Jocelyn and I were lucky enough to see Emeli Sande in her first concert in Portland, OR. Neither Jocelyn or I were very familiar with Emeli before the concert, we just knew she was huge in the UK. But before she finished her first song, we were both were in awe of Emeli’s talent.

When she started to sing it was obvious why she had garnered such a following in the UK. Backed by a four-piece band, Emeli sounded flawless from her soulful “Heaven,”to her  upbeat numbers, “Breaking The Law” and rousing “Next To Me,”.  It was definitely one of those concerts you leave in awe knowing you saw something special. I have had Emeli playing on Spotify since the concert, I am hooked.

We were lucky enough to go backstage after the show and meet Emeli, this girl is gorgeous and so sweet.I loved her look from flawless skin to her smokey eyes. Here is how to get her look with Rimmel London.

To recreate Emeli’s look you need to start with a flawless base, Rimmel’s Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer will help even out any blemishes or dicoloration. Use Rimmel’s Glam Eyes HD Eyeshadow in English Rose to add a soft pink base you your eyelid and highlight your brow bone. Then follow with Soft Kohl Eye Pencil by  and smudge to create a thick smokey line. Coat your eyelashes with two coats of Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara for a dark dramatic look. Finally top off you look with Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush.

Rimmel London Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer
Match Perfect Skin Tone Adapting Concealer by Rimmel, get perfect skin.

$5.99

Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil $3.19
Enhance the color and shape of your eyes with this Soft Kohl Eye Pencil by Rimmel.

Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara $6.99
Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara by Rimmel London features a breakthrough Show Off brush! Flat side builds for va-va-va-volume, ball tip for lasting lift! The fiber enriched formula lengthens lashes to truly show off!

Rimmel London Glam Eyes HD Eyeshadow in English Rose  $5.69
Rimmel introduces Glam Eyes HD Eyeshadow, Rimmel’s first creamy powder eyeshadow with Velvet-HD technology creates colour that looks perfect under any light.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush  $5.19
Locks colour to lips for up to 8 hours wear. 50% more colour. Soft, smooth, comfortable formula.

Catch the London fever stateside as the Olympics kick off this Friday with help from the go-to British beauty brand, Rimmel London. Bringing the “London Look” stateside, Rimmel London is edgy, individual and energetic just like the London gals. Channel your inner model with the newest launch, Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss, and create crown-worthy color combinations with Glam’Eyes HD Eyeshadow.

Make Her Up is working with Rimmel London to celebrate tonight’s opening ceremonies!

We’d love to offer FIVE lucky winners the full Glam Eyes HD Eyeshadow Collection and Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss collection to finish your very own “London Look”!

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Rimmel Scandal’eyes is definitely my favorite mascara. The big brush makes quick application a snap and it makes my eyelashes so full and long it looks like I have false lashes on. The best part of this amazing mascara it never flakes and looks great all day long.  All this for less than $7 !

Rimmel Scandal’eyes OUR BIGGEST BRUSH EVER!

It’s time to get involved in a scandal. And this time, it’s massive. Introducing a scandalous mascara, ready to take your lashes to the next level. Rimmel’s new ScandalEyes Mascara doesn’t know when to stop. With a brand new oversized brush and innovative formula, be prepared to say hello to lashes you never knew you had. Shaped, plumped, and exaggerated to perfection. Don’t settle for anything less. Be part of the lash revolution.

The new MaxDensity brush, that’s 50% larger* and thicker, covers your lashes with attention – from corner to corner. Bristles now flex in to deposit mascara and out to comb through clumps, so volume will scream. With scandalous eye opening volume, this mascara should need a license.

Watch false lashes become a thing of the past, as ScandalEyes mascara becomes the ultimate beauty weapon in your make-up bag. This Rimmel revolution has 3x the collagen* for plumper, sculpted lashes, 3x the keratin* for strong and healthy lashes and… 3x the attitude to guarantee scandalous behaviour!For lashes so luscious it’s almost criminal! Unleash the wand of Rimmel London’s new ScandalEyes mascara. Start rumours, make heads turn and if anyone asks… you did it!

$6.99

I was a little shocked by how much I really love this lipstick. The color I was sent to try was 08 and its one of those colors that looks good with anything, it has quickly become my go to lipstick choice. The formula goes on creamy but the color lasts a really long time without fading. Can’t wait to try more colors from the line.

The Kate Collection
Kate Moss’s first ever, specially created lipstick collection featuring her favorite shades. Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss delivers full-bodied, all-day color with an added Black Diamond Pigment Complex for even more radiant color. The complex reflects like never before, creating gorgeous tones that leave lips irresistible. Natural moisturizers deliver a rich, creamy texture that stays put, while vitamins C and E provide essential antioxidant protection.

Kate’s collection includes:
01 – a deep brick red
04 – a royal purple
08 – a dusty rose
12 – a candy coral
14 – a blushed nude

$5.19

Disclosure: MHU was sent a complimentary sample of the above product for an honest review.

I was at the store last weekend, where I saw there was a sale on Rimmel London mascaras. Buy one get one free! Who could pass that up? Not me! So I grabbed two mascaras that I thought I’d like to try.

So I sit down, put all my other makeup on (foundation, eyeshadow, etc.) and I pull out Max Volume Flash, my new mascara. I pull the wand out of the tube – and immediately I HATE IT. It pulled out a TON of mascara, and the brush was all gooped up with black mascara. I scraped it off, and tried to put it on, and I swear I hated it in two strokes. It’s awful. It doesn’t do a darn thing that it says it will. I’ve tried a lot of mascaras, and this one might be one of the worst. Look at that packaging! 14X volume! Fast – no mess lashes! Collagen and Keratin enriched! Their biggest brush ever! Psht. No good. I put the lid back on – and tossed it in the trash.

Then I decide to open the next mascara I bought, Glam’Eyes. I should have known I wouldn’t like it just by looking at the wand. I hate small brushes. I like a nice – thick brush. But I decided to try it anyway, and I didn’t like it at all. Again, everything it promises on the packaging is complete BS. Talk about false advertising! It’s practically the same exact mascara as Max Volume Flash – just in a different tube. Definitely NOT worth my money, and I won’t be trying any more Rimmel mascaras any time soon. I know Erin has tried one that she likes – but I’d definitely tell you guys to skip these two. They’re no good.

So I can’t leave you with all bad news, can I? How about 1 mascara I think you SHOULD try?

I’m absolutely in love with L’Oreal’s Millions of Lashes! I have looooong struggled with drugstore mascaras, because in my opinion, they can’t stand up to some of the more expensive versions like Diorshow. Aaaand then I tried L’Oreal’s Voluminous Million Lashes. It was love at first stroke.

I adore this mascara. For only $8, you’re getting what you could get for $30+ on a more expensive brand. It goes on smoothly, it isn’t clumpy, the brush is fantastic, it doesn’t flake, it actually DOES make your lashes look longer and fuller. In my opinion, it’s one of the few drugstore mascaras that actually live up to the hype. If you’re looking for a new mascara to try – try this guy. You won’t be sorry!

High-fashion and high-glam go hand in hand at the Golden Globes, as indie darling Zooey Deschanel proves in her stunning red carpet look, created by celebrity makeup artist Jorjee Douglass. With Rimmel London’s long-wearing, richly-pigmented formulas, you can look flawless while you strike a pose, just like Zooey.

Zooey just stepped onto the red carpet with a luminous, effortlessly chic look. Jorjee reveals how you can get the look at home, using Rimmel London’s makeup must-haves.

“Zooey is one of my favorite clients because she loves to have fun with her makeup, hair and fashion,” says Jorjee. “We brought out the big guns tonight for a stunning red carpet look unlike any other.”

“I was inspired by Emma Peel from the 1960’s British TV show The Avengers,” says Jorjee. “I wanted Zooey’s beautiful skin to glow so I started with Rimmel London’s Fix & Perfect Pro Primer which is a must-do step to hydrate and mattify the skin.”

Next, Jorjee used Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation in Ivory for smooth coverage that will last. She then used Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer in Light and Fair under the eyes and to cover any imperfections.

“I kept the mod inspiration on the eyes, creating a cat eye shape. I used Rimmel London’s Glam’Eyes Professional Liquid Liner on the top of the lid and a feathered line on the bottom. I topped the liner with RimmelLondon Glam’Eyes HD Quad Eyeshadow in Black Cab and English Rose for a soft smokey eye. Then I loaded up her lashes with Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara to make her long lashes even longer.”

“I played up Zooey’s amazing eyes so I wanted to keep the rest of her look neutral, highlighting her cheeks and adding a touch of color to her lips,” says Jorjee. She used Rimmel London Lasting Finish Blendable Blush & Highlighter in Autumn Blush on her cheeks and Rimmel London Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Nude Pink on her lips.

Zooey Deschanel is the face (or eyes) of Rimmel’s fabulous new ‘Glam Eyes day2night’ mascara.

How does the mascara work? You choose the top cap to give your lashes all the length they need for day-to-day life. Then you use the volume cap to plump your lashes up to 15 times their normal volume for evening wear!

I haven’t tried this new mascara yet – but I’d love to!

Check out these Rimmel products below!

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