isn't as good as the Rimmel. That being said, I loved this colour so much more. Topshop had a huge range of shades to choose from, and this one is a deep plum that just screams Autumn. It might not be that perfect deep, dark shade I've been lusting after, but it definitely packs a kick. I also really like that this isn't as shiny as the Rimmel, it applies like more of a matte lipstick without losing any much needed moisture. I have dry lips, so completely dry matte lipsticks are no good for me. 

I found the staying power of the Topshop to be similar to the Rimmel in all honesty. I find it hard to say which was better, as they both lasted around 3/4 hours before needing a top up after eating and drinking. The Topshop Lipstick was £8 though, so maybe I should expect a little more from this?

Above: Rimmel 'As You Want Victoria'. Below: Topshop 'Wicked'.

For high street products with medium price ranges, I'd say these aren't bad. I'd happily buy more from both ranges, and explore more of their shades. 

If I was pushed to choose a favourite, I think I'd choose the Topshop 'Wicked'. I know the pigmentation isn't as great as the Rimmel and it's a little more in price, but it's not enough to put me off the product as a whole. I love this shade and I can see me wearing it plenty this Autumn!

What do you guys think, have you tried from either range?